The Scottish Parliament

Overall rating

4.69

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The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood is the home of Scottish democracy. We are open throughout the year and offer the opportunity to watch Parliamentary business taking place, and on certain days there are free guided tours and talks. We also have an exhibition, a café and gift shop.

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Overall rating

4.69

(13 reviews)

Overall rating breakdown

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4 2
3 2
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Access (avg.)

4.92

Parking (avg.)

4.03

Toilets (avg.)

3.80

Staff (avg.)

4.84

jill30

Jan 2023

a very interesting building

I was invited to scotish parliament to get a tour of the parliament after opening a changing places toilet in Waverley station. I found the scotish parliament a very interesting place and very accessible for all

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kayfergone

Jan 2020

Visit for Girls Can Campaign

I enjoy coming back to the Scottish Parliament. The access makes it super easy.

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jattenborough

Jun 2019

Accessible parliament building

I was meeting a friend at the Scottish Parliament for a coffee in their cafe. I arrived at the Parliament building and was fast tracked through security so that I did not have to queue with my guide dog. The Parliament knew I was coming as I had alerted them to my assistance requirements using Welcome app by Neatebox and I was met by a member of the Parliament staff as soon as I had been through security. I was told that my friend had already arrived and was assisted through to the cafe.

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Visitors enter from the public entrance on Horse Wynd. The entrance is level with the street and signposted. The main door is automatic. Once inside you will be asked to pass through an airport-style security check. When you come into the building you can view the exhibition in the Main Hall, visit the café, shop or join a tour - depending on which day you visit. You can take the lift or stairs to Level 2 to visit the public gallery of the Debating Chamber. On business days you need to get a ticket from the Visitor Information Desk to visit the gallery.

Seating at regular intervals

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A small number of public parking spaces are reserved for disabled people on Horse Wynd. Please note that these parking bays are for visitors to the Holyrood area in general, not just for visitors to the Parliament

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Toilets features at The Scottish Parliament

Accessible toilet facilities are provided throughout the building. Staff will advise visitors of the nearest available facilities.

Changing places toilet

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Large print

Braille

Easy read

Audio

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Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

Assistive listening system - Infrared

Other features at The Scottish Parliament

Wi-Fi

Online Booking

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For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: visit@parliament.scot

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