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You’re welcome to bring cards or wreaths to place in the Memorial Garden (pictured above) as a personal tribute.
No booking needed, just come as you are.
✨ Saturday 13 December, 11am
All are welcome: www.humanism.scot/events/winte...
No booking needed, just come as you are.
✨ Saturday 13 December, 11am
All are welcome: www.humanism.scot/events/winte...
Winter remembrances ceremony (North Ayrshire) - Humanist Society Scotland
Join celebrants Maggie Kinloch, Lesley Adam and Libby Smillie for a ceremony of songs, stories and memories of those you love.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
You’re welcome to bring cards or wreaths to place in the Memorial Garden (pictured above) as a personal tribute.
No booking needed, just come as you are.
✨ Saturday 13 December, 11am
All are welcome: www.humanism.scot/events/winte...
No booking needed, just come as you are.
✨ Saturday 13 December, 11am
All are welcome: www.humanism.scot/events/winte...
At Humanist Society Scotland, we support expanding access to abortion up to the full 24-week legal limit across Scotland — so everyone can receive compassionate, safe care close to home.
You can find out more about where we stand on reproductive rights here: www.humanism.scot/campaigns/re...
You can find out more about where we stand on reproductive rights here: www.humanism.scot/campaigns/re...
Reproductive Rights - Humanist Society Scotland
We support the decriminalisation of abortion, provision of abortion care up to the legal limit, and buffer zones around abortion clinics.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
At Humanist Society Scotland, we support expanding access to abortion up to the full 24-week legal limit across Scotland — so everyone can receive compassionate, safe care close to home.
You can find out more about where we stand on reproductive rights here: www.humanism.scot/campaigns/re...
You can find out more about where we stand on reproductive rights here: www.humanism.scot/campaigns/re...
Many Scottish women between 20–24 weeks are being forced to travel hundreds of miles to England to access healthcare they are fully entitled to at home.
Some are under 16. Some are survivors of abuse. Others face complex barriers that make travelling impossible, yet they must do it anyway. (2/3)
Some are under 16. Some are survivors of abuse. Others face complex barriers that make travelling impossible, yet they must do it anyway. (2/3)
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Many Scottish women between 20–24 weeks are being forced to travel hundreds of miles to England to access healthcare they are fully entitled to at home.
Some are under 16. Some are survivors of abuse. Others face complex barriers that make travelling impossible, yet they must do it anyway. (2/3)
Some are under 16. Some are survivors of abuse. Others face complex barriers that make travelling impossible, yet they must do it anyway. (2/3)
What's more, our research has revealed that support for an independent pupil opt-out from religious observance stands at 66%.
You can find out more about our new poll here: www.humanism.scot/2025/11/25/t...
You can find out more about our new poll here: www.humanism.scot/2025/11/25/t...
Two-thirds of Scots support independent pupil opt-out for religious observance, new poll shows - Humanist Society Scotland
A new poll on the public’s view of religion in schools is published ahead of a key vote at Holyrood today. MSPs will debate the ‘Religious Observance’ Bill for the first time this afternoon (25…
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November 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM
What's more, our research has revealed that support for an independent pupil opt-out from religious observance stands at 66%.
You can find out more about our new poll here: www.humanism.scot/2025/11/25/t...
You can find out more about our new poll here: www.humanism.scot/2025/11/25/t...
Refugees are welcome in Scotland. And as humanists, it’s our duty to stand up to racism, fear-mongering, and hatred wherever it appears, including here at home.
Scotland is better than this. Let’s prove it. 💪 You can read the full news story here: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
Scotland is better than this. Let’s prove it. 💪 You can read the full news story here: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
Flag crackdown urged as asylum protests 'fueling fear' in Aberdeen
For several months, regular demonstrations have taken place outside hotels in Aberdeen believed to be hosting asylum seekers and refugees.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Refugees are welcome in Scotland. And as humanists, it’s our duty to stand up to racism, fear-mongering, and hatred wherever it appears, including here at home.
