Holyrood’s flagship Scottish Politics Explained event is returning, in-person to central Edinburgh, on 25th October 2023, providing delegates with a thorough understanding of how the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government operate.
As we approach the twentieth anniversary of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 coming into force, join Holyrood as we discuss the changes that could be made to enhance FOI law in Scotland.
Part of Holyrood's Scottish Politics Explained series, Scottish Local Government Explained is returning for its second year in 2024.
Scottish Politics Explained COSLA, Edinburgh | 29 October 2024 The countdown to the 2026 Scottish election is on: who holds influence, how do you engage with them and how do you get your message into their manifesto pledges? In...
From 4-7 November, Glasgow will host the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly, to coincide with this critical policing and public safety event, Holyrood will be running a series of standalone events at the Radisson Red, on 3 and 4 November. Across two days, sessions will explore a range of global and domestic challenges, from cyber-crime and data sharing to child sexual exploitation and safer cities.
1 January 2025 will mark the 20th anniversary of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) coming into force. As we approach this landmark date, join Holyrood for its annual flagship FOI event, where we will reflect on the impact that FOI has had over this time.
Scottish Politics Explained COSLA, Edinburgh | 3 June 2025 The countdown to the 2026 Scottish election is on: who holds influence, how do you engage with them, and how do you get your message into their manifesto pledges? Now is...
1 January 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) coming into force. Join us for our annual flagship FOI event, where we'll bring together leading FOI voices, reflect on the impact that FOI has had, discuss the latest developments and where it can go next.
The countdown to the 2026 Scottish Parliament election is now on. Join us to learn for this training session to learn who holds political influence, how to engage with them appropriately during the election period, and how to make sure your priorities are reflected in party manifestos.






