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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…
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: 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 interview series: Imogen Johnston of Young Humanists Scotland on the rewards of volunteering
To mark Volunteers’ Week, our Community Engagement manager Lara Celini spoke to Young Humanist Scotland Ambassador, Imogen Johnston, about volunteering for the society. Hi Imogen! Please introduce yourself and tell us about volunteering for Humanist Society. I’m currently a student…
We’re accredited! European Humanist Wedding Standard
We are delighted to share that Humanist Society Scotland is now accredited to the European Humanist Wedding Standard by the European Humanist Services Network (EHSN). The accreditation board assessed our wedding services and we were officially accredited this month by…
Humanist Society interview series: humanist chaplain, funeral celebrant, and writer Lindsay de Wal on existential care
Newly resident in Scotland, Lindsay tells us about her journey as a celebrant, chaplain and writer. She explains how the big questions of life, death, and morality are not just for the religious, and explains what motivated her to write…
The SNP have won the election. Here’s our message to them
With the SNP’s election as the largest party in the new Scottish parliament, they must embrace the politics of humanism, secularism, and hope. Humanist Society Scotland congratulates the SNP on their election as the largest party in the Scottish Parliament. …
We say goodbye to CEO Fraser Sutherland and welcome Janine Hunt as Interim CEO
We are sad to announce that Fraser Sutherland has left his role as CEO, but delighted to introduce Janine Hunt, our new Interim CEO. We are sad to announce that Fraser Sutherland has left his role as Chief Executive Officer…
Apply for a World Humanist Day grant!
Would you like to organise an event or activity for World Humanist Day? There’s a small pot of money to help fund or subsidise local events. It’s an opportunity for humanists to publicise and celebrate the positive values of humanism. We welcome applications from…
Election 2026: Our analysis of the SNP manifesto
In the run up to the Holyrood election, we’re analysing what’s in each of the main party manifestos for humanists. We’re also asking candidates to adopt policies that make Scotland a more rational, socially just and compassionate country. Last in…