Author: Greg Thomas
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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 investigative…
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…
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…
Get your free copy of Humanitie, our bi-annual magazine, Summer 2026 issue
We’re delighted to share our bi-annual magazine with our email supporters for the first time. In this inaugural digital edition, you can find articles about the campaign to decriminalise abortion in Scotland, children’s rights and education, historian Henry Bell on…
Humanist Society co-authors Scottish Government Faith and Belief Representatives’ Group Statement of Solidarity with Racially Minoritised Communities
Statement from body representing all major faith and belief groups follows knife attacks in Leith and racially aggravated marches across Scotland. The Scottish Government’s Faith and Belief Representatives’ Group expresses deep concern over the recent targeting of racially minoritised communities….
Dear Kate, Scotland doesn’t need to be saved by “Biblical truths”
Our Policy and Campaigns Officer Joe Higgins on Kate Forbes’s comments at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference organised by Jordan Peterson. In case you missed it, on 25 June Kate Forbes, the former deputy first minister, spoke at a…
Kate Forbes speaks at “anti-woke Davos”, calls for defence of Judeo-Christian values as basis of democracy
Forbes also said she won “public support” during her first minister leadership bid, and that Christian views were squeezed out during the assisted dying debate. Scotland’s former deputy first minister Kate Forbes recently made a not-so-surprising appearance at the Alliance…