Issue 94 - ScotsGay Magazine

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ScotsGay
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David Hoyle
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£1.50 WHERE SOLD • ISSUE 94
NEWS
SCHOOLBAG IN TOWN
PREMATURE
WITHDRAWAL
PROMOTES KIRK UNITY
HILL STILL ALIVE
The gay LibDem Environment Leader of
Edinburgh City Council, Robert Aldridge,
has denied reports that the council
intends to restrict night-time access to
popular cruising area Calton Hill.
"While Edinburgh council is drawing up
plans for Calton Hill to preserve and
protect the area for the enjoyment of
residents and visitors, these do not
include any proposal that it should be
shut at night”, he said.
ga[GED]
Human rights and democracy campaigner Peter Tatchell has been at the forefront
of political activism since 1967. His sometimes controversial methods of protest have
been celebrated by some and derided by others. Richard Holloway will be joining Peter
at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh on Tue 17th Nov at 7pm to look back
on his career and learn why he continues to put himself in harm's way.
Tickets are free and you can book online at www.nls.uk/events/index.html or
phone 0131-623 3918.
SPANKY SPANKY
GAY GORDONS
Torture Garden, the world’s leading
fetish, body art and twisted burlesque
club will be coming to the Scottish capital
this October with its truly unique
clubbing experience taking over the
multi- roomed Caves venue in the heart
of the City’s Old Town. Sat 24th Oct will
see the popular polysexual erotic party
"TG goes North of the Border!" at The
Caves in South Niddrie Street from 9pm3am.
YOUTH MEET
JOB
The Equality Network, which
manages the Scottish Transgender
Alliance, is seeking a development
worker based in Leith, Edinburgh and
Central Glasgow for the Scottish
Transgender Alliance Transition Support
Project to co-ordinate a programme of
activities that will reduce the significant
levels of social isolation and economic
exclusion experienced by transgender
people in Scotland. This will involve
volunteer development, facilitating
groups, and establishing and managing
peer mentoring networks. This post is
funded by the National Lottery through
the Big Lottery Fund. The three year post
is full time (35 hours a week). Starting
Salary £22,513 pa. www.equalitynetwork.org/vacancies
INVERNESS
ASEXUAL GROUP
Asexual people do not experience
sexual attraction to either males or
females. It is not through fear of
intimacy, the inability to find a partner, a
disorder, frigidity, pickiness or celebacy it is a sexual orientation experienced by
approximately 600,000 people in the UK.
If you identify as asexual or simply want
to find out more about asexuality, THT
Highland would like to hear from you
with a view to starting a group.
http://thtscotlandhighlandservices.blogspot.com/2009/08/
asexuality-inverness.html
An openly gay man who was due to
begin training to become a minister in the
Church of Scotland has abandoned his
application to “prevent further division in
the Kirk”. Former lawyer Dmitri Ross,
who is studying theology at Glasgow
University, has been in a civil partnership
for more than three years. He was put
forward by the Presbytery of Hamilton
despite a two year ban on discussing the
stance of the Kirk on homosexuality and
the induction or ordination of gay
ministers. Mr Ross claimed his
withdrawal was in the best interests of
the Kirk. “I do not wish, and have never
sought, to be a cause of division within
the Church I love so dearly. Therefore,
after much heartfelt deliberation, and
after much prayerful consideration, I
have decided to withdraw as a full-time
Candidate in Training for Ministry of
Word and Sacrament in the Church of
Scotland.”
Edinburgh is to get its own LGBT
Scottish Country Dance group, Gay
Gordons Edinburgh. There have been
Gay Gordons groups in London and
Manchester for a few years already. They
have many members and have weekly
evening dance sessions all year round, so
it is about time Scotland had its own
LGBT Scottish Country dance group. All
ages and levels of experience are
welcome, from beginners to experienced
Scottish Country dancers. Come and
experience the fun and laughter of
Scottish Country dancing, with the
freedom to dance with partners of the
same sex, in the home country of the
dances.
The first Gay Gordons Edinburgh
evening is Mon 19th Oct 7.30-9.30pm
and then every Mon for 9 weeks until
December 14th. The venue is the Quaker
Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace (near
Grassmarket), Edinburgh, EH1 2JL. The
cost is just £3 per session or £25 for the
first 9 week term. Gay Scottish Country
dance tutor Tim Bolton-Maggs will run
the evenings and also give tuition on how
to do the dances and steps. Don’t wait
too long - half the places are taken
already. To join in the fun, E-mail:
[email protected] or call
Turan Ali on 0131-558 1696 (office
hours). The website is
www.gaygordonsedinburgh.co.uk
The weekend of 11th-13th
September was LGBT Youth Scotland’s
long awaited national event when LGBT
young people and their supporters came
together and took part in workshops,
games, sports activities, a glitzy awards
dinner, masked ball, and annual elections
for young people to take part in the LGBT
National Youth Council (NYC).
Young people at the event also voted
on new policy priorities for the upcoming
year and chose to focus on Equal
Marriage and Pro-Democracy and AntiFascism work.
To find out more, please visit:
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/news/nationalgathering.htm
HANDY TIP
A Day In Hand announces the first
ever international Same-sex hand holding
“Sshh! Saturday” on Sat 26th Sep. On
this day, same-sex couples and friends all
over the world are encouraged to hold
hands in public to support the visibility of
LGBT people.
Sshh! Saturdays will occur on the
last Saturday of every month, publicised
by A Day In Hand. This is a revolutionary
way of encouraging and inspiring LGBT
people to take responsibility for their
equality and live their lives without fear or
restraint. The organisers would love
people to have their photo taken holding
hands and upload it to their website at
www.adayinhand.com by E-mailing to
[email protected].
Glasgow’s artistic and gay
communities have fiercely rounded on
the city’s Gay Council Leader and the
agency in charge of the city’s museums
and galleries, branding their handling of a
major exhibition on human rights issues
facing LGBT people as “homophobic”,
“censorious”, and “underhanded and
cowardly”.
Diane Torr wrote an open letter to
Steven Purcell, Leader of Glasgow City
Council, and Bridget McConnell, Chief
Executive of Culture and Sport, Glasgow,
objecting to the censorship.
“On the one hand there is the launch
of a new late-night comedy on E4 called
Rick and Steve: the happiest gay couple
in all the world, and meanwhile at
Glasgow GoMA there is the censorship of
commissioned work by a gay filmmaker.
These films must be launched at
GoMA ... as advertised."Let Glasgow
Flourish."
The films are the work of Spanish
artist Dani Marti and address the stigma
around the issue of HIV and AIDS.
ScotsGay
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glaschu
GLASGAY!
Film festival runs:
3rd Sep – 6th Oct 2009
Performance festival runs:
8th Oct – 8th Nov 2008
Under the umbrella title “Reclaiming the
Rainbow” the Glasgay festival 2009
celebrates FAMILIES and the various ways
in which we form relationships around
them. Below is a brief introduction to the
key shows and events within this year’s
events.
The festival will run in two parts in
2009. Firstly the GLASGAY! FILM FESTIVAL
from 3rd September to 6th October 2009,
which opened with the UK premiere of
SHANK, a dystopic vision of life today on the
streets of Britain where knife crime, drugs
and violence are an everyday occurrence.
Other titles include Czech teenage runaway
Jesus Queen of Heaven
SCOTLAND’S ANNUAL
CELEBRATION OF QUEER CULTURE
hit, DOLLS, French hit BABY LOVE, old style
horror in BANDAGED and gay parenting
issues Swedish-style with PATRIK 1.5.
The main Glasgay! performance Festival
gets underway from 8th Oct – 8th November
2009 at up to 14 venues across the city.
Featuring four world premieres of newly
commissioned works for theatre, the
programme is an exciting line up of top acts
and emerging talent. The commissions
include
*Jackie Kay’s THE MAW BROON
MONOLOGUES – a side splitting look at
Scotland’s favourite matriarch as a
contemporary “wummin”.
*Louise Welsh’s new play MEMORY
CELLS, a stab in the dark of cupboard love
where two characters are snared in an
underground tryst.
Dorian Grey
Maw Broon
Drew Taylor
*Martin O’Connor’s PLAYING HOUSES
– a biting look at the typical Scottish family
from hell where teenage dads, absent
fathers and the futility of family
communication takes a terrible toll on single
mothers.
*Matthew McVarish who brings us
CHILD MADE OF LOVE where we witness
two gay dads’ enduring story of hope as
they pray for adoption, surrogacy or magic.
The line up for the rest of the festival
includes a host of comedy, clubs nights, a
family Hallowe’en ceilidh, an emergent
artist’s Boutique theatre programme, and
loads of competitions and special offers to
win tickets, travel and hotel accommodation
to visit Scotland and see the wonderful city
of Glasgow.
GLASGOW
Good grief folks, can you believe its
September aka Glasgay again already????
How flaming drunk have I been this year
exactly??? The time is flying faster than
Concorde on an express route! Barely
bloody time to catch my breath long enough
to fill you in on the goings on for the next
month in this land of beers, boys, bi’s and
beans! So let’s march on forward my little
chums with the best of the very best of all
events and outings here in Glasvegas!
September and October bring us a
veritable feast of homosexual fun and
games, yes my sweets, ’tis time for Glasgay!
2009, that annual celebration of queer
culture and now in its 16th year!!! Glasgay!
brings to the Merchant City something for
every gaydo, with films, theatre, club nights,
comedy right down the slightly more “out
there” events such as Visual Art! There quite
obv being waaay to much for moi to fit into
my slender little column but never-theeeless I shall pop in some of the events that
caught my eye! Being a bit of a film buff, I’ll
start with whit’s shaking at the Glasgow Film
Theatre over Glasgay!…. they’ve got
numerous cinematic options for you but the
two that caught Miss Shivey’s eye are
“Greek Pete”(Tue 6th Oct, 6.15pm) – a
drama about a group of London rent boys
which delves into the trails and troubles of
prostitution! Another that sounds good is
“Dolls” (Sun 4th Oct, 7.45pm) – a coming
of age tale of three high school pals en
route to Holland to work for the summer,
however a little lesbionic crush is in the
mix! Something which I think will be highly
interesting is a talk by a leading figure in
the International Gay Rights movement….
Mr Peter Tatchell. He will be popping up to
give a talk at the Gallery of Modern Art
(GoMA) on Wed 28th Oct, the spaces will
be limited so it’s best to get there early
unless you fancy sitting cross legged on
the floor!!!
Shifting from that glittery silver screen
to the Theatrics…and no I’m not referring
to drunken queenie arguments outside Polo
on a Saturday night but instead the actual
Theatre! Where at the Tron Theatre they are
offering up “A Child Made of Love” (from
Tue 20th Oct, 7.45pm till Sat 24th Oct). A
story about a couple, very much loved up
and wanting child with the only problem
being that they are both men and aren’t
having much luck conceiving! If arty
theatrics isn’t really your thing then how
about a bit of Comedy with “Alan Cochrane
– Is a Daydreamer (at night)” (Mon 26th
Miss Shivey
[email protected]
All smiles
The lovely Gary
Oct, 7.45pm. By all
accounts he is a
Shivey and her boys
funny (and hot
according to Gary
Gossip) individual
and what miserable
fucker doesn’t like a
bit of Comedy? There
is BEYOND much
more going on
during the fiesta of
homosexuality that is
Glasgay! what with it
running until 8th Nov
but my freshly
manicured fingers
simply haven’t got it
in them to type
everything…for more
want a pint then you can get to feck
info on it log onto the website –
(apparently lol)…. But it’s busy and my pal
www.glasgay.co.uk
DJ Fullscale Julie is amazing on the decks
General new scene news is that all the
with the tunes and there are poles erect and
G1 outlets are now providing customers
ready for your very best Dita Von Tease
with loyalty cards which means free points
impersonation! Starts from eleven onwards
which means free pints (etc., etc., etc.) and
and is located on Queen Street facing the old
not only can you use this and therefore get
Archaos.
your free rewards at all the gay G1 venues
Right so I’m going to be brutally honest
but you can also tally them up at Corinthians
with you all now, you ken how I am. It’s
and all other G1 restaurants when you’re
currently a Saturday night and everyone
chowing down. My plan is to save all my
knows how thoroughly dedicated to this
points up and use them for a mahoosive
magazine I am so it really is time for these
blow out at Xmas (’tis the season to get
stilettos to hit the street and start clip
jolly after all?) Anyone fancy joining me?
clopping all the way to our little gay inner
Last but not least, Monday nights
city circle…. Hopefully I will see you there
will never be the same again apparently!
and if not don’t worry about me. Where
Tattoo is hosting a night called Scene
there is fun to be had, I always find it! Good
and all drinks are a quid except if you
times amigo, good times!
obar dheadhainn
dùn eideann
ABERDEEN
EDINBURGH
Granite City Stormer’s FC Update
Here goes with another round up of
what’s happening North of the Central Belt.
Terrence Higgins Trust opens its doors in
their new Aberdeen city centre home, NEST
launches new website, Cheerz drags it up
and Wellmans is warming up early for
winter!
The team are holding a “Sunday Fun
Day” on 4th Oct for anyone to come along
and have a kickabout with the team at
Seaton Park followed by a buffet at Hyploc
Bar in Aberdeen. Find out more and join the
mailing list by going to
www.stormersfc.co.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust News
After a few months of temporary
housing, THT is finally in its own home in
Aberdeen. The new premises at 246 George
Street is more suited to the type of work that
they will be doing including a testing clinic,
adaptable meeting room, a chilled lounge
area and an area for picking up those all
important condoms, lube, dams and
femidoms. A programme of training and
workshops has been set for anyone to take
part in including HIV & AIDS Awareness,
Challenging Homophobia and Trans
Awareness. For more information do get in
touch on 0845 2412151 or drop into the
new centre for a booking form.
Wellmans Health Studio
Andi Watson
[email protected]
NEST – North East Scotland Trans Support
Nicola James, co-ordinator for NEST is
excited to announce the launch of the all
new website which will be a one stop shop
for people requiring information on all
issues involving trans people, their family
and friends. The site
www.nestsupport.co.uk is still in its infancy
but do have a look and find out more about
this new project. For more information Email: [email protected]
Wellmans on Holburn Street is still
offering special rates on certain days to the
older generation (got to be PC nowadays)
and to students of which there will be a
huge influx into town. Rod is always
welcome to new ideas for nights and one off
events so speak to him or one of the staff if
you have any ideas that may work in the
place. The club includes sauna, steam
room, jacuzzi, lounge, coffee bar as well as
private “play” areas on the upper floor. Drop
and see the guys, get a look round and
made to feel comfortable and welcome.
You can find them at 218 Holburn
Street, Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 211411.
www.wellmans-healthstudio.com
Scene Update
THT Scotland
Cheerz Bar continues to
be busy all weekend with the
fabulous drag entertainment
and DJ Steve keeping the
tunes going to get you on the
dancefloor, my current favourite tunes being
Madonna’s Celebration and Mika’s We are
golden which I am sure Steve has in his bag
of tricks! Get Quizzical with Mike every Thu
with the Cheerz quiz for your chance to win
some fabulous prizes. Search for them on
Facebook and Bebo to keep up to date with
what’s going on.
Have you been Touched yet?
Aberdeen’s latest venue on the scene is now
open Wed with the shag tag board back in
operation, plus the usual Fri and Sat nights.
Nip along and join in the fun at Justice Mill
lane.
Hyploc have their Dolly Parton night
coming up soon with an extra night being
added due to popular demand. If you’ve not
been to Hyploc yet it’s where the old Crows
Nest used to be with karaoke on request and
food served all day too. For more info
Search for Hyploc on Bebo or call Aberdeen
(01224) 580744.
Remember with both Cheerz and Touch
at the weekend that Aberdeen City Council’s
2am curfew comes into place and if you are
not in a venue by then you will not be
admitted and using the phrase “I know the
owners” won’t work either people!
And finally…Thanks to all of the peeps
at LGBT Youth Scotland especially Jodie
Fleming for a fabulous weekend at the
National Gathering in Glasgow…keep up the
poker face!!
That’s it for another month if you have
any info, photos, gossip do get in touch!
dùn deagh
DUNDEE
Hey guys and gals - what a busy month
I have had!
