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Scottish Parliament
@ScotParl
An official account. For visitor info, follow @VisitScotParl. Sa Ghàidhlig: @ParlAlba
Holyrood, Edinburgh
parliament.scot
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Revisit every question and every answer from this week's party leaders First Minister's Questions with our podcast. Search for "Scottish Parliament" in your podcast app of choice or listen here🎧 ow.ly/EzIM50Zh3hb
    First Minister John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament debating chamber. He is standing up delivering a speech while other Members sit. Text reads "First Minister's Questions Party Leaders Podcast"
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 27
    Today we welcomed Their Majesties the King and Queen to the Scottish Parliament as we marked the official opening of the Seventh Session. The Presiding Officer greeted His Majesty the King, who addressed the Parliament as part of an event that included several performances
    His Majesty The King addresses Parliament alongside the Presiding Officer
    Her Majesty The Queen receives a floral bouquet from two young people.
    His Majesty the King meets Party Leaders in the Garden Lobby. The King shakes the hand of First Minister John Swinney while other Party Leaders look on.
    His Majesty The King meets "Local Heroes" - guests invited because of their extraordinary contribution to their communities.
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 27
    Opening Ceremony 2026: watch as we mark the official opening of the Seventh Session of the Scottish Parliament. facebook.com/share/v/1J47ZA…
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 27
    Parliament is getting ready for today's Opening Ceremony! Staff and guests are in the building ahead of arrival of Their Majesties the King and Queen later this morning. Find out more, including how to watch the ceremony live at ow.ly/Uvcb50ZhT3P
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 26
    We have some of @Team_Scotland in the building! 🥊 Ahead of @Glasgow_2026, these young athletes are playing an important role in our Opening Ceremony – watch online at ow.ly/EMG850ZhEnb
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 25
    Catch up with this week's party leaders FMQs wherever you are with our weekly podcast. Search "Scottish Parliament" wherever you get your podcasts or listen here 👇 ow.ly/BVCx50Zh30l
    First Minister John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament debating chamber. He is standing up delivering a speech while other Members sit. Text reads "First Minister's Questions Party Leaders Podcast"
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 25
    ❗Due to the Opening Ceremony event taking place this weekend, the @ScotParl building will be closed for general visitors on: 🟣 Friday 26 June 2026 🟣 Saturday 27 June 2026 The building will be open as usual on Monday 29 June.
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 25
    In her Members’ Business today, @MarieAMcNair will lead a debate marking Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, highlighting awareness, support and research for those affected by mesothelioma. 📑 Full motion: ow.ly/WSYY50ZgL19 📺Watch live on SPTV from 5:10pm
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 25
    Today's Chamber Business includes: 🟣 Oaths and Affirmations 🟣 First Minister’s Questions (Party Leaders) 🟣 @scotgov Debate: Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population 🟣 Members' Business: Action Mesothelioma Day 2026 Watch live on SPTV 👉 ow.ly/mpsz50ZgfyJ
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 25
    Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Public Audit at 9:30am 🟣 Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice at 10am 🟣 Public Petitions at 10am 🟣 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments at 10am 🟣Climate Action at 10:30am 🟣 Public Service Reform at 11am Watch online:
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 24
    Ahead of our Opening Ceremony this Saturday, we chat to some of the Local Heroes representing the best of Scotland🌟 Listen to their stories in our latest podcast episode: ow.ly/Cz0650ZgiBS
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 24
    In his Members’ Business today, @LiamKerrMSP will lead a debate on the role of nuclear power in Scotland’s energy mix and its contribution to energy security. 📑 Full motion: ow.ly/fRJy50ZfTiY 📺Watch live on SPTV from 6pm ow.ly/OKTj50ZfTeX
    Members’ Business graphic featuring the title “Nuclear Power in Scotland” alongside a portrait of Liam Kerr MSP.
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    Scottish Parliament
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    Jun 24
    Today's Chamber Business includes: 🟣 Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Rural Affairs; Education, Culture and Gaelic 🟣 Reform UK Debate: Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 🟣 Members' Business: Nuclear Power in Scotland Watch live on SPTV from 2pm 👉
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