Organisation
ISNI: 
0000 0004 1755 3410
https://isni.org/isni/0000000417553410
Name: 
Pà̀rlamaid na h-Alba
Parliament Scotland
Scotland Commissioners of Parliament
Scotland Commissioners of Scotland
Scotland Commissioners of the Kingdom
Scotland Parliament
Scots Commission in London
Scottish Parliament
Location / Nationality: 
United Kingdom Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Creation class: 
Language material
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author
originator
Related names: 
Scotland Convention of Estates (isRelatedTo)
Titles: 
Aanspraak, gedaan door een van de leden der Conventie van de Staaten in Schotland. (Uyt het Engelsch vertaald.)
Account of the Affairs of Scotland, in answer to a letter written upon the occasion of the Address lately presented to His Majesty by some Members of the Parliament of that Kingdom, An
Account of the Proceedings of the Parliament of Scotland, which met at Edinburgh, May 6. 1703. Containing the state of the country, at the time of their meeting. Their proceedings about the toleration. The state of conformity now, compar'd with that, in the reigns of Charles II. and James VII ... The ecclesiastical proceedings in that matter since the Revolution ... The proceedings about the Act of security and limitations, with the ... speeches and papers on that subject ... A short comparison betwixt the limitations now propos'd and our old constitution. All the publick acts past in that session. And the list of the members of parliament prefix'd, An
Act for security of the kingdom: as it was voted and approved by the right hon[oura]ble the estates of Parliament, at Edinburgh the 13th day of August 1703. But wants the royal assent
Act of Parliament, for erecting a bank in Scotland. Edinburgh, July 17. 1695
Acts of the Scottish Parliament : explanatory notes
Address signed by the greatest part of the Members of the Parliament of Scotland, and delivered to His Majesty at Hampton Court, the 15th day of October, 1689.], [An
Address to the King. [A petition for the redress of grievances.], The
Annual report of the Scottish parliamentary committees
Answer to the chief or materiall heads & passages in the late declaration, called, the Declaration of the Kingdome of Scotland; and Answer of the Commissioners to both Houses of Parliament upon the new propositions of peace, and the foure bills, An
answere from the Committee of Estates, to a printed paper directed to the people of Scotland, and signed in name of L. G. Cromwel, and his officers, An
Brief van de Commissarissen van het Coninck-Ryck van Schotland residerende tot Londen ... aen W. Lenthall ... Spreecker van het Huys vande Communes. Raeckende de teghenwoordighe proceduyren in dit Coningh-Rijck, teghen de Religie, den Coningh, ende het Gouvernement, etc. [6 Jan. 1649.]
Briefve Declaration du Royaume d'Escosse pour l'information & satisfaction de leurs Freres d'Angleterre; touchant la presente Expedition en Angleterre. [Dec. 1643.]
Business bulletin
Calendars of the ancient charters, &c. and of the Welch and Scotish rolls, now remaining in the Tower of London : as also calendars of all the treaties of peace, &c. entered into by the kings of England with those of Scotland, and of sundry letters and public instruments relating to that kingdom, now in the Chapter-house at Westminster : together with catalogues of the records brought to Berwick from the Royal Treasury at Edinburgh, of such as were transmitted to the Exchequer at Westminster, and of those which were removed to different parts of Scotland by order of King Edward I : the proceedings relating to the carrying back the records of Scotland into that kingdom, and the transactions of the Parliament there from the 15th of May 1639, to the 8th of March 1650 : to which are added memoranda concerning the affairs of Ireland, extracted from the Tower records : to the whole is prefixed an introduction, giving some account of the state of the public records from the Conquest to the present time
Charge of the Scottish Commissioners against Canterburie and the Lieutenant of Ireland [i.e. Laud and Strafford]. Together with their demand concerning the sixt article of the Treaty. Whereunto is added the Parliaments resolution about the proportion of the Scottish charges, and the Scottish Commissioners thankfull acceptance thereof.], [The
charge of the Scottish Commissioners against Canterburie and the Lievetenant of Ireland, together with their demand concerning the sixt article of the treaty, whereunto is added the Parliaments resolution ... and the Scottish Commissioners' thankfull acceptance thereof, The
Cobbett's parliamentary history of England, from the Norman conquest in 1066 to the year 1803, from which last-mentioned epoch it is continued downwards in the work entitled "Cobbett's parliamentary debates."
