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PICTURES: Inverness Royal Academy host Pride event for LGBTQ+ youth

Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jul 3

Oh, you thought that was it for this thread? Nope, one last event on the final day of Pride month saw students from two Inverness secondary schools come together to remind LGBTQ+ youth that they are not alone.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...

Students and their allies from the Royal Academy and Millburn Academy congregated together in a show of support for each other.

Cairngorms Pride launches to combine LGBTQ+ and environmental messaging

Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 22

While yesterday marked the final Pride March in the Highlands this year, fear not - a new group has started up in the Cairngorms, believed to be one of, if not, the UK’s first eco-Prides.

www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/cairngo...

New Pride group will be active year-round with key aim of connecting local LGBTQ+ community

www.strathspey-herald.co.uk

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 22

And let’s face it, what Pride is complete without a photo gallery from the day! My colleague David Scott was on hand with his camera, putting together a fantastic selection of images from the first ever Caithness Pride.

www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/picture...

PICTURES: Caithness Pride 2025 arrives in Thurso

See our selection of pictures from the historic day as LGBTQ+ people and their allies gathered together to celebrate.

Pride can spark a ‘new chapter’ for LGBTQ+ people in Caithness

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 22

Two of the more visible LGBTQ+ residents in Caithness also commented on what the day meant to them personally, and the area as a whole. As you can imagine, they were also very positive.

www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-c...

Although many said leading up to and on the day itself that they felt isolated, huge numbers turned out in Thurso to show their support.

1000 people estimated to attend first ever Caithness Pride

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 22

Now for the reactions. It was a wonderful day in Thurso with a huge turnout - very easy to see why organisers said the first ever Caithness Pride exceeded every expectation.

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Organisers say the event ‘exceeded every expectation’ with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies flocking to Thurso.

First ever Pride parade will be an emotional moment

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 20

One last preview piece for Caithness Pride with the powerhouse behind it all, Charlotte Garscadden, discussing what she hopes people will take from the day. I’ll be there in Thurso, so look out for reaction after the day too…

www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/first-e...

Organisers have worked for months to make Pride a reality in Thurso, and now the moment has finally arrived.

Pride ‘more important’ in areas like Caithness

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 19

Really loved this chat with Dr Emma Miller which covered so many different things - coming out later in life, being disgusted by the Supreme Court ruling as a lesbian, and why higher education institutions need to do more to fight LGBTQ-phobia.

www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/pride-m...

Dr Emma Miller has lived in rural communities around the world, and has seen the impact that visibility can have on the next generation.

Excitement over Pride event partially because ‘it didn’t feel like something that would happen here’

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 18

For many people growing up in Caithness, Pride felt like something that only ever happened in the big cities. That changes this weekend, and Cassie Greenford has shared her perspective on just how impactful that could be.

www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/excitem...

Cassie Greenford shares why the first ever Pride March in Caithness is important for her, the LGBTQ+ community and the general population.

Changing attitudes have helped make first ever Caithness Pride possible

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 17

In the meantime, it’s full steam ahead to the first ever Caithness Pride march in Thurso this Saturday! I’ve spoken to a few people in the local community to hear how important this kind of event is in a place like Caithness, starting with Charlie Bryde.

www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/changin...

An LGBTQ+ Pride parade will take place in Thurso for the first time next weekend.

PICTURES: Over 1100 march through Inverness for Highland Pride

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 17

Not something I’ve written about (yet) but since this is a Pride month thread, worth bearing this in mind for the end of June in Inverness 👇🏳️‍⚧️

Toni Widmo @chaoshex.net · Jun 16

Another protest in Inverness against the oppression of trans people in the UK by the supreme court, the EHRC and the government...

The words "Your body. Your choice. The supreme court should not control our bodies! Bare truth exhibition. 28/06/25 1.30pm. Inverness Town House." over a pale photo of protesters in an Inverness street with trans banners.

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 8

Of course, we had a photographer there too, capturing a whole bunch of rainbows and smiling faces. Here's our gallery from Highland Pride 2025
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/picture...

It was the fifth iteration of the event, which celebrates LGBTQ+ identities, in Inverness.

WATCH: Highland Pride speakers tell LGBTQ+ community ‘the fight goes on’

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 8

Those guest speakers included @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social, Cllr Sarah Fanet and Samantha Kane, who styles herself as Lady Carbisdale. Here's what they had to say to attendees.
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Politicians Emma Roddick and Sarah Fanet were joined in addressing the crowd by Lady Carbisdale.

Highland Pride’s 2025 celebrations showed strength of community

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 8

Highland Pride took place in Inverness yesterday, with an amazing turnout of over 1100 people on the march and a sold out Eden Court for the guest speakers and performers. Naturally, the organisers were delighted with how it all went.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/highlan...

Over 1100 people marched through Inverness city centre to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.

WATCH: Iconic footballer answers criticisms of LGBTQ+ visibility

Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 6

I often see similar social media comments under LGBTQ+ posts - “why is this news”, “stop shoving this down our throats” etc; so I put those to Zander Murray to see how he would respond. @sportsmedialgbt.com @leapsports.bsky.social @fvhscot.bsky.social

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The historic footballer has given his thoughts on some of the common comments left on LGBTQ+ media.

What to expect from Highland Pride 2025

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 6

Kicking off our Pride events in the region is Highland Pride in Inverness tomorrow - here’s a run down of what can be expected on the day

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/what-to...

Politicians Emma Roddick and Sarah Fanet, as well as Lady Carbisdale, will be speaking at the event.

PODCAST: Pride for all Generations

Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 6

Well, the full conversation is now available in podcast form! Listen on any of our websites, or wherever you get your podcasts

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/podcast...

Listen to the round table representing pride from different generations.

Generations come together for LGBT+ History Month roundtable

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 6

Secondly, remember this from back in @lgbthm.bsky.social?

Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Mar 2

Something I've wanted to do for a long time finally came off - getting a group of LGBTQ+ people from different generations around a table talking to each other about their experiences. A snapshot of the conversation here, with hopefully more to come soon
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/generat...

People of various ages came together at Xoko in the Highland capital for the discussion to mark the occasion.

Inverness businesses show support for LGBTQ+ community in Pride Month

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 6

We’ll start off with an article that has become something of an annual tradition for The Inverness Courier - a look at city centre businesses showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community when the calendar ticks over into June.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/inverne...

A number of rainbows and flags have popped up in displays around the Highland capital’s city centre.

Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Jun 6

It’s Pride month! And with multiple Pride marches taking place in the Highlands for the first time ever this year, here’s a thread of content going out across Highland News and Media’s websites to mark the occasions… 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️👇 @wearequeeraf.com @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social @proudchangemakers.bsky.social

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Mar 3

Or equally, anything I can help with by passing on?

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Mar 3

The short answer is I’d have to ask! 😅 I was lucky in that Julia lives right around the corner from my office, so it was super practical to pull stuff together. Is there a contact I can pass on if she is interested in getting involved?

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Andrew Henderson @ahenderson96.bsky.social · Mar 3

Thank you! Didn’t realise they had their own handle 😅