Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

Ahead of the World Cup this summer, the Scotland Women’s National Football Team head coach Shelley Kerr shared the lessons she’s learned through sport, and described her vision for the long-term future of women’s football in Scotland.

Chaired by Rt Hon Ken Macintosh MSP, Presiding Officer and Futures Forum Chair

You can find out more on the Scotland's Futures Forum website.

The Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Ken Macintosh MSP, sits down with the President (Speaker) of the State Parliament of Lower Saxony, Dr Gabriele Andretta, during her visit to Holyrood. They discuss Scottish Parliament's 20th anniversary, as well as the shared challenges both regions face today.

Once again the Scottish Parliament is hosting the World Press Photo Exhibition, and this year it's the only location in the UK where you'll be able to see it.

We spoke with Exhibition Manager and Curator, Carla Vlaun, to find out about World Press Photo, what it's like to curate such a prestigious exhibition, and some of the most notable photographs from 2018's show. 

As with all guest interviewees, their views are their own, and not those of the Scottish Parliament.

Recently staff from the US Congress visited the Scottish Parliament to learn more about the work that happens at Holyrood, find out about similarities and differences to Congress, and take some good ideas back to the United States. Find out what we spoke about in this short interview.

As with all guest interviewees, their views are their own, and not those of the Scottish Parliament.

We chat with the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Ken Macintosh MSP, about his background, journey into politics, parliamentary reform and ambition for Scotland and Holyrood in 2030.

Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Ken Macintosh MSP, sits down with renowned photographer, Harry Benson, to talk about his early life, his extraordinary career in the USA, and a brand new exhibition in his hometown - Glasgow. 

We speak with Dr Hilary Jones, GP, TV presenter and author, on holding a session with Parliament passholders on the menopause.