Corte Declaratie van 't Coninckrijck van Schotlant. Tot informatie ende satisfactie van hunne broeders in Engelant, noopende den intocht in Engelant. [Dec. 1643.]
Declaratie van 't Parlement van Engelandt, zijnde een antwoordt op de brieven hun van de Commissarisen van Schotlandt gesonden (6 and 22 Jan. 1649). [With the text of the letters] ... In onse Neerlantsche tale overgeset, Een
Declaration and Remonstrance of the present Engagement of the Kingdome of Scotland, with their resolutions ... to establish the Presbyterian Government in the Church, to redeeme his Majesty from the hands of Schismatickes, and place him in his Parliament, with honour and safety ... which are ... endangered ... by ... an over-awing tyrannicall Army, under ... Sir ... T. Fairfax. [13 Aug. 1647.], A
Declaration from the Lords and Commons assembled at Edinburgh to the ... Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Common-Councell of ... London concerning the report of the Commissioners touching the said city and army. [27 Jan. 1646.] Also a letter from the Generall Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, touching the Kings Majesty, etc, A
Declaration from the Parliament of Scotland to the Parliament of England, ... touching the proceedings of the Parliament and Army, A
declaration of the Committee of Estates of the Parliament of Scotland, in answer to some printed papers, intituled, The declaration of the Parliament of England, and The declaration of the Army of England, upon their march into Scotland. [18 June, or rather, ca. 22 July, 1650.], A
declaration of the Committee of the estates of Parliament,, A : b and to all their brethren of England. Concerning the necessity, grounds and ends of their engagement, and of the return of the scots Army into England
Declaration of the Committee of the Estates of Parliament of Scotland to the Honourable Houses of the Parliament ... of England. Concerning the necessity, grounds and ends of their engagement, and of the returne of the Scots Army into England. [21 July, 1648.]], [A
Declaration of the Estates of the Kingdom of Scotland containing the claim of Right [against the misgovernment of James II.], and the offer of the Crown to their Majesties, King William and Queen Mary [11 April, 1689.]; together with the Grievances represented by the Estates; and their Majesties Oath at their acceptance of the Crown.], [The
Declaration of the Estates of the Kingdome of Scotland touching his Majesties person. [Dec. 1647.]], [A
declaration of the kingdomes of England and Scotland, ioyned in armes for the vindication and defence of their religion, liberties, and lawes, against the popish, prelaticall, and malignant party, The
declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament concerning the papers of the Scots commissioners entituled The answer of the commissioners of the kingdom of Scotland to both Houses of Parliament upon the new propositions of peace and the four bills to be sent to His Majesty, and concerning the proceedings of the said commissioners in the Isle of Wight, A
declaration of the Parliament of England concerning their late endeavors in a peaceable way to remove all misunderstandings, and differences between the common-wealth of England and the kingdome of Scotland, A : herewith is printed the last paper of the Scotch commissioners, with the sense of the Parliment thereupon : also the letter of the Parliament of England to the Parliament of Scotland, with their answer thereunto, which is answered by this declaration, die Sabbathi 14 Julii 1649
Declaration sent to the several Presbyters of Scotland. [10 June, 1650.], A
Detailed guidance on motions
Detailed guidance on parliamentary questions
Dissolution of the Parliament in Scotland, Novemb. 19, 1641, after a sweet sympathy and agreement betwixt the King and his subjects in the setling of all affaires, as well ecclesiasticall as civill, etc, The
Exact Account and solemn manner of assembling the Parliament of Scotland on the first day of their convention at Edinborough the 28th of July, 1681, etc, The
Grievances represented by the Estates of Scotland, to the Kings Majesty, to be redressed in Parliament. Together with his Majesty's Instructions to his Commissioner for redressing the same [31 May, 1689].], [The
Guidance on parliamentary questions
Guide to the code of conduct for members of the Scottish Parliament
Having received the votes of both houses, dated the 24 of September, concerning the disposing of the Kings person as both houses of Parliament shall think fit
Historical Account of the antient rights and power of the Parliament of Scotland ... To which is prefix'd a short introduction upon government in general. [By G. Ridpath.], An
Information from the Estaits of the Kingdome of Scotland, to the Kingdome of England
Instrument der Regeering tot vast-stelling van de Kroon ... van Schotland op William III. en Maria II. ... Zijnde de Declaratie der Staten van dat Rijk [11 April, 1689] ... Na de origineele Copy, Een
Instrument van Regeringe om de Kroon ... van het Koninckrijck van Schotlandt, op William de III. en Maria de II. ... van Engelandt, etc. vast te stellen. Sijnde de Declaratie van de Staten, etc. [11 April, 1689.]
