Actor Billy Porter not concerned by ‘gay or straight’ roles
Actor Billy Porter has said he is not interested in whether a role is “gay or straight,” only if it interests him.
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Donation helps inclusive Aberdeen rugby team tackle discrimination
An inclusive Aberdeen rugby team plans to tackle discrimination after receiving £2,500 for new kits and equipment.
Date announced for Highland Pride 2020
Highland Pride organisers have announced next year's event will take place at Bught Park in Inverness on Sunday July 19.
Anti-LGBT teaching protesters claim ‘white’ bias after school gates ban upheld
Anti-LGBT equality teaching protesters have reacted with claims of “white” bias, after a judge permanently banned noisy demonstrations from outside a primary school.
Anti-LGBT teaching protesters get permanent school gates ban
Anti-LGBT equality teaching protests have been permanently banned from outside a primary school which witnessed weeks of noisy demonstrations, a judge has ruled.
‘You don’t have to be perfect’: Calls for people to help curb adoption crisis
The woman responsible for providing families for hundreds of north-east children has said she is "hopeful" despite the challenges facing adoption in Scotland.
FIFA president Infantino confident of ‘discrimination-free’ World Cup in Qatar
Gianni Infantino is confident Qatar will deliver a “discrimination-free” World Cup when it gets under way in three years’ time.
Wycombe goalkeeper Allsop praised by Stonewall for reporting homophobic abuse
LGBT equality charity Stonewall has praised Wycombe goalkeeper Ryan Allsop after he reported homophobic abuse during his team’s League One match at Tranmere.
‘My girlfriend has had bricks thrown at her’ Banchory teen bravely speaks out against LGBT abuse in schools
A Banchory teenager has bravely spoken out about bullying targeted at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) youngsters in north-east schools.
Huge rise in hate crime targeted at LGBT community in the north and north-east
The number of hate crimes targeting people in the north and north-east because of their sexual orientation has soared in the last two years.
Kids’ TV fails to properly represent LGBT community or working class – report
More action is needed to “shape the perceptions” of children watching non-inclusive TV, according to a report.
Proud Ness organisers seek biker support to lead Inverness LGBT+ parade
A plea has gone out to bikers to join the Proud Ness parade in Inverness later this month.
Proud Ness to celebrate “We are Family” theme for 2019 march
Organisers of Proud Ness 2019 have announced a “We are Family” theme for next month’s event in Inverness.
Top Gear cars painted with Pride flags in protest at Brunei anti-LGBT laws
Two cars used during filming of Top Gear in Brunei have been painted with Pride flags in a protest at the country’s strict anti-LGBT laws.
Taylor Swift gives surprise performance at landmark LGBT site in New York
Taylor Swift treated fans to a surprise performance at an historic LGBT landmark in New York City.
Appeal for funds to continue “vital services” in Grampian region
A LGBT+ charity has made a desperate appeal for funds to ensure it continue its work in Grampian.
Channel 4 drive for better LGBT representation in advertising
Channel 4 has called for better representation of the LGBT community in TV advertising.
Proud Ness scoops award at first ever Proud Scotland awards
Members of the LGBT community in Inverness have reason to celebrate after the Proud Ness event scooped the top prize for the community category of the inaugural Proud Scotland Awards.
Western Isles Council refuses to fly LGBT rainbow flag at pride event
The second controversial gay pride event in the Outer Hebrides is to go ahead this weekend - but with the local council again refusing to fly the LGBT rainbow flag from its headquarters in support.
Union pledges support for Grampian Pride
A north-east trade union has announced its support for this weekend’s Grampian Pride event.
Beyonce and Jay-Z honoured at GLAAD Media Awards
Beyonce and Jay-Z were honoured for their contribution to the LGBT community at the GLAAD Media Awards.
Proud Ness aims to attract 6,000 in second year of LGBT event
A second Pride march in support of the LGBT community in the Highlands is to be held in Inverness this summer.
Orkney monk sends hate mail to Episcopal priest who prayed for Prince George to be gay
A self-proclaimed monk from Orkney sent hate mail to a priest who urged people to pray for Prince George to be gay.
Glitter needed to make second Grampian Pride sparkle
The organisers of Grampian Pride are seeking financial support to ensure they can pull off the colourful celebration of all things LGBT+ as successfully as last year.
David Mundell says coming out as gay was ‘one of the most difficult things’ he has done
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has described coming out as gay as "one of the most difficult things" he has ever done.
Date announced for next year’s Grampian Pride festival
Plans for next year’s Grampian Pride festival are in full swing with a date for the event announced.
Will Young: Nothing has been done about misappropriation of the word gay
Will Young has called for action over the “misappropriation of the word gay” in the classroom.
Cate Blanchett defends straight actors playing LGBT characters
Cate Blanchett has defended straight actors playing gay characters and said she will “fight to the death” for the right to suspend disbelief.
BBC to address ‘heteronormative culture’ with LGBT reforms
The BBC is taking action over a perceived “heteronormative culture” at the broadcaster by making LGBT reforms.
Gay pride row as Western Isles Council refuses to fly LGBT flag
A row has broken out over the Outer Hebrides first gay pride march after the isles’ council refused to fly an LGBT flag in support.
Western Isles church leader slams pride parade
A church leader has attacked the first gay pride parade being held in the Western Isles as “sad and shameful”.
VIDEO: Highland school receives LGBT Bronze Charter Award
Nairn Academy received the award by LGBT Youth Scotland for their work on equality.