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Friday, 13 October, 2000, 16:15 GMT 17:15 UK
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT OPENING ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A nation rejoices at the return of its parliament as the Queen declares her faith in the future of Scotland under devolution. ![]() ![]() Six men plead not guilty to a breach of the peace by protesting during the Queen's procession at the opening of the Scottish Parliament. ![]()
Images of an historic day
Some of the pictures which capture the essence of the opening of Scotland's Parliament. ![]()
A moment anchored in history
First Minister Donald Dewar referred the past and the future in his reply to the Queen's address opening the Scottish Parliament. ![]()
Dewar's joy as vision becomes reality
First Minister Donald Dewar expressed joy at the opening of the new Scottish Parliment and conveyed the best wishes of the prime minister. ![]()
Salmond 'heralds new chapter'
SNP leader Alex Samond declares that Scotland's journey "is not over" in his address to the Scottish Parliament opening. ![]()
McLetchie vows support for parliament
Tory Leader David McLetchie said his party's opposition to the parliament was a thing of the past in a speech before the opening ceremony. ![]()
Wallace's tribute to people of Scotland
Liberal Democrat leader Jim Wallace said Scotland's new parliament was a symbol of the people's will. ![]()
The Queen's speech
The full text of the Queen's address at the official opening of the Scottish Parliament. ![]()
Royal blessing for parliament
The Queen attends a service blessing the Scottish Parliament as Prime Minister Tony Blair confirms he will not be able to attend Thursday's opening ceremony. ![]()
Connery cheered at parliament opening
Actor Sean Connery received a rapturous reception at the official opening of the Scottish Parliament - which he called "the most important day in his life". ![]()
Claim of Right passes to parliament
The Claim of Right, asserting Scotland's right to decide on its own form of government, is being handed over to the new Scottish Parliament. ![]()
Scotland's Parliament gets political muscle
Thursday 1 July sees the formal transfer of powers from Westminster as well as the formal opening of the Scottish Parliament. ![]()
Dewar gives education top billing
First Minister Donald Dewar placed education at the top of the list when he unveiled legislation for the parliament's first term. ![]()
Legislation statement in full
The full text of the statement on the government's legislative programme made by First Minister Donald Dewar to the Scottish Parliament. ![]()
MSPs opt for Holyrood
The Scottish Parliament voted narrowly to continue with plans for a new building at Holyrood and a call to scrap student fees was rejected. ![]()
The rocky road to Holyrood
Scotland's new parliament building at Holyrood will be a blend of the old and the new - but the plan has not been without its problems. ![]()
Coalition deal in full
This is the full text of the Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition agreement in the Scottish Parliament. ![]()
Coalition deal controversy
The parliament coalition deal between Labour and the Liberal Democrats became embroiled in controversy even before it was signed. ![]()
MSPs pledge allegiance to 'Scottish people'
The first sitting of the Scottish Parliament for nearly 300 years saw some MSPs make protests about swearing allegiance to the monarchy. ![]()
BBC coverage of Scotland's big day
The BBC is mounting a huge operation to cover the opening of the Scottish Parliament. Here are the full details. ![]()
Kirk's home hosts moment of history
The Church of Scotland Assembly Hall was the focal point for events marking the official opening of the Scottish Parliament. ![]()
Countdown to the official opening
BBC News Online details the timetable of events on the day Scotland's parliament is officially opened by the Queen. ![]()
Gathering in hall of political memories
MSPs convened in Parliament Hall, a potent symbol of Scotland's past, before the state opening of the new Scottish Parliament. ![]()
A public celebration
The opening of Scotland's Parliament will be celebrated in style with a diverse programme of events in which the public can participate. ![]()
Crown returns to seat of parliament
The Crown of Scotland once again played a part in parliamentary proceedings, when it was taken out of storage for the formal opening ceremony. ![]()
A symbol of authority
The Queen presented the Scottish Parliament with a Mace, which the designer says "tries to capture what is in the air". ![]()
Armed services' salute to parliament
Contingents from Britain's army, navy and air force added to the pomp and pageantry at the state opening of the Scottish Parliament. ![]()
In tune with the people
Music played a major role on 1 July in providing a true sense of occasion for the Scottish Parliament's opening ceremony. ![]()
Beginning of a new song
The Scottish Parliament's opening ceremony included prose and poetry, both modern and traditional. ![]()
New parliament, new Labour, new baby
Labour's Eastwood MSP Ken Macintosh looks forward to new politics and life as the proud father of a baby boy. ![]()
A new career in a new parliament
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Ian Jenkins is adapting to a new lifestyle after 40 years as a teacher and believes exciting challenges lie ahead. ![]()
Parliament must have full powers
Michael Matheson, a Scottish National Party MSP for Central Scotland , believes the parliament will be the catalyst for independence. ![]()
Tories 'a real force' in Scotland
Scottish Tory leader David McLetchie says the Scottish Parliament elections proved his party has an important role to play in the new political era. ![]()
Time for democracy, not diktat
Dennis Canavan, the independent MSP for Falkirk West, says MSPs must put the wishes of the people, and not their parties, first. ![]()
Politics turning from grey to green
Robin Harper recalls his delight at being elected as Britain's first Green parliamentarian on 6 May. ![]()
I'm boycotting this rich farce
Scottish Socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan is boycotting Thursday's ceremony and instead will open a community hall in Glasgow. |
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