Explore the regions of Scotland and discover more about the Parliament as you go.
Find out about the role the the Scottish Parliament
Since the major function of a parliament is to make laws it was important that the whole legislative process (how laws are made) was devised keeping the four key principles in mind.
Find out about the founding of the Scottish Parliament in 1999
We produce a range of free publications that explain how the Parliament works, what you can do as a visitor to Holyrood and how you can get involved.
Browse through images or take a tour to discover the buildings that make up Scotland's Parliament
Bill case studies covering how the Scottish Parliament works, important developments and interesting subjects
Learn about words and phrases used in the Parliament.