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We've got a brilliant cast of speakers and performers lined up for our Festival of Humanism on 8 November in Glasgow.
Don't miss out, get yours now at humanism.scot/events
Don't miss out, get yours now at humanism.scot/events
Drag Race judge Michelle Visage said this years ago — calling out the hypocrisy of using religion to justify hate — and honestly, it still hits. We're proud to stand with the trans community, now and always #TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Drag Race judge Michelle Visage said this years ago — calling out the hypocrisy of using religion to justify hate — and honestly, it still hits. We're proud to stand with the trans community, now and always #TransRightsAreHumanRights
🌍 A Better World Is Possible – Join Scotland’s Climate March this Saturday 🌍
📅 Saturday 15 November 2025
📍 Glasgow Green (assemble from 11am)
👉 Sign up : www.climatemarch.scot
Video credit: CBS News (Footage from Nov 2021)
📅 Saturday 15 November 2025
📍 Glasgow Green (assemble from 11am)
👉 Sign up : www.climatemarch.scot
Video credit: CBS News (Footage from Nov 2021)
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🌍 A Better World Is Possible – Join Scotland’s Climate March this Saturday 🌍
📅 Saturday 15 November 2025
📍 Glasgow Green (assemble from 11am)
👉 Sign up : www.climatemarch.scot
Video credit: CBS News (Footage from Nov 2021)
📅 Saturday 15 November 2025
📍 Glasgow Green (assemble from 11am)
👉 Sign up : www.climatemarch.scot
Video credit: CBS News (Footage from Nov 2021)
"We cannot forget them"
Our Chair, Jennifer Buchan, led this year's University of Strathclyde Remembrance Service. Today, Armistice Day (11 Nov), is the anniversary of the official end of the First World War.
Our Chair, Jennifer Buchan, led this year's University of Strathclyde Remembrance Service. Today, Armistice Day (11 Nov), is the anniversary of the official end of the First World War.
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
"We cannot forget them"
Our Chair, Jennifer Buchan, led this year's University of Strathclyde Remembrance Service. Today, Armistice Day (11 Nov), is the anniversary of the official end of the First World War.
Our Chair, Jennifer Buchan, led this year's University of Strathclyde Remembrance Service. Today, Armistice Day (11 Nov), is the anniversary of the official end of the First World War.
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we honour all those who lost their lives in conflict — and reflect on our shared hope for peace.
Across Scotland, Humanist Society Scotland members, supporters, and Celebrants are laying wreaths to remember those who died with compassion and gratitude.
Across Scotland, Humanist Society Scotland members, supporters, and Celebrants are laying wreaths to remember those who died with compassion and gratitude.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we honour all those who lost their lives in conflict — and reflect on our shared hope for peace.
Across Scotland, Humanist Society Scotland members, supporters, and Celebrants are laying wreaths to remember those who died with compassion and gratitude.
Across Scotland, Humanist Society Scotland members, supporters, and Celebrants are laying wreaths to remember those who died with compassion and gratitude.
We seem to have broken a record at today's #FestivalOfHumanism in Glasgow - the youngest-ever attendee! Baby Bram here came along for a while with mum Sas and dad Greg to soak up the (excellent vibes). We look forward to processing his membership form in a few years!
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We seem to have broken a record at today's #FestivalOfHumanism in Glasgow - the youngest-ever attendee! Baby Bram here came along for a while with mum Sas and dad Greg to soak up the (excellent vibes). We look forward to processing his membership form in a few years!
“Where there’s inequality and division, there’s work to be done." 💛
At today’s Festival of Humanism in Glasgow, we’re celebrating hope, positivity and humanist values in action, but also recognising the challenges we face.
At today’s Festival of Humanism in Glasgow, we’re celebrating hope, positivity and humanist values in action, but also recognising the challenges we face.
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“Where there’s inequality and division, there’s work to be done." 💛
At today’s Festival of Humanism in Glasgow, we’re celebrating hope, positivity and humanist values in action, but also recognising the challenges we face.
At today’s Festival of Humanism in Glasgow, we’re celebrating hope, positivity and humanist values in action, but also recognising the challenges we face.
Our 2025 #FestivalofHumanism is here! Our first speakers were Jordan Daly (first image), a Co-Founder and Director of LGBTQ+ charity Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) and Brian Dempsey (second image) who was involved in lobbying and supporting the Scottish Parliament in repealing Section 28 🙌
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Our 2025 #FestivalofHumanism is here! Our first speakers were Jordan Daly (first image), a Co-Founder and Director of LGBTQ+ charity Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) and Brian Dempsey (second image) who was involved in lobbying and supporting the Scottish Parliament in repealing Section 28 🙌
There's still time to write to your MSP and tell them that you think kids in Scotland deserve an independent right to opt out of religious worship in schools. After all, preaching is not teaching.
