LGBTQ+

Alan Nicholls, who runs The Regent Bar on Montrose Terrace in Edinburgh, is celebrating 20 years at the helm.

Edinburgh publican celebrates 20 years at the helm

The 1975's set in Malaysia was cancelled after Matty Healy and Ross McDonald kissed on stage - Credit: Getty

The 1975 set stopped after Matty Healy kisses bandmate in Malaysia

UK LGBTQ+ community share the top 25 ways they feel accepted by loved ones

The top 25 ways the LGBTQ+ community have felt accepted by loved ones

Positive work environment

Nearly half of the UK consider themselves an ally for the LGBTQ+

Groups issue warning of ‘hostile’ environment towards people of colour and LGBTQ+ in Florida.

Travel advice for Florida issued

Alan Cumming (Getty Images)

Alan Cumming returns OBE after talks about ‘toxic’ British Empire

People should shop local if they want to support their neighbourhood small businesses (Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

As cost-of-living crisis rages, it's never been more important to 'shop local'

England captain Harry Kane will wear a OneLove rainbow armband at Qatar World Cup - even if FIFA orders him not to.

Harry Kane to wear OneLove armband at Qatar World Cup, risking fine

Velma Dinkley has been portrayed as part of the LBGTQ+ community (Pic:Getty)

Has Scooby Doo finally admitted rumours of Velma Dinkley?

Millions of adults feel misrepresented in movies, due to overused stereotypes an...

People at risk of the monkeypox virus should discuss vaccination with their local health services (Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Beware homophobic misinformation about monkeypox – Angus Robertson MSP

Wear your mani with pride

Protesters gather in the wake of the decision overturning Roe vs Wade outside the US Supreme Court on Saturday (Picture: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

US Supreme Court's attack on women's rights is part of a broader culture war

Dame Kelly Holmes has announced that she is gay, saying she "needed to do this now"

Dame Kelly Holmes spent 28 years fearing she would be outed

Yotel Edinburgh has launched a new cocktail to mark Pride Month.

Edinburgh hotel launches Pride cocktail

Over half of LGBTQ+ have felt isolated from their family due to their sexuality ...

The day falls just a few weeks ahead of Pride Month. Photo: Andrew Mulligan/PA.

What is IDAHOBIT 2022?

Lorna Slater (Green)

No place for conversion therapy in a fairer Scotland - Lorna Slater

LGBTQ+ people could benefit from having more alcohol-free spaces to meet, campaigners say.

LGBTQ+ community faces major barriers in accessing alcohol services

Which UK cities are the most romantic (DisobeyArt - stock.adobe.com)

Is your city one of the most romantic according to a new study!

According to the study, Edinburgh has 268 romantic restaurants where you could treat your Valentine's Day date.

Edinburgh has most romantic restaurants in the UK, according to study

Here's how you can get involved with LGBT History Month 2022 in Edinburgh. Photo: Hrecheniuk Oleksii / Canva Pro.

What to do in Edinburgh for LGBT History Month 2022

Lorna Slater, minister for the circular economy and Green co-leader

Transforming Scottish gender identity services - Lorna Slater

Superman will come out as bisexual in a forthcoming comic book, DC Comics has announced.

Superman comes out as bisexual in comic book

Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater visits Edinburgh University Solar farm

How a Green coalition can put Scotland first - Lorna Slater

Born this way crowned pride anthem of the year

Ian Rankin shows his support for Edinburgh bookshop that closed its doors due to 'a series of threats'.

Ian Rankin shows support for Edinburgh bookshop facing threats to staff safety
Beloved Scots author Ian Rankin has shown his support for an independent bookshop in Edinburgh after it closed its doors due to fear for the safety of its staff after a ‘series of threats’.

Pride Saltire 2021: 'We're all keen that the foundation he created builds into a positive legacy': Pride plan online event to pay tribute to founder after Covid cancels this years celebration

Pride plan online event to pay tribute to founder

Paula Clarke, Leonardo's engineering and projects director and LGBTQ+ 'corporate champion'

Leonardo's LGBTQ+ corporate champion praised

Films running for ‘best picture’ at the Oscars must be diverse - these are the n...