LGBTQ+

Alan Cumming named new patron of trans rights organisation TransLucent

Alan Cumming named TransLucent patron as the Scottish actor joins the UK human rights group advocating equality, legal recognition and healthcare for trans people.

The exhibition has been at the museum since March.

The exhibition has been at the museum since March.

Museum exhibit in capital at centre of dispute over 'queer' language and lesbianism

Millport from above

Millport from above

Isle of Cumbrae

'Everyone is welcome': Seaside town prepares to host first-ever Pride march

Comedian Steve Goldie

Comedian Steve Goldie

Pub cancels comedy night after backlash over organiser’s Pride post

Mr Soto's show is about fathers, family, and the complexity of identity in 21st century America.

Mr Soto's show is about fathers, family, and the complexity of identity in 21st century America.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

'My dad didn't come to my wedding - I can invite him to the second one'

Jilberto Soto is returning to the Fringe after eight years.

Jilberto Soto is returning to the Fringe after eight years.

Edinburgh Fringe

¡Ay! Papi: The gay Mexican American comic tackling fatherhood at the Fringe

Commonwealth Flags

Commonwealth Flags

Commonwealth Games

Glasgow 2026 exhibition highlights LGBTQ+ criminalisation across Commonwealth

Almost half of Scots want immigration reduced, according to new research

Millport from above

Millport from above

'History is being made': Classic seaside town to host first ever Pride festival

Action from the 2023 World Cycling Championships in Glasgow. Did the event fail to produce a meaningful legacy?

Action from the 2023 World Cycling Championships in Glasgow. Did the event fail to produce a meaningful legacy?

What chance is there of a Commonwealth Games legacy with this council?

The ban will come into place from August.

The ban will come into place from August.

'Outed by proxy': Fears mobile phone ban could disproportionately affect LGBT pupils

Previous Pride Parade.

Previous Pride Parade.

Heineken UK is now the official beer and cider partner of Pride Edinburgh

A bus with 'I identify as a trolleybus' on the side

A bus with 'I identify as a trolleybus' on the side

The Czech Republic

Backlash after European city adopts 'I identify as a trolleybus' branding

Health Secretary Wes Streeting arriving at number 10 Downing Street, London, for his meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Health Secretary Wes Streeting arriving at number 10 Downing Street, London, for his meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

The conundrum of ‘Britain’s first gay Prime Minister’

Edinburgh Pride crowds.

Edinburgh Pride crowds.

Pride Edinburgh announces music line-up with former X-Factor contestant

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale speaking in Holyrood in 2017.

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale speaking in Holyrood in 2017.

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale appointed chairwoman of Stonewall

MSPs declined to pass a ban in May 2025.

MSPs declined to pass a ban in May 2025.

2026 Holyrood election

Scots MSP hopefuls urged to back 'comprehensive ban' on conversion practices

Past Shelves: Histories of Queer Reading, now open at the Museum of Edinburgh.

Past Shelves: Histories of Queer Reading, now open at the Museum of Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh Council

New Edinburgh exhibition to showcase history of queer books in Scotland

Speakers at the forum, from left, Dee McCullough of Labour LGB, Kate Barker-Mawjee of LGB Alliance, Joanna Cherry, Tess White of the Tories, Robert Laverick and Simon Fanshawe

Speakers at the forum, from left, Dee McCullough of Labour LGB, Kate Barker-Mawjee of LGB Alliance, Joanna Cherry, Tess White of the Tories, Robert Laverick and Simon Fanshawe

After Sandie Peggie: the people who will end this. But it won't be easy

The team ditched plans to wear Pride-themed jerseys for the entire match.

The team ditched plans to wear Pride-themed jerseys for the entire match.

Scotland's oldest hockey team rebuked by LGBTQ+ groups after Pride Night u-turn

The choir aims to link Gaelic and queer identity.

The choir aims to link Gaelic and queer identity.

'Let's bridge that gap': Glasgow choir to marry queer and Gaelic identities

A Pride flag hangs from a window in Glasgow

A Pride flag hangs from a window in Glasgow

We do not want this: the new Pride front in Glasgow's flag wars

Tiree teacher tells bisexual pupil: 'It's Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve'

Tiree teacher tells bisexual pupil: 'It's Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve'

Scots teacher tells bisexual pupil: 'It's Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve'

Independent MSP Ash Regan

Independent MSP Ash Regan

MSPs defend working with lobby organisations opposing abortion and gay marriage

John Binnie and Alyson Orr are bringing their Burns play to Pitlochry

John Binnie and Alyson Orr are bringing their Burns play to Pitlochry

Discovering the stories of the three women who met at Robert Burns' graveside

Gemma McLaughlin was twelve when a TIE assembly gave her the courage to come out.

Gemma McLaughlin was twelve when a TIE assembly gave her the courage to come out.

TIE changed my life - now I'll stand with them as they help others

Tensions have emerged in Glasgow's LGBT community.

Tensions have emerged in Glasgow's LGBT community.

Glasgow Pride criticised over ties to Israel-linked companies

Dr Gareth Young

Dr Gareth Young

Housing issues still a blight got LGBTQ+ community

Susie McCabe, who won the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in 2024, has previously spoken about her experiences as a lesbian growing up under Section 28.