My week started with a quiet drink
before my dominoes game but, before I
could even drop my double six, I was
getting chatted up by the butchest guy in the
Stobbie!
A few birthdays celebrated this month
at The Gauger. Jen turned 31 and had a
Steps camp Karaoke theme. Barboy Jimmy
had his 50th with a 40's fancy dress theme what a fab night - Tony was dancing on the
table flashing his fishnets (what an image).
Natalie Tulloch was incredible: what an
amazing voice she has - we are hoping to
see her again. Scarlet Diamonte, as always,
pushes the envelope with her show and
everybody loves her. Loving the new look
bar thanks to my b Bubba's handy work.
(sorry, Hun – couldn’t resist).
Anniebanannie’s Karaoke is good fun
as always. Michael and Leanne did a remake of Kylie and Jason's Especially For
You. Oh the memories: Anne's efforts to get
Angie up for a song - it seems she has wee
bladder problem - get well soon babe x .
Karaoke Wed and Sun from 9pm. The Very
Miss DJ Ross made a special appearance
last Sat. DJ Ross Fri and Sat - Turning up
your weekend. Mentions this month to
Barbabes Jen and Alana, Danni, with a wee
cheeky ‘hi’ to Jay and Lisa. If you have a
comment or want a mention please get in
touch.
DJ Dean
Joey Dunn
[email protected]
DJ Ross & Sharon
The Gauger rundown:
Wed: Anniebanannie’s Karaoke from
9pm.
Thu: Get ready for the weekend and
have a cheeky pint with Jimmy.
Fri: DJ Ross banging fresh tracks and
old ones till Midnight.
Sat: DJ Ross's Saturday show - R U
Ready? It's Saturday!
Sun: Anniebanannie’s Karaoke 9pm Daisy might be out.
Mon: Relax after the weekend and Alana
will get you a cocktail.
Tue: Gossip Day - join the bar babes for
some gossiping and drinks.
Brooks Bar will be coming soon – more
details soon.
A Happy Birthday to Dean at Out.
There's a lot happening in Out this month
with five new plasmas dotted around the
club linked up to the main amp. A brand new
sound system has been put in and some
very cool new stage lights installed. Also
check out the new price DECREASES in the
club. Remember that Out offers a healthy
discount at the door for students: go and get
your NUS card and get down there. Live on
stage, Rachel Mcfarlane was amazing. Who
do you want to see perform at Out in the
future? You will have a choice of 10 acts for
which to vote and the act with the biggest
vote will be performing there in Nov - all
details on Out's Bebo. Sat 31st Oct will see
a Freaked Out 2009 Hallowe'en Party - I am
mentioning this early to give you plenty of
time to get a costume. As there will be cash
prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3 rd, use your
imagination. Unfortunately the Karaoke on
Thu has stopped, nevertheless the club is
still open from 10pm that night.
Here's Out’s weekly programme:
WKD Wednesday with DJ Dean 11pm2.30am
Out of Order Thursday with DJ Jan
10pm-2.30am
Bang Out Friday with DJ Jaime 11pm2.30am
Big Night Out Saturday DJ Dean 11pm2.30am
Sound it Out Sunday Various DJ''s
11pm-2.30am
Out's policy: your attitude and smile are
more important that what you wear.
Paul and the team at Jocks Health
Club/Sauna have also had a busy month
with some new additions to the activity area
including a glory hole. Jocks also has a
partnership with Tayside Condom Initiative
- so no excuse guys. Jocks will celebrate its
1st birthday on Fri 16th Oct with a free glass
of Champagne or OJ to toast the guys and
entry will be £5 all day for members. As for
the comments about Jocks on Gaydar, don't
believe everything you hear. An exciting part
time job opportunity has become available –
all enquiries to Paul.
It’s been a quiet old month as we all
recover from Festival frolics and mayhem!!
We’ve had more than a few good weather
days last month, which has allowed beer
gardens and pavements alike to be enjoyed.
T-shirts and vests have gone a-wandering,
though in many cases I fear they should
defo have stayed on!! Now we’re into the
last quarter of the year, you just KNOW you
have to get planning those Hallowe’en
outfits and fast!!!
Finishing last month off in style, the
city’s biggest and best good old fashioned
pub quiz. Test that grey matter with now
famous quiz mistresses Siobhan and Brett!
Get to The Regent on Tue 29th Sep, for The
World Famous Regent Quiz. Official start
time is 9pm sharp, but get there from 8pm
onwards if you want to be guaranteed a
seat. Perhaps even sample some of the
Regent’s fine food fayre. And speaking of
fine food fayre, don’t forget the Regent’s
new sister venue, Café Nom de Plume, who
have a fine feast on offer whether you be
herbivore, carnivore or just plain old greedy
bastard.
Nice to see that both The Auld Hoose (a
very popular venue with bisexuals) and The
Regent are listed again in the new CAMRA
Good Beer Guide. Congratulations to all
involved!
First up this month, we have a few
treats in store for the ladies!! First off, good
clean (or not so!) fun on Fri 9th Oct, with
ladies’ night Furburger at GHQ. Check out
the Funki Diva and Dejaybird on the decks.
And don’t forget, the Burger pre-club is at
Planet, where the girls are there in all their
glory giving out free passes.
Also on Fri 9th Oct, as well as Sat 10th
Oct, fantastic lesbian comic Clare
Summerskill is appearing in concert at the
MCC. The Scottish leg of her UK tour
promises to be amazing, with a fabulous mix
of stand-up, monologues, original songs
and comedy characters. This comedy
extravaganza is by a woman described as
‘unorthodox and uninhibited’, a night where
anything goes!! Summerskill is a seasoned
performer, well known in the UK comedy
circuit as well as Radio 4, Richard and Judy
and C4!
‘Love Traffic’, GHQ’s version of a shagtag, is going strong every Tue night!!
Whether you’re green for ‘get it on’, or red
for ‘nae chance mate’, DJ Dale will be
blasting the tunes while you singles attempt
to get it on!! And to help you on your merry
way, it’s only £1 for vodka & mixers, or for
bottles of Fosters & VK!!! On top of free
entry all night - almost too good to be true!!
And as if that wasn’t enough, there’s
more cheapness in store at GHQ with ‘£1
Wednesdays’! £1 drinks, £2 for doubles,
and £1.50 for Jaegarbombs …. And if
there’s anyone out there wondering what
exactly a Jaegarbomb is, where the hell have
you been already??? Get to that bar and get
Jaegarbombing!! You may not live to tell the
tale though.
As if it was the magic figure in the
Capital city, Planet’s ‘£1 Monday Club’ is the
place to be on, well, Mon!! Cheap drinks,
hot bar staff and DJ Michelle on the decks
… what more do you want???? And then
there’s Thu, which is now the new Fri thanks
to DJ Lynny rollin’ the tunes.
Café Habana host their X Factor
extraordinaire karaoke every Wed evening,
and the funniest cabaret in town all day and
night Sun!! And don’t forget - they’re open
from 1pm every day, for all you gagging for
Jodie
Fleming
[email protected]
GHQ
Frenchies
an afternoon tipple.
CC Blooms have
changes afoot this
month, as
‘ELECTROsexual’
moves to the 1st
Friday of every month
starting Fri 2nd Oct.
Their re-launch night
promises to be huge,
with loads of
giveaways and fun and
games. And each
Thursday, Euan will be
providing the fun with
karaoke on level 1.
And with the
wonderful Shell Belle
giving it great sounds
on Level 2, CC’s is the
place to be!
Frenchies
The newest
addition to the scene,
Elbow, is gaining a
grown, to preparing beds and getting
great reputation as a sophisticated, friendly
planted! There are also places on old
wee haunt. Featuring live music, a great
courses, as well as new ones. These include
selection of booze and the best menu you
circus skills, yoga, mindfulness, guitar,
will ever see, get down and see for yourself
stopping smoking …. For more info on any
what the bar formerly known as The
of these, please contact
Claremont now looks like. And if you need
[email protected] or check out their
any motivation whatsoever, get online and
website at www.lgbthealth.org.uk.
check out the scran in these piccies on their
It’s been a month or so now since the
website - www.elbowedinburgh.co.uk
re-opening of Frenchies under the
Now the community bit! We really are a
management of Gordon and Don and the
lucky bunch to have such a huge variety of
place has seen a refurb, some new staff,
LGBT community groups and activities on
some old, but still the same vibe of a very
offer. In fact, we’re the only city that has a
friendly locals’ bar that the 'locals' travel to!!
confusion of LGBT Centres - both of which
The opening night was fun filled - a fab night
would like you to take advantage of them
with great banter, fab tunes from Daz Glaz
fully!!
and a lovely champagne buffet. Vodka jelly's
Dating back to 1974, Edinburgh LGBT
were made by the amazing and very
Centre (hereinafter referred to at the behest
handsome assistant manager Damian while
of our Editor as The Faggot Centre) is at
Mike and Cammy were doing their best
58a/60 Broughton Street and currently
behind the small bar to serve the throngs of
houses Café Nom de Plume as well as
old, regular and new customers. With its
Pride Scotia’s office. There’s also a meeting
new wallpaper, wooden floor and some new
room which is available for hire - contact
furniture, the bar looks a lot more spacious
07817 533337 if you want to book it. Free
than before and oh yes… toilet doors in the
Wifi Internet access is sponsored by
Ladies that close! Everyone is hard at work
ScotsGay.
coming up with event ideas to keep us
Then there’s the LGBT Centre for
entertained so keep an ear out for what's
Health and Wellbeing at 9 Howe Street
happening and please go try it out for
which opened less than ten years ago and
yourself. It does get a bit of a bad rep but
has received over £1M of public money in
the boys are trying very hard to change it,
its short life (unlike The Faggot Centre which
so if you’re up town, pop in and see for
has had zilch). We shall refer to it in future
yourself.
as The Wealthy Liver Centre.
Finally, ‘Hello Sailor!’ is a cabaret and
Why not go to the first birthday party of
burlesque show with disco dancing and
the Wealthy Liver under its new
nautical fun which is hosted by Captain
management if you want a rough idea of
Anchor downstairs at The Street on the last
what’s on offer and to meet the staff,? They
Tue of the month. Entry is free. The next
celebrate in style on Wed 21st Oct – go
dates are Tue 29th Sep (Captain's Birthday),
along and meet the staff, eat some cake, and
Tue 27th Oct (Spooky Sailor Party) and Tue
discover a whole new world of opportunities
24th Nov (Pirate Themed Party). Each
which you will never find available on the
month will have a specific theme and
scene. Also on offer there on Sun 27th
Captain Anchor will be on deck to welcome
Sept and Sun 3rd Oct is a drop in Art
passengers. All aboard! The live show starts
Workshop. Come and express yourself
at 10.30pm with DJ's from 9.30pm.
in a new way, whatever your
artistic ability! There is also
Frenchies
a gardening project
commencing, to beautify
the back garden of 9 Howe
Street. For great company,
fab conversation and
guaranteed feel-good factor,
get your hands dirty and
start planning with the
group! Participants will be
involved in every stage,
from deciding what goes
where and what will be
community groups. See
website for listings.
VENUES
& EMPORIA
E-mail: [email protected]
www.lgbthealth.org
LUVELY
Faith Nightclub, 207
Cowgate. Tel: 0131-225
9764. Info Line: 0131657 4633.
10.30pm-3am. 1st Sat
of each month. Club
night.
*denotes ScotsGay available
www.luvely.com
MORE
ABERDEEN
DUNDEE
CHEERZ
BAR & CLUB*
THE GAUGER*
2-8 Exchange Street. Tel:
(01224) 594511. Bar:
6pm-Midnight. Club:
Sun-Wed 11.30pm2am, Thu 9.30pm-2am,
Fri 11.30pm-3am, Sat
10pm-3am. Lively gay
bar and club with
entertainment and more.
www.cheerzbar.net
HYPLOC*
72-74 Commerce Street.
Tel: (01224) 580744.
Sun Noon-Midnight,
Mon-Sat 11amMidnight. Gay bar with
weekend entertainment.
Food also served.
75-79 Seagate.
Tel: (01382) 226840.
Sun 12.30pm-Midnight,
Mon-Sat 11amMidnight. LGBT-friendly
bar with free disco Fri &
Sat 8pm-Midnight.
JOCKS HEALTH
CLUB/SAUNA*
11 Princes Street. Tel:
(01382) 451986. SunThu Noon-10pm, Fri-Sat
Noon-11pm. Dundee’s
newest gay venue.
Sauna, gym,
steamroom, lockers,
lounge, cabins.
E-mail: ask
@jockssauna.co.uk
www.jockssauna.co.uk
MARKET ARMS*
OUT*
13 Hadden Street. MonSat 11am-11pm, Sun
1-11pm. Traditional bar
with quizes and karaoke.
TOUCH*
Retro Rooms, 44 Justice
Mills Lane. Tel: (01224)
212827. Wed 10pm2am, Fri-Sat 10pm-3am.
Aberdeen’s newest gay
venue.
E-mail: touchclub
@live.co.uk
www.retro-rooms.co.uk
WELLMAN'S
HEALTH STUDIO*
218 Holburn Street. Tel:
(01224) 211441. MonFri Noon-10pm, Sat
Noon-9pm, Sun 2-9pm.
8-man Jacuzzi, sauna,
steamroom, café. Free
Internet access.
Massage available.
E-mail: rod@
wellmans-health-studio.com
www.wellmans-healthstudio.com
DUMFRIES
DUMFRIES LGBT
CENTRE*
26 Brewery Street.
Tel: (01387) 739888.
Mon 9am-5pm, TueWed 9am-5pm and
7-9pm, Thu 9am-5pm,
Fri 9am-5pm, 6-9.30pm.
Small but friendly.
MIXED BAG
QOS Hospitality Lounge,
Palmerston Park.
Tel: (01387) 252441.
Infoline: (01387)
739888. 9pm-2am. Last
Fri of each month.
Monthly club night.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.myspace.com/
mixed_bag_dg
124 Seagate. Tel:
(01382) 200660. WedSun 11pm-2.30am.
Good atmosphere, very
popular disco with wide
selection of sounds and
the occasional act/PA.
EDINBURGH
THE AULD
HOOSE*
23-25 St Leonards
Street.
Tel: 0131-668 2934. Sun
12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat
11.30am-1am.
Everybody-friendly real
ale bar. Food served:
Mon-Sat 11.30am9.30pm, Sun
12.30-8pm.
BLUE MOON
CAFÉ*
1 Barony Street/36
Broughton Street.
Tel: 0131-556 2788
(Bar) or 0131-557 0911
(Office). Sat-Sun 10am11pm, Mon-Fri
11am-11pm. Food
served until 10pm.
Popular LGBT café.
www.bluemooncafe.co.uk
BOBBIE'S
BOOKSHOP*
220 Morrison Street. Tel:
0131-538 7069. MonSat 10am-1pm,
2-5.30pm. Sells a
selection of gay
magazines.
BOOTY*
GHQ, 4 Picardy Place.
Tel: 0131-550 1780. Info
Line: 07736 936650.
Sun 11pm-3am. Club
night.
E-mail: dale
@lushmarketing.com
www.club-booty.com
CAFÉ HABANA*
22 Greenside Place. Tel:
0131-558 1270. 1pm1am. Friendly pre-club
bar popular with locals
and visitors. Free WiFi
Internet.
E-mail: cafehabanaEH1
@mac.com
www.cafehabanaEH1.com
CAFÉ NOM DE
PLUME*
60 Broughton Street. Tel:
0131-478 1372.
Recently opened
café/bar in the LGBT
Centre. Meals, snacks,
drinks. Free WiFi. Dogs
welcome. Outdoor
smoking area.
E-mail:
[email protected]
C.C. BLOOM'S*
23-24 Greenside Place.
Tel: 0131-556 9331. Sun
7pm-3am, Mon-Thu
6pm-3am, Fri-Sat 6pm3am. Two funky floors!
Disco every night from
11pm.
www.bebo.com/
CCBloomsNightClub
DEEP BLUE*
1 Barony Street. Tel:
0131-556 2788 (Bar) or
0131-557 0911 (Office).
4-11pm. Friendly gay
basement bar.
Unobtrusive music great for talking to
people.
www.bluemooncafe.co.uk
DV8
Spiders Web Basement,
258 Morrison Street. Tel:
0131-228 1949. 8pm1am. Last Fri of each
month. Fetish club.
