The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.

MSPs represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area as well as in examining the work of the Scottish Government and passing proposed laws (Bills). Find out more about MSPs Current and previous MSPs

The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. Go to About

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.

Official Report: what was said in Parliament. The Official Report is a written record of what is said in public meetings of the Scottish Parliament and its committees. Business in the Chamber includes: First Minister's Questions; General, Portfolio and Topical Questions; Debates on motions and Bills; Ministerial statements

Watch Parliament TV and find out what's coming up in the Chamber and committees. Parliament research and fact sheets Review the research and analysis prepared for MSPs by the Parliament's research service (SPICe)

Find out about the groups and people in the Scottish Parliament and what they do. What are the powers of the Scottish Parliament? The Scottish Parliament can pass laws on matters devolved to Scotland.

There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament. They're currently split into the following parties.

The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. Go to About

The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. Go to About Careers