Investing in modernisation, an agenda for Scotland's housing : a green paper
late proceedings and votes of the Parliament of Scotland, contained in an Address delivered to the King, signed by the plurality of members thereof, stated and vindicated. [By - Ferguson.], The
Letter from the Commissioners of Scotland to the Lord General Monck in behalf of themselves and the whole nation. [3 March, 1660.], A
Letters from the Committee of estates at Newcastle, and the commissioners of the kingdom of Scotland residing at London to both houses of Parliament. Together with two papers delivered in to His Maiesty by the Committee of estates. As also divers letters past between the Committee of estates, and the Committee of Parliament at York, and Col. General Poyntz
Manifeste des Commissaires d'Estat du Royaume d'Escosse, et Response à un libelle diffamatoire de Jacques Graham ... Conte de Montrose, etc
Maximising the return from oil and gas in an independent Scotland
Method and manner of ryding the Parliament, with the orders and rules appointed thereanent, The
Minutes of Parliament, 1693-1707
Minuts of the Proceedings in Parliament 3 October, 1706(-25 March, 1707). Numb. 1-89
Papers delivered in by the the commissioners of the kingdome of Scotland at London to the honourable houses of Parliament of England
Passage of the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Bill 1999 : SP Bill 4 (Session 1), subsequently 2000 asp 5
Passage of the Abolition of Poindings and Warrant Sales Bill 1999 : SP Bill 3 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 1
Passage of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Bill 1999 : SP Bill 5 (Session 1), subsequently 2000 asp 4
Passage of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Bill 2002 : SP Bill 62 (Session 1), subsequently 2003 asp 11
Passage of the Bail, Judicial Appointments etc (Scotland) Bill 2000 : SP Bill 17 (Session 1), subsequently 2000 asp 9
Passage of the Budget (Scotland) Bill 2000 : SP Bill 7 (Session 1), subsequently 2000 asp 2
Passage of the Budget (Scotland) (No. 3) Bill 2006 : SP Bill 53 (Session 2), subsequently 2006 asp 5
Passage of the Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill 2000 : SP Bill 8 (Session 1), subsequently 2000 asp 3
Passage of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Bill 2004 : SP Bill 32 (Session 2), subsequently 2005 asp 10
Passage of the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill 2002 : SP Bill 71 (Session 1), subsequently 2003 asp 17
Passage of the Convention Rights (Compliance) (Scotland) Bill 2001 : SP Bill 25 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 7
Passage of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill 2002 : SP Bill 50 (Session 1), subsequently 2003 asp 7
Passage of the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill 2002 : SP Bill 49 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 4
Passage of the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill 2003 : SP Bill 10 (Session 2), subsequently 2004 asp 5
Passage of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Bill 2003 : SP Bill 11 (Session 2), subsequently 2004 asp 4
Passage of the Education and Training (Scotland) Bill 2000 : SP Bill 14 (Session 1), subsequently 2000 asp 8
Passage of the Education (Disability Strategies and Pupils' Records) (Scotland) Bill 2001 : SP Bill 45 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 12
Passage of the Education (Graduate Endowment and Student Support) (Scotland) (Nos. 1 & 2) Bills 2000 : SP Bill 21 (Session 1) and SP Bill 22 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 6 : Scottish Parliament
Passage of the Education (School Meals) (Scotland) Bill 2003 : SP Bill 3 (Session 2), subsequently 2003 asp 18
Passage of the Emergency Workers (Scotland) Bill 2004 : SP Bill 21 (Session 2), subsequently 2005 asp 2
Passage of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Bill 2005 : SP Bill 38 (Session 2), subsequently 2005 asp 15
Passage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Bill 2001 : SP Bill 36 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 13
Passage of the Fur Farming (Prohibition) (Scotland) Bill 2001 : SP Bill 39 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 10
Passage of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Bill 2004 : SP Bill 26 (Session 2), subsequently 2005 asp 6
Passage of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Bill 2004 : SP Bill 25 (Session 2), subsequently 2005 asp 7
Passage of the Housing (Scotland) Bill 2000 : SP Bill 23 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 10
Passage of the Human Tissue (Scotland) Bill 2005 : SP Bill 42 (Session 2), subsequently 2006 asp 4
Passage of the International Criminal Court (Scotland) Bill 2001 : SP Bill 27 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 13
Passage of the Joint Inspection of Children's Services and Inspection of Social Work Services (Scotland) Bill 2005 : SP Bill 49 (Session 2), subsequently 2006 asp 3
Passage of the Local Government in Scotland Bill 2002 : SP Bill 53 (Session 1), subsequently 2003 asp 1
