Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

🌟 TONIGHT 🌟

Escape the cold and rain to explore the incredible @WorldPressPhoto Exhibition with a drink in hand from 5.30 – 7.30pm as part of a series of special late showings right here in our Main Hall.

🎟️ Tickets are FREE (with option to purchase drinks at our cash bar)

🔗 Book here: https://t.co/0y8euvkaPK

[Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee @SP_Economy]

How should @scotgov spend public funds to boost the economy, tourism or energy sectors?

Fill in this survey and tell us your views ➡️https://t.co/kfMa1AXXcs

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

We're hosting the @WorldPressPhoto Exhibition until 7 November 📸

It's free to view in the Main Hall, so come and discover some of the world's best photojournalism from the last year. Watch our walkthrough with exhibition curator Bea Harbour ▶️

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

The @WorldPressPhoto Exhibition opened today and runs for the next three weeks.

Come and see this showcase of the world’s best photojournalism of the year, for free:

https://t.co/tO97jJGvWV

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“I want the audience to walk away with a different and wide range of perspectives of the realities of the world. That the world is a complex place.” – Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, Africa jury chair

The World Press Photography winners 2026 exhibition has now arrived at the Scottish Parliament. This is the only place to see these incredible photos in Scotland, and they are guaranteed to take your breath away.

Photo journalists from around the globe have taken images illustrating life in all of its aspects – struggles and triumphs, conflict and peace.

🗓️19 Oct to 7 Nov
🎫 Free entry
Come along during opening hours, or book an evening viewing here: https://t.co/XRWoKCA1xe

[Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee @SP_Economy]

Will AI data centres boost our economy? Will they create jobs? And what are the implications for our energy systems?

We want to hear from economic and energy experts – give us your views: https://t.co/Lt4eBhTYTy

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

We are the only venue in all of Scotland to host this year's @WorldPressPhoto Exhibition.

Not only that, we're offering a series of free events themed around the images and the topics they explore.

Join us for our 'lates' and our panel discussion sessions by booking here: https://t.co/XAzz4nC38d

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🎧Catch up with this week's questions of both national and local importance in our First Minister's Questions podcasts.

Published on a Tuesday and Thursday, search "Scottish Parliament" wherever you get your podcasts or listen here👉https://t.co/cxHKJ3IhQc

[Rural Affairs Committee @SP_RuralAffairs]

Do you enjoy Scotland's outdoors, manage land or have responsibility for access rights?

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code, which guides these rights, is over 20 years old. We want to know what's working well and what could be improved.

Have your say 👉 https://t.co/TxlRsTSAFS

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

We're closed to visitors from Friday 9 to Monday 12 October, reopening on Tuesday and then open throughout the week!

Pop in for a highly-rated guided tour, browse our gift shop, or grab a warm drink in the café. Start planning your visit here: https://t.co/sFqdpFZSPq

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

In his Members’ Business today @ThomasKerrMSP will lead a debate on Face coverings in public places

📑 Full motion: https://t.co/NdaDo8ffKu

📺 Watch live from 5pm: https://t.co/1AHKWOSTqA

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

🔴 First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - is now live in the Chamber👇
https://t.co/5OUl7pj4Mq

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

Today's Chamber Business includes:

🟣 First Minister’s Questions (Party Leaders)
🟣 Ministerial Statement: Planning for Winter and Improving Hospital Flow
🟣 @scotgov debate Strengthening Scotland’s Cyber Resilience

Watch Live on SPTV https://t.co/g1B70EZKEW

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

Committees meeting today include:

🟣 @SPClimateAction at 9:15am
🟣 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_Equalities at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_PublicAudit at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_PublicReform at 9:30am
🟣 Public Petitions Committee at 10am

Watch Live on SPTV https://t.co/ZWy6gbqDzh

[Rural Affairs Committee @SP_RuralAffairs]

The fate of @ScotForestry remains uncertain after Rural Affairs Cab Sec Gillian Martin told our Committee she has yet to make a decision on proposals to merge it into one environmental agency with three other public bodies

She said the key test is: "will it improve outcomes?"

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In her Members’ Business today Patricia Gibson MSP will lead a debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026.

📑 Full motion: https://t.co/xE3T4BpJnK

📺 Watch live from 5:30pm: https://t.co/htXT2nNNBM

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

Today's Chamber Business includes:

🟣 Ministerial Statement: Improving Outcomes for Neurodivergent People, Autistic People and People with Learning Disabilities
🟣 @scotgov Debate: Supporting Scotland's Fishing Industry
🟣 SPCB Debate: Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund

Watch Live on SPTV https://t.co/rWK1RYXmwI

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

Committees meeting today include:

🟣 @SP_RuralAffairs at 8:15am
🟣 @SP_TransportCom at 9am
🟣 @SP_Justice at 9:15am
🟣 @SP_FinancePAC at 9:30am
🟣 @SP_HealthSport at 9:30am

Watch live on SPTV https://t.co/6uDsewCOzg

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In her Members’ Business today, @haughey_clare will lead a debate on the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of Blantyre in Malawi

📑 Full motion: https://t.co/LOmlM4HvcS

📺 Watch live from 5:30pm: https://t.co/pfvmXRVMzA

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

🔴First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - is now live in the Chamber👇
https://t.co/W4wy5bADe1