Susie McCabe, who won the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in 2024, has previously spoken about her experiences as a lesbian growing up under Section 28.

LGBT-education charity announces top Scottish comedian as first ever patron

There are calls for a change in how anti-homophobia messages are presented in football

There are calls for a change in how anti-homophobia messages are presented in football

'It’s a dagger to my heart': Why the message around LGBT in football needs to change

Sturgeon tells of ‘pride’ 10 years after same-sex marriage became law

Sturgeon tells of ‘pride’ 10 years after same-sex marriage became law

Sturgeon tells of ‘pride’ 10 years after same-sex marriage became law

Scottish Government criticised for 'box-ticking' approach to marginalised groups

Scottish Government criticised for 'box-ticking' approach to marginalised groups

Scottish Government criticised for 'box-ticking' approach to marginalised groups

Social Security

Why employment reforms must address inclusivity

England urged to follow Scotland on LGBT education in schools

England urged to follow Scotland on LGBT education in schools

England urged to follow Scotland on LGBT education in schools

Some people will have a higher income in retirement than they had while working

Some people will have a higher income in retirement than they had while working

Letters: Today's well-off pensioners threaten the futures of those still in work

Alan Turing, centre, was chemically castrated after being convicted of gross indecency for homosexual acts, but was finally exonerated in 2013. Today, though, LGBT service personnel are still awaiting reparations

Alan Turing, centre, was chemically castrated after being convicted of gross indecency for homosexual acts, but was finally exonerated in 2013. Today, though, LGBT service personnel are still awaiting reparations

Carlos Alba: Wronged LGBT service personnel need more than an apology

Ore fled her home country, Nigeria, through fear of prosecution and persecution

Ore fled her home country, Nigeria, through fear of prosecution and persecution

How a Nigerian LGBT+ refugee found home in Scotland

The panel at The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Dialogues

The panel at The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Dialogues

Scot businesses and organisations attend Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Dialogues

Rainbow symbols have been banned for Holyrood staff

Rainbow symbols have been banned for Holyrood staff

'All we want is acceptance' – Shame on Holyrood for bizarre ban on rainbow lanyard

Holyrood rainbow lanyard ban is 'regressive step' say Scottish Greens

Holyrood rainbow lanyard ban is 'regressive step' say Scottish Greens

Holyrood rainbow lanyard ban is 'regressive step' say Scottish Greens

LGBT+ victims of abuse are being failed by the system in Scotland, a report has found

LGBT+ victims of abuse are being failed by the system in Scotland, a report has found

Domestic violence

LGBT domestic violence victims being 'failed' by services

“It is encouraging to see from the survey results that an overwhelming majority of parents and carers support LGBT Inclusive Education being taught in schools.

“It is encouraging to see from the survey results that an overwhelming majority of parents and carers support LGBT Inclusive Education being taught in schools.

Survey reveals overwhelming parental support for LGBT-inclusive education

Visualisation of Q10 of the Inclusive Education Parent Survey

Visualisation of Q10 of the Inclusive Education Parent Survey

In charts: parents overwhelmingly support LGBT-inclusive education in schools

Representatives of the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) campaign, LGBT Youth Scotland and Stonewall Scotland outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate where LGBTI equality in schools is to be reviewed.

Representatives of the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) campaign, LGBT Youth Scotland and Stonewall Scotland outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate where LGBTI equality in schools is to be reviewed.

How LGBT-inclusive education changed Scotland for the better

People carrying Trans rights banners taking part in the Pride Glasgow parade,

People carrying Trans rights banners taking part in the Pride Glasgow parade,

'We need more support' - trans students on their experience of Scottish schools

The controversy over the proposed conversion therapy ban is reminiscent of the 1980s, a Scottish LGBT leader has said

The controversy over the proposed conversion therapy ban is reminiscent of the 1980s, a Scottish LGBT leader has said

'Conversion therapy controversy takes me back to the 1980s'

'It's inevitable a politician will get killed': Scotland’s journey with homophobia

The gender recognition court case will get underway today

The gender recognition court case will get underway today

UK criticised for 'shameful and cynical culture war' as GRR case gets underway

Graham Linehan's show has been cancelled

Graham Linehan's show has been cancelled

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Herald Poll: Should Graham Linehan's Fringe show have been cancelled?

Carla Malseed. NSPCC Local Campaigns Manager (Scotland)

Carla Malseed. NSPCC Local Campaigns Manager (Scotland)

Agenda: Why Childline is marching with Pride Glasgow

Young adults dressed at cats - but not identifying as cats

Young adults dressed at cats - but not identifying as cats

Catriona Stewart: Who wouldn't identify as a cat? It's the least of kids' troubles

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

Douglas Ross accused of 'homophobia' over drag queen story time opposition

People holding and raising rainbow flags, symbol of the homosexual struggle, during a gay demonstration. The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride and

People holding and raising rainbow flags, symbol of the homosexual struggle, during a gay demonstration. The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride and

LGBT+ young people feel less safe and supported in Scottish healthcare, study shows

Neil Mackay: Scotland disgraced by role of Britain in LGBT rights erosion

Neil Mackay: Scotland disgraced by role of Britain in LGBT rights erosion

Neil Mackay: Scotland disgraced by role of Britain in LGBT rights erosion