Andrew Henderson
@ahenderson96.bsky.social
Award-winning journalist based in the Scottish Highlands covering sport and LGBTQ+ stories, and occasionally where they intersect. Founder of @Prideoftheterraces.com. Views my own. He/him
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October 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Considering the assault of anti-LGBTQ+ coverage we see on a regular basis nationally, these were two rare wins for the community in the north of Scotland. To anyone else, I’d have thought they are fairly innocuous stories, but apparently not…
October 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Considering the assault of anti-LGBTQ+ coverage we see on a regular basis nationally, these were two rare wins for the community in the north of Scotland. To anyone else, I’d have thought they are fairly innocuous stories, but apparently not…
And also this, on two members of outdoor activities group @outdoorlads.bsky.social moving to Inverness and wanting to grow the opportunities available for gay, bi, trans and queer men in the Highlands.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/new-hig...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/new-hig...
New Highland focus for outdoor activities group ahead of 20th birthday
OutdoorLads, aimed at gay, bisexual, trans and queer men, is expanding its presence in the Highlands after two decades south of the border.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
And also this, on two members of outdoor activities group @outdoorlads.bsky.social moving to Inverness and wanting to grow the opportunities available for gay, bi, trans and queer men in the Highlands.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/new-hig...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/new-hig...
For anyone interested, these were the two stories - first off @wearequeeraf.com and @whatthetrans.com’s data on gender clinic waiting times. Obviously not good overall, but relatively amazing for people in the Highlands
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/highlan...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/highlan...
Highland gender clinic best in UK for first appointment waiting times
One clinic has a waiting time of around 224 years, but in the Highlands the wait is only likely to be a matter of months.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
For anyone interested, these were the two stories - first off @wearequeeraf.com and @whatthetrans.com’s data on gender clinic waiting times. Obviously not good overall, but relatively amazing for people in the Highlands
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/highlan...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/highlan...
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We had to move the date for this. Now happening 26th July... bsky.app/profile/chao...
New date for the postponed Inverness protest just dropped...
Sat 26th July, 1.30pm outside the Inverness Town House. Put it in your diaries. Print out the flyer and distribute.
Sat 26th July, 1.30pm outside the Inverness Town House. Put it in your diaries. Print out the flyer and distribute.
July 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We had to move the date for this. Now happening 26th July... bsky.app/profile/chao...
Ok, I think that actually does bring an end to our Pride month coverage. I’m off to lie down for a while - but remember to subscribe to our free newsletter, The Queerier, to keep up to date with the latest LGBTQ+ news and features from across the north of Scotland
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July 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ok, I think that actually does bring an end to our Pride month coverage. I’m off to lie down for a while - but remember to subscribe to our free newsletter, The Queerier, to keep up to date with the latest LGBTQ+ news and features from across the north of Scotland
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/lgbtq/
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/lgbtq/
Oh, you thought that was it for this thread? Nope, one last event on the final day of Pride month saw students from two Inverness secondary schools come together to remind LGBTQ+ youth that they are not alone.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...
PICTURES: Inverness Royal Academy host Pride event for LGBTQ+ youth
Students and their allies from the Royal Academy and Millburn Academy congregated together in a show of support for each other.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Oh, you thought that was it for this thread? Nope, one last event on the final day of Pride month saw students from two Inverness secondary schools come together to remind LGBTQ+ youth that they are not alone.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...
While yesterday marked the final Pride March in the Highlands this year, fear not - a new group has started up in the Cairngorms, believed to be one of, if not, the UK’s first eco-Prides.
www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/cairngo...
www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/cairngo...
Cairngorms Pride launches to combine LGBTQ+ and environmental messaging
New Pride group will be active year-round with key aim of connecting local LGBTQ+ community
www.strathspey-herald.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
While yesterday marked the final Pride March in the Highlands this year, fear not - a new group has started up in the Cairngorms, believed to be one of, if not, the UK’s first eco-Prides.
www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/cairngo...
www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/cairngo...
And let’s face it, what Pride is complete without a photo gallery from the day! My colleague David Scott was on hand with his camera, putting together a fantastic selection of images from the first ever Caithness Pride.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/picture...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/picture...
PICTURES: Caithness Pride 2025 arrives in Thurso
See our selection of pictures from the historic day as LGBTQ+ people and their allies gathered together to celebrate.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
And let’s face it, what Pride is complete without a photo gallery from the day! My colleague David Scott was on hand with his camera, putting together a fantastic selection of images from the first ever Caithness Pride.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/picture...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/picture...
Two of the more visible LGBTQ+ residents in Caithness also commented on what the day meant to them personally, and the area as a whole. As you can imagine, they were also very positive.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-c...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-c...
Pride can spark a ‘new chapter’ for LGBTQ+ people in Caithness
Although many said leading up to and on the day itself that they felt isolated, huge numbers turned out in Thurso to show their support.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Two of the more visible LGBTQ+ residents in Caithness also commented on what the day meant to them personally, and the area as a whole. As you can imagine, they were also very positive.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-c...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-c...
Now for the reactions. It was a wonderful day in Thurso with a huge turnout - very easy to see why organisers said the first ever Caithness Pride exceeded every expectation.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/1000-pe...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/1000-pe...
