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Upgrades to Edinburgh's public hygiene facilities following the update to the EHRC's single-sex guidance could cost as much as £23.5 million.

City of Edinburgh Council

Council plans £23.5m hygiene facilities overhaul after EHRC single-sex guidance

According to the local authority, improvements to the public hygiene facilities could cost as much as £23.5 million in capital funding over a ten-year span.

Alan Cumming named new patron of trans rights organisation TransLucent

Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer

Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer

Programme for Government

Scottish Greens fury after Swinney shelves plans to ban conversion therapy

The provision of single-sex toilets and other facilities and services has been a hot topic at the council this summer.

The provision of single-sex toilets and other facilities and services has been a hot topic at the council this summer.

City of Edinburgh Council

Council promises to consult 'groups with protected characteristics' amid EHRC row

MSPs Michael Marra followed by Joe Fagan, arrive for the Scottish Labour leadership hustings at the Edinburgh Training Centre in Edinburgh.

MSPs Michael Marra followed by Joe Fagan, arrive for the Scottish Labour leadership hustings at the Edinburgh Training Centre in Edinburgh.

‘How can I stay?’: 'Toxic' trans rights clash dominates Scottish Labour hustings

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament.

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament.

Anger as council response to EHRC code 'overwhelmingly framed around trans inclusion'

While Britain’s equalities regulator has stressed that its updated code of practice does not make new law or create new legal obligations, it provides services such as cafes and leisure centres with legally accurate, impartial and up-to-date guidance

While Britain’s equalities regulator has stressed that its updated code of practice does not make new law or create new legal obligations, it provides services such as cafes and leisure centres with legally accurate, impartial and up-to-date guidance

For Women Scotland

New rules on single-sex spaces starting branded 'major setback for human rights'

Beira's Place, founded by JK Rowling, was listed as an anti-rights organisation.

Beira's Place, founded by JK Rowling, was listed as an anti-rights organisation.

Amnesty International

‘What has gone wrong?’ How Amnesty risked its reputation with ‘anti-rights’ report

JK Rowling founded Beira’s Place in 2022

JK Rowling founded Beira’s Place in 2022

Amnesty International

Watchdog probing concerns around report branding JK Rowling centre ‘anti-rights’

Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan in their Holyrood office

Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan in their Holyrood office

2026 Holyrood election

Q Manivannan appeals to Holyrood bosses to lift trans toilet ban

Scottish Green Party MSPs Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, Iris Duane, Q Manivannan and Kate Nevens

Scottish Green Party MSPs Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, Iris Duane, Q Manivannan and Kate Nevens

2026 Holyrood election

'Iris and I are test cases - I hope more trans people will stand for election'

The FBU has today released a statement which states that it is committed to

The FBU has today released a statement which states that it is committed to

Fire Brigades Union warns EHRC trans guidance risks ‘deepening division’

Scottish Greens candidate Iris Duane

Scottish Greens candidate Iris Duane

2026 Holyrood election

Greens candidate in bid to lift Holyrood's trans toilet ban if elected

The Scottish Government's trans prison policy is being debated in the Court of Session.

The Scottish Government's trans prison policy is being debated in the Court of Session.

For Women Scotland

Key points as Scotland and UK human rights bodies differ on trans prison policy

Expert academic says the rights of trans children in Scotland are not being respected

Expert academic says the rights of trans children in Scotland are not being respected

Expert academic says the rights of trans children in Scotland are not being respected

The group are planning protests over the decision (stock pic)

The group are planning protests over the decision (stock pic)

Edinburgh protest against Girlguiding’s ‘message of rejection to trans children’

Be under no illusions: Sandie Peggie has won an important victory for women

Sandie Peggie has released a statement on the decision.

Sandie Peggie has released a statement on the decision.

Gender equality

Sandie Peggie: 'I am relieved and delighted' with tribunal's NHS Fife decision

Greens accuse Scottish Government of breaking promises over gender clinic waits

Greens accuse Scottish Government of breaking promises over gender clinic waits

Greens accuse Scottish Government of breaking promises over gender clinic waits

Susan Smith and Marion Calder of For Women Scotland pick up their trophy at the Scottish Politician of the Year awards

Susan Smith and Marion Calder of For Women Scotland pick up their trophy at the Scottish Politician of the Year awards

REBECCA DON KENNEDY

For Women Scotland

'Across public life, animosity towards trans people is becoming more overt'

Aberdeen might not have a pride parade in 2026.

Aberdeen might not have a pride parade in 2026.

LGBTQ charity pulls sponsorship of pride parade in Scottish city amid funding threat

A television camera films the BBC headquarters at New Broadcasting House in London

A television camera films the BBC headquarters at New Broadcasting House in London

'Insidious culture' is putting the future of the crisis-hit BBC at risk

People take part in a Resisting Transphobia counter protest outside the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, November 1, 2025.

People take part in a Resisting Transphobia counter protest outside the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, November 1, 2025.

Wearing masks at pro-trans rights rallies is a conscious act of self-preservation

People during a Women Won't Wheesht protest outside the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood.

People during a Women Won't Wheesht protest outside the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood.

For Women Scotland

Brollygate: Police apologise to For Women Scotland director over Holyrood protest

A Women Won't Wheesht protest outside the Scottish Parliament last Saturday

A Women Won't Wheesht protest outside the Scottish Parliament last Saturday

Two rival protest groups. Which one is genuinely comfortable with its identity?

