Holyrood

/ ˈhəʊlɪˌruːd, ˈhɒlɪˌruːd /

noun

1. the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh, located beside Holyroodhouse

2. informal,  the Scottish Government

Example Sentences

Among the other defectors is Holyrood candidate Ellie Gomersall, who was second on the Scottish Greens' regional list for Glasgow.

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Ms Gomersall said in a statement: "Where every single one of the existing Holyrood parties is complicit in passing on brutal cuts to public services, it's clear to me that only Your Party can be taken seriously to stand firm against austerity and work to materially improve the lives of the working class."

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A report from the Scottish Affairs Committee says Scotland's energy sector is at a "critical juncture", and that more action is needed at both Holyrood and Westminster to protect communities from the impact of the transition away from fossil fuels.

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He was subsequently suspended by Labour and his Holyrood pass has been revoked.

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Scotland is not expected to have a deposit return scheme until October 2027 at the earliest, when Holyrood ministers are expected to align their plans with a UK government initiative.

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