E-mail: shauntaylor498
@hotmail.co.uk
http://dv8fetishclub.co.uk
EDINBURGH LGBT
CENTRE*
58a and 60 Broughton
Street. Houses Café
Nom De Plume and
Pride Scotia. Free WiFi
Internet access
(sponsored by
ScotsGay). Bought in
1974 by the Scottish
Minorities Group, it is the
only LGBT-owned LGBT
Centre in the UK and is
also the oldest LGBT
Centre in Europe if not
the world. Tel: 0131-556
9471. Meeting Room
Booking Tel: 07817
533337.
E-mail: hello@edinburgh
lgbtcentre.org.uk
www.edinburghlgbtcentre.org.uk
ELBOW*
133-135 East Claremont
Street.
Tel: 0131-556 5662.
9am-11pm. Breakfast
9am-Noon (until 6pm at
weekends), Lunch
11.30am-6pm, Dinner
6pm-10pm. Newly
opened bar and
restaurant in former
Claremont Bar premises.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.elbowedinburgh.co.uk
ELECTROSEXUAL*
The Speakeasy at
Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair
Street.
Tel: 0131-220 6176.
11pm-3am. Every Sun
except 1st Sun of each
month. Club night. Entry
is free.
www.bebo.com/ClubMore
NEW TOWN BAR*
E-mail: electro-sexual
@live.co.uk
www.bebo.com/ElectroS61
26B Dublin Street. Tel:
0131-538 7775. Sun
12.30pm-1am, MonThu Noon-1am, Fri-Sat
Noon-2am. Food: MonFri Noon-3pm. Popular
and busy gay bar. Real
ale. Free WiFi Internet
access.
FEVER
www.newtownbar.co.uk
C.C. Bloom’s, 23-24
Greenside Place.
Tel: 0131-556 9331.
11pm-3am. First Fri of
each month. Club night.
Faith Nightclub, 207
Cowgate. Tel: 0131-225
9764. 11pm-3am. 3rd
Sat of each month. Club
night.
www.taste-clubs.com
FRENCHIES BAR*
89 Rose Street Lane
North. Tel: 07711
862813. Sun 2-11pm,
Mon-Thu Noon-11pm,
Fri-Sat Noon-1am.
Vibrant gay bar
(Edinburgh's oldest) in
the heart of Rose Street.
Under new
management.
E-mail:
[email protected]
FURBURGER*
GHQ (Back Room), 4
Picardy Place. Tel: 0131550 1780. 11pm-3am.
2nd Fri of each month.
Popular women’s club
night.
E-mail: furburger.club
@hotmail.co.uk
GHQ*
4 Picardy Place. Tel:
0131-550 1780. TueSun 5pm-3am. Stylish
bar and club catering for
the capital's fashionable
gay crowd.
www.socialanimal.co.uk/
Edinburgh/GHQ
LEATHER & LACE*
8 Drummond Street. Tel:
0131-557 9413. Fax:
0131-557 8336. Sun
Noon-9pm, Mon-Sat
10am-9pm. 25 Easter
Road. Tel: 0131-623
6969. Noon-6pm. Toys
and video rental.
LGBT CENTRE
FOR HEALTH &
WELLBEING*
9 Howe Street. Tel:
0131-523 1100. LGBT
community centre in the
heart of the New Town
offering a range of
events, courses and
activities. Also provides
meeting space for
No EIGHTEEN*
18 Albert Place, Leith
Walk. Tel: 0131-553
3222. Mon-Thu Noon10pm, Fri-Sun
Noon-11pm. The UK's
first VAT registered gay
sauna! £10 (£8
concessions), £5 after
8pm.
www.number18sauna.com
PLANET*
6 Baxter's Place. Tel:
0131-556 5551. 1pm1am. Popular and busy
gay bar with friendly
staff.
E-mail: planetout
@btinternet.com
THE PLAYGIRL
MANSIONS
Lulu, underneath
Tigerlily, 125 George
Street. Tel: 0131-225
5005. Sun 10am-3am.
Mixed. Music policy is
mostly cutting edge
house and disco
classics.
E-mail: info
@luluedinburgh.co.uk
www.playgirlmansions.co.uk
PRISCILLA'S
CABARET BAR*
17 Albert Place, Leith
Walk. Tel: 0131-554
8962. Sun-Fri Noon1am, Sat 5am-1am.
Friendly bar putting the
fun back into coming
out!
E-mail: debrakeith11
@yahoo.co.uk
www.bebo.com
/priscillasedinburgh
Q-STORE
5 Barony Street. Tel/Fax:
0131-477 4756. Sun 15pm, Mon-Fri
11am-7pm, Sat 11am6pm. Scotland's only
licensed gay store. Not
just feelthy pictures lifestyle too!
QUEER MUTINY
Queer autonomous
space . See website for
details of events which
are often organised at
short notice.
E-mail: EdinburghQueer
[email protected]
www.queermutiny.tk
www.myspace.com
/queermutiny
THE REGENT*
2 Montrose Terrace. Tel:
0131-661 8198. Sun
12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat
11am-1am. Edinburgh’s
Gay Real Ale Pub.
CAMRA's Lesbian & Gay
Real Ale Drinkers meet
here on the 1st Mon of
the month (2nd Mon in
Aug) from 9pm.
E-mail: theregentbar
@tiscali.co.uk
www.lagrad-edinburgh
.org.uk
STEAMWORKS*
5 Broughton Market. Tel:
0131-477 3567. Daily
11am-11pm. Stylish
sauna forming part of
busy gay hotel and
sauna complex in centre
of gay quarter. State-ofthe-art facilities including
large spa pool, sauna
cabin, large steam room,
video room, labyrinth
with themed areas, café
lounge, free Internet
access, tanning booth.
www.steamworks-sauna.co.uk
THE STREET*
2 Picardy Place. Tel:
0131-556 4272. Sun
12.30pm-1am, Mon
4pm-1am, Tue-Sat
Noon-1am. Small but
perfectly formed bar run
by Louise and Trendy
Wendy.
www.myspace.com
/thestreetbar
TASTE
Unit Q, Merchant
Square, 75 Albion Street.
Tel: 0141-552 3895.
Mon & Tue 11.30pm3am. Popular club
nights. £3/£2.
CCA*
43-45 West Nicolson
9112. Sun 12-5pm,
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.
Independent radical
bookshop.
www.word-power.co.uk
GLASGOW
BENNETS*
80-90 Glassford Street.
Tel: 0141-552 5761.
Wed-Sun 11.30pm3am. Scotland's oldest
gay disco.
www.bennetsnightclub.co.uk
www.bebo.com/
bennetsniteclub
DIVERSITAY LGBT SWITCHBOARD
(DUNDEE)
Mon 7-9pm.
Phone: Dundee (01382) 202620
Write: PO Box 53, Dundee. DD1 3YG.
www.diversitay.org.uk
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FIFE HATE CRIME REPORTING
HELPLINE
24 hours. Phone: Freephone 0800
3891425. A freephone number for
people who wish support in reporting to
Fife Constabulary crime motivated by
hate. For further information about the
service or becoming a trained helpline
volunteer, phone us now!
COURT BAR*
69 Hutcheson Street. Tel:
0141-552 2463. Sun
12.30pm-Midnight,
Mon-Sat 9am-Midnight.
Intimate bar. Straight
until mid-evening.
HATE CRIME REPORTING
Nightly 7-10pm. Phone: 0141-847 0647
or Stirling (01786) 469483
LOTHIAN GAY AND LESBIAN
SWITCHBOARD
Mon-Fri 7.30-10pm.
Phone: 0131-556 4049
E-mail: help.switchboard
@btconnect.com www.lgls.co.uk
LOTHIAN LESBIAN LINE
Mon 7.30-10pm.
Phone: 0131-557 0751
E-mail: help.switchboard@
btconnect.com or www.lgls.co.uk
STRATHCLYDE LESBIAN AND GAY
SWITCHBOARD
Nightly 7-10pm.
Phone: 0141-847 0447
www.sgls.co.uk
STRATHCLYDE LESBIAN LINE
Wed 7.30-10pm.
Phone: 0141-847 0547
www.sgls.co.uk/services1
THT DIRECT
Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun Noon6pm. Phone: 0845 1221200.
LONDON SWITCHBOARD
Daily 10am-11pm.
Phone: 020-7837 7324.
Minicom: 020-7689 8501.
FAX: 020-7837 7300.
www.llgs.org.uk www.queery.org.uk
DELMONICA'S
BAR*
68 Virginia Street. Tel:
0141-552 4803. NoonMidnight. DJs nightly
from 9pm. Thu: Quiz.
Sun: Karaoke.
10 John Street. Tel:
0141-553 5851. MonWed 5pm-Midnight, Thu
9pm-3am, Fri 5pm-2am,
Sat-Sun Noon-2am.
Female only bar and
club.
WORD POWER*
CUMBRIA AND THE BORDERS GAY
HELPLINE
Nightly 6-9pm. Phone: Bassenthwaite
Lake (01768) 776244
E-mail: gen
@cca-glasgow.com
www.cca-glasgow.com
www.taste-clubs.com
www.bebo.com/
tasteclubs
E-mail: clubvelvet
@blueyonder.co.uk
www.myspace.com
/clubvelvet
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CROSSLYNX NATIONAL TV/TS/TG
HELPLINE
Mon 7.30-9.30pm. Phone: 0141-847
0787 www.crosslynx.org
350 Sauchiehall Street.
Tel: 0141-352 4900. Fax:
0141-332 3226. Café
Tel: 0141-332 7959.
Sales & Info: Tue-Fri
9am-7pm, Sat 10am7pm. Gallery: Tue-Sat
11am-6pm. Café: TueThu 10am-7.30pm,
Fri-Sat 10am9pm. Scott Street Bar:
Tue-Wed 5-11pm, Thu
5pm-Midnight, Fri-Sat
5pm-1am. The Centre
for Contemporary Arts. 6
performance and
exhibition spaces, café,
bar. ScotsGay available
in bar.
GlasgowCityCentre/
Delmonicas
The Ark, 5-7 Waterloo
Place. Next date to be
announced. 10.30pm3am. For gay girlies and
their LGBTI friends. DJs
Jeremy and Leatherface,
eclectic genre spanning
music. Great drinks
promos.
BREATHING SPACE
Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri 6pm - Mon
6am (24 hours at weekends)
Freephone: 0800 838587
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
E-mail: information
@tlcglasgow.co.uk or
[email protected]
www.byblosglasgow.com
The GRV, 37 Guthrie
2987. 11pm-3am. 1st
Sun of each month.
Popular club night.
VELVET WOMEN’S
CLUB NIGHT
HELPLINES and
SWITCH BOARDS
BYBLOS
NIGHTCLUB
FHQ*
E-mail: fhq
@g1group.com
GlasgowCityCentre/FHQ
THE LANE
60 Robertson Lane. Tel:
07789 906851. Irregular
hours. Sauna. Not very
busy.
MERCHANT PRIDE
20 Candleriggs. Tel:
0141-564 1285. Sun
12.30pm-Midnight,
Mon-Fri 4pm-Midnight,
Sat Noon-Midnight. Bar
in the heart of the
Merchant City.
MODA*
0141-553 2553. MonThu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sun
5pm-3am. Fashionable
pub/club.
GlasgowCityCentre/Moda
PILLOW TALK*
0141-5521278. Sun
Noon-6pm, Mon-Sat
10.30am-7pm. Toys,
mags, underwear and
more.
THE PIPEWORKS*
REVOLVER BAR*
THE TUNNEL
5-10 Metropole Lane.
Tel: 0141-552 5502.
Mon-Thu 11.30am11pm, Fri 11.30amSat 6am, Sat Noon- Sun
11pm. Men's Health and
Leisure Club. Usual
facilities. £13 (£10
concession).
6a John Street. Tel:
0141-553 2456. Mon-Fri
Noon-Midnight, Sat-Sun
1pm-Midnight.
A refreshing antidote to
the current gay scene.
Free WiFi.
84 Mitchell Street. Tel:
0141-204 1000. Wed
11.30pm-3am. Allure:
Club. Entry £3/£2.
84 Wilson Street. Tel:
0141-553 1221. MonThu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sun
5pm-3am. Long
established pub/club.
Young crowd. Open FriSun, £5 after 11pm.
GlasgowCityCentre/
Polo_Lounge
Q! GALLERY*
87-91 Saltmarket.
Tel/Fax: 0141-552 7575.
Text: 07762 722460.
Mon-Fri 11am-5pm
(during exhibitions MonSat 11am-5pm).
Glasgay's year-round
gallery dedicated to
queer art.
www.glasgay.co.uk
RELAX CENTRAL*
3rd Floor, 27 Union
0415. Sun Noon8.30pm, Mon-Sat
11.30am-10pm.
Established gay sauna.
Entry £8.
E-mail: relaxcentral
@hotmail.co.uk
www.relaxcentral.co.uk
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VIOLATE
SILKS AND
SECRETS*
Violate Club Line:
09099 108174 (60p
per min at all times) or
07939 723387. BDSM
Runs regular clubs at
the Big Joint in South
Street, Glasgow on the
first Sat of the month.
STIRLING
www.violate.co.uk
www.albionbar.com
THE WATERLOO*
STORNOWAY
308 Argyle Street. Tel:
0141-572 1017. Fax:
0141-221 0959. Sun
Noon-5pm, Mon-Sat
10am-6pm.
Clothes and toys
catering for gay,
transvestite and fetish
tastes.
www.silksandsecrets.com
SPEAKEASY*
10 John Street. Tel:
0141-553 5851. MonWed 5pm-Midnight, Thu
5pm-3am, Fri 5pm-2am,
Sat-Sun Noon-2am.
Fresh alternative to the
gay scene. Food served
until 9pm.
E-mail: speakeasy
@g1group.com
GlasgowCityCentre/Speakeasy
TRON THEATRE
CAFÉ BAR*
Chisholm Street. Tel:
0141-552 8587. Fax:
0141-552 6657. Sun
11am-Late, Mon-Sat
10am-Late.
Friendly theatre bar.
Mixed. Good food.
www.tron.co.uk
306 Argyle Street. Tel:
0141-248 7216. Sun
12.30pm-Midnight,
Mon-Sat NoonMidnight. Popular,
crowded, down to
earth drinking shop.
Scotland's oldest gay
bar. Busy, busy, busy!
www.waterloobar.co.uk
HAWICK
FLIRT*
Base Nightclub, 10
Baker Street. 1st Thu
of each month. 8pm1.30am.
LGBT friendly club
night. Free admission,
but you need to
register first at
www.bebo.com/flirtybase
Here’s a SHOCKING Fact You Probably Didn’t Know:
39 High Street. Tel:
(01463) 248906. First
Tue of each month.
9pm-3am. Brought to
you by the Highland
LGBT Forum.
www.revolverglasgow.com
www.thepipeworks.com
POLO LOUNGE*
E-mail: information
@tlcglasgow.co.uk
www.tunnelglasgow.co.uk
INVERNESS
ALBION BAR*
51 Barnton Street. Tel:
(01786) 461252.
Mixed bar. Bar meals
available.
AN LANNTAIR*
Kenneth Street. Tel:
(01851) 703307.
Mon-Sat 8.30am-Late.
LGBT friendly arts
centre with bar and
restaurant. Real ale.
www.lanntair.com
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Born out of American evangelical Pat
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Scotland; widely blamed on liberals and gay
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English Tories) more sectarian or ‘faith’
schools and lobbying Whitehall for Catholic
adoption agencies to be given an ‘indefinite’
exemption from legislation on gay adoption
(special exemptions administered, of
course, at our expense).
After hiding in the seams of political
parties’ frocks, proselytising through
religious friends in the Scottish media or
interrupting the morning news with a ‘moral’
Salmond
Garry
Otton
[email protected]
FREE TO SAY SO
Religion and the SNP
message, religion is climbing in bed with the
SNP.