Passage of the Management of Offenders etc. (Scotland) Bill 2005 : SP Bill 39 (Session 2), subsequently 2005 asp 14
Passage of the Police and Fire Services (Finance) (Scotland) Bill 2001 : SP Bill 29 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 15
Passage of the Protection from Abuse (Scotland) Bill 2001 : SP Bill 30 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 14
Passage of the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Bill 2002 : SP Bill 56 (Session 1), subsequently 2003 asp 4
Passage of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Bill 1999 : SP Bill 2 (Session 1), subsequently 2000 asp 1
Passage of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Bill 2000 : SP Bill 24 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 8
Passage of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Bill 2000 : SP Bill 16 (Session 1), subsequently 2000 asp 11
Passage of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Bill 2002 : SP Bill 70 (Session 1), subsequently 2003 asp 15
Passage of the Salmon (Conservation) (Scotland) Bill 2000 : SP Bill 20 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 3
Passage of the School Education (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill : SP Bill 37 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 2
Passage of the Scottish Local Government (Elections) Bill 2001 : SP Bill 38 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 1
Passage of the Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Bill 2002 : SP Bill 48 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 16
Passage of the Scottish Qualifications Authority Bill 2002 : SP Bill 47 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 14
Passage of the Senior Judiciary (Vacancies and Incapacity) Bill 2006 : SP Bill 65 (Session 2), subsequently 2006 asp 9
Passage of the Sexual Offences (Procedure and Evidence) (Scotland) Bill 200 : SP Bill 31 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 9
Passage of the St Andrew's Day Bank Holiday (Scotland) Bill 2005 : SP Bill 41 (Session 2), subsequently 2007 asp 2
Passage of the Tenements (Scotland) Bill 2004 : SP Bill 19 (Session 2), subsequently 2004 asp 11
Passage of the Tourist Boards (Scotland) Bill 2006 : SP Bill 60 (Session 2), subsequently 2006 asp 15
Passage of the Transport (Scotland) Bill 2000 : SP Bill 18 (Session 1), subsequently 2001 asp 2
Passage of the Transport (Scotland) Bill 20040 : SP Bill 28 (Session 2), subsequently 2005 asp 12
Passage of the Water Industry (Scotland) Bill : SP Bill 35 (Session 1), subsequently 2002 asp 3
Perfect Narrative of the late proceedings of the Parliament of Scotland in relation to the affaires of England. Also the manner of the Funerall of Ferdinando Lord Fairfax; with the chief heads of his lordships funerall-sermon, preached by Mr Bowles, etc, A
Proceedings and debates of the British parliaments respecting North America
Proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the Kings Majesty and Parliament of Scotland, for conserving the Articles of the Treaty and Peace betwixt ... Scotland and England. With two letters sent to his Majesty, by the Lords of his Privy Councell, etc. [Various papers, Sept. 1642 to Jan. 1643. Published by the Commissioners, 31 Mar. 1643.], The
Proclamation against Papists, 20 March, 1689, A
proclamation, for a publick thanksgiving. Edinburgh April 26. 1689, A
Proclamation or Act by the Parliament of Scotland, for the Proclaiming of Charles Prince of Wales King of Great Brittain, France and Ireland, through all the market places of that kingdom [5 Feb. 1649]. Also the remonstrance of the Navie to the supream power of the Kingdom, etc, A
Questions exhibited by the Parliament now in Scotland assembled : concerning the Earle of Montroise his plott, as also their order to Generall Lesly for marching of the army, and some Parliament occurences there
Ravillac redivivus, being a narrative of the late tryal of Mr. James Mitchel, a conventicle-preacher, who was executed the 18th of January, 1677, for an attempt which he made on the sacred person of the Arch-Bishop of St. Andrews. To which is annexed, An account of the tryal of that most wicked pharisee Major Thomas Weir, who was executed for adultery, incest and bestiality : in which are many observable passages, especially relating to the church and state of Scotland
Relation von deme, was letzthin zu Edenburg in Schottland, als das Parlement beysammen gewesen, seit dem 12 (22) Novembr. biss 2 (12) Decembris 1673 passiret und vorgegangen, worauss erhellet der Widerwille der Schotten widern Königl. Commissarium den Grafen von Lauderdale. Ubersetzt und auffgelegt im Januar. 1674
Remonstrance concerning the present troubles from the meeting of the Estaees [sic] of ... Scotland, Aprile 16 [1640] unto the Parliament of England, A
remonstrance concerning the present troubles, from the meeting of the Estates of the kingdome of Scotland, Aprill 16. unto the Parliament of England, A
Response de la Convention du Royaume d'Escosse à la lettre du Roy d'Angleterre à present regnant, etc. (2 Avril, 1689.)