You can find the letter template here: humanist.eaction.org.uk/religious-ob...
You can find the letter template here: humanist.eaction.org.uk/religious-ob...
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
There's still time to write to your MSP and tell them that you think kids in Scotland deserve an independent right to opt out of religious worship in schools. After all, preaching is not teaching.
You can find the letter template here: humanist.eaction.org.uk/religious-ob...
You can find the letter template here: humanist.eaction.org.uk/religious-ob...
We’re delighted to confirm the line-up for our 2026 Holyrood Election Hustings.
As part of our Festival of Humanism in Glasgow this Saturday, you can quiz MSP candidates on what they would do to make Scotland a more secular, rational and socially just country.
As part of our Festival of Humanism in Glasgow this Saturday, you can quiz MSP candidates on what they would do to make Scotland a more secular, rational and socially just country.
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re delighted to confirm the line-up for our 2026 Holyrood Election Hustings.
As part of our Festival of Humanism in Glasgow this Saturday, you can quiz MSP candidates on what they would do to make Scotland a more secular, rational and socially just country.
As part of our Festival of Humanism in Glasgow this Saturday, you can quiz MSP candidates on what they would do to make Scotland a more secular, rational and socially just country.
If a chat about life's end over coffee and cake doesn't sound like your cup of tea, hopefully Lara will convince you otherwise. This Sunday, at Garnethill Multicultural Centre in Glasgow from 1-3pm, you can learn about Death Cafes: Putting the tea into mortality!
www.humanism.scot/events/death...
www.humanism.scot/events/death...
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If a chat about life's end over coffee and cake doesn't sound like your cup of tea, hopefully Lara will convince you otherwise. This Sunday, at Garnethill Multicultural Centre in Glasgow from 1-3pm, you can learn about Death Cafes: Putting the tea into mortality!
www.humanism.scot/events/death...
www.humanism.scot/events/death...
In a recent podcast appearance, Elon Musk claimed asylum seekers are showing up in their thousands to tiny towns and villages, specifically to abuse children, saying:
“These lovely small towns in England, Scotland and Ireland, they’ve been living their lives quietly. They’re like hobbits, frankly."
“These lovely small towns in England, Scotland and Ireland, they’ve been living their lives quietly. They’re like hobbits, frankly."
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In a recent podcast appearance, Elon Musk claimed asylum seekers are showing up in their thousands to tiny towns and villages, specifically to abuse children, saying:
“These lovely small towns in England, Scotland and Ireland, they’ve been living their lives quietly. They’re like hobbits, frankly."
“These lovely small towns in England, Scotland and Ireland, they’ve been living their lives quietly. They’re like hobbits, frankly."
Explore a life guided by reason, compassion, and curiosity. Sign up for our newsletter and get thought-provoking stories, event updates, and insights from the heart of humanism in Scotland: portal.humanism.scot/crm/profile/...
November 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Explore a life guided by reason, compassion, and curiosity. Sign up for our newsletter and get thought-provoking stories, event updates, and insights from the heart of humanism in Scotland: portal.humanism.scot/crm/profile/...
People who have died remain a part of our lives – their stories are our stories.
To Absent Friends, a People’s Festival of Storytelling and Remembrance is an opportunity to revive lost traditions and create new ones.
To Absent Friends, a People’s Festival of Storytelling and Remembrance is an opportunity to revive lost traditions and create new ones.
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
People who have died remain a part of our lives – their stories are our stories.
To Absent Friends, a People’s Festival of Storytelling and Remembrance is an opportunity to revive lost traditions and create new ones.
To Absent Friends, a People’s Festival of Storytelling and Remembrance is an opportunity to revive lost traditions and create new ones.
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We’ve launched a new report! 📝
Our climate is changing - drier summers and wetter winters challenge farmers like never before. ‘Farming for the Future’ shows how advice, training and knowledge-sharing can help Scottish agriculture thrive whilst protecting nature. 🍃
➡️ www.wwf.org.uk/our-reports/...
Our climate is changing - drier summers and wetter winters challenge farmers like never before. ‘Farming for the Future’ shows how advice, training and knowledge-sharing can help Scottish agriculture thrive whilst protecting nature. 🍃
➡️ www.wwf.org.uk/our-reports/...
