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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
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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
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
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June 1, 2026

Humanist Society interview series: Imogen Johnston of Young Humanists Scotland on the rewards of volunteering

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Humanist Society interview series: Imogen Johnston of Young Humanists Scotland on the rewards of volunteering
Grooms Ross and Efrain smile gleefully hand in hand as confetti surrounds them and guests look on. The EHSN logo with text "Humanist wedding service accredited by EHSN" underneath

May 21, 2026

We’re accredited! European Humanist Wedding Standard

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We’re accredited! European Humanist Wedding Standard
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May 13, 2026

Humanist Society interview series: humanist chaplain, funeral celebrant, and writer Lindsay de Wal on existential care

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Humanist Society interview series: humanist chaplain, funeral celebrant, and writer Lindsay de Wal on existential care
John Swinney in a seated portrait pic in Holyrood. He has a blue suit and glasses.

May 9, 2026

The SNP have won the election. Here’s our message to them

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The SNP have won the election. Here’s our message to them
Portrait pic of Janine resting against a wall with a park and river in the background. She has short blonde hair and wears a red and white scarf.

May 5, 2026

We say goodbye to CEO Fraser Sutherland and welcome Janine Hunt as Interim CEO

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We say goodbye to CEO Fraser Sutherland and welcome Janine Hunt as Interim CEO
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April 28, 2026

Apply for a World Humanist Day grant!

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Apply for a World Humanist Day grant!

April 27, 2026

Election 2026: Our analysis of the SNP manifesto

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Election 2026: Our analysis of the SNP manifesto