Since gaining power, Alex Salmond
snubbed a debate on gay equality which was
attended by all Scottish political parties,
even the Tories. When the Equality Network
wrote to the SNP’s deputy leader, Nicola
Sturgeon imploring her to answer if they
were in favour of equality; she didn’t
respond. Alex Salmond is a consummate
politician and has trumpeted his belief that
the matter of abortion - some nine times
higher than in the Netherlands where
religionists have been unable to stall
progressive sex education - should be left to
the conscience of MPs. But when the party
is spilling over with religionists, Salmond
and his religious cronies surely know; their
agendas are safely in the bag.
As a member of Easterhouse Baptist
Church, the SNP proudly chalked up another
outspoken religionist to its ranks at the
Glasgow East by-election in 2008. Won by
John Mason for the SNP, he thanked
everyone “who prayed for him”. Later that
year, the SNP were not so lucky. The byelection in Glenrothes was lost to Labour
despite 70-year-old Cardinal Keith O’Brien
writing letters to be read out in the
constituency’s three Catholic parishes in
support of Peter Grant who stood for the
SNP.
In 2009, in the forthcoming by-election
in Glasgow’s North East, former BBC
journalist David Kerr was selected to stand
for the SNP. Kerr admits he is a member of
the controversial Catholic sect: Opus Dei.
Labour’s so-called ‘equality minister’, Ruth
Kelly was also a member of Opus Dei;
refusing to give support to Government
legislation on gay and abortion rights. She
would also absent herself from the chamber
when votes on these issues ever came up.
Catholic SNP MSP Roseanne
Cunningham has railed against steps to
allow gay people to adopt and Catholic SNP
minister Fergus Ewing held private talks with
Brian Souter’s charity, the Souter Charitable
Trust (STC) - whose declared aim is “the
advancement of religion” - to discuss a
return to the discredited, pro-abstinence
drug policy similar to one promoted by
Souter’s ‘Keep the Clause’s’ David Macauley,
only this time Souter’s charity proposed the
administration of neuro-electric therapy –
sending an electric current to the brain - to
addicts, a controversial treatment developed
in the sixties by Scottish neurosurgeon, Dr
Meg Patterson.
Has helping the pious SNP into power
reaped benefits for Brian Souter? After a
lavish, taxpayer-funded reception for SNP
supporters attended by Souter and his
friend, Sir Tom Hunter - a wealthy sponsor
of Souter’s glorified opinion poll on Section
28 - the SNP quickly dropped its resolution
to do away with bus de-regulation and faced
chastisement for not putting out to tender
plans to offer a hovercraft service across the
Firth of Forth. Stagecoach had looked likely
to benefit, seeking £3.3m of funding until
the service became profitable.
After rightly or wrongly releasing on
compassionate grounds the man convicted
of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdulbaset Ali alMegrahi, Kenny MacAskill, Scotland’s
Justice Secretary announced that al-Megrahi
was already suffering under a sentence
“imposed by a higher power”. So now you
have it from a Justice Secretary: Cancer is a
punishment from God! Against a tide of
international condemnation, his
controversial action was backed by the
Catholic Church and the Church of Scotland
before the morning news was interrupted by
the Church’s propaganda machine, Thought
for the Day, in his support.
Despite research linking homophobia
with homosexuality and the continuous
exposure of sexual aberrations amongst
their numbers, religious militants continue
to pour time, money and energy into
blocking the progression of gay equality. It’s
taken privileged access to the political
process to properly indulge their obsession.
But since 9/11, the protests of sexual
minorities are joining an ever-growing
clamour from the ‘silent majority’ of
secularists, humanists, agnostics, atheists,
religionists and people of no religion at all
who are bravely standing up to ask some
very pertinent questions… Why should
clerics cream £42m a year off of a cashtrapped NHS? Why do we cough up £10m a
year for religious services on the BBC? Why
do religionists need their own courts? Why
do we need church-run schools, old folks’
homes and other essential services? And
why, when they assure us they are just
peace-loving, ecumenical organisations with
common values do we need to pump so
much money into ‘Interfaith’ initiatives to
sort out their squabbles?
Religionists will undoubtedly accuse
me, as a writer of ‘militant secularism’ and
‘intolerance’ toward religion. On the
contrary, I simply despise religious privilege,
and, as a secularist, defend my right to
criticise religion; something guaranteed to
arch the back of religionists. Such a
response was evident when a senior SNP
councillor in the Borders and Nationalist
constituency party chairman, Kenneth Gunn
exposed his ‘beliefs’ during a BBC Radio
Scotland phone-in when he was asked why
non-believers should have to treat the Bible
with reverence. He confessed, “Well, nonbelievers are damned to Hell anyway, so why
should we bother?” Presenter, Graham
Stewart suggested he might “live alongside
other people and have mutual respect”, but
he was having none of it, “No, I don’t think
so”, he gushed. “When we all went to
church on a Sunday morning and we all
prayed to the Lord Jesus Christ every
Sunday morning, this was a much better
country. Look where it is going now. We
have got so-called gays who are really very
sad people and we have non-believers and
heathens, you know, running the country
and running down Christianity. It seems
that, you know, it’s offensive to run down
Islam, but it’s not an offence to run down
Christianity. This is supposed to be a
Christian country”. The SNP were quick only
to dismiss his remarks as ‘personal’.
Following behind-the-scenes talks with
Catholic leaders, and at a lecture in the
name of Alex Salmond’s close friend,
Scotland’s most notorious homophobe, the
late Cardinal Winning, Salmond unveiled his
vision of what appeared to some as a new
theocratic Scotland, attacking opponents of
sectarian schools, warning them “it is time
for that attitude to be finished in Scottish
society”. He promised “unswerving support”
for more “faith” schools. Instead of
addressing a resistance to tackle
homophobia in Catholic education, Salmond
lectured the rest of us to accept sectarian
education and “celebrate – not just tolerate
– diversity and distinctiveness within our
education system”. Writing in the Scottish
Catholic Observer, he went on to promise
the Catholic Church he would do all he could
to secure them exemptions from
equality legislation – already passed
by Parliament into law - that some
Catholics saw as forcing them to
treat gays equally in their quest to
become prospective parents in
publicly-funded, Catholic adoption
agencies.
Then, in a deal struck between
the Church and health and education
officials, a vaccine against cervical
cancer for schoolgirls – caused by
the human papilloma virus (HPV),
passed on during sex - was to be
administered without any
accompanying safer sex advice that
made it clear condoms offered
protection against other sexually
transmitted diseases. In addition,
the mention of condoms was to be
removed from leaflets going out to
all Scottish schools, even nondenominational ones! Even Scotland
on Sunday was rattled: “Alex
Salmond’s administration should
take particular care in matters such
as these, given that the SNP’s
biggest donor is a man well known
for his conservative views on sexual
Saeed
Garry Otton’s
book ‘Badge of
Shame’ - The
Repeal of
Section 28 in
Scotland, is
currently being
serialised in
ScotsGay
magazine and on
the Scottish
Media Monitor
website.
education in schools. The health of
Scotland’s young people is too important to
be the subject of any horsetrading”. And
they should know! Under a former editor,
the broadsheet was a vociferous supporter
of the ‘Keep the Clause’ campaign.
After his meeting of Muslim leaders at
Bute House and in a nod to demands for
separate schools for Muslims, Salmond
promised, “My advocacy for faith-based
education extends beyond Catholic
schools”. Divisions amongst Muslims, the
treatment of women, forced marriages,
female circumcision were all conveniently
brushed under the carpet in the SNP
stampede toward religious solidarity. In
2008, Salmond awarded £215,000 in public
funds to the Scottish Islamic Foundation
(SIF); a company the SNP helped set up and
led by Osama Saeed, the SNP’s religious
parliamentary candidate for the Glasgow
Central constituency who was campaigning
to secure the support of its large Muslim
population. The organisation also included
other SNP activists and members of Saeed’s
family. Osama Saeed had been heavily
criticised for urging Dundee’s Muslim
community not to co-operate with Tayside
Police’s Special Branch community contact
unit and for supporting the restoration of an
Islamic Caliphate, which would absorb
existing states around the world into a
Shari’a “superstate”. Saeed was also a
strong supporter of separate Muslim
schools. Most of the SNP’s funding was
earmarked for an IslamFest in Glasgow. SIF
later received a further £190,000 from the
Race, Religion and Refugee Integration Fund
(RRRI) which supported organisations
assisting ethnic minority communities
despite being the only one of 33
organisations that was neither a company
nor charity at the time they applied for
funding.
Osama Saeed not only promotes the
homophobic ex-gay Muslim group The
StraightWay Foundation but posted on his
blog a recommendation for an anti-gay blog:
Eye on Gay Muslims. Against sound
professional advice, the site says, “You
cannot justify homosexual activity in the
light of divine revelation, and no doubt it is
all sinful. Understand Islam properly, realise
that even the identity of being ‘gay’ is
problematic and un-Islamic, and repent to
Allah, who is Forgiving, Merciful”. None of
this has deterred the SNP from offering
Saeed the opportunity to contest the
Glasgow Central seat in the next General
Election.
Along with funding for SIF, in July 2008
alone, the SNP-controlled government had
awarded £100,000 for Connecting and
Empowering Communities run by Glasgow’s
Scottish Council of Jewish Communities;
£130,000 for the Festival of Spirituality and
Peace organised by the Church of St John
the Evangelist in Edinburgh; £130,000 for
Edinburgh Interfaith
Association’s Interfaith
Souter Development Project and
£190,000 for Glasgow’s
Youth Community Support
Agency for its Faith
Exploration Services.
If not state-funding
Islamic festivals,
foundations and education,
the SNP have given their
tacit support to Shari’a
courts, Halal meat
preparation and courted
theocratic countries in the
Middle East for funding.
We haven’t elected
any of the clerics that sit in
the House of Lords as of
right. (No other Western
democracy would permit
it). Neither do the majority
of us want religionists
running our schools,
welfare services or shaping
our laws. But it looks like
we are going to get them
anyway, doesn’t it?
GROUPS
ScotsGay Listings are FREE. Send your group’s details and logo to [email protected]
For bang up-to-date info visit www.scotsgay.co.uk/listings
PUBLICATIONS
SCOTSGAY:
Monthly magazine edited,
printed and published in
Scotland since 1994. All of the
words from the magazine can
be found on our website as
well as interactive Meet Market
and our Listings which are
frequently updated. Sample
copy available by phoning
0906 1100256 (calls cost no
more than £2). Tel: 0845
1208062 (+44 131-539 0666).
Fax: 0131-539 2999. Write:
PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7
5YW.
E-mail: publisher
@scotsgay.co.uk
www.scotsgay.co.uk
Lock Up Your Daughters:
Queer alternative DIY
magazine for women.
E-mail:
info@lockupyourdaughtersma
gazine.co.uk
www.lockupyourdaughtersma
gazine.co.uk
QS:
Scottish gay lifestyle magazine
launched in March 2008.Tel:
0845 643 9663. Write: 258/4
Easter Road, Edinburgh. EH6
8LD.
www.qsmag.co.uk
NATIONAL
ORGANISATIONS
OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND:
Scotland's oldest lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender
rights organisation. It was
founded in 1969 as the
Scottish Minorities Group,
later became the Scottish
Homosexual Rights Group
and changed its name to
OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND in
December 1992. Currently
hibernating.
EQUALITY NETWORK:
people living in Scotland.
Write: 9 Howe Street,
Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Tel:
0131-557 3679.
E-mail: info@
stonewallscotland.org.uk
www.stonewallscotland
.org.uk
LOCAL
ORGANISATIONS
AYRSHIRE:
Ayrshire Social & Sexuality
Support Group: Meets 3rd
Wed of each month at 7pm in
Irvine. Details of venue from
David Bingham on 0141-332
3838 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
E-mail: david.bingham
@tht.org.uk
E-mail: hello
@edinburghlgbtcentre.org.uk
www.edinburghlgbtcentre.org.
uk
Icebreakers:
Social group for guys and gals
who want to make friendships
and feel more at ease in the
company of other gay people.
Run by Switchboard
volunteers. Takes place from
7.30-9pm in CC Blooms on
2nd & 4th Wed of each
month. If you're recently out
or new to Edinburgh or just
feel a bit cut off and want a
break, come along. A
welcoming and nonthreatening environment. First
timers can be met outside.
Phone Lothian Switchboard
for details.
BORDERS:
Scottish Borders LGBT
Equality Forum:
Aims to provide advice and act
as a consulting body to all
community planning partner
organisations, develop a range
of social and recreational
activities, and provide a
befriending service to LGBT
people.
www.borderslgbt.org.uk
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY:
Dumfries & Galloway
LGBT Centre:
Runs services including
groups, social events, dropins, support and volunteering
for young people and adults.
26 Brewery Street, Dumfries.
DG1 2RP. Tel: Dumfries
(01387) 739888. Text: 07785
274147.
E-mail: DandG
@lgbtyouth.org.uk
DUNDEE:
right abOUT NOW:
Local newsletter. Available
from: Diversitay (LGBT
Group), PO Box 53, Dundee,
DD1 3YG.
Icebreakers Group:
For lesbians, gays and
bisexuals new to the scene.
Details from Strathclyde
Switchboard.
Pride Glasgow:
Previously Pride Scotia
(Glasgow). Currently
recovering from Pride
Glasgow 2008. Tel: 0141-416
2300.
E-mail: pride
@prideglasgow.co.uk
www.prideglasgow.co.uk
Spectrum:
Group for gay and bisexual
men from Black and Minority
Ethnic (BME) communities.
Meets on 1st and 3rd Tue of
each month at 6.30pm in
GMH Office, 5th Floor, 48
Albion Street, Glasgow. G1
1LH.
INVERCLYDE:
Clyde Men:
Social and support group for
Gay and Bi men. Meet 1st Sat
of each month at Noon in
Greenock. Tel: 0141-552
0112.
E-mail:
[email protected]
INVERNESS:
FifeFLAGS:
Highland Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender
Forum:
LESBIAN ARCHIVE AND
INFORMATION CENTRE:
The UK's largest and most
significant collection of
materials relating to lesbian
lives. LAIC (at Glasgow
Women's Library) 2nd Floor,
81 Parnie Street, Glasgow. G1
5RH. Tel/Fax: 0141-552 8345.
Closed to the public until
Autumn 2008.
E-mail: info
@womenslibrary.org.uk
www.womenslibrary.org.uk/
laic/laic.html
PRIDE SCOTIA:
Now busily organising Pride
Scotia 2010! Tel: 0131-556
9471. Write: 58a Broughton
Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA.
E-mail: edinburgh
@pride-scotia.org
www.pride-scotia.org
STONEWALL SCOTLAND:
Campaigns for equality and
justice for gay, lesbian,
Stirling Gay Men's
Social Group
Meets monthly from Sep-Jun
(generally 3rd Fri) in private
houses.
E-mail:
[email protected]
WOMEN'S
LISTINGS
ABERDEEN:
Granite Sisters:
GLASGOW:
DUNFERMLINE:
Working for lesbian, gay,
equality in Scotland. Write: 30
Bernard Street, Edinburgh.
EH6 6PR. Tel: 07020 933952.
Fax: 07020 933954.
E-mail: en
@equality-network.org
www.equality-network.org and
http://equalitynetwork.invisionzone.com
Weekly e-mail and quarterly
paper newsletters on LGBT
equality campaigns and
developments. Regular
conferences, forums, and
other events. E-mail or write to
join the network.
STIRLING:
Fife Free Lesbian and Gay
Society. Based in Dunfermline,
provides a welcoming and
safe meeting space and dropin centre near the town centre
for the LGBT community, our
friends, family and supporters.
Regular social group meets on
Mon 7-11.30pm. Generally
has a nice friendly mixed
crowd most nights across the
age range so come along and
join the fun. Internet access,
mini pool table or just hang
out and meet new friends over
coffee and biscuits. Safer sex
information and supplies
available as part of the Fife
Health Board condom
distribution scheme. Tel:
Dunfermline (01383) 738517.
E-mail: Info@
FifeFLAGS.org.uk
www.fifeflags.org.uk
EDINBURGH:
Edinburgh LGBT Centre:
Owned and managed by
Lesbian Gay and Bisexual
Community Project Limited,
which is registered as a
Scottish Charity and as a
Scottish Company. Bought in
1974 by the Scottish
Minorities Group, it is the only
LGBT-owned LGBT Centre in
the UK and is also the oldest
LGBT Centre in Europe if not
the world. Write: Edinburgh
LGBT Centre, 58a-60
Broughton Street, Edinburgh.
