Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Photos

The Scottish Parliament (2004) is a Post-modern structure by architect Enric Miralles. Sitting opposite Holyrood Palace on the Royal Mile, it is open to visitors wishing to see this modern building and its changing displays.

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Entrance of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Random staves form screen at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Array of buildings of Scottish Parliament designed to appear to float together like ships in a harbor. Edinburgh, Scotland.Scottish Parliament buildings above amphitheater of neighboring Our Dynamic Earth. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Entrance of Scottish Parliament (2004). Edinburgh, Scotland. Style: Post-modern. Architect: Enric Miralles.Random staves form screen at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Array of buildings of Scottish Parliament designed to appear to float together like ships in a harbor. Edinburgh, Scotland.Scottish Parliament buildings above amphitheater of neighboring Our Dynamic Earth. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scottish Parliament section with abstract cantilever shapes which mimic famous Scottish painting of Skating Minister over wall of staves. Edinburgh, Scotland.Dynamic skater shapes in several colors on walls of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Dynamic skater abstract theme on walls of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Abstract crow steps shape of traditional Scottish building gables behind staves on walls of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scottish Parliament section with abstract cantilever shapes which mimic famous Scottish painting of Skating Minister over wall of staves. Edinburgh, Scotland.Dynamic skater shapes in several colors on walls of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Dynamic skater abstract theme on walls of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Abstract crow steps shape of traditional Scottish building gables behind staves on walls of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Zigzag crow steps gable shapes with stave screens, one theme of Scottish Parliament architecture. Edinburgh, Scotland.Rear wall over courtyard with steps at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Dynamic skater abstract theme as screen on wall of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Fence with abstract vesica shape which represents both leaves & boats at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Zigzag crow steps gable shapes with stave screens, one theme of Scottish Parliament architecture. Edinburgh, Scotland.Rear wall over courtyard with steps at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Dynamic skater abstract theme as screen on wall of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Fence with abstract vesica shape which represents both leaves & boats at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Window area with wooden poles at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Modern architecture of Scottish Parliament embraces antique stone buildings of Royal Mile. Edinburgh, Scotland.Royal Mile facade of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Royal Mile facade of Scottish Parliament with dynamic skater theme. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Window area with wooden poles at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Modern architecture of Scottish Parliament embraces antique stone buildings of Royal Mile. Edinburgh, Scotland.Royal Mile facade of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Royal Mile facade of Scottish Parliament with dynamic skater theme. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Rocks embedded in Royal Mile facade at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sidewalk level of Royal Mile facade of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Skylights over assembly chambers of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Roofline of Scottish Parliament & traditional listed building incorporated into complex. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Rocks embedded in Royal Mile facade at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sidewalk level of Royal Mile facade of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Skylights over assembly chambers of Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Roofline of Scottish Parliament & traditional listed building incorporated into complex. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Old & new structure of Scottish Parliament over gated entrance. Edinburgh, Scotland.Entrance hall interior at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Interior woodwork & abstract ceiling crosses inspired by Scottish flag at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Interior ceiling crosses inspired by Scottish flag at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Old & new structure of Scottish Parliament over gated entrance. Edinburgh, Scotland.Entrance hall interior at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Interior woodwork & abstract ceiling crosses inspired by Scottish flag at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Interior ceiling crosses inspired by Scottish flag at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Interior postmodern walls at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Postmodern wall of windows inside Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Array of window openings at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Windows with stylized staves at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Interior postmodern walls at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Postmodern wall of windows inside Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Array of window openings at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Windows with stylized staves at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Pillars & beams supporting Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Interior courtyard with grate on floor at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sculpted concrete wall in Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Corridor at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Pillars & beams supporting Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Interior courtyard with grate on floor at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sculpted concrete wall in Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Corridor at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Interior doorway with St Andrew's cross at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Meeting room at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sculpted literary plaques at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sculpted literary plaque at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Interior doorway with St Andrew's cross at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Meeting room at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sculpted literary plaques at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Sculpted literary plaque at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Meeting room at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Meeting room architecture at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Model of Parliamentary chamber at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Map of Parliamentary regions at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Meeting room at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Meeting room architecture at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Model of Parliamentary chamber at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.Map of Parliamentary regions at Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland.

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