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Parliament House (Scottish Gaelic: Taigh na Pàrlamaid), located in the Old Town in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a complex of several buildings housing the Supreme Courts of Scotland. The oldest part of the complex was home to the Parliament of Scotland from 1639 to 1707, and is the world's first purpose-built parliament building.
The Scottish Parliament Building with Calton Hill in the background. Comprising an area of 1.6 ha (4 acres), with a perimeter of 480 m (1570 ft), [13] the Scottish Parliament Building is located 1 km (0.6 mi) east of Edinburgh city centre on the edge of the Old Town. [14]
Queensberry House is a building of 17th-century origin which is now a Category A listed building.It stands on the south side of the Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland, incorporated into the Scottish Parliament complex on its north-west corner.
Parliament House Hotel. Tucked away in the shadow of Calton Hill, the Parliament House Hotel is a typical Edinburgh townhouse turned boutique accommodation. The vibe is homely Scottish hospitality ...
The Edinburgh Mercat Cross [2] [3] is located on the east side of the square while an equestrian statue of Charles II of Scotland [note 1] stands in front of the entrance to the Supreme Courts of Scotland adjoining Parliament House, on the west side. [4]
From the beginning of the 16th-century the Riding of Parliament was usually held in Edinburgh, with the procession travelling along the Royal Mile from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the Parliament House. The final Riding of Parliament was held on 6 May 1703, following the election of 1702. [62]