EH1 3SA. Tel: 0131-556 9471.
Meeting Room Booking Tel:
07817 533337.
PO Box 5735, Inverness. IV1
9DB.
E-mail: forum
@gay-ness.org.uk
www.gay-ness.org.uk
Highland LGBT Social Group:
Regular events and discos in
Inverness. Tel: 07017 611111.
E-mail: forum
@gay-ness.org.uk
www.gay-ness.org.uk
/events.html
Aberdeen based group for
older lesbians throughout
Scotland. There are no social
events planned for the near
future and the website is the
main link at this time for gay
women to gain information,
etc. Although under
construction at the moment it
will be completed ASAP.
www.13.clara.co.uk
EDINBURGH:
AD Group:
Ancient Dykes is a long
established Edinburgh based
social group for lesbians aged
40+ organised by women for
women. Holds monthly
meetings and frequent social
events such as days out and
about. Meets on first Sat of
each month during the
afternoon. Tel: Ruth on 0131554 7256 or Edinburgh
Lesbian Line.
Connect-Ed:
Scottish Charity providing
counselling service to LBT
women in the Lothians. The
kind of issues they expect to
be contacted about may
include: relationship
difficulties, sexual problems,
drug or alcohol use, abuse,
loss, self esteem, bullying,
mental health issues,
anxiety/depression. All
counselling sessions last for
one hour and you may attend
for counselling for a short time
or longer depending on your
needs. All Connect-Ed
counsellors are lesbian or
bisexual. Presently has to
charge on a sliding scale to
pay their counsellors and will
discuss this when you contact
them. Tel: 07906 178220.
Lesbian Book Group: Meets
monthly (Wed 7.30-9.30pm).
Contact Kerry for further
details / next book by
Lesbian Social Group: Meets
3rd Wed of each month at
7.30pm in The Regent, 2
Montrose Terrace.
GLASGOW:
Terrence Higgins Trust
Scotland - Highland Services
Gay Men's Group (and
activities):
Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585
http://groups.yahoo.com/
group/lgbtnorthscotland
LANARKSHIRE:
LGBT Group:
For people living/working in
Lanarkshire. Meets fortnightly
Thu 7-9pm at the Hamilton
Town House. Get together for
social activities, themed
discussions, speakers and to
celebrate being LGBT in rural
areas. For more information,
contact Chris Kimber at
Terrence Higgins Trust. Tel:
0141-332 3838.
E-mail: chris.kimber
@tht.org.uk
Sandyford: Counselling and
Support Services at 2-6
Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3
7NB. Tel: 0141-211 6700.
Minicom: 0141-211 6703.
Fax: 0141-211 6702. Sappho
@ Sandyford promotes
positive health for lesbians and
easier access to sexual,
reproductive and women's
health services. A well-woman
clinic and screening service is
provided in a lesbian friendly
setting. Tel: 0141-211 8130 for
appointment. Counselling
takes place fortnightly on Tue
eve.
www.sandyford.org
Glasgow Women's Library:
2nd Floor, 81 Parnie Street,
Glasgow. G1 5RH. Tel/Fax:
0141-552 8345. Collection in
storage until Autumn 2010.
Lifelong Learning Programme,
Adult Literacy and Numeracy
provision and Black and
Minority Ethnic Women's
Project all running in the
meantime. Check the website
for more information. Library
houses a Lending and
reference library - books,
magazines, journals, videos,
leaflets and information. UK
and overseas feminist and
lesbian publications. Contains
the Lesbian Archive and
Information Centre - a unique
national collection of
publications, journals and
ephemera by and for lesbians.
E-mail: info@
womenslibrary.org.uk
www.womenslibrary.org.uk
OLGA - Older Lesbians Get
Around:
Meets monthly. But we’ve lost
touch and don’t know where.
They should contact us!
INVERNESS:
GirlZone:
Friendly, informal social group
for LBT and friends - all
welcome. Meets 1st Sat and
3rd Fri of each month.
Tel: Joanne on 07792 223 687
for details and venue.
E-mail: girlzone
@gay-ness.org.uk
www.gay-ness.org.uk
Highland Lesbian Group:
A friendly lesbian social group
which offers support and
information. Organises
fundraisers for Womankind
Worldwide:
E-mail: High_Les
@bigfoot.com
www.womankind.org.uk
www.freewebs.com
/highlandlesbiangroup
Scotland-Highland Services
Lesbian Group (and
activities):
NATIONAL:
LESBIAN INFORMATION
SERVICE:
www.lesbianinformation
service.org
OUT-SKIRTS:
A monthly e-newsletter for
lesbian and bi women in
Tayside, Fife and beyond.
E-mail:
[email protected]
SCOTTISH NETWORK FOR
LESBIAN STRENGTH:
To further lesbian issues,
follow a lesbian agenda and
foster lesbian visibility.
E-mail: High_Les
@bigfoot.com
YOUNG LESBIANS:
See our Youth Groups listings.
BISEXUALS
BISCOTLAND:
Support and social network for
people who are bisexual or
questioning their sexuality.
Also organises training and
activist activities in support of
bisexual visibility and pride.
Informal 'safe space' meetings
are held on 1st Wed of each
month in Glasgow (Contact for
venue details) and 3rd Wed of
each month in Edinburgh
(8pm in the LGBT Centre for
Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe
Street). Meetings (open to all
bi or questioning people) are
usually followed by social
gatherings which are open to
partners or friends.
Information line: 07963
960321.
www.biscotland.org
INVERNESS:
Bisexual Group (and
activities):
ABUSE
BROKEN RAINBOW LGBT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SERVICE (UK):
Works to change the situation
for LGBT people facing
domestic violence. Runs a
helpline for lesbian, gay,
people, their family, friends,
and agencies to support LGBT
people around domestic
violence. Mon & Thu 2-8pm,
Wed 10am-1pm. Tel: 0300
999 5428.
E-mail: mail
@broken-rainbow.org.uk
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
MEN AGAINST SEXUAL
ABUSE:
1-2-1 counselling for adult
male survivors of childhood
sexual abuse, male rape, male
domestic abuse and under
18's. Tel: 0141-550 2048.
E-mail: masacounseling
@aol.com
www.masa-listens.com
RAPE AND ABUSE LINE:
For male and female survivors.
Female Support Workers
answer Freephone 0808
8000123 most evenings and
Male Support Workers answer
Freephone 0808 8000122 on
selected evenings. The
Helpline hours are advised on
both answering services.
Callers are welcome to phone
either line. Write: PO Box 10,
Dingwall. IV15 9HA.
www.rapeandabuseline.co.uk
RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND
HELPLINE:
Scotland-wide telephone
service providing support to
women and men experiencing
sexual violence, as well as their
friends and families. Tel:
Freephone 0808 8010302
(6pm-Midnight). Minicom
available.
www.rapecrisisscotland
.org.uk
THRIVE:
Counselling service for male
survivors of childhood sexual
abuse. Write: Sandyford, 4
Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3
7NB. Tel: 0141-211 8133.
E-mail: thrive
@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
ATHEISTS AND
HUMANISTS
GAY AND LESBIAN
HUMANIST ASSOCIATION:
GALHA is a membership
organisation promoting a gayfriendly Humanist outlook and
LGBT rights as human rights.
Membership is open to
supporters worldwide and
gives access to a range of
events. Write: GALHA, 1
Gower Street, London. WC1E
6HD. Tel: 0844 800 3067.
E-mail: secretary
@galha.org
www.galha.org
PINK TRIANGLE TRUST:
PTT is a gay Humanist charity
which can arrange nonreligious ceremonies of love
and commitment for lesbian
and gay couples at very
reasonable rates in most parts
of Scotland. Write: 34 Spring
Lane, Kenilworth,
Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. Tel:
Kenilworth (01926) 858450.
E-mail: ceremonies
@pinktriangle.org.uk
www.pinktriangle.org.uk
Lively Blog at
www.pinktriangle.org.uk/
ptt/blog.html
Internet Magazine at
www.gayandlesbianhumanist.
org
BDSM
MSC SCOTLAND:
A club for men interested in
Leather, Rubber, Uniform.
Meets in Edinburgh from
10pm downstairs in the New
Town Bar on the 1st Fri and
3rd Sat of each month. Write:
PO Box 28, Edinburgh. EH3
5JL.
E-mail: president
@msc-scotland.net
www.msc-scotland.net
SCOTSSKINS:
Information Site for Scottish
Gay Skinheads. ScotsSkins
meet informally in The
Claremont in Edinburgh on the
2nd Sat of each month.
E-mail: scotsskins
@btinternet.com
http://scotsskins
.bravehost.com
SM GAYS:
www.smgays.org
BEARS
BEARGLASGOW:
New and refreshing social
group for Bears, Cubs and
Admirers of all shapes and
sizes based in Glasgow.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.bearglasgow.co.uk
BEARSCOTS:
The national group for bears,
big boys, their friends and
admirers in Scotland.
Edinburgh Bear Weekend, 2nd
Sat of each month: Bear
Sauna, Steamworks, Sat 28pm. Bears In The Basement,
New Town Bar, Sat 10pm2am. Bear-ly Awake Brunch,
New Town Bar, Sun 12.302.30pm. Check website for
details of events around
Scotland including news of
forthcoming events in Stirling,
Dundee, Aberdeen and
Glasgow and annual
BearScotFest-09: 9th-11th
Oct.
E-mail: info
@bearscots.org.uk
www.bearscots.org.uk
BELIEVERS
AFFIRMATION SCOTLAND:
Network in the Church of
Scotland of lesbian, gay,
Christians, their friends and
supporters. Formed in 2006 in
response to the issue of
ministers and deacons being
able to conduct ceremonies to
mark civil partnerships without
fear of censure. Write: Monica
Stewart, 37 Main Street,
Invergowrie. DD2 5AB.
E-mail: monicastewart
@btinternet.com
www.affirmationscotland
.org.uk
AL-JANNAH:
Online social community for
LGBT Muslims.
E-mail: admin@
al-jannah.co.uk
www.al-jannah.co.uk
EDINBURGH QUAKER
LESBIAN AND GAY
FELLOWSHIP:
Meets on the 3rd Wed of each
month at 7pm in the Glasite
Meeting House, 33 Barony
Street. Members of the LGBT
Community and their friends
are most welcome.
E-mail: edinburgh.qlgf
@gmail.com
EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP
FOR LESBIAN & GAY
CHRISTIANS:
Lesbian, gay or bisexual?
From an Evangelical tradition?
So are we. Tel: Andrew on Mid
Calder (01506) 499926. Write:
c/o 123 Byron Road,
Chelmsford. CM2 6HJ.
www.eflgc.org.uk
LIBERAL CATHOLIC
APOSTOLIC CHURCH:
A small gay friendly fellowship
in the Old Catholic tradition.
Monthly public service in
Edinburgh as well as private
Masses and other sacraments.
Also Relationship Blessings,
Hand-fastings, Funeral
ministry and Healing. Contact
Bishop Alistair CCP on 07817
767445.
E-mail: alistair_bate
@hotmail.com
www.revalistairbate.com
METROPOLITAN
COMMUNITY CHURCH:
An inclusive church of the
LGBT community open to all
irrespective of sexuality.
Services: Every Sun at 6pm
(11am during Aug) at
Augustine United Church, 41
George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.
Relationship blessings
conducted by arrangement.
Tel: 0131-226 1691. Write:
Metropolitan Community
Church, 41 George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh. EH1 1EL.
E-mail: mail@
mccedinburgh.com
www.mccedinburgh.com
A new venture aiming to bring
together individuals interested
in singing a fun repertoire,
including pop, rock and songs
from the shows and movies.
Now is a great time to get
involved, whether you're a
closet shower singer or have
some experience. Rehearses
Tue eves in Central Edinburgh.
For full details and to sign-up:
www.egmc.co.uk
METROPOLITAN
COMMUNITY CHURCH IN
GLASGOW:
A church of the LGBT
communities welcoming all
people. Meets for worship Sun
3pm at Ibrox Parish Church,
67 Clifford Street. Tel or Text:
07972 139128.
E-mail: info
@mccinglasgow.co.uk
www.mccinglasgow.co.uk
GLASGAY!:
Scotland's annual celebration
of queer culture. Next dates:
8th Oct - 8th Nov 2009.
Q! Gallery is Glasgay's new
year-round gallery dedicated to
queer art and artists. Mon-Sat
11am-5pm. The Stud!o is an
adjacent performance/
research/workshop and
holistic arts space.
The Q! Gallery, 87-91
Saltmarket, Glasgow. G1 5LE.
Tel/Fax: 0141-552 7575.Text:
07762 722460.
E-mail: info
@glasgay.co.uk
www.glasgay.co.uk
QUAKER LESBIAN AND GAY
FELLOWSHIP:
A welcoming and supportive
national group for people of all
sexual orientations and their
friends. Write: Ruth (SG), 46
The Avenue, Starbeck,
Harrogate. HG1 4QD.
www.qlgf.org.uk
QUEST:
Organisation for lesbian and
gay Catholics. Monthly
meetings are held in different
regional groups throughout
Britain. Scottish meetings held
in Glasgow. Quest Linkline The Helpline for Gay and
Lesbian Catholics - Tel:
(Freephone) 0808 808 0234.
Write: BM Box 2585,
LONDON. WC1N 3XX.
E-mail: quest
@questgaycatholic.org.uk
www.questgaycatholic
.org.uk
ROMAN CATHOLIC CAUCUS
OF THE LESBIAN & GAY
CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT:
Write: RC Caucus, PO Box
24632, London. E9 6XF. Tel:
020-7226 0847.
E-mail: lgcm_rccaucus
@hotmail.com
SGI-UK (SCOTLAND):
Buddhist organisation
established in more than 190
countries throughout the
world. Their belief and practice
direct people to respect that
which is of ultimate value: life
itself. Through their faith and
practice, members transform
their inner lives and develop
the qualities needed to bring
about personal fulfillment and
contribute to the positive
development of society. SGIUK has participated in Pride
events throughout the world
and is now known as Rainbow
activities.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.sgi-uk.org
UNITARIANS IN
EDINBURGH:
An inclusive community of
diverse beliefs which supports
the pursuit of individual
spirituality and humanism.
Meets at St Mark’s, 7 Castle
Terrace at 11am on Sun and
for Mindfulness @ Lunchtime
at 12.15pm on Tue.
Relationship blessings
conducted.
www.edinburghunitarians.co.uk
BIKERS
SALTIREBLUE MOTORCYCLE
CLUB:
Scotland’s motorcycle club for
LGBT bikers. Active
membership who arrange
regular bike runs with each
other at short notice via e-mail,
and SMS.
www.saltireblue.com
CULTURAL
EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S
CHORUS:
INTERNATIONAL KILT
APPRECIATION SOCIETY
(IKAS):
Contact and social group for
guys interested in
viewing/wearing kilts. Regular
newsletter. Write: Mervyn
Tacy, 'Ziveli', 20 Ordsall Park
Road, Retford. DN22 7PA.
Please enclose sae.
Tel: 01777 708270.
www.freewebs.com/ikas
LGBT HISTORY MONTH
SCOTLAND:
Increasing the awareness of
LGBT people’s lives, histories
and experiences. The website
provides listings for cultural
opportunities, events, news
items, and resources. If you
would like to be involved,
volunteer or add information,
contact LGBT History Month,
39-40 Commerce Street,
Edinburgh. EH6 6HD.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.lgbthistory.org.uk
LOUD & PROUD:
Scotland's original choir for
LGBT singers is made up of
approximately 45 singers and
holds regular concerts in the
Central Belt. The repertoire,
which is sung a capella in
varying numbers of parts,
includes simple rounds,
popular music, traditional
music, light classics, festive
and seasonal songs,
lesbian/gay anthems, and
show tunes. Meets weekly for
rehearsals in Edinburgh.
E-mail: info
@loudandproudchoir.org
www.loudandproudchoir.org
LUVVIES THEATRE
COMPANY:
Edinburgh based LGBT theatre
company, which aims to give
LGBT people the opportunity
to act, direct, produce or
organise theatre or take part in
any aspect of the creative
process. No previous
experience is necessary.
