A roadmap to Holyrood Success – The Lobbying the Scottish Parliament course
At Parli-training, we go straight to the source. That’s why we are proud to have former MSP Jim Eadie as our principal trainer on the Lobbying the Scottish Parliament course. Jim brings over 35 years of experience in politics and public affairs, having worked across Holyrood, Westminster, and the European Parliament.
Jim now serves as Director of Strategy and Communications for the Alba Party, overseeing communications across all media platforms and developing the party’s strategic plan for the 2026 Holyrood Election. His extensive parliamentary and strategic experience makes him perfectly placed to teach participants practical, insider techniques for influencing decision-making at Holyrood.
What You’ll Learn on This Course
Jim will guide participants through every stage of engagement with the Scottish Parliament, combining theory with practical, real-world experience.
- Legislative Process: Understand how each stage of legislation works. Participate in hands-on exercises to see the flow and impact of bills.
- Oral and Written Questions: Learn to craft questions that achieve results and advance your organisation’s objectives.
- Scottish Parliamentary Debates: Build confidence in participating strategically in debates and understand their role in shaping policy.
- Members Bills & Committee Influence: Navigate proposing and supporting Members Bills and develop strategies to influence key committees.
- Lobbying Register & Compliance: Gain clarity on the Lobbying Register, the Scottish Lobbying Act, and rules around regulated lobbying, including face-to-face communications with MSPs and government officials.
- Case Studies & Best Practices: Explore real-life examples of successful lobbying and stakeholder engagement, drawn directly from Jim’s parliamentary experience.
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Gain practical tools and strategies to influence policy and legislation
- Confidently engage with MSPs and committees
- Navigate the Scottish Parliament with insider knowledge