The Scottish Parliament's 25th anniversary

Join us as we reflect on the difference the Parliament has made

A year of celebrations

The Scottish Parliament was reconvened in May 1999. The Scottish Parliament building was officially opened in 2004.

Join us in 2024 as we reflect on these milestones.

Through events, articles, videos and social media posts, we will be celebrating the difference the Scottish Parliament has made over the last 25 years.

More information will be added to this page as we go, so do check back soon.

Read about the history of the Parliament

Celebrate with us

In the meantime, we are open six days a week to the public, and it's completely free to visit. We are a 5-star rated attraction, and our guided tours are very popular.

Find out more on our Visit page

There are many other ways besides voting to get involved in the Parliament's work. From petitions, to school visits, and lobbying, you can make your voice heard at Holyrood.

Find out more on our Get Involved page

The difference the Parliament makes

Our 25th Anniversary

What difference does the Scottish Parliament make? We're looking back at some of the ways we've made a positive difference to the lives of people across Scotland. In this video, find out how our petitions system helped women affected by medical mesh.