1000 people estimated to attend first ever Caithness Pride
Organisers say the event ‘exceeded every expectation’ with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies flocking to Thurso.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Now for the reactions. It was a wonderful day in Thurso with a huge turnout - very easy to see why organisers said the first ever Caithness Pride exceeded every expectation.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/1000-pe...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/1000-pe...
One last preview piece for Caithness Pride with the powerhouse behind it all, Charlotte Garscadden, discussing what she hopes people will take from the day. I’ll be there in Thurso, so look out for reaction after the day too…
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/first-e...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/first-e...
First ever Pride parade will be an emotional moment
Organisers have worked for months to make Pride a reality in Thurso, and now the moment has finally arrived.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
One last preview piece for Caithness Pride with the powerhouse behind it all, Charlotte Garscadden, discussing what she hopes people will take from the day. I’ll be there in Thurso, so look out for reaction after the day too…
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/first-e...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/first-e...
Really loved this chat with Dr Emma Miller which covered so many different things - coming out later in life, being disgusted by the Supreme Court ruling as a lesbian, and why higher education institutions need to do more to fight LGBTQ-phobia.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-m...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-m...
Pride ‘more important’ in areas like Caithness
Dr Emma Miller has lived in rural communities around the world, and has seen the impact that visibility can have on the next generation.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Really loved this chat with Dr Emma Miller which covered so many different things - coming out later in life, being disgusted by the Supreme Court ruling as a lesbian, and why higher education institutions need to do more to fight LGBTQ-phobia.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-m...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-m...
For many people growing up in Caithness, Pride felt like something that only ever happened in the big cities. That changes this weekend, and Cassie Greenford has shared her perspective on just how impactful that could be.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/excitem...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/excitem...
Excitement over Pride event partially because ‘it didn’t feel like something that would happen here’
Cassie Greenford shares why the first ever Pride March in Caithness is important for her, the LGBTQ+ community and the general population.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
For many people growing up in Caithness, Pride felt like something that only ever happened in the big cities. That changes this weekend, and Cassie Greenford has shared her perspective on just how impactful that could be.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/excitem...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/excitem...
In the meantime, it’s full steam ahead to the first ever Caithness Pride march in Thurso this Saturday! I’ve spoken to a few people in the local community to hear how important this kind of event is in a place like Caithness, starting with Charlie Bryde.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/changin...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/changin...
Changing attitudes have helped make first ever Caithness Pride possible
An LGBTQ+ Pride parade will take place in Thurso for the first time next weekend.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In the meantime, it’s full steam ahead to the first ever Caithness Pride march in Thurso this Saturday! I’ve spoken to a few people in the local community to hear how important this kind of event is in a place like Caithness, starting with Charlie Bryde.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/changin...
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/changin...
Not something I’ve written about (yet) but since this is a Pride month thread, worth bearing this in mind for the end of June in Inverness 👇🏳️⚧️
Another protest in Inverness against the oppression of trans people in the UK by the supreme court, the EHRC and the government...
June 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Not something I’ve written about (yet) but since this is a Pride month thread, worth bearing this in mind for the end of June in Inverness 👇🏳️⚧️
Of course, we had a photographer there too, capturing a whole bunch of rainbows and smiling faces. Here's our gallery from Highland Pride 2025
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...
PICTURES: Over 1100 march through Inverness for Highland Pride
It was the fifth iteration of the event, which celebrates LGBTQ+ identities, in Inverness.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Of course, we had a photographer there too, capturing a whole bunch of rainbows and smiling faces. Here's our gallery from Highland Pride 2025
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...
Those guest speakers included @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social, Cllr Sarah Fanet and Samantha Kane, who styles herself as Lady Carbisdale. Here's what they had to say to attendees.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-h...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-h...
WATCH: Highland Pride speakers tell LGBTQ+ community ‘the fight goes on’
Politicians Emma Roddick and Sarah Fanet were joined in addressing the crowd by Lady Carbisdale.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Those guest speakers included @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social, Cllr Sarah Fanet and Samantha Kane, who styles herself as Lady Carbisdale. Here's what they had to say to attendees.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-h...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-h...
Highland Pride took place in Inverness yesterday, with an amazing turnout of over 1100 people on the march and a sold out Eden Court for the guest speakers and performers. Naturally, the organisers were delighted with how it all went.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/highlan...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/highlan...
Highland Pride’s 2025 celebrations showed strength of community
Over 1100 people marched through Inverness city centre to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Highland Pride took place in Inverness yesterday, with an amazing turnout of over 1100 people on the march and a sold out Eden Court for the guest speakers and performers. Naturally, the organisers were delighted with how it all went.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/highlan...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/highlan...
I often see similar social media comments under LGBTQ+ posts - “why is this news”, “stop shoving this down our throats” etc; so I put those to Zander Murray to see how he would respond. @sportsmedialgbt.com @leapsports.bsky.social @fvhscot.bsky.social
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-i...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-i...
WATCH: Iconic footballer answers criticisms of LGBTQ+ visibility
The historic footballer has given his thoughts on some of the common comments left on LGBTQ+ media.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I often see similar social media comments under LGBTQ+ posts - “why is this news”, “stop shoving this down our throats” etc; so I put those to Zander Murray to see how he would respond. @sportsmedialgbt.com @leapsports.bsky.social @fvhscot.bsky.social
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-i...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-i...