Religion

Gordon Kennedy

'At COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland pioneered international Loss and Damage funding and, recently, the Global Loss and Damage Fund helped Nepalese families recover from inundated land'

COP31: Scotland’s churches call for climate action and a just transition

COP31 is a chance for Scotland to show climate leadership, supporting countries hit hardest by the crisis while building a cleaner, fairer future at home, says Gordon Kennedy

A complaint has been made regarding the SNP chief executive's decision to cancel an SNP conference fringe event.

A complaint has been made regarding the SNP chief executive's decision to cancel an SNP conference fringe event.

SNP urged to discipline own chief executive over abortion event cancellation

Vichte Military Cemetery in Belgium.

Vichte Military Cemetery in Belgium.

Church of Scotland

Pilgrims to pay respects to soldier buried next to minister’s great uncle

Church of Scotland

Service marks end of 800 years of continuous worship at Culross Abbey

A traditional assembly at the High School of Glasgow

A traditional assembly at the High School of Glasgow

National government

Why humanists are right to ban Jesus from Scottish schools

Being a carer means that it's so much harder to find the time or energy to make a GP appointment.

Being a carer means that it's so much harder to find the time or energy to make a GP appointment.

Who cares about the carers? Certainly not the government

The old Baptist Church in Furnace is located on the shores of Loch Fyne

The old Baptist Church in Furnace is located on the shores of Loch Fyne

Argyll and Bute Council

Demolition of dilapidated church on shores of Loch Fyne approved

Rev Jill Clancy, the Prison Chaplain at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow

Rev Jill Clancy, the Prison Chaplain at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow

Church of Scotland

First prison chaplain nominated as Moderator in Church's 466-year history

Professor Gaskill doesn’t believe in gods, ghosts or an afterlife. Indeed, he thinks that once we die “it’s just the end, blackness, like general anaesthetic forever”

Professor Gaskill doesn’t believe in gods, ghosts or an afterlife. Indeed, he thinks that once we die “it’s just the end, blackness, like general anaesthetic forever”

NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ

The real reason Scots believe in non-existent things like ghosts, UFOs and afterlife

Reform urged as data reveals extent of Christian 'religious observance' in schools

St Mary's parish church in Kirkintilloch

St Mary's parish church in Kirkintilloch

Kevin McKenna At Large

Why the fight to save St Mary’s church matters to Kirkintilloch

The Be Ready campaign may lead to many shoppers stocking up on groceries.

The Be Ready campaign may lead to many shoppers stocking up on groceries.

Preparation nation: is there a point in stocking up on food?

Erica Matteo and Luke Anderson, both 19, were ordained as elders at a special service in Sandyhills Parish Church, Baillieston

Erica Matteo and Luke Anderson, both 19, were ordained as elders at a special service in Sandyhills Parish Church, Baillieston

Church of Scotland

Two teenagers ordained as Church of Scotland elders

Is the Christian iconography of Glasgow's Cenotaph out of place?

Is the Christian iconography of Glasgow's Cenotaph out of place?

We mustn’t undermine Cenotaph’s Christian symbolism

The annual Diwali festival in Edinburgh attracts thousands of people.

The annual Diwali festival in Edinburgh attracts thousands of people.

Edinburgh Diwali chief on need for guaranteed funding after decade of success

GPEW leader Zack Polanski, who did not participate in the vote on the motion, which took place four days before his defeat in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

GPEW leader Zack Polanski, who did not participate in the vote on the motion, which took place four days before his defeat in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

Edinburgh councillors to debate Greens’ controversial ‘Zionism is racism’ motion

Bishop John Keenan

Bishop John Keenan

Bishop of Paisley steps back from duties for medical reasons

Sergeant James Robertson Cowan

Sergeant James Robertson Cowan

First World War

Church to retrace final footsteps of soldier killed just days before end of WW1

How news and entertainment is consumed is changing, with podcasts on mobile phones often replacing traditional TV sets and channels.

How news and entertainment is consumed is changing, with podcasts on mobile phones often replacing traditional TV sets and channels.

Viewing habits evolve - BBC should scrap Scotland channel

Dr Parvis has been apppointed to the 30-member commission.

Dr Parvis has been apppointed to the 30-member commission.

Catholic Church in Scotland

Catholic theologian from Edinburgh appointed by Pope Leo to advise Vatican

Julian Sayarer is a travel writer and cyclist.

Julian Sayarer is a travel writer and cyclist.

Author defends views after Edinburgh bookshop cancels talk over social media posts

The Category A-listed church was built in 1928.

The Category A-listed church was built in 1928.

Church of Scotland

Community group explores buyout of capital's A-listed Reid Memorial Church

John Swinney at the SNP conference in Aberdeen last week, where delegates voted in favour of a motion to prohibit so-called conversion practices

John Swinney at the SNP conference in Aberdeen last week, where delegates voted in favour of a motion to prohibit so-called conversion practices

Shame on them: the SNP has become a hostile place for Scotland's Catholics

Lighthouse Books in Edinburgh.

Lighthouse Books in Edinburgh.

'Radical' bookshop in row with travel writer over alleged 'antisemitic' posts

The legendary Big Wuggie Higgins... or is it Billy Connolly?

The legendary Big Wuggie Higgins... or is it Billy Connolly?

Carry on camping - when the happy hutters ruled in Ayrshire

Protesters gathered outside Edinburgh University's library on Wednesday, October 7.

Protesters gathered outside Edinburgh University's library on Wednesday, October 7.

Anti-Zionist Jewish student group backs proposal to drop antisemitism definition

Based at home? A civil servant's working week provides a more complex narrative.