Scottish Parliament official report
Scottish Parliament, The : the first days : a commemorative collection to celebrate the first meetings of the Scottish Parliament
Some Papers given in by the Commissioners of the Parliament of Scotland, to the Honourable Houses of the Parliament of England: in answer to their votes of the 24. of September 1646, concerning the disposing of His Majesties person
Some Weighty Considerations humbly proposed to the Honourable Members of the ensuing Assembly of the Estates of Scotland. By a Lover of his Countreys Liberty
SP bill
SP paper
Standing orders
Table of the Parliaments of Scotland (from the beginning of the reign of James I. to the Union)
Testamentary Duty of the Parliament of Scotland, with a view to the Treaty of Union now on foot ... betwixt the two Kingdoms, The
Three Acts of the Committee of Estates of the Kingdom of Scotland, the first, for providing maintenance for the soldiers ... [20 Oct. 1648]. The second, for appointing a sub committee for the managing the affairs of the treasury, ... [20 Oct. 1648]. The third, for summoning all those who are accessary to the late engagement against England, to compier before the Estates of Parliament the fourth of January next, 1649. [27 Oct. 1648.]
To his Grace, James Duke of Queensberry, Her Majesty's High Commissioner, and the Right Honourable Estates of Parliament : Representation for Mr. James Daes of Coldingknows, against Sir Patrick Hume of Lumisdean, & George Hume of Kimmerghame
To the Kings Most Excellent Majestie. The humble desires of the Commissioners of His Majesties kingdome of Scotland. As also the names of the said commissioners. With an order of the house of Commons, testifying their loving acceptance, and thankfulnesse for their brotherl care of the publique welfare
Translaet uyt d'Engelsche Tael, van een Relaes, wegens het gepasseerde en het Parlement van Schotlandt ... zedert den 12/22 Novemb. 1673 tot den 2/12 Decemb. daeraen volgende
True Representation of the Proceedings of the Kingdome of Scotland since the late pacification by the Estates of the Kingdome against mistakings in the late Declaration, 1640. (The Proceedings of the Commissioners sent from the Parliament of Scotland to the King.), A
Two Letters from Edenburgh concerning a message to be sent from the Committee of Estates of Scotland to their Commissioners at the treaty at Breda. Also the proceedings of Montrose his forces in the North of Scotland, etc
Unto His Grace John Marquess of Tweeddale, Her Majesties High Comissioner, and the Honourable Estates of Parliament, the report of the commissioners appointed for stating and examining the publick accompts
Vervolg van de Handelinge des Parlements in Schotlant; in 't Parlement den 5/15(-10/20) July 1689, etc
What's happening in the Scottish Parliament : information for the period 17-21 May 1999
Notes: 
ESTC/BL files (Do not use Convention of Estates after June 1689 when 'Act declaring the meetings of the Estates to be a Parliament. Edinburgh, the fifth day of June, 1689' was passed; use Convention of Estates as a heading or added entry, when necessary, during the period 1641-1689)
Faclair na Pàrlamaid, c2001 cover (Pàrlamaid na h-Alba)
Foster, J. Members of Parliament, Scotland, 1882 p. xiv (Conventions of the Estates were frequently called together for dispatch of urgent business; at first they consisted of the Privy Council with a few additional members specially summoned with sittings rarely exceeding one or two days. In 1567 it was enacted that provosts of burghs or commissioners for burghs should be present in every Convention; towards the end of the 16th cent. composition of the Convention of Estates became substantially identical with that of Parliament)
Information from 678 converted Jan. 5, 2015 (By the Act of union in 1707, Scotland ceased to have a separate Parliament)
Scottish Parliament official report, Wednesday 12 May 1999 t.p. (Scottish Parliament) p. 2, etc. (the Scottish Parliament reestablished under the Scotland Act 1998; the Scottish Parliament, adjourned on 25 March 1707 is reconvened)
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