Ecologist - Writer - Photographer
Hoverfly on pink flower

The Scottish Parliament Building has had plenty of criticism, and so have the 'gardens' which are sculpted to be semi-wild. However, the wildflowers of the gardens are bustling with pollinators in the spring and summer - including this hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) on a pink flower - and I think it is fantastic that the seat of our nation also encourages biodiversity right on its doorstep.

Location: Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hoverfly on pink flower

The Scottish Parliament Building has had plenty of criticism, and so have the 'gardens' which are sculpted to be semi-wild. However, the wildflowers of the gardens are bustling with pollinators in the spring and summer - including this hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) on a pink flower - and I think it is fantastic that the seat of our nation also encourages biodiversity right on its doorstep.

Location: Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom