Festival of Politics
The Festival of Politics 2019 included debates on a range of topical issues.
Thanks to all those who took part and made the Festival such as success. We look forward to seeing you again in 2020!
Over the coming months we'll publish a range of podcasts from the 2019 programme. Follow @visitscotparl for more details.
Contact us
Phone 0131 348 5200. Open 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
Phone 0800 092 7600 (freephone). Open 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
Accessibility at the Festival
All event venues are accessible to wheelchair users and fitted with induction loop facilities. Please contact us in advance if you have any access requirements.
Phone: 0131 348 5200 or 0800 092 7600 (freephone). Open 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
How to find us
Getting to Holyrood by bus
Visitors can use the Lothian Buses service numbers 35 (nearest stop Canongate) and 6 (nearest stop Horse Wynd).
There are a number of other bus routes a short walking distance away. Details of all local bus services can be obtained from Lothian Buses.
Getting to Holyrood by train
The Parliament building is a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Information about train services to and from Edinburgh is available from National Rail.
Getting to Holyrood by road
Our postcode is EH99 1SP. The nearest car parks are St John's Hill or on New Street, next to Waverley Station.
Please try to arrive 40 minutes prior to event to allow time to pass through security at the Scottish Parliament.
Updates about the Festival of Politics
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