We were so delighted and happy with how the day went, and all of our family and friends commented on how refreshing it was to have such a personal ceremony.
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Universal Humanism
Ross and Polly’s Humanist Wedding at Aikwood Tower, Selkirk
Polly and Ross said, “We had a fantastic day as did our guests. Everyone thought it was a very personal, different wedding and really showed our personalities.
How To Explain Humanism To Your Wedding Guests
Simple, honest, direct.Thank you, Gemma & Scott, whose wedding was at The Balmoral in September
Fiona & Phil’s Humanist Wedding at Prestonfield House
Rules are there to be broken. Most ceremonies last half an hour: Fiona and Phil’s took ten minutes. Most brides arrive with their dads. Phil and Fiona spent a happy half hour with all their guests before the ceremony. Most guests get to sit down: at Fiona and Phil’s, there was standing room only. Most couples take … Continue Reading
Jen and Stuart’s Humanist Wedding at Tyninghame Village Hall
I received a wee note from my grandma today, and in it she wrote ‘Thank you for a lovely day, both your granddad and I agreed it was the best wedding we had been to, the service was so personal and beautiful,
The Coalition government: friend or foe of secularism?
I was invited to take part in a debate at the Liberal Democrat conference in Glasgow yesterday evening, with Sophie Bridger, ex-president Liberal Youth Scotland and Gary McLelland (Chair, Edinburgh Secular Society), and we had what you might call a full and frank exchange of views. If you’re interested, here’s what I said…Secularism is the only reliable … Continue Reading
Emma & Barry’s Humanist Wedding at Springfield Mill Nature Reserve
Emma and Barry first met at the very romantic setting of a service station at Kinross, en route to T in the Park, so an outdoor wedding was an obvious choice for them. Springfield Mill was somewhere they’d both spent time during their childhoods, camping and as they said in the ceremony, ‘generally doing things our parents … Continue Reading
Our Members Survey is up and running!
Please spare a few minutes of your time to let us know how we’re doing, and how the Humanist Society of Scotland could work better for you! As a fun incentive, we will be holding a prize draw from amongst the respondents, and the lucky winner will receive a Kindle! To complete the survey, simply go … Continue Reading
What DO humanists believe?
Humanism isn’t a faith. There are no high priests, no sacred texts, and no revealed truths. Instead, it’s a philosophy or life stance: a recognition that although we are fallible and the universe in which we live is mysterious, we are able to take responsibility for our lives, and create meaning in them.
Evonne & David’s Humanist Ceremony at Prestonfield House
I knew I was going to enjoy working with David and Evonne from the moment I read their homework where they told me a wonderful story about a showbiz legend – that sadly I can’t share here! I did get to tell it at the wedding though, which was a total hoot, as you can … Continue Reading