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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · 1d

Today is #NationalComingOutDay 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Our Co-Convenor Ailsa is proud to share their message of hope.

Hope is our anthem - powerful, defiant, unstoppable.

#VisibilityMatters #TransRightsAreHumanRights #NonBinary #GenderNonConforming #LGBTQIA #HopeIsUnstoppable #HopeIsTheAnthem #Unstoppable

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Aug 5

They spoke powerfully about the need for trans joy, trans rights, and true liberation for all LGBTQIA+ people reminding us that our fight is rooted in love, justice, and community.

🎥 Check out the video below to hear Ailsa’s words and feel the energy of the day! (Post 2/2)

transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Aug 5

🏳️‍⚧️💜 We were so proud to see our amazing co-convenor Ailsa speaking at Pride South Lanarkshire this weekend, representing Trans Pride Scotland with strength, warmth, and solidarity. (Post 1/2)

transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Jun 16

Last call! Our AGM is this Thursday, June 19 @ 7PM.
Come have your say + hear what’s ahead — updates, elections, and more.

To attend please complete this form forms.office.com/e/8WfFF0UY2B and the link will be emailed out of Thursday Morning.

All are welcome. Don’t miss it!

transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · May 23

You'll be planning our Pride celebration, community meetups, workshops & more all with a focus on accessibility, safety, and joy.

🏳️‍🌈 Trans folks + marginalised community members especially encouraged to apply

📧 Info/apply: forms.office.com/e/cQhmCAq1qe

Microsoft Forms

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · May 23

🏳️‍🌈 Trans Pride Scotland is looking for an Events Officer!
We're building something beautiful and we need someone organised, creative, and community-focused to help us make our events shine.

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · May 16

Joint statement ahead of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia. (IDAHOBT)

Tomorrow, on the IDAHOBT, we stand united in affirming the dignity, rights and humanity of LGBTQIA+ people across Scotland. Love is not a crime. Identity is not a threat. Equality is not an option

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · May 9

Venue / Events Officer

This is the person that is responsible to arranging our stallholder, workshops and performers at our market event right after the pride march.

If you think you could do this role please complete the following form. forms.office.com/e/cQhmCAq1qe

transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · May 8

Just a reminder that our AGM is on the Thursday 19th June at 19:00.

You can register to attend by completing this form forms.office.com/e/8WfFF0UY2B

Microsoft Forms

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · May 6

Trans Pride Scotland needs volunteers!

We have various roles available and anyone wanting to apply can complete the following form. forms.office.com/e/cQhmCAq1qe

Whether you're trans, nonbinary, cis, questioning, or an ally, your time and energy can make a real difference.

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · May 2

We are calling for all Scottish MP's to show support for our community by signing the early day motion by @kateosbornemp.bsky.social. Sadly not a single Scottish MP has signed it.

Where are you @snp.org @outforindy.bsky.social @scottishlabour.bsky.social @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Apr 25

Everyone is welcome whether you’re a supporter, volunteer, partner, or just curious about what we do!

📅 RSVP here: forms.office.com/e/8WfFF0UY2B

We’d love to see you there!

Microsoft Forms

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Apr 25

📣 You’re Invited! to our Annual General Meeting 🧡
Join us for our AGM on Thursday 19th June at 19:00 via teams

This is your chance to:

✅ Hear about our impact over the past year
✅ Meet our team
✅ Ask questions and share your thoughts
✅ Elect members to our committee

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Apr 24

It's been almost a month since our amazing event in Kirkcaldy and the wonderful @queerlymano took these amazing photos on the day.

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Apr 21

After last weeks decision we thought it would be good to share this article which explains what has not changed for us all.

Remember to look after yourself.

www.equalityamplified.org.uk/blog/in-resp...

In response to the UK Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of “woman” — Equality Amplified

Following the UK Supreme Court ruling stating "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex, we outline what will change for trans people, what will remain the same and what we can do from now o...

www.equalityamplified.org.uk

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Apr 16

Statement in Response to the UK Supreme Court Decision

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Mar 31

A massive thank you to everyone that attended our event on Saturday.

Please feel free to tag us in all your wonderful photos. We will put up the photos from our official photographer over the next few weeks.

Happy International Trans Day of Visibility

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Mar 29

Today is the day...

We are looking forward to seeing you all in Kirkcaldy. We have put some information about the route in today's pictures.

We will be starting to assemble at Fife College at 12:00 read to head off for Adam Smith at 12:30.

Lets hope the weather is good for us.

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Mar 28

We will also have a workshop running upstairs but we are for safety reasons not mentioning that on social media.

At the same time we will have all our wonderful stalls and performances which will start from 1:30pm.

transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Mar 28

There is now only 1 sleep until Pride 🩷🤍🩵🩵🤍🩷

We have 2 workshops taking place on on Zine making running from 2pm till 3:30pm. Tickets are free and can be booked via www.onfife.com/event/zine-m...

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Mar 27

The weather report for Saturday is looking good for the march. However please remember to bring a coat just encase it rains.
Tomorrow we will be highlighting some of the wonderful performances we have lined up and workshops so watch this space.

Tickets at www.outsavvy.com/event/25419/...

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Mar 26

Only 3 days to go. Remember to book your tickets at www.outsavvy.com/event/25419/...

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Mar 25

For all those attending Trans Pride Scotland 2025 please be aware that as part of our conditions for the march application we are obliged to have police presence at the march.

We could have up to 10 officers marching at the side of the parade - they are not part of the march but are required.

transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Mar 24

Only 5 days to go remember and book your tickets at www.outsavvy.com/event/25419/...

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transpridescotland.bsky.social @transpridescotland.bsky.social · Mar 17

Thanks to our friends @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social we are able to offer financial assistance to people that would be unable to attend our event. Funds are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis. If you wish to apply please complete this form ASAP.

forms.office.com/e/1920EEEK5Y

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