In pictures: Holyrood project

1 of 6 As the new Scottish Parliament building begins to dominate the Edinburgh skyline, its rising price continues to dominate debate at Holyrood on The Mound.

2 of 6 Latest estimates are that the building will cost £401m and will be ready in July next year - making it more than two years late and more than £360m over the original budget.

3 of 6 From five submissions, Spanish architect Enric Miralles' "upturned boats" design was commissioned in the summer of 1998.

4 of 6 As the row over the cost of the building raged, the Scottish Executive announced that Lord Fraser of Carmyllie would hold an inquiry into the cost and management of the project.

5 of 6 Two key backers of the new building, architect Mr Miralles and Scotland's first First Minister Donald Dewar, both died before seeing its completion.

6 of 6 Designer window seats, bomb proofing and an £88,000 reception desk have all added to the £400m price tag.