Humanist Society Scotland
We are the charity for non-religious people in Scotland. We provide wedding, funeral and naming ceremonies and campaign for a secular state.
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Latest posts
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Herald exclusive: our new FOI report shows true scale of non-inclusive Religious Observance in Scottish schools
We’ve partnered with The Herald to publish a survey of 750 schools, showing that two thirds of Religious Observance in non-denominational Scottish schools in 2025 was delivered by Christian representatives, with 40% involving organised worship. OUR REPORT AT A GLANCE... The post…
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Humanist Society interview series: Textile artist and Festival of Humanism performer Eilidh Weir
We’re delighted to share an interview with textile artist Eilidh Weir. Eilidh’s work focuses on how processes of repair and mending can help us relate to and care for the natural world. She will be talking at our Festival of... The post Humanist Society interview series: Textile…
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Humanist Society interview series: Talat Yaqoob of Women Against the Far Right
A tireless anti-racist campaigner and consultant, Talat Yaqoob will be joining our Festival of Humanism (book your ticket now!) to talk about combatting Christian nationalism in our politics. We caught up with her to discuss what can be done to... The post Humanist Society…
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Humanist Society delighted to welcome Jamie Dunlop as new CEO
We’re delighted to announced that Jamie Dunlop will join us as our new, permanent Chief Executive from 30 November 2026. Jamie joins Humanist Society from the Scottish Youth Parliament, where he has been Chief Executive since 2023 after eight years... The post Humanist Society…
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Humanist celebrant Ailsa McMillan delivers Time for Reflection at Scottish Parliament
Our celebrant Ailsa McMillan delivered a brilliant Time for Reflection speech ahead of the day’s business at Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 8 September. Ailsa took the opportunity to reflect on the challenges to human creativity by AI, but also her... The post Humanist celebrant…
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Humanist Society interview series: our Communications Manager Greg on his naming ceremony for son Bram
We speak to our colleague Greg, about his recent humanist naming ceremony to welcome son Bram. Family and friends gathered in their garden for a relaxed and deeply meaningful ceremony delivered by humanist celebrant and friend, Lara Celini. Hello Greg!... The post Humanist…
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Humanist society unveils scale of evangelical lobbying at Holyrood in Herald article on fight for abortion decriminalisation
Our Policy and Campaigns Officer Joe explained to Neil Mackay that the scale of lobbying by evangelical groups at Scottish parliament drastically increased over the last parliamentary term, with another jump likely across 2026-31. Humanist Society has explained to…
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Humanist Society co-signs Stop Climate Chaos Scotland letter to incoming UK Prime Minister
As coalition members of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS), Humanist Society Scotland put its name to a letter to the Prime Minister, calling for him to block drilling at Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea... The post Humanist Society co-signs Stop Climate…
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Humanist Society interview series: theatre director Maggie Kinloch on telling stories as a humanist celebrant
We speak to Humanist Society board member and acclaimed theatre director Prof. Maggie Kinloch about humanism, theatre, and celebrancy. Maggie will appear at our Festival of Humanism on 14 November. Book your tickets here. Hi Maggie! Please introduce yourself I’m... The post…