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We’ve launched a new report! 📝
Our climate is changing - drier summers and wetter winters challenge farmers like never before. ‘Farming for the Future’ shows how advice, training and knowledge-sharing can help Scottish agriculture thrive whilst protecting nature. 🍃
➡️ www.wwf.org.uk/our-reports/...
Our climate is changing - drier summers and wetter winters challenge farmers like never before. ‘Farming for the Future’ shows how advice, training and knowledge-sharing can help Scottish agriculture thrive whilst protecting nature. 🍃
➡️ www.wwf.org.uk/our-reports/...
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Our member @humanistsociety.bsky.social have a brilliant cast of speakers & performers lined up for their Festival of Humanism on 8 November in Glasgow
Read more about the festival here: www.humanism.scot/events/festi...
Read more about the festival here: www.humanism.scot/events/festi...
Festival of Humanism 2025 - Humanist Society Scotland
Book your ticket for our Festival of Humanism 2025, a day of informative and exciting talks and performances on humanist themes.
www.humanism.scot
October 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Our member @humanistsociety.bsky.social have a brilliant cast of speakers & performers lined up for their Festival of Humanism on 8 November in Glasgow
Read more about the festival here: www.humanism.scot/events/festi...
Read more about the festival here: www.humanism.scot/events/festi...
Great news for anyone who likes having a pint with like-minded people: Our next Edinburgh pub night is coming up in just a couple of days, on Wed 5 Nov. www.humanism.scot/events/edinb...
If you can't make it, the good news is we have loads of other events you can come to: www.humanism.scot/events
If you can't make it, the good news is we have loads of other events you can come to: www.humanism.scot/events
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Great news for anyone who likes having a pint with like-minded people: Our next Edinburgh pub night is coming up in just a couple of days, on Wed 5 Nov. www.humanism.scot/events/edinb...
If you can't make it, the good news is we have loads of other events you can come to: www.humanism.scot/events
If you can't make it, the good news is we have loads of other events you can come to: www.humanism.scot/events
Today is World Right to Die Day, a moment to reflect on compassion, dignity, and choice.
At Humanist Society Scotland, we believe everyone should have the right to make their own decisions about death, just as we do about life.
👉 Learn more: www.humanism.scot/campaigns/as...
At Humanist Society Scotland, we believe everyone should have the right to make their own decisions about death, just as we do about life.
👉 Learn more: www.humanism.scot/campaigns/as...
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Today is World Right to Die Day, a moment to reflect on compassion, dignity, and choice.
At Humanist Society Scotland, we believe everyone should have the right to make their own decisions about death, just as we do about life.
👉 Learn more: www.humanism.scot/campaigns/as...
At Humanist Society Scotland, we believe everyone should have the right to make their own decisions about death, just as we do about life.
👉 Learn more: www.humanism.scot/campaigns/as...
🎤 MEET THE SPEAKER!
With just one week to go until our annual Festival of Humanism, we’re thrilled to introduce Sean Lìonadh, the BAFTA-winning poet and filmmaker behind Too Rough.
Don’t miss your chance to hear him live next Saturday — tickets are going fast! 🎟️👉 www.humanism.scot/events/festi...
With just one week to go until our annual Festival of Humanism, we’re thrilled to introduce Sean Lìonadh, the BAFTA-winning poet and filmmaker behind Too Rough.
Don’t miss your chance to hear him live next Saturday — tickets are going fast! 🎟️👉 www.humanism.scot/events/festi...
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎤 MEET THE SPEAKER!
With just one week to go until our annual Festival of Humanism, we’re thrilled to introduce Sean Lìonadh, the BAFTA-winning poet and filmmaker behind Too Rough.
Don’t miss your chance to hear him live next Saturday — tickets are going fast! 🎟️👉 www.humanism.scot/events/festi...
With just one week to go until our annual Festival of Humanism, we’re thrilled to introduce Sean Lìonadh, the BAFTA-winning poet and filmmaker behind Too Rough.
Don’t miss your chance to hear him live next Saturday — tickets are going fast! 🎟️👉 www.humanism.scot/events/festi...
To anyone still insisting that far-right, flag-waving nationalism hasn’t reached Scotland — you’re wrong.
Stand Up To Racism Scotland have documented disturbing rallies like this one in Falkirk, where anti-asylum protesters reportedly hurled misogynistic abuse at women counter-protesters.
Stand Up To Racism Scotland have documented disturbing rallies like this one in Falkirk, where anti-asylum protesters reportedly hurled misogynistic abuse at women counter-protesters.
