Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

16439

Title

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Description

People inspect the inscriptions on the side of the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh. The irregular sides of the building are covered with small panels of writing and stone as well as larger grey coloured panels. In the distance the edge of Holyroodhouse can be seen. Cars travel up and down the Canongate.

Artist / maker

Murphy, Bernard

Date

2000

Size

10.1 x 14.9 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood was opened in October 2004. It was designed by a Spanish architectural practice led by Enric Miralles and his wife Benedetta Tagliabue in conjunction with the Scottish company RMJM. The project has been the source of much controversy, principally on the subjects of its cost and appearance. The building is open to members of the public.

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Government > National > Parliaments

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Canongate

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Cars