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Election 2026

The Scottish Parliament election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026. 

For information on results and what happens next, please visit Election 2026

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Accessibility guide

Find out about the Scottish Parliament's accessibility features and services

Accessibility guide

There are multiple sections to this guide. Use the headings at the top of the guide, or the arrows at the bottom of each page, to navigate.



The outside area

External landscaping

The public grounds around the Parliament are mainly for leisure, although occasionally an event will be hosted here. There are accessible walkways and cycle routes running through the surrounding landscape.

  • From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access
  • There is a permanent ramp
  • The route is at least 1200mm wide
people sit in the landscaped garden area outside the parliament