Pro-trans groups gathered in a counter-protest

Pro-trans groups gathered in a counter-protest

Rival feminist and pro-trans groups face off outside Holyrood

The Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow is the only place in Scotland which provides trans healthcare

The Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow is the only place in Scotland which provides trans healthcare

Glasgow City Council

Waiting list of 224 years for trans healthcare in Glasgow will 'cost lives'

Sandie Peggie outside Holyrood

Sandie Peggie outside Holyrood

SNP ministers 'advised NHS Fife should concede defeat in Sandie Peggie case'

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Lessons to Learn

Before you shout, try actually reading the new guidance on supporting trans students

Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay

Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay

The Scottish Greens' red line on gender critical beliefs might be illegal. Here's why

JK Rowling has criticised Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (Andrew Milligan/PA)

JK Rowling has criticised Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Nicola Sturgeon says she has no ill-feeling towards JK Rowling

Nicola Sturgeon suggested JK Rowling should come under ‘a bit more scrutiny’ for her views on transgender issues

Nicola Sturgeon suggested JK Rowling should come under ‘a bit more scrutiny’ for her views on transgender issues

Sturgeon: 'JK Rowling should get more scrutiny over her views on trans people'

SNP delegates to their party's annual conference.

SNP delegates to their party's annual conference.

For Women Scotland

For Women Scotland attacks SNP motion for 'lack of basic comprehension skills'

JK Rowling accused the then SNP leader of being a 'destroyer of women’s rights'

JK Rowling accused the then SNP leader of being a 'destroyer of women’s rights'

Rebecca McQuillan

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

JK Rowling was wrong to label Nicola Sturgeon a 'destroyer of women’s rights'

Museums and Galleries Scotland say there is no guidance on how to include trans people.

Museums and Galleries Scotland say there is no guidance on how to include trans people.

Museums and galleries 'risk closure' over EHRC guidance on single sex facilities

Fiona Macdonald has hired the leading employment lawyer Margaret Gribbon

Fiona Macdonald has hired the leading employment lawyer Margaret Gribbon

Activist to sue civil service union claiming gender critical discrimination

Sandie Peggie arrived at the tribunal with her solicitor Margaret Gribbon.

Sandie Peggie arrived at the tribunal with her solicitor Margaret Gribbon.

Key points from Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife as row erupts between legal teams

Live updates: Sandie Peggie tribunal continues with key witness

Live updates: Sandie Peggie tribunal continues with key witness

Employment tribunal

Sandie Peggie tribunal continues with key witness

Sandie Peggie arrives in Dundee for her employment tribunal against NHS Fife alongside her mother Sheila Bell.

Sandie Peggie arrives in Dundee for her employment tribunal against NHS Fife alongside her mother Sheila Bell.

Key witness in Sandie Peggie tribunal with NHS Fife admits 'confidentiality in ruin'

Sandie Peggie arrived at the Dundee Tribunal Hearing Centre as her employment tribunal against NHS Fife continued.

Sandie Peggie arrived at the Dundee Tribunal Hearing Centre as her employment tribunal against NHS Fife continued.

Key points from dramatic Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife tribunal hearing

Jenny Willmott says she attempted to voice concerns over women's single-sex spaces

Jenny Willmott says she attempted to voice concerns over women's single-sex spaces

'I was compared to Tommy Robinson': Nurses hit out at RCN over Supreme Court judgment

First Minister John Swinney (left) and SNP veteran Fergus Ewing

First Minister John Swinney (left) and SNP veteran Fergus Ewing

'Swinney has power to end NHS Fife tribunal. He must urgently show leadership'

The Sandie Peggie tribunal has resumed in Dundee.

The Sandie Peggie tribunal has resumed in Dundee.

Sandie Peggie denies racist comment: Key points from NHS Fife employment tribunal

Sandie Peggie arrives at the tribunal today

Sandie Peggie arrives at the tribunal today

What we learned from today's Sandie Peggie tribunal against NHS Fife

Nurse Sandie Peggie (left) and doctor Beth Upton

Nurse Sandie Peggie (left) and doctor Beth Upton

The key points from today's Sandie Peggie's tribunal against NHS Fife

NHS Fife has spent more than £220,000 defending itself at the tribunal in a case brought by Sandie Peggie

NHS Fife has spent more than £220,000 defending itself at the tribunal in a case brought by Sandie Peggie

Sandie Peggie's case against NHS Fife is more important than Supreme Court judgment

Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman aims to be re-selected at top of North East list.

Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman aims to be re-selected at top of North East list.

Scottish Greens

Scottish Greens leaders are not 'out of touch', Chapman says amidst criticism

UCU Glasgow has told members not to participate with the review.

UCU Glasgow has told members not to participate with the review.

For Women Scotland

Glasgow University ECHR consultation criticised by members of academic union

Aberdeen University has come under fire over the treatment of trans students.

Aberdeen University has come under fire over the treatment of trans students.

'Hostile and discriminatory': Students speak out over trans rights row

Glasgow University is one of the institutions reviewing their policies.

Glasgow University is one of the institutions reviewing their policies.

Glasgow University

Top Scottish universities to review trans policies after Supreme Court ruling

Brighton and Hove Pride's community parade

Brighton and Hove Pride's community parade

Political parties barred from Glasgow Pride in wake of Supreme Court ruling

'Female fails to capture any of the complexity of intersectional womanhood'

'Female fails to capture any of the complexity of intersectional womanhood'

Rebecca Don Kennedy

Scottish Government

Why I, as a lesbian woman, back my trans sisters

Protesters in London, after the Supreme Court ruling

Protesters in London, after the Supreme Court ruling

Supreme Court judgment on trans rights was not a win for women

Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the Supreme Court on April 16, 2025 in London, England.

Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the Supreme Court on April 16, 2025 in London, England.

For Women Scotland

Pressure grows on SNP government to act after Supreme Court ruling