Based on the research of a small advisory group formed of key figures in the Scottish Parliament, Jim Johnston and James Mitchell use their extensive experience of Scottish politics to discuss ideas about the Parliament’s future. Sir Paul Grice, Holyrood chief executive, is chairing the advisory group which includes members such as former PO George Reid, Caroline Gardner (Auditor General), Louise MacDonald (chief exec Young Scot), and Sarah Davidson (civil servant). Made up of a series of short essays, this book discusses vital issues such as public engagement, key challenges for the Parliament arising from issues such as Brexit, and what we can learn from the past. This book is truly essential read in this uncertain but exciting time for Scottish politics.

Contributions by: Andrew Aiton, Charlotte Barbour, Gillian Baxendine, Lee Bridges, Elizabeth Cantlie, Sarah Childs, Alan Convery, Michael Crow, Fiona Duncan, David Eiser, Alison Evison, Caroline Gardner, Moira Kelly, Christine O'Neill, David Parker, Bernard Ponsonby, Charles Robert, James Robertson, Graeme Roy, Jim Wallace, Talat Yaqoob