Scotland is better than this. Let’s prove it. 💪 You can read the full news story here: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
Scotland is better than this. Let’s prove it. 💪 You can read the full news story here: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
Read all about it here: togetherscotland.blog/2025/11/20/h...
Humanist Society Scotland explores the issue of withdrawal rights for religious observance for children across Scotland
Written by Joe Higgins, Policy & Campaigns Officer, Humanist Society Scotland Everyone is free to choose their own religion or belief. Yet children in Scotland can be compelled to take part in …
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November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Read all about it here: togetherscotland.blog/2025/11/20/h...
You can read more about the Festival of Humanism 2025 and all the speakers here: www.humanism.scot/2025/11/11/f...
Festival of Humanism 2025: A day of reflection, inspiration, creativity and laughter - Humanist Society Scotland
Our 2025 Festival of Humanism, held at the beautiful Clayton Hotel in Glasgow on Saturday 8 November, brought together an inspiring range of voices working for equality, creativity, and social change…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
You can read more about the Festival of Humanism 2025 and all the speakers here: www.humanism.scot/2025/11/11/f...
He spoke about how not learning about LGBT figures at school had impacted him, and how Scotland is now leading the way as a truly LGBT-inclusive country, and making Scottish schools a better and safer place for LGBT young people. 🙌 #ScotlandLeadsTheWay
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
He spoke about how not learning about LGBT figures at school had impacted him, and how Scotland is now leading the way as a truly LGBT-inclusive country, and making Scottish schools a better and safer place for LGBT young people. 🙌 #ScotlandLeadsTheWay
Get the full story here: www.humanism.scot/2025/11/25/t...
Two-thirds of Scots support independent pupil opt-out for religious observance, new poll shows
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November 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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...This poll shows just how out of step that is with public opinion and with a basic, common-sense understanding of children’s rights. If a teenager is old enough to form their own view about religion, they are old enough to decide whether or not to take part in worship at school.
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
...This poll shows just how out of step that is with public opinion and with a basic, common-sense understanding of children’s rights. If a teenager is old enough to form their own view about religion, they are old enough to decide whether or not to take part in worship at school.
Commenting ahead of today's Stage 1 vote on the 'Religious Observance Bill', our CEO Fraser Sutherland said:
"Two-thirds of Scots think young people should have the final say over where they take part in religious observance, yet the Scottish Government still wants to leave the veto with parents.
"Two-thirds of Scots think young people should have the final say over where they take part in religious observance, yet the Scottish Government still wants to leave the veto with parents.
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Commenting ahead of today's Stage 1 vote on the 'Religious Observance Bill', our CEO Fraser Sutherland said:
"Two-thirds of Scots think young people should have the final say over where they take part in religious observance, yet the Scottish Government still wants to leave the veto with parents.
"Two-thirds of Scots think young people should have the final say over where they take part in religious observance, yet the Scottish Government still wants to leave the veto with parents.
Testimonies from our report, Preaching is not Teaching, highlight that RO is too often exclusively Christian and worship-based.
We launch landmark report, Preaching is not Teaching, on religious observance in Scottish schools. - Humanist Society Scotland
State schools in Scotland are required to provide compulsory acts of religious observance. How can we still justify this in a secular democracy? Our new report, Preaching is Not Teaching, draws on…
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Testimonies from our report, Preaching is not Teaching, highlight that RO is too often exclusively Christian and worship-based.
In his column in The National, Andrew warns that Scottish Ministers could be faced with a similar lawsuit unless they ensure religious observance is always delivered inclusively.
Andrew Tickell: Sleepwalking into a bill that robs children of right to disbelieve
The court calls her “JR87”. She’s now 11 years old, from a small community in Northern Ireland, and last week, she secured one of the most…
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In his column in The National, Andrew warns that Scottish Ministers could be faced with a similar lawsuit unless they ensure religious observance is always delivered inclusively.
Last week, the Court ruled that religious education and collective worship - if not delivered in an objective, critical and balanced way - amounts to indoctrination and is unlawful under the ECHR.
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last week, the Court ruled that religious education and collective worship - if not delivered in an objective, critical and balanced way - amounts to indoctrination and is unlawful under the ECHR.