Humanist Society Scotland took part in Remembrance events around Scotland on Sunday 12th November, in some cases these represent the first time Scotland’s Humanist community has been asked to lay a wreath.

Edinburgh

Chair of Humanist Society Scotland, John Bishop, laid a wreath at the national Remembrance event at the Stone of Remembrance outside Edinburgh City Chambers.

Glasgow

Steve Chinn, Board Member of Humanist Society Scotland laid a wreath in the service at George Square. Humanist Chaplain at the University of Strathclyde, Jennifer Buchan, also hosted a Humanist remembrance ceremony at the University earlier in the week.

Inverness

Irene Gillespie and Anne Hill, two local members of Humanist Society Scotland laid a wreath on behalf of the Humanist community in the ceremony at Cavell Gardens.

John Bishop, Chair of Humanist Society Scotland

Commenting on the invite to lay a wreath John Bishop said,

“The Humanist Society are very pleased to be asked to take part in a number of Remembrance events around Scotland during remembrance week.

“With respect and gratitude we will stand together with others of all faiths and none, as we remember all who died for the freedoms we enjoy today.”