Scottish Parliament Building
On Gingerguide's self-guided Edinburgh audio tour, Scottish Parliament Building is a stop worth about ~60 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type landmark
- Suggested visit ~60 min
- Edinburgh Edinburgh guide
About Scottish Parliament Building
The striking and controversial home of the Scottish Parliament, designed by Catalan architect Enric Miralles.
The Scottish Parliament Building at Holyrood opened in 2004 after years of controversy over its cost and design. Designed by Catalan architect Enric Miralles, who died before its completion, the building is a radical piece of contemporary architecture inspired by the Scottish landscape, upturned boats, and the paintings of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Its final cost of £414 million was more than ten times the original estimate. Despite the controversy, the building has won numerous architectural awards and is now considered one of the most significant buildings in Britain.
Did you know? The building cost £414 million, more than ten times the original budget of £40 million.
How much time do you need at Scottish Parliament Building?
Around ~60 min works well for Scottish Parliament Building — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at Scottish Parliament Building?
Yes — Scottish Parliament Building made the cut as one of 26 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across Edinburgh. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
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