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The Festival of Politics took place at the Scottish Parliament from 24 - 26 August, bringing together the
worlds of politics, media and the arts.

Look back at events in the video archive. Get contact details for the Festival of Politics.

  Harry Benson   Festival photo gallery
View a selection of images from the three-day Festival featuring events including Life of the Lens with Harry Benson, pictured, and see visitors explore Holyrood during the Open Parliament day.
Charles Kennedy MP   Kennedy kicks of Festival of Politics
Former leader of the Liberal Democrats and MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, Charles Kennedy kicked off the Festival of Politics on Friday 24 August with a full and frank ‘in conversation’ interview with Presiding Officer Alex Fergusson.
Kate Adie   Kate Adie brings the frontline to the Festival
Broadcaster and journalist Kate Adie looked back on her career before a full chamber at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics.
Clarissa  Dickson Wright and Tony Singh   Visitors explore Holyrood on Open Parliament day
The 2007 Festival of Politics came to a close with Open Parliament day, which gave visitors the opportunity to look behind the scenes at Holyrood.
Clarissa  Dickson Wright and Tony Singh   Food for Thought served up at Festival
Cook and broadcaster Clarissa Dickson-Wright gave a warning about society’s preference for convenience food, on the opening day of the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics.

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