Mubarak Bala is Announced as the Winner of Our Humanist of the Year 2020 Award

Posted on 8 January 2021

This year the winner of the Gordon Ross Humanist of the Year award goes to Nigerian Human Rights Activist and President of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, Mubarak Bala. Humanist Society Scotland’s annual award recognises individuals whose efforts to promote…

Humanist of the Year 2019

Posted on 7 January 2020

Paul Millar is announced as the winner of Humanist Society Scotland’s Gordon Ross Humanist of the Year award, the prize was awarded for Paul’s work with StreetCare Glasgow and his decision to become a live kidney donor.

Humanists join tributes at national Remembrance Day ceremony

Posted on 13 November 2016

Humanists in Scotland, and across the UK and beyond, will today remember all who died for our liberty and freedom.

What is Humanism? A conversation with Annemarie Young

Posted on 26 October 2016

Humanist Society Scotland will be hosting a free event at Blackwells Bookshop Edinburgh on Nov 9th with children’s author Annemarie Young.

Save The Date for Our 2017 Annual Conference and Ceilidh!

Posted on 26 October 2016

Make sure you clear your diary for the our Annual Conference and Ceilidh on 30th September 2017.

Adult Education Course on Humanism starts in Edinburgh

Posted on 14 September 2016

Humanist Society Scotland member Les Reid will run an adult education course on Humanism in conjunction with the City of Edinburgh Council.

Granny Green to play at HSS Gala Dinner

Posted on 5 September 2016

Glasgow-based folk fusion Band, Granny Green, have been announced as entertainment for the HSS Gala Dinner due to take place in Edinburgh later this month.

More than 4200 Humanist weddings took place in Scotland last year

Posted on 15 August 2016

More than 4200 Humanist weddings took place in Scotland last year, more than ever before.

HSS Launch Guide Books for Non-Religious Parents & Pupils

Posted on 14 August 2016

Many people find it difficult to find out about their legal rights in relation to religion in schools. We have produced a handy guide which you can download, print, and share.

It’s time for equal civil partnerships to be made available

Posted on 11 August 2016

The Humanist Society have urged the Scottish Government to change its mind, and introduce civil partnerships that are available to all people in Scotland.