Based at home? A civil servant's working week provides a more complex narrative.

Time to learn a few ‘home’ truths about the civil service

The Pontificio Collegio Scozzese in Rome

The Pontificio Collegio Scozzese in Rome

Catholic Church in Scotland

Catholic Church in Scotland earned £7.6m from seminary sale

St Monans Auld Kirk

St Monans Auld Kirk

Campaign launched to safeguard one of Scotland's oldest surviving churches

Medical Director Andrea Cambieri, right, receives Pope Leo XIV as he arrives at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, where he's expected to be operated to remove a lung nodule. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Medical Director Andrea Cambieri, right, receives Pope Leo XIV as he arrives at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, where he's expected to be operated to remove a lung nodule. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo XIV’s lung nodule surgery completed successfully, Vatican says

Edinburgh University students engaged in a pro Palestine protest on campus on October 7, three years after attacks by Hamas.

Edinburgh University students engaged in a pro Palestine protest on campus on October 7, three years after attacks by Hamas.

Scottish Jewish body urges Edinburgh University to retain antisemitism definition

Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy deserving of a statue?

Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy deserving of a statue?

A time for heroes: after Mandela, why not a statue to Zelenskyy?

Pro Palestine students gather outside the university's main library on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

Pro Palestine students gather outside the university's main library on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

University to consider dropping antisemitism definition amid free speech fears

The Church still has a key role to play in modern society.

The Church still has a key role to play in modern society.

Spiritual nature of priesthood transcends material world

The pain of loss that parishioners feel in Scottish churches marked for closure is a profound one, says Kevin McKenna

The pain of loss that parishioners feel in Scottish churches marked for closure is a profound one, says Kevin McKenna

For Heaven's sake, no wonder our parishioners are appalled at treatment by the Church

Archbishop William Nolan

Archbishop William Nolan

Catholic Church in Scotland

'Harsh immigration rules' blamed for lack of Catholic priests as churches to close

Archbishop William Nolan's plans will see half of Glasgow’s Catholic churches close

Archbishop William Nolan's plans will see half of Glasgow’s Catholic churches close

Catholic Church in Scotland

The day Glasgow’s Irish Catholic heart was told half its churches must go

Up in flames: A dramatic scene from BBC Scotland soap, River City, though the TV show was taken off air by the Corporation.

Up in flames: A dramatic scene from BBC Scotland soap, River City, though the TV show was taken off air by the Corporation.

TV or not TV? BBC Scotland was always likely to be a failure

‘Fascism in Action’: Reform bid to ban burqa sparks angry Holyrood clashes

Archdiocese of Glasgow

Full list of churches set to close and diocese to be merged under major restructure

Archibishop of Glasgow William Nolan conducts mass at St Andrews Catholic Cathedral in Glasgow

Archibishop of Glasgow William Nolan conducts mass at St Andrews Catholic Cathedral in Glasgow

Archdiocese of Glasgow

Glasgow Archdiocese to halve parishes and close 24 churches amid priest shortage

Have our universities been churning out too many arts graduates?

Have our universities been churning out too many arts graduates?

It's right to cut back on arts courses: we need practical skills

The statue of David Hume outside St Giles' Cathedral.

The statue of David Hume outside St Giles' Cathedral.

Church of Scotland

Why has Scotland's national cathedral introduced a £12 entry fee for tourists?

People take part in a protest at Buchanan Steps in Glasgow in support of residents of Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Northern Ireland.

People take part in a protest at Buchanan Steps in Glasgow in support of residents of Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Northern Ireland.

Glasgow city centre

Glasgow protesters rally over Orange Order parade in Garvaghy Road dispute

Scotland’s Astronomer Royal Catherine Heymans

Scotland’s Astronomer Royal Catherine Heymans

neil mackay's big read

Artificial intelligence

Are we living in a computer simulation? Scotland's Astronomer Royal gives her answer

Billy Connolly got a few chuckles out of the story of John Smeaton.

Billy Connolly got a few chuckles out of the story of John Smeaton.

Flight of fancy: Nifty name suggestions for Airport

Interior of Paisley Abbey.

Interior of Paisley Abbey.

Historic Environment Scotland

£1 million fund launched to help protect Scotland’s historic places of worship

The Reverend Jane MacLaren has been appointed as the next dean of the Diocese of Edinburgh.

The Reverend Jane MacLaren has been appointed as the next dean of the Diocese of Edinburgh.

Anglican Church

Scottish Episcopal priest Jane MacLaren appointed next Dean of Edinburgh Diocese

The work of a full time carer has great value for society.

The work of a full time carer has great value for society.

Who cares for carers? Recognition and support’s unavailable

The Blessed John Duns Scotus Church in the Gorbals

The Blessed John Duns Scotus Church in the Gorbals

Glasgow City Council

'Genuinely heartbroken': Irish Franciscans to leave Glasgow parish after 160 years

Will the university students of the future still be able to celebrate their achievements?

Will the university students of the future still be able to celebrate their achievements?

AI: It looks likely to be an educational Pandora’s Box

Catholic Church considering proposals to cut number of dioceses in Scotland

Theology has been taught in Edinburgh since the university's founding in 1583.

Theology has been taught in Edinburgh since the university's founding in 1583.

University closes minister training programmes following academic 'refresh'

Jane Haining died in Auschwitz, in a terrifying hell far from the peace of the Dumfriesshire farm where she grew up

Jane Haining died in Auschwitz, in a terrifying hell far from the peace of the Dumfriesshire farm where she grew up

RAB'S SCOTTISH ICONS

There's no doubt Jane Haining was a humble heroine of whom all Scots should be proud