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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

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)

Fraser Sutherland address a crowd (not visible) from a podium wearing a blue suit and green tweed tie against a purple wall. He has short brown hair and his hands opened as if to clarify a point.

May 29, 2023

Our CEO interviewed in The National on religious rep education votes

Our CEO interviewed in The National on religious rep education votes

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

An image of the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood with Calton Hill and the city of Edinburgh in the background.

April 25, 2023

Our priorities for Humza Yousaf

Our priorities for Humza Yousaf

Vic Valentine addresses a pro-trans rights rally infront of a sign asking MSPs to vote for the GRA reform bill. People around them hold placards that read "Trans Rights Now" and they wave trans pride flags.

March 31, 2023

Humanist Society interview series: Vic Valentine of Scottish Trans Alliance

Humanist Society interview series: Vic Valentine of Scottish Trans Alliance

A picture of Humza Yousaf in a blue suit and tartan tie in a living room-type space with lamp and painting in the background. He is shown from the torso up and is positioned to the right of shot, smiling at the camera.

March 27, 2023

Humanist Society responds to election of Humza Yousaf

Humanist Society responds to election of Humza Yousaf

A picture of Kate Forbes wearing a red jacket and flowered dress in an interior with circular windows in the background.

February 22, 2023

Humanist Society comments on Kate Forbes’s links to evangelical charities in Third Force News

Humanist Society comments on Kate Forbes’s links to evangelical charities in Third Force News

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