Tel: 07854 836605.
www.theluvvies.org
OURSTORY SCOTLAND:
A charity which works to
collect, archive and present the
life stories and experiences of
the LGBT Community in
Scotland. If you have a story to
tell or experiences to share, or
would like to find out more
about their upcoming
programme of events, then
please contact them.
Write: OurStory Scotland,
Archives and Special
Collections, The Mitchell
Library, North Street, Glasgow.
G3 7DN.
E-mail: info
@ourstoryscotland.org.uk
www.ourstoryscotland
.org.uk
REMEMBER WHEN
PROJECT:
Documenting the collective
history of Edinburgh's LGBT
communities, recording lifestories and personal
memories across the
generations, and celebrating
our rich and varied
contributions to the quality of
life in the city. The culmination
of this work was an exhibition
entitled 'Rainbow City: Stories
from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgender Edinburgh'
held at the City Art Centre,
Edinburgh in 2006. Write:
Remember When Project, c/o
The Living Memory
Association, The
Reminiscence Centre, 101 St
Leonards Street, Edinburgh,
EH8 9QY. Tel: 0131-667 0761,
and leave a message, stating
clearly that it is for Remember
When.
E-mail: miles
@livingmemory.org.uk
SCOTTISH BORDERS GAY
FILM GROUP:
Meets monthly during autumn
through to the spring, and
views video/DVDs with a gay
theme or character. For more
details please contact Alastair
on Galashiels (01896) 757861
or
E-mail: alastairlings
@yahoo.co.uk
HEALTH AND
ABILITIES
AL-ANON:
Fellowship of relatives and
friends of alcoholics who
share their experience,
strength and hope in order to
solve their common problem.
Anyone affected by another
person’s drinking is welcome.
LGBT & Friends Group meets
Thu 6.30-7.45pm at LGBT
Centre for Health & Wellbeing,
9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. Tel:
Catherine on 07940 473150.
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
Whilst AA runs the f ollowing
LGBT meetings in Edinburgh
and Glasgow, please note that
it is a non restrictive
organisation and LGBT people
are welcome at any meeting.
AA Edinburgh:
Tue 8pm (Edinburgh Peace
And Justice Resource Centre,
St John’s Church, Princes
Street). Please note that the
last meeting of the month is
open to non AA members.
AA Glasgow:
Tue & Thu 7.30pm (Nye Bevan
House, 20 India Street), Fri
7.30pm (The Ogilvie Centre,
25 Rose Street).
AA National:
Helpline: 0845 7697555 (24
hours). Northern Service
Office: 0141-226 2214.
www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.uk
ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
LGBT SUPPORT GROUP:
Trained and skilled volunteers
able to offer understanding
and a listening ear to LGBT
people affected by Alzheimer’s
disease or any other form of
dementia.To contact:
Tel the Alzheimer's Helpline on
0845 300 0336
or write to Alzheimer's Society
LGBT Support Group,
Alzheimer's Society, Devon
House, 58 Saint Katharine's
Way, London. E1W 1JX. or
E-mail: gaycarers
@alzheimers.org.uk
www.alzheimers.org.uk
/Gay_Carers/index.htm
BODY POSITIVE (TAYSIDE):
1st Floor, 31 Hawkhill, Dundee.
DD1 5DH. A charity that exists
to empower HIV and HepC
positive people and those
affected thereby to eliminate
the stigma and isolation they
experience. Tel: Dundee
(01382) 226860. Fax: Dundee
(01382) 322606. Tue-Thu
(Drop In) Noon-3.30pm.
E-mail: admin
@bodypositivetayside.org
www.bodypositive
tayside.org
BROWNLEE CENTRE
(GLASGOW):
Gartnavel General Hospital,
1053 Great Western Road,
Glasgow. G12 0YN.
Confidential information,
advice, counselling and direct
access testing for HIV and
Hepatitis.The Centre provides
ongoing medical and social
care plus psychological and
emotional support for people
living with HIV infection and
one to one counselling for
people at risk of HIV.
Tel: 0141-211 1089.
Fax: 0141-211 1097.
Mon-Thu 9am-5pm,
Tue 5-7pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm.
BROWNLEE COMMUNITY
TEAM:
Gartnavel General Hospital,
1053 Great Western Road,
Glasgow. G12 0YN. Social
work service for people with
HIV/AIDS providing intensive
community based support.
General advice and
information on community
care and housing needs also
provided.
Tel: 0141-211 1090.
FIFE MEN:
5 South Fergus Place,
Kirkcaldy. KY1 1YA. (Behind
Sheriff Court). Information,
advice and support on gay and
health issues, free condoms,
and much more! Mon-Thu 14pm. Tel: Kirkcaldy (01592)
265666. Fax: Kirkcaldy
(01592) 643866.
E-mail: enquiries
@fifemen.org.uk
www.fifemen.org.uk
GAY MEN'S HEALTH
EDINBURGH:
10a Union Street, Edinburgh.
EH1 3LU. A community led
Lothian wide project for gay
and bisexual men.
Wide ranging volunteering
opportunities which provide
services including support and
counselling, scene work, peer
education and training,
provision of condoms, lube
and Safer Sex information.
Tel: 0131-558 9444.
Fax: 0131-558 9060.
www.gmh.org.uk
GAY MEN'S HEALTH
GLASGOW:
5th Floor, 48 Albion Street,
Glasgow. G1 1LH. Tel: 0141552 0112. A community led
project across the Greater
Glasgow and Clyde Health
Board Area for gay and
bisexual men. Wide ranging
volunteering opportunities
which provide services
including support, scene work,
peer education and training,
provision of condoms, lube
and Safer Sex information.
E-mail: glasgow
@gmh.org.uk
www.gmh.org.uk
GAY MEN'S HEALTH
TAYSIDE:
Exists to promote the sexual
and holistic health of gay and
bi men living in Angus,
Dundee and Perth & Kinross
(including men who have sex
with men but who do not
identify as gay or bi), reduce
the spread of HIV within those
communities and challenge
the discrimination, health
inequalities and social
exclusion that can be faced by
gay and bi men, including HIV
positive gay and bi men, and
those affected by HIV. Tel:
Dundee (01382) 424070. Fax:
Dundee (01382) 424090.
E-mail: info
@gaymenshealth
tayside.com
www.gaymenshealth
tayside.com
HEALTHY GAY SCOTLAND:
A national HIV prevention &
sexual health promotion
programme for gay and
bisexual men. Offers a range
of services including info on its
website, campaigns and
resources and a free condoms
by post scheme.
www.healthygayscotland.com
HIV-AIDS CARERS AND
FAMILIES SERVICE
PROVIDER SCOTLAND:
10 Elderpark Workspace, 100
Elderpark Street, Glasgow.
G51 3TR. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Telephone Support Service
Mon-Fri 7pm-10pm. Tel:
0141-445 8797. Fax: 0141445 8798.
E-mail: hiv-aids_carers
@lineone.net
www.hiv-aids-carers
.org.uk
HIV SCOTLAND:
Suite 2, 27 Beaverhall Road,
Edinburgh. EH7 4JE. Tel:
0131-558 3713. Fax: 0131558 9887. The independent
voice for HIV in Scotland, this
charity is a policy and strategic
body and runs Healthy Gay
Scotland and Black Minority
Ethnic-related HIV work.
E-mail: info
@hivscotland.com
www.hivscotland.com
THE JANEK LATOSINSKI
CHARITABLE TRUST:
Provides free complementary
therapies and psychotherapy
to all peopole living with HIV in
Glasgow and the West of
Scotland.
www.tjlct.org.uk
LANARKSHIRE HIV, AIDS
AND HEPATITIS CENTRE:
Counselling Service,
Monklands Hospital, Monks
Court Avenue, Airdrie. ML6
0JS. One stop shop for HIV
and Hepatitis health services.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Also Tue &
Thu 7-9.30pm (appointments
only). Also runs support group
for HIV Positive men. Tel:
Airdrie (01236) 712247. Fax:
Airdrie (01236) 712449.
E-mail: liz.mccann
@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
LGBT CENTRE FOR
HEALTH & WELLBEING:
9 Howe Street, Edinburgh.
EH3 6TE. This unique Centre
exists to improve the physical,
mental and social wellbeing of
LGBT people living in, working
in and travelling to Edinburgh.
Runs events, workshops and
courses promoting healthy
lifestyles, provides a wide
range of information on health
and LGBT topics, and
supports community groups.
Tel: 0131-523 1100.
E-mail: admin
@lgbthealth.org.uk
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
POSITIVE HELP:
13a Great King Street,
Edinburgh. EH3 6QW.
Practical help for people who
are infected or affected by HIV
and AIDS in Edinburgh, their
families and carers.
Tel: 0131-558 1122.
Fax: 0131-558 3636.
E-mail: office
@positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk
www.positivehelpedinburgh.u
k
POSITIVE MIXTURE :
A self help group offering
support and assistance for
individuals with HIV/AIDS in
the Grampian area. Contact
THT, 246 George Street,
Aberdeen. AB25 1HN.
E-mail: info.aberdeen
@tht.org.uk
ROAM OUTREACH:
Part of the Harm Reduction
Team within Lothian NHS.
Offers a confidential and
anonymous service for men
who have sex with men,
including male sex workers
throughout Edinburgh and the
Lothians. Provides a wide
range of services including
sexual health and safer sex
advice, information and advice
on drug use, personal safety,
police and legal advice,
including operating in the
Remote Reporting Scheme. A
great deal of their work is done
on an outreach basis in Public
Sex Environments and venues
as well as on-line as part of the
SNN group. They run an 'Out
of Hours' Testing Service Mon
5-7.30pm at "The Exchange",
Lady Lawson Street,
Edinburgh where you can
have a full SEXUAL HEALTH
check up including Hep A & B
vaccinations. No appointments
necessary. For further
information or to receive
condom and lube supplies
contact Vaughan or Del on Tel:
0131-537 8300 or 07774
628227.
E-mail: enquiries
@roam-outreach.com
www.roam-outreach.com
SANDYFORD:
2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow.
G3 7NB. Glasgow's main
sexual, reproductive and
emotional health centre. Free
web access and health library
with large LGBT lending
collection. Specialist services
for gay men (See separate
ScotsGay Listing for Steve
Retson Project) and lesbians
(See separate ScotsGay listing
for Sandyford under Women).
Self-referal sexual health
service with open access clinic
each weekday with registration
from 8.30-10am or book on
0141-211 8130.
E-mail: helpsandyford
@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
www.sandyford.org
SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS:
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a
twelve-step recovery
programme. Our primary
purpose is to stop our
addictive sexual behavior and
to help others recover from
their sexual addiction. Our
members define their own
sexual boundaries with the
guidance of their Higher
Power, their sponsors and
other group members. We
encourage our members to
discover and explore what
healthy sexuality means to
them. Meetings in Edinburgh
& Glasgow. Tel: Scottish
Helpline on 0141-552 0154
(24 hours).
E-mail: info
@saa-recovery.org
www.saa-recovery.org
SEXUAL HEALTH LINE:
Freephone 0800 567123. 24
hours. Confidential advice and
information. Minicom:
Freephone 0800 521361.
www.playingsafely.co.uk
STEVE RETSON PROJECT:
Sandyford, 2-6 Sandyford
Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. A
free sexual health screening
and counselling service for gay
and bisexual men. Clinics run
Tue, Wed & Thu 5.30-8.30pm.
Same-day HIV test Tue
morning 8.30-10am. Tel:
0141-211 8130.
www.sandyford.org/srp
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
SCOTLAND - NATIONAL
OFFICE - GLASGOW:
134 Douglas Street, Glasgow.
G2 4HF. HIV prevention and
support services in
Lanarkshire, Ayrshire & Arran,
Argyll & Bute, the Glasgow
area and Western Central
Scotland. Support & Advocacy
Service provides a full range of
welfare rights advice and
representation as well as
community service volunteers
(buddies). Also provides a
range of health promotion
services for gay and bisexual
men throughout the West of
Scotland. Contact for further
details. Volunteers welcome!
Tel: 0141-332 3838.
Fax: 0141-332 3755. Helpline:
THT Direct 0845 1221200
Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun
Noon-6pm.
E-mail: info.scotland
@tht.org.uk
www.tht.org.uk
SCOTLAND - ABERDEEN
OFFICE:
246 George Street, Aberdeen.
AB25 1HN. HIV prevention
and support services in
Grampian including
Community Support, Group
Support and LGBT groups.
Also provides a range of health
promotion services for Gay
and Bisexual men throughout
Grampian. Please contact for
further details. Volunteers
welcome! Tel: 0845 2412151.
Helpline: THT Direct 0845
1221200 Mon-Fri 10am10pm, Sat-Sun Noon-6pm.
E-mail: info.aberdeen
@tht.org.uk
www.tht.org.uk and www.
thtscotland-highlandservices.
blogspot.com
SCOTLAND HIGHLAND SERVICES:
34 Waterloo Place, Inverness.
IV1 1NB. LGBT Support and
activities. Tel: Inverness
(01463) 711585. Fax:
Inverness (01463) 711793.
Helpline: THT Direct 0845
1221200 Mon-Fri 10am10pm, Sat-Sun Noon-6pm.
E-mail: info.highland
@tht.org.uk
www.tht.org.uk
TOGETHER:
Social/support
/information group for men
living with HIV. Meets 1st Sun
of each month from 2-4pm at
GMH, 5th Floor, 48 Albion
Street. Tel: 0141-552 0112.
E-mail: together
@gmh.org.uk
www.gmh.org.uk
/together
WAVERLEY CARE:
3 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh.
EH3 6NB. Scotland's leading
charity providing care and
support to people affected by
HIV and Hepatitis C. Whether
someone is living with HIV or
Hepatitis C or are the partner
or family member of someone
affected by these conditions,
Waverley Care has services
that can support them and
provide up to date, accurate
information and resources.
Services include: Short-term
Residential Intensive Support,
Support Services for all,
including specialist services
for gay men, Community
Support and Outreach
Services (including Advocacy
and Information, Arts Project,
Befriending/Buddying, Care at
Home, Spiritual and Pastoral
Care, Complementary
Therapies, Counselling,
Crusaid Hardship Fund
Administration, Health
Promotion), Prevention and
Awareness Raising. Tel: Neil Gay Men's Support Worker on
07962 909730 or Tel: 0131558 1425 Mon-Fri 9-5pm or
Tel: 0131-441 6989 24hrs, 7
days per week. To become a
Buddy with Waverley Care, Tel:
Teresa D’Astoli on 0131-312
9953 or Annette Wilson on
0131-441 2791.
E-mail:
[email protected]
or info @waverleycare.org
www.waverleycare.org
OLDER GAYS
CAFFMOS:
Nationwide Social and
Contacts Club for the older gay
gentleman and his admirers,
both young and old. Scottish
group next meets from 1-4pm
at Café Habana in Edinburgh
on Sun 25th Oct. Write: PO
Box 2087, Blackpool. FY4
1WL. Tel: Blackpool (01253)
318327.
Edward (Scottish Contact):
E-mail: ebsc18624
@blueyonder.co.uk
www.caffmoscommunity.com
PRIME TIME:
Informal social group for men
over 40. Meets LGBT Centre
for Health & Wellbeing, 9
Howe Street, Edinburgh, every
2nd Sun from 2-4pm. Next
date: 4th Oct. Tel: John on
0131-556 1309 or Steve on
0131-558 9444.
E-mail: j.thompson39
@btinternet.com
www.primetime.uk.net
PRIMETIME (GLASGOW):
Social group for men 40+.
Meets 1st and 3rd Fri of each
month from 5.30-7pm at the
GMH Office, 5th Floor, 48
Albion Street.Tel: 0141-552
0112.
ORDER OF
PERPETUAL
INDULGENCE
The Sisters and Brothers of
the OPI are part of a world
wide order of queer men and
women of all sexualities which
is open to all who feel the
habit. Its tenets are: The
expiation of stigmatic guilt and
the promulgation of universal
joy through habitual
manifestation and perpetual
perpetration.
www.thesisters.org.uk
OPI CONVENT OF DUNN
EIDEANN:
The Edinburgh convent. Write:
Mistress of Communications,
c/o PO Box 666, Edinburgh.
EH7 5YW.
E-mail: opi
@drink.demon.co.uk
OPI CONVENT OF MORAVIA:
The North Eastern convent.
