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Group visits

A 45-minute group tour of the award-winning building.

About group visits

Discover more about the history of the Scottish Parliament and learn about the architecture of our award-winning building with a guided group tour.

We can accommodate groups of more than 9 people on our regular guided tours, but please do email us directly to book. We may also offer you an exclusive tour or an introductory talk with a member of the Visitor Services team.

Our guided tours are very popular and we recommend booking in advance. Press 'request tickets' to send an email, or email [email protected].

More information

Plan your visit

For opening times, parking information and more, go to our plan your visit page.

Don't forget to stop at our shop and café during your visit!

Accessibility

Visitor behaviour policy

Please remember that this is a working parliamentary building and, as such, you are expected to behave as set out in this policy. We reserve the right to remove visitors who breach this policy and apply a period of exclusion from our public galleries and parliamentary business.

For all visits, please:

  • follow all instructions from parliament staff, including any requests to bring ID with you
  • do not leave your bags and personal belongings unattended
  • do not smoke in the building
  • do not eat or drink, except in the restaurants
  • if given one, wear your visitor lanyard and pass at all times. Return it when asked or when leaving
  • collect any items retained by security as you leave
  • note that protests are not allowed inside the building. Banners, flags and political slogans are forbidden

The Parliament’s Standing Orders cover public access to parliamentary business. They allow the Presiding Officer to set reasonable conditions, and exclusions if these are not met.

For visits to see parliamentary business, please:

  • enter, sit in and leave the galleries quietly and as requested by parliamentary staff
  • switch all electronic devices off, and secure them as instructed by parliamentary staff
  • do not cause a distraction or disruption to parliamentary business. If there is a disruption in the Chamber, the Presiding Officer can ask visitors to leave
  • note that people who wilfully disrupt may face a period of exclusion from future visits
  • do not applaud or shout out during meetings
  • do not take photos, videos or recordings during meetings
  • obtain prior permission to paint, sketch or draw
  • follow the instructions of parliamentary staff on when and where to sit and to leave. For First Minister’s Questions, this includes remaining seated for the entire session. If you need to leave before the session ends, please speak to the nearest member of Parliament staff

Location

Edinburgh, EH99 1SP

Days and times

Monday, Friday and Saturday (including public holidays) –

  • 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Duration

45mins

Price

Free

More options

Monday to Saturday

(Self guided visits)

You can also explore the Parliament on your own and visit our permanent exhibition, any time the building is open.

Monday, Friday, Saturday

(Find out more)

Not part of a tour group? Individuals can book up to 9 tickets to join one of our scheduled guided tours. Find them here.