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
To anyone still insisting that far-right, flag-waving nationalism hasn’t reached Scotland — you’re wrong.
Stand Up To Racism Scotland have documented disturbing rallies like this one in Falkirk, where anti-asylum protesters reportedly hurled misogynistic abuse at women counter-protesters.
Stand Up To Racism Scotland have documented disturbing rallies like this one in Falkirk, where anti-asylum protesters reportedly hurled misogynistic abuse at women counter-protesters.
Happy Halloween from the darkly romantic side of love! 🖤💍
We’re obsessed with Vanessa & Lewis’s gloriously gothic humanist wedding — beautifully officiated by HSS celebrant Lindsey Mason Ross and captured by Kirstin McEwan Photography.
We’re obsessed with Vanessa & Lewis’s gloriously gothic humanist wedding — beautifully officiated by HSS celebrant Lindsey Mason Ross and captured by Kirstin McEwan Photography.
October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy Halloween from the darkly romantic side of love! 🖤💍
We’re obsessed with Vanessa & Lewis’s gloriously gothic humanist wedding — beautifully officiated by HSS celebrant Lindsey Mason Ross and captured by Kirstin McEwan Photography.
We’re obsessed with Vanessa & Lewis’s gloriously gothic humanist wedding — beautifully officiated by HSS celebrant Lindsey Mason Ross and captured by Kirstin McEwan Photography.
We don’t believe in ghosts, but we do believe in fabulous pet costumes. 😄
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Happy Halloween from the rational side of the supernatural! 👻🎃
Have you got any fabulous pet costumes you'd like to share with us? Please comment with your cutest photos if so! 😍
(Video credit: tiktok.com/@nolatheiggy)
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Happy Halloween from the rational side of the supernatural! 👻🎃
Have you got any fabulous pet costumes you'd like to share with us? Please comment with your cutest photos if so! 😍
(Video credit: tiktok.com/@nolatheiggy)
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 AM
We don’t believe in ghosts, but we do believe in fabulous pet costumes. 😄
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Happy Halloween from the rational side of the supernatural! 👻🎃
Have you got any fabulous pet costumes you'd like to share with us? Please comment with your cutest photos if so! 😍
(Video credit: tiktok.com/@nolatheiggy)
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Happy Halloween from the rational side of the supernatural! 👻🎃
Have you got any fabulous pet costumes you'd like to share with us? Please comment with your cutest photos if so! 😍
(Video credit: tiktok.com/@nolatheiggy)
Young people in Scotland can choose to opt in to religious worship… but they don't have the independent right to opt out.
That’s not fair, and it doesn't respect their right to freedom of belief.
Tell your MSPs it’s time to change the law. 💬
That’s not fair, and it doesn't respect their right to freedom of belief.
Tell your MSPs it’s time to change the law. 💬
October 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Young people in Scotland can choose to opt in to religious worship… but they don't have the independent right to opt out.
That’s not fair, and it doesn't respect their right to freedom of belief.
Tell your MSPs it’s time to change the law. 💬
That’s not fair, and it doesn't respect their right to freedom of belief.
Tell your MSPs it’s time to change the law. 💬
Humanist Society Scotland is proudly supporting the ‘Let’s Change the Act’ campaign to decriminalise abortion and reform the Abortion Act 1967.
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Humanist Society Scotland is proudly supporting the ‘Let’s Change the Act’ campaign to decriminalise abortion and reform the Abortion Act 1967.
We 'woke lefties' have had a rebrand! 😆 It seems we've gone from being easily-offended snowflakes to a genuine threat to the extreme-right's cruel agenda. Well done, everyone.
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We 'woke lefties' have had a rebrand! 😆 It seems we've gone from being easily-offended snowflakes to a genuine threat to the extreme-right's cruel agenda. Well done, everyone.
Scotland is one of the few countries in the world where humanist marriages are legally recognised, thanks to years of campaigning by Humanist Society Scotland members.
But a lack of regulation of their own marriage law by government agencies has allowed individuals to pose as “humanist” celebrants
But a lack of regulation of their own marriage law by government agencies has allowed individuals to pose as “humanist” celebrants
October 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Scotland is one of the few countries in the world where humanist marriages are legally recognised, thanks to years of campaigning by Humanist Society Scotland members.
But a lack of regulation of their own marriage law by government agencies has allowed individuals to pose as “humanist” celebrants
But a lack of regulation of their own marriage law by government agencies has allowed individuals to pose as “humanist” celebrants