Write: Sister Bobby OPI,
Cairnglass, St Combs,
Fraserburgh. AB43 8UT. Tel:
Inverallochy (01346) 583145.
E-mail:
[email protected]
OUTDOOR
PURSUITS
FREEDOM CLUB:
UK and Europe Wide LGBT
Caravan and Camping Club.
Aims to provide a means
whereby gay people can meet
up for weekends, weeks or
even longer rallies throughout
the UK and sometimes into
Ireland and Europe. Tel: Eddie
on Cheltenham (01242)
526826.
E-mail: enquiry
@freedomclub.co.uk
www.freedomclub.co..uk
GAY BIRDERS CLUB:
PARENTS' ENQUIRY
SCOTLAND:
Coming out? Information and
support for parents of LGBT
people. Helpline and admin:
Tel: 0131-556 6047 before
10pm. Write: c/o ScotsGay
Magazine, PO Box 666,
Edinburgh. EH7 5YW.
E-mail: parentsenquiry
@hotmail.com
www.parentsenquiry
scotland.org
POLITICAL
THE FINDHORN
FOUNDATION:
Spiritual community,
ecovillage and education
centre. Offers regular
residential workshops and
retreats for gay men and
lesbians at Findhorn in the
North East of Scotland, and at
its retreat house on the
peaceful island of Iona. Tel:
Findhorn (01309) 690311.
E-mail:[email protected]
http://bit.ly/findhorn-lgbt for all
Findhorn Foundation gay and
lesbian workshops, or
http://www.findhorn.org/ for
information about all the
Foundation’s activities.
SPORTS
CALEDONIAN THEBANS RFC:
LIBERAL PARTY LESBIAN
AND GAY CAMPAIGN:
For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write:
Gay Birders Club, GeeBeeCee,
BCM-Mono, London. WC1N
3XX.
Tel: Annie on 0131-552 6333.
E-mail: info
@gbc-online.org.uk
www.gbc-online.org.uk
GAY CARAVAN & CAMPING
CLUB:
For men and women. Regular
meets throughout the UK. Tel:
Marc on 07977 317872.
E-mail: info
@gaycaravanclub.com
www.gaycaravan
club.com
GAY OUTDOOR CLUB:
Holds regular events including
walking, skiing, cycling,
climbing, mountain-biking,
kayaking, mountaineering,
camping, youth-hostelling,
badminton, running and
swimming. For more
information, vist website or
send an A5 sae to PO Box
637, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln,
LN6 5XD. Or Tel: 0844
8700462.
www.gocscotland.org
GLASGOW GAY RAMBLERS
GROUP:
Leisurely walks in the
countryside. Bring sensible
footwear/clothing and packed
lunch. 2nd Sat of each month.
Meet at Mitchell Library,
Berkeley Street. No
membership - just turn up.
Cars normally shared. Tel:
Robert on 0141-950 1081.
E-mail: robert@
gocscotland.org
Tel: 0151-259 5935
(Telephone Answering
Machine). Write: 41 Sutton
Street, Liverpool, L13 7EG.
E-mail: libgay
@libparty.demon.co.uk
www.liberal.org.uk
SCOTTISH LIBERAL
DEMOCRATS FOR LGBT
EQUALITY:
Tel: 0131-337 2314. Write: 4
Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh.
EH12 5DR.
E-mail: info
@scotlibdems.org.uk
www.scotlibdems.org.uk
www.twitter.com/scotlibdems
PRISONERS
FREE MAGAZINES FOR
PRISONERS:
Copies of ScotsGay are sent
free of charge to prisoners in
UK prisons and institutions.
Please contact us if you wish
to be added to the mailing list.
REAL ALE
LESBIAN AND GAY
REAL ALE
DRINKERS:
PARENTS
GAY DADS SCOTLAND:
Support group for gay fathers.
Meets on last Thu of each
month in a private room in
Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a
Broughton Street. Gay dads
from all over Scotland
welcome. Tel: 07791 188742.
E-mail: info
@gaydadsscotland.org.uk
www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk
EDINBURGH GOC
SWIMMING & GYM GROUP:
Meets 8pm prompt each Mon
at the Royal Commonwealth
Pool, Dalkeith Road in the
main entrance area and
afterwards in the Blue Moon
Café from 9.15pm.
EDINBURGH LGB RUNNING
GROUP:
Meets 6pm prompt Wed at the
Jawbones, The Meadows.
Everybody made welcome
from complete beginners to
the more experienced. Get in
contact so that we can expect
you, in case we need to make
changes to time or venue. Tel:
Robert on 07738 939836.
E-mail: robert.cole
@gocscotland.org
GLASGOW GAY AND
LESBIAN BADMINTON CLUB:
Meets each Thu from 8-10pm.
Come along and have fun and
enjoy meeting the other
members for a friendly game.
All welcome. Tel: Paul on
07708 514676 (6-11pm).
OUT DOOR LADS:
A UK-Wide, web-based
organisation, offering a wide
range of activities: from
camping, hostelling, hillwalking and indoor climbing,
to the more extreme activities
like gorge scrambling, ice
climbing, technical mountain
biking and many more.
There's something for
everyone, no matter what your
interest. Core membership is
Gay and Bi-sexual lads, aged
18-35, but OutdoorLads does
not discriminate on any
grounds including age,
sexuality, disability or sex, and
welcomes anyone who agrees
with the group's aims and
objectives.
www.outdoorlads.com
Caledonian Thebans Rugby
Football Club is Scotland's first
gay/bi friendly rugby club.
Offers gay/bi/trans men the
chance to learn the game and
play rugby in a safe and
supportive environment.
Continually welcomes new
players (+18) at whatever level
or experience and new
supporters to the club. If
you're interested in playing or
supporting gay rugby in
Scotland, please get in touch.
Come along and get fit!
Tel: 07758 668784 or Text
"thebans" to 60300.
E-mail: membership
@thebans-rfc.co.uk
www.thebans-rfc.co.uk
The Edinburgh group of
CAMRA's Task Group for
LGBT real ale and cider fans.
Meets in The Regent on the
1st Mon of each month from
9pm to sample the brewers'
art - Aug 2nd Mon (to avoid
GBBF). Tel: Karen on 0131557 8790.
E-mail: lagrad
@drink.demon.co.uk
www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.
uk
and
www.lagrad.org.uk
RESIDENTIAL
EVENTS
EDWARD CARPENTER
COMMUNITY OF GAY MEN:
Committed to principles of
caring, trusting, personal
growth, sharing, and creativity
aimed at nurturing
'community' as an alternative
to the commercial scene.
Organises Gay Men's Weeks
and shorter events each year
in SW Scotland, the English
Lake District and other venues
across the UK. Write: Edward
Carpenter Community, BM
ECC, London. WC1N 3XX. Tel:
08703 215121.
E-mail: contact_ecc
@edwardcarpenter
community.org.uk
www.gaycommunity
.org.uk
GAY FOOTBALL
SUPPORTERS NETWORK:
Write: GFSN Membership
Secretary, PO Box 7424,
Milton Keynes. MK8 9WQ. Tel:
Barry on Milton Keynes
(01908) 564085. Scottish
Contact: Kevin Rowe - Tel/Text:
07808 263173 or
E-mail: kevrowe72
@yahoo.co.uk
www.gfsn.org.uk
GRANITE CITY
STORMERS FC:
New gay football team
meeting regularly to play, train
and for social events. Based in
Aberdeen and open to people
of all ages, experience and
ability. Always on the lookout
for volunteers, so if you can
help out with organising
training, fundraising, coaching,
arranging kick abouts or
socials or contributing in any
way, please get in touch!
E-mail: info
@stormersfc.co.uk
www.stormersfc.co.uk,
HOTSCOTS:
Scotland's very first LGBT
group for football players and
fans alike. Currently organises
regular socials and kick-abouts
every Fri evening at
Meadowbank and would love
to hear from anyone anywhere
in Scotland who would like to
take part. Now competing in
the UK national gay league and
playing 12 competitive fixtures
in the 2008/9 season as part of
that. However, all ability levels
are welcome, and the social
side is just as important as the
playing - so what are you
waiting for? Text "Football" to
60300 for more information
(texts cost 25p) or
www.hotscotsfc.com
RACQUETEERS BADMINTON
GROUP:
Edinburgh based gay and
lesbian badminton club meets
Thu 7-9pm at Meadowbank
Stadium. Spaces are limited.
E-mail: info
@theracqueteers.co.uk
www.theracqueteers.co.uk
TEAM SCOTLAND
BADMINTON CLUB:
Glasgow based gay and
lesbian badminton club meets
twice weekly for competitive
games. International
tournaments and matches
against clubs in London and
Europe are held annually.
Sorry - no beginners. Tel:
Raymond on 0141-778 9220.
E-mail: teamscotland
@gaysport.info
www.gaysport.info
/teamscotland
STUDENTS
Many Universities and
Colleges have Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgendered
Societies. Contact these via
your Student Union or Student
Association. ScotsGay also
links to a number of LGBT Soc
websites from our own web
page at www.scotsgay.co.uk
Many LGBT Socs are open to
non-students living in the area.
Tel: NUS Scotland LGBT
Officer on 0131-556 6598.
Fax: 0131-557 5679. Write:
Stiofán Mcfadden, , LGBT
Officer, NUS Scotland, 29
Forth Street, Edinburgh. EH1
3LE.
E-mail: lgbt
@nus-scotland.org.uk or
[email protected]
TRANS
NATIONAL:
Transmen Scotland:
EDINBURGH:
Edinburgh Trans Women:
Support group for transsexual
women. Meets 1st Sat of each
month 7.30-9.30pm in LGBT
Centre for Health and
Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street.
E-mail:
info@edinburghtranswomen.
org.uk
www.edinburghtranswomen.
org.uk
Polygender Scotland:
Provides support and
friendship to all people who
identify as genderqueer,
androgyne, third gender,
polygender or any other
gender other than male or
female. Meets 2nd Thu of each
month (contact for details of
venue). Tel: Kelli Neil on 0131523 1100. Tel: Lewis on
0131-477 0525.
E-mail: admin
@androgyny.org.uk
www.androgyny.org.uk
T-Time:
Informal social for all
transgender people, their
partners, family and friends,
held the 3rd Sat of each month
(contact for details of venue).
A friendly, safe and relaxed
environment where there's
also space to change. Tel:
0131-523 1100.
E-mail: admin
@lgbthealth.org.uk
GLASGOW:
Crosslynx TV/TS/TG:
Group meets 2nd Wed of each
month from 7-10pm (contact
for details of venue). Tel:
Crosslynx Helpline on 0141847 0787 (Mon
7.30-9.30pm).
www.crosslynx.org
Sandyford Trans Women's
Support Group:
Meets at the Counselling and
Support Services Group
Room, Sandyford, 2-6
Sandyford Place (old Eye
Infirmary), on 1st Wed of each
month from 7pm and at the
Peach Room, Sandyford on
3rd Sat of each month from
Noon. Tel: Colin MacKillop
(Community Access Coordinator) on 0141-232 8417.
E-mail: colinmackillop
@nhs.net
FIRE BRIGADES UNION
LGBT SUPPORT GROUP:
For firefighters and control
staff. Write: c/o Pat Carberry,
FBU, 68 Coombe Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey. KT2 7SE. Tel: 07725
602524 or 020-8541 1765.
www.fbulgbt.org.uk
GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION
IN SCOTLAND:
Membership is open to all
police officers and police staff,
serving or retired. Write: Chief
Inspector David Lyle, Lothian
& Borders Police, 7 Chambers
Street, Edinburgh. EH1 1HR.
Tel: 0131-247 4844.
E-mail: david.lyle
@lbp.pnn.police.uk,
[email protected]
(Central Scotland Police),
[email protected]
(Dumfries and Galloway
Constabulary),
[email protected] (Fife
Constabulary),
[email protected]
(Grampian Police),
[email protected]
(Lothian and Borders Police),
[email protected]
(Northern Constabulary),
[email protected]
(Scottish Police College),
[email protected]
(Strathclyde Police),
[email protected]
(Tayside Police),
www.gpascotland.com
GMB SCOTLAND EQUAL
RIGHTS GROUP:
Write: Regional Equal Rights
Officer, GMB Scotland,
Fountain House, 1/3 Woodside
Crescent, Glasgow. G3 7UJ.
Tel: 0141-352 8109.
E-mail: louise.gilmour
@gmb.org.uk
PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES UNION PROUD GROUP
Write: PCS Proud
Membership Secretary
(Confidential), c/o Equalities
Health & Safety Department,
PCS, 160 Falcon Road,
London. SW11 2LN.
www.pcsproud.org.uk
BUCHLYVIE:
TV/TS Group:
Meets last Sat of each month
at 5pm. Tel: Kira on 07808
564626 (Mon-Thu 6-9pm),
Gladys or Michelle on
Buchlyvie (01360) 850516 or
07743 936157.
E-mail: gladyspaterson2
@yahoo.co.uk
DUNBLANE:
TV/TS Group:
Meets 2nd Sat of each month
7-10pm in the Braeport
Centre. Tel: Margaret Whyte
on Stirling (01786) 472862.
DUNDEE:
Diversitay: T With Biscuits:
New Trans Group meets
monthly. For more
information, Tel: Diversitay on
Dundee (01382) 202620
(Mon 7-9pm).
LGBT Youth D&G:
Groups, volunteering and
support for LGBT people
under 26 from Dumfries and
Galloway. Write: 26 Brewery
Street, Dumfries. DG1 2RP.
Tel: Dumfries (01387) 739888.
Text: 07785 274147.
E-mail: DandG
@lgbtyouth.org.uk
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
Q-20:
Meets Wed 7-9pm at LGBT
Centre, 26 Brewery Street,
Dumfries. Run by and for
LGBT people aged between 20
and 29. Has been set up to be
a safe place where people can
meet others and make friends,
have fun, socialise and raise
issues! They have lots of
exciting plans they want YOU
to be a part of so why not
come along and find out
more?
www.myspace.com
/Q20group
EDINBURGH:
LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND:
The Citadel, 39/40 Commercial
Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6JD.
Provides services and
opportunities for lesbian, gay,
young people (13-25) in
Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife,
Borders, Tayside and Dumfries
& Galloway. The groups
include drop-ins at their
Edinburgh offices for under18's (Wed) and for over 18's
(Thu).They also have a range
of different opportunities to get
involved with, including
volunteering and projects
involving video and arts work,
and they offer training
services. Nationally, they run
regular events for young
people to get involved in local
and national decision-making,
and to make new pals and
have a laugh.
Confidential Youthline Tel:
0845 113 0005 (Tue 7.309pm). Office Tel: 0131-555
3940 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm).
UNISON:
Glasgow City LGBT Group.
Meets pay day Tue at 5pm in
Glasgow City Unison Offices,
4th Floor, 18 Albion Street.
All LGBT members welcome.
GLASGOW:
YOUTH GROUPS
VIVID YOUTH:
For young LGBT people aged
13-25. Group for 13-18 year
olds: Tue 7-9.30pm. Group for
18-25 year olds: Thu 79.30pm. Contact for venue
details.Tel: 0141-548 8121.
E-mail: info
@lgbtyouth.org.uk
ABERDEEN:
Y@THT:
LGBT group for people aged
under 26. Meets 2nd Sat of
each month Noon-3pm. Tel:
0845 2412151.
E-mail: youth.aberdeen
@tht.org.uk
INVERNESS:
A national support group for
all female to male transgender
people. Holds regular monthly
meetings in Edinburgh (2nd
Sat of each month from 7.309pm - contact for details of
venue). For further info Tel/Text
07948 735179 or
E-mail: admin
@transmenscotland.org.uk
www.transmenscotland
.org.uk
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY:
LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND
YOUTH PROGRAMMES:
Glasgow Head Office, 38
Queen Street, Glasgow. G1
3DX. Tel: 0141-548 8121.
INVERNESS:
DUNDEE:
Swans Of Scotland:
Meets last Thu of each month
from 7-9pm at Beaufort Hotel,
11 Culduthel Road.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.spanglefish.com/
SwansofScotland
Scotland - Highland T Group
(and activities):
group/highlandstrasngender
WORKPLACE
EIS GAY AND LESBIAN
NETWORK:
Write: Veronica Rankin,
National Officer (Education
and Equality), 46 Moray Place,
Edinburgh. EH3 6BH.
