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Dave Brackenridge, wearing a black jumper with a microphone in his hand and lectern infront of him, evangelises to an audience live on YouTube.

November 13, 2023

Humanist Society comments on links between evangelical pastor and charity working in primary schools

Humanist Society comments on links between evangelical pastor and charity working in primary schools

An image of Gemma leaning against a concrete waymarker, probably on a mountain walk, on a foggy day. She smiles at the camera, has died auburn hair and a maroon jacket.

May 22, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: Gemma Clark, abortion rights campaigner

Humanist Society interview series: Gemma Clark, abortion rights campaigner

This image shows the meeting house at Sussex University in England, the first university meeting place whose appointed religious representative is a humanist. It is a large cylindrical building with an alternating pattern of concrete blocks and square coloured-glass panels that let in light. I has a green, conical roof.

March 21, 2023

Humanist Society contributes to new Faith and Belief Engagement Strategy

Humanist Society contributes to new Faith and Belief Engagement Strategy

Fraser Sutherland stands in a children's playground, behind the steps up to a slide. He looks down at the camera which is positioned quite low down. He is holding a white book. In the background is a row of houses and a blue sky with clouds.

March 7, 2023

Our CEO talks religion and politics in The Herald

Our CEO talks religion and politics in The Herald

Fraser Sutherland, wearing a blue suit, addresses a crowd infront of a banner reading "Humanist Society Scotland".

February 22, 2023

Our CEO talks Kate Forbes, faith, and policy-making on BBC Radio Scotland

Our CEO talks Kate Forbes, faith, and policy-making on BBC Radio Scotland

Bute House in Edinburgh, the first minister's official residence.

February 15, 2023

Humanist Society Scotland on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation

Humanist Society Scotland on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation

A voting box bearing a religious symbol

May 11, 2022

We urge local councils to scrap church voting rights

We urge local councils to scrap church voting rights

Mubarak Bala

April 5, 2022

2020 Scottish humanist of the year jailed for blasphemy

2020 Scottish humanist of the year jailed for blasphemy

March 9, 2022

Non-religious people encouraged to ‘be honest’ about their beliefs in 2022 Census

Non-religious people encouraged to ‘be honest’ about their beliefs in 2022 Census

June 24, 2021

Climate emission results ‘alarming’

Climate emission results ‘alarming’

March 11, 2021

Scottish blasphemy law repealed following humanist campaign

Scottish blasphemy law repealed following humanist campaign