Reason Number 16 - The Scottish Houses of Parliament
Visiting the Scottish Houses of Parliament
The Scottish Houses of Parliament were formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 9, 2004 following the partial devolution of the United Kingdom. Located amidst the historic buildings of Holyrood, the Parliament buildings are an illustration of modern architecture at its best, and of history unfolding around us.
Visiting the Scottish Parliament Building
Some parliamentary sessions and committees are open for public viewing, but it is advisable to book tickets well in advance as this is very popular. When parliament is not in session the public are welcome to explore and view this remarkable, if controversial building.
Useful Links
The following links may be useful to people who want to visit the Scottish Houses of Parliament:
- Home Page - 22 Reasons to Visit Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Accommodation - Website with B&Bs and Hotels
- Explore Scotland - Scotland Tours and Holidays
Competition - What is Reason Number 22?
Within this website we have listed 21 reasons to visit Edinburgh but what is the 22nd reason? We will soon be publishing details of how to enter a competition to guess what the 22nd reason is that you should travel to Edinburgh! Have a look at reasons 1 to 21 and see if you can guess number 22. Then come back and enter our competition!
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