Scottish Parliament Building
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Scottish Parliament Building

Type: building

The contemporary building of the Scottish Parliament, located opposite the Palace of Holyroodhouse and at the foot of Arthur's Seat. It was designed by Catalan architect Enric Miralles, and is recognizable for its unusual combination of concrete, granite, steel, and organic forms. The building is of interest to visitors attracted by contemporary architecture and the political history of Scotland.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Entry is free of charge. You can attend parliamentary debates or take a guided tour. It is recommended to book the tour in advance through the official website.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Dynamic Earth

Closed (opens at 10:00) garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (177m)

Address: Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00–15:00, Weekend: 10:00–17:00

Phone: +44 131 550 7800

Dynamic Earth Car Park

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (180m)

Address: 112-115 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 131 550 7800

Holyrood Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (351m)

Address: XR2J+F5, Edinburgh

Car Park Edinburgh Waverley Station| APCOA

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (509m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

New St Car Park Entrance

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (514m)

Address: New Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

New Street Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (521m)

Address: 1 New Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 345 222 4224

NCP Edinburgh Holyrood Rd

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (540m)

Address: 2 Viewcraig Gardens, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Q-Park OMNI

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (746m)

Address: Greenside Row, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 113 238 4200

Parking garage Blackfriars St

Open until 23:00 garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (752m)

Address: 8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh

Opening hours: 07:00–23:00

Phone: +44 131 200 2323

Edinburgh Waverley, Calton Road Pick-up

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (761m)

Address: 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh

YourParkingSpace

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (778m)

Address: The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 20 8629 1057

Omni Car Park

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (792m)

Address: 26 Greenside Row, Edinburgh

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Oink Canongate

Oink Canongate

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.60 1724 reviews 130m

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Address: 82 Canongate, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 7584 637416

Opening hours: 11:00–17:00

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WUJI_asian circle

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.20 299 reviews 231m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

Address: 75 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 7842 720504

Opening hours: 11:30–14:00, 16:00–00:00

The Pakora Bar

The Pakora Bar

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.70 2436 reviews 240m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

Address: 111Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 202 5200

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00–21:00 Wednesday: 12:00–21:00 Thursday: 12:00–21:00 Friday: 12:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–21:00 Sunday: 12:00–21:00
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Toast Tea

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⭐ 4.80 339 reviews 285m

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kafić

Address: 63 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 241 4213

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 10:00–20:00 Tuesday: 10:00–20:00 Wednesday: 10:00–20:00 Thursday: 10:00–20:00 Friday: 10:00–20:00 Saturday: 10:00–20:00 Sunday: Closed
Chef Bako

Chef Bako

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.90 314 reviews 338m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

Address: 162 Canongate, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 475 6381

Opening hours: 12:00–22:00

Tolbooth Tavern

Tolbooth Tavern

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.50 2899 reviews 341m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 167 Canongate, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 557 1333

Opening hours: 11:00–23:00

MacKays On The Mile

MacKays On The Mile

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.40 656 reviews 434m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 223 Canongate, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 558 7425

Opening hours: 09:00–23:00

Loudons New Waverley

Loudons New Waverley

Closed (opens at 08:00)
⭐ 4.40 797 reviews 460m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

pekara €€

Address: 2 Sibbald Walk, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 556 7734

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 08:00–15:00, Weekend: 08:00–16:00

The Canons' Gait

The Canons' Gait

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.40 1899 reviews 499m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 31.05.2026

bar €€

Address: 232 Canongate, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 556 4481

Opening hours: 12:00–00:00