The beginnings of the Scottish Parliament
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20 years of Holyrood: The beginnings of the Scottish Parliament

On 1 July, 1999 the modern Scottish Parliament was officially opened by the Queen in its temporary home - the General Assembly Hall on The Mound in Edinburgh.

Legislative powers were transferred to the Scottish Parliament from Westminster.

The new Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood opened on 9 October, 2004.

  • 01 Jul 2019
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