Cartoon showing a diverse group of young people (teenagers) holding up a set of placards with images that signify our commitments and activities, such as a female gender symbol, a green and healthy planet, a wedding ceremony, an LGBT+ pride flag, and the classic symbol representing the atom/science.

Become a Young Humanist

Young Humanists Scotland amplifies the voice of young people in humanism and helps to develop the understanding of humanism amongst young people in an increasingly secular Scotland. By joining, young people are able to feed into and direct our campaign work, and help to create a more representative and stronger Humanist Society Scotland.

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Why join Humanist Society Scotland? 

The majority of young people in Scotland are not religious. Young Humanists Scotland gives a voice to the growing numbers of young Scots who wish to live in a secular society, and a Scotland that is guided by science, reason, and what is fair. 

Membership gives people the opportunity to connect with other young people who are interested in learning more about humanism, or who wish to support our campaigns on issues affecting them such as religion in schools, or the right to bodily autonomy. 

We also provide support to humanist, atheist, and secularist groups in Scotland including campaign and promotional materials for Freshers Fairs and other events, and support to run events and find humanist speakers. 

YHS members receive regular news updates and have access to all of our events, campaigns, and resources. We regularly hold in-person and online events that are free to YHS members, and YHS members enjoy a reduced ticket price for paid events such as our annual conference. There are local groups that YHS members can join, regular newsletters and updates, and opportunities to support our campaigns and humanism in Scotland.

Events

Sunday 11th October

2:00pm – 4:00pm

My World in War: Diary writing during WWII and its aftermath (Glasgow)

Professor Aaron Moore’s talk will focus on war diaries, and what they tell us about how language, media, and culture in wartime shape our identities and what we think is true.

Sunday 11th October

4:30pm – 6:30pm

Glasgow Humanists Pub Social

A friendly pub social in Glasgow on Bath Street.

Sunday 18th October

10:30am – 12:30pm

Sunday Morning Kaffeeklatsch (Edinburgh)

Hosted by the Edinburgh Humanists.  All are welcome at this informal coffee morning at Victor Hugo Deli.

Monday 2nd November

4:00pm – 6:00pm

To Absent Friends – Community Remembrance Drop-in event

Through shared memories, quiet reflection and simple acts of remembrance, the event will celebrate the lives and contributions of those who are absent while bringing the community together. All welcome.

Saturday 7th November

11:00am – 12:15pm

To Absent Friends – A wander in Holyrood Park

A gentle, thoughtful wander and an opportunity to remember, to tell stories, to celebrate and to reminisce about people we love who have died.

Saturday 14th November

9:30am – 5:00pm

Festival of Humanism 2026

Join us for our Festival of Humanism 2026! At Glasgow’s Clayton Hotel on 14 November, 9.30am-5pm. With talks and performances on LGBT+ rights, arts and ecology, Christian nationalist money in our politics, religion in education, and more. Full price: £60….

Tuesday 8th December

7:30pm – 8:45pm

Humanist Book Group (online)

Join us online for a relaxed and festive December book group gathering.