Scotland Archives

Letters to My Younger Self at Perth Theatre

News UK

Scottish theatre invites LGBTQ+ community to write ‘Letters to My Younger Self’ in new exhibition

Contributors are encouraged to explore themes including belonging, Pride and growth, with materials provided on site and no booking required

Alan Cumming against a landscape backdrop

Culture Scene

Alan Cumming on launching Scotland’s first major LGBTQ+ festival: ‘Queer people have always punched above their weight’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Artistic director Cumming speaks to Attitude about why now was the time to launch the festival, its significance, and what audiences can expect

News UK

NHS Fife requires staff to use toilets based on sex at birth as Scotland backs single sex spaces

The updated facility policy states that as well as male and female spaces "additional gender-neutral facilities," will be available

Man standing in front of a rainbow-themed step-and-repeat backdrop, wearing a black floral shirt.

News

Pride Edinburgh director subjected to alleged homophobic abuse hours after winning LGBTQ+ award (EXCLUSIVE)

The alleged incident took place on a train home from the Proud Scotland Awards, Jamie Love has told Attitude

News UK

Scottish party leaders call on government to introduce opt-out HIV testing in A&Es

The leaders of the Scottish Labour Party and the Scottish Green Party are among the signatories calling for this "game changing" approach

News UK

Nicola Sturgeon predicts ‘collective shame’ over society’s treatment of trans people

Sturgeon refused to apologise for "trying to make life better for one of the most stigmatised, discriminated against sections of our society"

Nicola Sturgeon wearing a black suit and red top against a blue background

News Politics

Nicola Sturgeon cites ‘society raining down on trans people’ as resignation factor

Transgender people are being used as a political "battering ram," the former Scottish first minister has stated

News UK

JK Rowling challenges Scotland’s new hate crime law: ‘I look forward to being arrested’

"We hope that the trans community in Scotland are reassured to see that threats, abuse, and hate are being taken seriously," Gendered Intelligence, a trans charity, has said

A protest to ban 'Conversion therapy' in London

News UK

Scottish Government opens consultation on ending ‘conversion therapy’ practices

"We are leading the way in the UK," said Scotland's Equalities Minister Emma Roddick on Tuesday (9 January)

The Scottish government is providing funding to support LGBTQ young people's access to mental health services

News UK

Scottish Government funds mental health project for LGBTQ youth

The Chief Executive of LGBT Youth Scotland said the funding was "a step in the right direction"

Edinburgh Castle (Image: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam)

Life Travel

48 hours in Edinburgh: From majestic Arthur’s Seat to dazzling LGBTQ bar CC Blooms

Attitude travels to the Scottish capital to explore the city's centuries-old history, rugged scenery and dynamic dining and hoteling options

Cameron Eadie, Scottish Green candidate, in a blue suit leaning against a red and white wall

News UK

Scottish Green candidate challenges Labour on LGBTQ+ education

"I want every young person in Rutherglen and Hamilton West to feel safe being who they are."

News UK

Scottish primary school becomes first to deliver all-inclusive LGBT education

“We will continue to do all we can to help young people to reach their full potential in a diverse and inclusive society”

three young men with their backs to the camera sitting in a class as the teacher takes a class

News UK

Nearly 60% of Scotland’s secondary schools support inclusivity scheme

“With nearly two-thirds of secondary schools participating, this represents a significant commitment from Scottish educators to LGBT inclusion,” LGBT Youth Scotland said.