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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Broughton & Calton
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- GoingGuideNottingham, UK2,467 contributionsOverall, it was a welcoming and fascinating place to visit, giving a brief example of what Scottish parliament is. Unexpectedly, there's a pleasant café and shop that are both well worth a visit. Tge café seven lunches and snacks plys hot and cold drinks at very affordable prices. The Scottish haggis and bacon toasted sandwich was excellent. The design and layout of the structure of the building are unique and eyecatching. Worth a visit.Written 31 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- therichastillStevenage, UK3,474 contributionsPrior to the union of Scottish and English parliaments this was where the Scottish parliament met. These magnificent buildings are on the Royal Mile and easily located if you are on this route.
The architecture is very impressive and worth checking out on your walk up the Mile.Written 12 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Malgorzata12,083 contributionsAdjacent to Calton Hill in Edinburgh city center is St Andrew's House, a large, Grade A Grade II listed building inspired by the Art Deco style. It was designed by Tomasz Tait, construction started in 1935 and completed in 1939. Opened in 1939, less than 24 hours after the outbreak of the Second World War, it was intended as the seat of the then government.Since 1999, St Andrew's House has housed part of the Scottish Government, including the offices of the First Minister of Scotland and his Deputy, plus the offices of all the Cabinet Secretaries and the Justice and Health Directorates.Written 8 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
