jockodile Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 As im coming home from oz for xmas I was thinking of a wee drive from ayr to reekie to take a look around after the ref having restored my interest in scottish politics. I've been overseas for a decade but even before that it never crossed my mind to poke my nose in. Has anyone done it, can you just rock up?attend a debate or do you need a msp to organise? If so anyone who the South Ayrshire Msp is, doubtless a Tory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockodile Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 As im coming home from oz for xmas I was thinking of a wee drive from ayr to reekie to take a look around after the ref having restored my interest in scottish politics. I've been overseas for a decade but even before that it never crossed my mind to poke my nose in. Has anyone done it, can you just rock up?attend a debate? or do you need a msp to organise? If so anyone know who the South Ayrshire Msp is, doubtless a Tory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 You don't need an MSP to organise but we had to pre-book to attend FMQ a few months ago. Don't know about attending a run of the mill debate though. It was a great experience anyway, we were lucky because my mate's Dad is actually an MSP who gave us a guided tour and showed us some of the areas the tourists don't get to see . You also have to go through an airport style security check before you go in. All in all it is well worth seeingIt's an absolutely breathtaking building and a great day out. You'll enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekevie04 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 You don't need an MSP to organise but we had to pre-book to attend FMQ a few months ago. Don't know about attending a run of the mill debate though. It was a great experience anyway, we were lucky because my mate's Dad is actually an MSP who gave us a guided tour and showed us some of the areas the tourists don't get to see . You also have to go through an airport style security check before you go in. All in all it is well worth seeing It's an absolutely breathtaking building and a great day out. You'll enjoy it. Agree. It's a great day out and the tour guide was fantastic. I went a few years back in 2007 and they discussed everything from the history of the building, Miralles, Scottish history, and that historic win in 2007. It was free as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 When you visit don't forget to have a look round the whole outside too. The best view is probably from Radical Road below Salisbury Crags. And the wall of quotations is fun. Note, there are no MSPs around on Monday or Friday so if you want to see a debate it will have to be Tuesday to Thursday (also they are shut through the Christmas holidays...). On the other hand, if it is morning or Monday or Friday, you can get to stand on the chamber floor. You can just turn up and get in to see most chamber debates, but if you want to see FMQs on Thursday lunchtime or a particular committee debate, it is best to book in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 A wee virtual tour to whet your appetite: http://loveofscotland.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/tour-of-scottish-parliament-building.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 They do tours at the weekend too. I had a look round one Saturday morning recently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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