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Portrait of a woman with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a dark top against a plain light wall. She looks calmly at the camera with a slight smile.

October 5, 2026

Humanist Society interview series: Talat Yaqoob of Women Against the Far Right

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Humanist Society interview series: Talat Yaqoob of Women Against the Far Right
Close-up portrait of a bald, bearded man wearing round glasses, facing the camera with a calm, slight smile against orange and gray walls.

September 9, 2026

Humanist Society delighted to welcome Jamie Dunlop as new CEO

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Humanist Society delighted to welcome Jamie Dunlop as new CEO
Smiling gray-haired woman in a red jacket leans against a wooden bench, conveying warmth and confidence in a formal setting.

September 8, 2026

Humanist celebrant Ailsa McMillan delivers Time for Reflection at Scottish Parliament

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Humanist celebrant Ailsa McMillan delivers Time for Reflection at Scottish Parliament
Saskia holds baby Bram and looks on smiling as Greg nuzzles into Bram who giggles.

September 7, 2026

Humanist Society interview series: our Communications Manager Greg on his naming ceremony for son Bram

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Humanist Society interview series: our Communications Manager Greg on his naming ceremony for son Bram
“Read with Neil Mackay” graphic asks why Scotland has not decriminalised abortion, highlighting reform efforts amid populist attacks.

September 7, 2026

Humanist society unveils scale of evangelical lobbying at Holyrood in Herald article on fight for abortion decriminalisation

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Humanist society unveils scale of evangelical lobbying at Holyrood in Herald article on fight for abortion decriminalisation
A diverse climate protest fills a city street as marchers hold signs and a red banner reading “System Change, Not Climate Change.”

September 2, 2026

Humanist Society co-signs Stop Climate Chaos Scotland letter to incoming UK Prime Minister

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Humanist Society co-signs Stop Climate Chaos Scotland letter to incoming UK Prime Minister
Profile picture of Maggie Kinloch, who has short grey hair and smiles with delight at the camera.

August 19, 2026

Humanist Society interview series: theatre director Maggie Kinloch on telling stories as a humanist celebrant

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Humanist Society interview series: theatre director Maggie Kinloch on telling stories as a humanist celebrant
Snip of cover of Humanitie magazine Summer 2026. Text reads "All change: humanist possibilities in a new parliament"

July 6, 2026

Get your free copy of Humanitie, our bi-annual magazine, Summer 2026 issue

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Get your free copy of Humanitie, our bi-annual magazine, Summer 2026 issue
Edinburgh cityscape at dusk, with blue and pink sky.

July 6, 2026

Humanist Society co-authors Scottish Government Faith and Belief Representatives’ Group Statement of Solidarity with Racially Minoritised Communities

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Humanist Society co-authors Scottish Government Faith and Belief Representatives’ Group Statement of Solidarity with Racially Minoritised Communities
Kate Forbes speaking at a conference podium with the word HOPE on it. She has long brown hair and wears a red dress.

June 29, 2026

Dear Kate, Scotland doesn’t need to be saved by “Biblical truths”

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Dear Kate, Scotland doesn’t need to be saved by “Biblical truths”
Kate Forbes speaking on a stage wearing a teal dress.

June 29, 2026

Kate Forbes speaks at “anti-woke Davos”, calls for defence of Judeo-Christian values as basis of democracy

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Kate Forbes speaks at “anti-woke Davos”, calls for defence of Judeo-Christian values as basis of democracy