5 Facts About Scottish Parliament

1. The largest party in the Scottish Parliament sits in the middle of the semicircle, with opposing parties on either side.

2. In May 2000, the Scottish Parliament was temporarily relocated to the former Strathclyde Regional Council debating chamber in Glasgow, and to the University of Aberdeen in May 2002.

3. The first meeting of the new Scottish Parliament took place on 12 May 1999.

4. The British Scottish Parliament retains the ability to amend the terms of reference of the Scottish Parliament, and can extend or reduce the areas in which it can make laws.

5. The most recent general election to the Scottish Parliament was held on 5 May 2016, with the Scottish National Party winning a plurality.