Tel: Veronica Rankin on 0131225 6244.
ALLSORTS:
Meets everyTue 6-8pm. Tel:
0131-555 3940. Text: 07781
481788.
DV8:
Youth group for young people
25 and under who have issues
with their sexuality or with the
sexuality of a member of their
family. Meets Sat 4-6pm in
Eighteen And Under, 1 Victoria
Road, Dundee. Offers a safe
and friendly environment to
meet and discuss issues
affecting the LGBT community
and our families. Tel: Shaun on
Dundee (01382) 206222.
E-mail: dv8_dundee
@yahoo.co.uk
Youth Group (and activities):
MORAY:
LGBT YOUTH GROUP:
For under 26 year olds. Tel:
0845 2412151.
E-mail: andi.watson
@tht.org.uk
PERTH:
LGBT Youth Group:
Last Wed of each month. Tel:
0141-548 8121. Text: 07781
481788.
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THE FINAL RING...
A charity phone line which has helped
thousands of people over more than three
decades will take its final call later this year.
Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard
(LGLS), which has been in operation for
over 35 years, will close on Sun 1st Nov
2009 with its telephone service taking last
calls on Fri 30th Oct 2009.
The LGBT community in Edinburgh and
the Lothians has changed significantly in the
past 35 years and, fortunately, several other
agencies have joined LGLS on the scene to
provide much needed support in the areas
of sexual health, mental health, emotional
support and community building. LGLS
welcomes this growth of the LGBT sector in
the Lothians and has been proud to be a
part of it. The growing popularity of the
Internet which, for many, has become the
first point of call for factual information
about the LGBT community and venues, has
also meant that the role of an organisation
such as LGLS, mainly providing support and
information over the telephone, has
diminished.
Organisers say there has been a fall in
volunteers, but add that calls have also
tailed off over the past 12 months. This is a
positive sign that people are more aware
and tolerant about gay issues than it was
when the Switchboard began in 1974.
The Switchboard operated two
telephone lines, main line and lesbian line as
well as an Icebreakers social group. Both
helplines were popular, particularly at the
weekend and trained volunteers offered a
listening ear, advice and a befriending
service for isolated callers. Starting at a
volunteer’s flat, the helpline has always been
a source of advice and support. Volunteers
were on hand to help with all manner of
enquiries. In the early days where there was
no other help, the service provided real
support in terms of information, sexual
health promotion, sexual identity,
relationships, coming out and above all, this
was confidential.
Icebreakers has also proved to be an
enormously popular service in a relaxed and
non confrontational environment. The final
Icebreakers will be held on Wed 28th Oct
and organisers would love to see past and
present Icebreaker attendees, volunteers
and well-wishers at the usual time and
place.
Volunteers, past and present will be ‘all
hands on deck‘ at their final social event to
celebrate the successes of LGLS. These
events have been running twice yearly since
the mid ‘90s and have been very popular,
many selling out weeks before the event.
Themed nights such as The Glam Ball,
Valentine’s Ball, Tartan Fling, Hoedown,
Snow Ball, Rio Carnival, Swinging 60s,
Cupid’s Ball and Saints and Sinners proved
to be a huge hit in the yearly social calendar
and we hope that the Final Fling will be the
best ever.
Hoist up your sails and get aboard on
Sat 31st Oct at the Assembly Rooms,
George Street, Edinburgh for the Final Fling.
An evening of nautical naughtiness and
seafarin’ shenanigans on the high seas
awaits you.
More information about the closure of
Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard can
be found at www.lgls.co.uk
“The first switchboard operators were teenage boys, who often
engaged in horseplay and foul language.
Telephone companies soon began hiring ‘girls’, in order to
present a more genteel image to customers”. c. 1877
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33 year old prisoner looking
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(Edinburgh) or will travel.
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medium height and build,
likes travelling, cinema,
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affection and maybe more
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40 year old (looks younger)
loves walks with dog, pubs,
friends, sex! Looking for
friend/companion to share
the nice things in life. You
25-45ish. Box SG94014.
Hoping To Meet
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or active bi or gay guy for fun
and friendship. Box
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26 year old slave boy looking
for 16-35 year old master.
I'm slim, very good looking,
got my own place near Edinburgh (East Lothian). I'm really into watersports, brown
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dumped on by my master
and I would rim afterwards. I
would rim 24/7. I can accommodate. I will send you my
face picture by MMS if you
are interested. If you want to
be my master and have me
worshipping your arse 24/7,
text me on 07936 488454.
Box SG94019.
Go On!
Like Cruising?
Then Come With Me!
12 day fly/cruise from Athens
to Lisbon - 7th November
2009. I am mature sensual
gent, passive, enjoy A and O,
seeking active gay for full on
fun. Each free to enjoy whatever on offer. Box SG94007.
Eastern European Men
- Aberdeen
Masculine gay man looking
for friendship and LTR with
top Eastern European men in
Aberdeen. Box SG94008.
Do You Have What It Takes?
Because I can take what you
have: both A and O enjoyed
to the max. Can travel or accommodate in Fife and enjoy
naturism too. Box SG94009.
Black Man Wanted For
Relationship
Spanish bottom masculine
man looking for top bloke for
friendship and serious relationship. Willing to relocate.
Live in Aberdeen. Box
SG94010.
You know I want it. If you do
too, you know what to do...
Tall blonds especially welcome! Box SG94021.
Back For Good
Easy going 42 year old back
in Glasgow after several
years in the South East.
Looking to meet friends old
and new for chats, dinner,
nights out and the like. Age
unimportant. Box SG94022.
Sub In Nature
Seeks Excitement
I am 50, single, no ties and I
am looking for a man aged
35-60 with whom I can explore my gay side further.
Box SG94023.
Wanted: Versatile Flatmates
Versatile skinhead 30, looking for other versatile guys to
share house that's close to
football ground. 17-40, slimstocky build, sex mad, very
welcome. ALAWP. Box
SG94027.
Inexperienced Dirty Minded
Slave
Inexperienced skinhead
slave, with dirty mind, looking for two gay mates to
use/abuse me. Under 45
wanted, slim-med build. Into
yellow/brown/vanilla/gob/out
doors/cp/cages. ALAWP. Box
SG94028.
Rubber Dog Boy
Looking for 45+ dom guys
into all kind of BDSM and
filthy kinky humiliation. Box
SG94029.
Willing To Learn
Passive male, 46, open
minded and wanting to enjoy
new experiences with men.
Edinburgh area, can accommodate, will travel. Box
SG94030.
BISEXUAL
Bi Curious?
There has to be a first time
for everything! Aged 16-21?
Get in touch? Considerate,
experienced, versatile, older
guy will talk you through
things at your own pace before getting down to some
safe fun. Your limits respected. Total discretion assured. Live in Edinburgh and
can accommodate but may
travel if required. Box
SG94001.
Retired Hippy
51, looking for some love
and affection from women
and men of all ages. Box
SG94002.
Looking For A
Gay/Bi Male Friend!
Educated lady (40's), emotionally bisexual and in a
close relationship with a
woman, I am seeking a
gay/bi man or gay couple for
friendship and regular MMF
threesomes with me in the
voyeuristic role. No crossdressers please. Must stay in
Inverness-shire or be happy
to travel up here. Box
SG94032.
Bisexual Transvestite
Looking For Love
My name is Nick and I live in
Lincolnshire. I'm a 32 year
old bi transvestite looking for
love. Into music, TV and sex.
Box SG94026.
STRAIGHT
Silver Bear
Edinburgh based 50something guy seeks morally relaxed women of all ages for
fun and friendship. Box
SG94003.
Female Mistress Wanted
26 year old slave boy (male)
looking for 16-30 year old female mistress (gay/bi or
straight). I'm slim, very good
looking, got my own place
near Edinburgh (East Lothian). I'm really into giving a
good rimming! I would like
to find a willing female to do
it to or even a lesbian couple
(16-30). I can accommodate.
I will send you my face pic by
MMS if you are interested.
So, if you like a nice male
slave to worship your arse
24/7 (even if you have a gf),
text me on 07936 488454.
Box SG94020.
FRIENDS
ABROAD
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men all over the world. Over
120 subscribers in 30 countries. To join is free: send
your ad. Only subscribers get
the booklet with all data and
addresses by enclosing £5.
INTERGAY, Voorstraat 12-A,
4033 AD Lienden, Netherlands.
ACCOMMODATION
REQUIRED
Wanted: Room To Rent
Single versatile skinhead
master looking for room/flat
to rent. If anyone can help,
please reply urgently.
ALAWP. Prefer guys under
45. Box SG94025.
Looking For A Top Bi
Landlord
I'm a 58 year old old 100%
passive bear, living in the
Govan area of Glasgow but,
looking to flat move to the
Dowanhill area. Ideally, I
would like a 1 bed flat, unfurnished and, more importantly
the landlord would be a top
bi guy who is as constantly
as horny as I am. I would
even consider a flat share
with said guy. As I'm no
longer able to work, I would
be able to receive full housing benefit so, the flat would
need to fall within that category. I have ads on a few
sites and, although, I've had
a few hits, no-one has responded yet. Is there anyone
interested or, perhaps knows
of someone? Box SG94031.
Looking For Staff
Seeking salespeople for
Spanish property shows in
Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Inverness areas. Sundays only.
Do you have transport, access to PC, someone to work
with? Commission only.
£700 a day expected with approximately 15 week delay of
payments. Full training given
to right person. Contact
Sales Manager: 0141-229
1693. [0]
SERVICES
CAFFMOS
Contacts and friendships for
men over sixty. The organisation for the more mature
gentleman and his admirers.
Write to: CAFFMOS, PO Box
2087, Blackpool. FY4 1WL.
Or phone Blackpool (01253)
318327 for info. [0]
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Job Offered In Highland
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Is there a kind gay horny guy
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lots of hands on TLC and loving assistance and company
for a partially disabled single
man? Part time: 28.5 hours
weekly. Dressing and undressing and other light
household duties. Free accommodation, electricity, gay
and Council Tax. On main
bus route and near railway
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and Perth. Wage £9.62 per
hour (weekly gross £274.17).
Please apply with full particulars to Box SG94005.
Cash For Your Body
Photogenic guys can earn
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Arlen who has had 14 glossy
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Mike Arlen's Guys. Send
snapshots of your magnificent body to him: Mike Arlen,
Wetherby Studios, 23
Wetherby Mansions, Earls
Court Square, London. SW5
9BH or Phone: 020-7373
1107. E-mail:
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Mature good looking guy
gives all over deep body
massage. All ages welcome.
In or out calls. Tel: 07880
661330. [94]
Edinburgh
Needing pleasured? Good
looking, defined, versatile escort. Incalls based at Partick
or hotel/home visits with immediate availabilty and excellent rates. Call now 07554
235391. Robert. [94]
Hi!
I am a 47 year old gay male
offering full body and tantric
massage - experienced in
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full hour which includes
fresh towels and shower facilities. I operate from home
in the southside of Edinburgh. Outcalls can be
arranged at your home or at
a hotel if you are visiting Edinburgh at extra cost. Call me
if you require more information - David on 07747
552968. Please note - I offer
services to male clients only.
I respect your privacy and
your discretion is assured. If
I should miss your call
please leave a contact number and I will get back to you
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sexual nature. [94]
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- Edinburgh
Experience a full body
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in Edinburgh near Holy Corner. Sessions last just over
an hour. No out calls. Reasonable rates - £30 (£15) for
students. Phone 07983
422652 or E-mail: [email protected] [95]
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- Edinburgh
Enjoy a fantastic, affirming
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Good looking experienced
masseur based in Glasgow
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body oil massage. Deep tissue massage. Relaxation
massage. Aromatherapy
massage. Good rates. In and
Out calls. Possible massage
by two masseurs at same
time. Discretion assured.
Please Call 07972 853367.
[94]
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TO STAY
All New, All Gay
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Two great locations. Exclusively gay. Easy walk to
nightlife. Stylish rooms, all
with TV and video (tapes
available). Shared and private
bathrooms. Breakfast available till noon. Non-smoking
houses. Easy parking. Room
rates: £29-£49 per night. Call
0131-558 1382 or Fax 0131556 8279. Web:
www.gayscotland.com/alvahouse [105]
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Loch Ness, just 8 Miles from
Inverness. Winner of "Customer Care" category at the
Highlands Tourism awards,
voted in top 5 B&Bs in Europe on Trip Advisor. Phone
John or Glen on Inverness
(01463) 751267. Web:
www.potteryhouse.co.uk
[100]
Edinburgh City Centre
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Gay Scene. Luxury self catering accommodation. Contact
07966 938055 and visit
www.edinburghrentalapartments.com [99]
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available en-suite. Web:
www.cliffhotelpz.co.uk Tel:
Penzance (01736) 368888.
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In/out calls. Chris 07740
066600 Web:
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45 years old guy from
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guys of any age or colour
for fun and friendship.
Cannot accommodate, but
can travel. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 7410.
Fun In Wellies
"Looking for fun in
Wellingtons, Waders or
Riding Boots. Can be clean
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Material Guy
Edinburgh guy looking for
others who are into rubber,
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09068 556612 - Number
7417.
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fit with a nice body. Wants
to be with someone who is
wearing a mini skirt. Can
travel or accommodate.
Phone 09068 556612 Number 7423.
Servicing In Edinburgh
58 year old Edinburgh
guy says he is in need of
occasional discipline, firmhand spanking or leather
belt on bare buttocks. He is
free during the day so is
available for workmen,
service engineers, etc. who
make house calls. "Guys
45+ who know they are
doing only please". Phone
09068 556612 - Number
7352.
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This slim guy in his 40's
from Glasgow/Central
Scotland area says he is
"into autumn colours".
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years old is looking for an
older top male for fun and
friendship. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 7331.
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old, "anything goes",
looking for older guys 50+.
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The Answer?
"Are you a hairy
Pakistani, Arab, Turkish,
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North African guy? Bi-,
straight, married or single
who longs for an occasional
relaxing --, but just can't
ask the wife or girlfriend for
it? I am the answer. I'm
mid-fifties with my own
place in Edinburgh and
willing to relieve you of all
your tensions. I am very
discreet and am only
interested in guys 35 years
upwards". Phone 09068
556612 - Number 7301.
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similar. Can accommodate
or travel. Phone 09068
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fifties is looking for a hairybodied active friend 40+. "I
love the feeling of body hair
against my smooth skin".
Phone 09068 556612 Number 7383.
Ch
Over The Knee Spanking
"I am a guy in his late
40's from the north-east of
Scotland who is looking for
someone older, 60+ if
possible, to put me over his
knee on a regular basis to
be spanked. I would prefer
it to be someone of a
professional disposition:
someone who wears a suit
if possible. Or an ex
teacher". Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6854.
ONLY
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Tayside guy is looking for
local guys. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6726.
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North East Scotland
looking for genuine, retired
former teacher to give me
the belt. "I have been given
the belt before and am
looking to make new
contacts". Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6645.
Green Flash
40 years old guy from
Aberdeen is looking for
others who are into jogging
suit bottoms, Converse
baseball boots and Dunlop
Green Flash trainers. "If
you would like to leave a
reply, I will get back to you
as soon as possible. I can
travel as far as Edinburgh
or Inverness". Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6531.
Wellies, Wellies, Wellies
Scotland/anywhere.
Horny 40 year old would
like to meet guys who are
into black wellies, waders
or riding boots - muddy or
clean. "Phone with details.
Can travel anywhere".
Phone 09068 556612 Number 6446.
Slave Seeks Master
Slave from Glasgow
looking for a master. "I will
do anything my master
wishes". Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6069.
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Horny uncle type seeking
nephew for hot, horny fun
with no strings attached.
He is 40 years old, 5'7" tall
with a 30" waist and 40"
chest. "No camps,
effeminates or fatties". Can
accommodate or travel in
the Glasgow area. Phone
09068 556612 - Number
5701.
Belting Memories
"I am looking for a
genuine retired or former
teacher, living in Scotland,
over the age of 50 to give
me the belt as per my
schooldays. I need my
hands warmed again".
Phone 09068 556612 Number 5252.
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