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Programme
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Via Hub Tickets
Book online: https://www.hubtickets.co.uk/default.asp
Online booking is available 24 hours, up to 14.00 on the day before the event.
Telephone: 0131 473 2000 .
Calls via RNID Typetalk: 18001 0131 473 2000
Fax: 0131 473 2003
In person or by post:
Festival of Politics,
Hub Tickets,
The Hub,
Castlehill
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Cheques for tickets booked via Hub Tickets should be made payable to Hub Tickets.
Hub Tickets Opening Hours
Until 25 July Mon - Sat 10.00am to 5.00pm
From 26 July Mon - Sat 9.00am to 7.30pm
Sun 10.00am to 7.30pm
Advance booking is possible where indicated in the event description.
At the Scottish Parliament
Advance booking is also available at the Scottish Parliament, in person only. Unsold tickets may be available on the day of the event. They will be available only from the Scottish Parliament Visitor Reception, in person.
Pricing
The full ticket price is indicated under each event description. The concession ticket price is indicated in brackets after the full price. Concessions are available to children aged 5 to 16, people aged 60 and over, students, unemployed people and disabled people. A carer accompanying a disabled person is admitted free of charge.
Tickets for free events can be obtained in advance, subject to a nominal booking fee.
Ticket Collection
Tickets booked via Hub Tickets can be sent by post if booked seven or more working days in advance. A charge of 60 pence to cover postage will be made for this service.
Tickets booked via Hub Tickets can be collected from the Hub up to 14.00 on the day before the event. Tickets pre-paid via Hub Tickets can be collected from the Scottish Parliament on the day of the event. They must be collected at least 30 minutes before the start of the event. In all cases tickets pre-booked by credit or debit card can be collected by the card-holder only upon production of their card. Tickets booked at the Scottish Parliament will be issued on the spot.
Times
The start time for each event is indicated under the relevant event description. The projected finish time is indicated in brackets. Please arrive at the Scottish Parliament for all events at least 30 minutes beforehand for security clearance.
Latecomers may not be admitted.
As well as the events listed in this programme, the following facilities are also available to the public:
Crèche - To book a place, subject to availability, contact 0131 348 6192.
During August the crèche is open Monday to Friday: 08.00-18.00.
The crèche is also available on Saturday 23 August: 11.00-18.30.
Shop - Selling a variety of unique and traditional goods, exclusively branded for the Scottish Parliament.
Please Note
Information is correct at time of going to press but we reserve the right to change or cancel any event. Please check for updates at www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk or contact the Scottish Parliament. We cannot offer refunds or exchanges unless an event is cancelled.
We may webcast or broadcast Festival of Politics events. This may include footage of the audience or other members of the public. There may also be still or video photography taking place in and around the Scottish Parliament building.
Views expressed during the Festival of Politics are not necessarily those of the Scottish Parliament or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.
Guided tours of the Scottish Parliament will not be available from Monday 18 August until Monday 25 August inclusive.
Visiting and Contacting Us
Access to the Scottish Parliament building is free. During August the Scottish Parliament is open Weekdays: 10.00-17.30
Saturday: 11.00-17.30
Sundays: Closed
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
How to Find Us
All Festival of Politics events take place at the Scottish Parliament. We advise visitors to use public transport to access the Scottish Parliament where possible. Details of local buses and other public transport can be obtained from Traveline. We are a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. The nearest car parks are St John's Hill or Waverley ( New Street ). Coach parking is available at Regent Road .
Access
To help us make Festival of Politics events as accessible as possible, please specify requirements when booking tickets.
All of the venues:
3 are accessible by lift or level access, although some venues may have a limited number of spaces for wheelchair users 3 welcome guide dogs or other assistance dogs
3 are fitted with induction loop facilities
British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation will be provided automatically at some events (see programme). If you require a BSL interpreter for any other events, or if you require another support service, please contact the Scottish Parliament as soon as possible. This programme is available in other formats on request.