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Aerial shot of a large group attending a remembrance event, standing in a circle round a memorial, in Wick.

November 8, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: celebrant Linda Smith on humanist remembrance

Humanist Society interview series: celebrant Linda Smith on humanist remembrance

Neil Anderson conducts a wedding for a bride and groom in suit and white wedding dress with pink flower pattern.

September 27, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: Neil Anderson on growing humanism across Europe

Humanist Society interview series: Neil Anderson on growing humanism across Europe

Maureen Kettle smiles at the camera in a pub or restaurant type setting. She has a blonde bob of hair and black glasses and wears a dark blue cardigan and light blue shirt.

September 12, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: celebrant Maureen Kettle on making lasting memories with a humanist naming ceremony

Humanist Society interview series: celebrant Maureen Kettle on making lasting memories with a humanist naming ceremony

A black and white photograph of a wedding ceremony, taken from the back of the ceremony hall/room looking down between two aisles of guests to the couple and celebrant. To the left, Kendal wears a black dress with white pattern and smiles at the couple. To the right is a bride wearing a white dress and groom in suit with kilt. They both smile and laugh.

July 24, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: Kendal Delaney

Humanist Society interview series: Kendal Delaney

A humanist celebrant conducting a wedding ceremony for a couple, Andrew and Callum. The photo is taken mid-vows in front of flower wreaths and a large window looking out to fields. The celebrant wears a blue dress and raises a hand. The couple stand either side of her in magenta velvet suits.

July 20, 2023

Far more humanist weddings than Christian ceremonies in 2022: National Records of Scotland

Far more humanist weddings than Christian ceremonies in 2022: National Records of Scotland

June 29, 2023

Membership fee increases August 2023

Membership fee increases August 2023

Ali Kerr stands in a back garden with shrubs and a decking area behind her. She has short blonde hair, a denim jacket and white shirt, and glasses. She smiles with delight at the camera.

June 13, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: Ali Kerr (Pride Month special)

Humanist Society interview series: Ali Kerr (Pride Month special)

A portrait shot of Greg McHugh. He wears a blue shirt and has short brown hair. He smiles at the camera

May 9, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: Greg McHugh on his humanist wedding

Humanist Society interview series: Greg McHugh on his humanist wedding

Humanist Society Scotland Celebrant Ross Wright and his husband, Efrain Acosta, holding hands and laughing while guests throw flowers as confetti

June 30, 2022

Officiant of first same sex marriage in Scotland marries

Officiant of first same sex marriage in Scotland marries

May 24, 2022

Celebrating the life of Viv Adam

Celebrating the life of Viv Adam

April 18, 2022

All remaining legal covid-related restrictions in Scotland removed

All remaining legal covid-related restrictions in Scotland removed