pride glasgow - ScotsGay Magazine
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pride glasgow - ScotsGay Magazine
SCOTSGAY COMMUNITY MAGAZINE EDITED, PRINTED & PUBLISHED IN SCOTLAND SINCE 1994 £1.50 WHERE SOLD PRIDE GLASGOW SG SCOTSGAY ISSUE 177 @scotsgaymag ScotsGayMag scotsgay.co.uk ScotsGay scotsgay.co.uk A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE EDITED, PRINTED & PUBLISHED IN SCOTLAND SINCE 1994 Contents 3 News 4 Listings 5 Edinburgh News 6 Glasgow News 7Pride Glasgow 8 Art for Artsake 9 Aberdeen News 10-11 Listings 12 -13 Contact Ads 14 Venues & Emporia cover: Drookit Jesus pic: John Hein SCOTSGAY ISSN: 1357-0595 Unless otherwise stated © Pageprint Press Ltd, August 2016. PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. Non profit use of material in the magazine will normally be permitted free of charge, but contact us first for permission. Views expressed in SCOTSGAY don't necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. People featured may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, straight, some, all, or non of the above. Editor: John Hein Tel: 0131-539 0666 E-mail: [email protected] Advertising: Tel: 0131-539 0666 E-mail: [email protected] Pets’ Parade Bailey is a 6 year old Border Collie looking for a home to call his own, and for owners who have the time to continue his training and allow him time to build up trust with people. Call the Dogs Trust on West Calder (01506) 873459. www.dogstrust.org.uk/ rehoming/searchcentres/ westcalder Advertise in ScotsGay Tel: 0131-539 0666 Email: [email protected] TO ADVERTISE IN SCOTSGAY CALL MARTIN MANN ON 0131-661 6037 OR E-MAIL [email protected] Jackson is a big 6 year old cat with a smooth black coat. Purry and good-natured, a home with a garden would suit him best. Call Lothian Cat Rescue on Bonnyrigg on (01875) 821025. www.lothiancatrescue.org W Zander Bruce [email protected] hat’s been happening this month? Oh not much. Just the world’s biggest Arts festivals and a couple of Prides round and about. Busy, busy times. But we’ll have plenty about them in other pages, so let’s look at some other items, shall we? In the Borders, controversy sparked as Pastor Angus Buchan, a South African preacher, was no-platformed by the Scottish Borders LGBT Equality Forum. The 69 year old was due to speak at the Volunteer Hall in Galashiels, as a guest for Hope Church, an Evangelical group based in Tweedbank. The cancellation of the event follows Peter Tatchell’s criticism of him during a press interview in which he quoted homophobic remarks made by the Pastor in 2008. This starts to get confusing. Remember Tatchell was no-platformed by Fran Cowling of the NUS in Feb, following his signing of an open letter in the Observer last year denouncing the no-platforming of Germaine Greer and others for transphobic comments, stating that we should engage in debate and that “You do not have to agree with the views that are being silenced to find these tactics illiberal and undemocratic.” So it seems bizarre that he should be the inspiration to deny a stage to someone whose level of homophobia is no greater than most churches in this land. I can’t tell who is noplatforming who any more. Is it better to deny someone else the right to speak if they say something you find abhorrent? Do you then deny other the right to contradict and try to educate them? It’s exhausting to think around. We stop for a moment and give thought to those who perhaps have priorities in life other than cabaret (just because I don’t understand doesn’t mean I can’t empathise). There is a sub-culture of footballing and watching others football, apparently. Equality Network in partnership with the SFA have launched a campaign addressing homophobia on the terraces. The ad featured in matchday programmes across the SPFL Premiership including Hearts, Celtic and Rangers games on 6th and 7th Aug. Equality Network are encouraging anyone who wants to help their club be more inclusive to participate via www.equality-network.org/football News For those with an interest in alternativelyshaped balls, Scottish Rugby has also signed up to Equality Network’s (they do get about!) Sports Charter. The five principles involved are as follows: 1.Take steps to actively involve LGBT people in sport and visibly support LGBT inclusion and equality. 2.Challenge homophobic and transphobic behaviour and ensure a positive and welcoming sporting environment for LGBT participants. 3.Develop policies and practices that are inclusive, informed by a better understanding of the issues and barriers for LGBT people and by taking advantage of training. 4.Work to further include trans people in sport by understanding the differing needs for trans participants and begin to reduce the barriers which prevent trans people from taking part in sport in their acquired gender. 5.Strive to make continuous improvements to greater include LGBT people in Scottish sport If anyone needs me I’ll be sitting on my backside sipping a Costa Rainbow Flat White (priorities, darling) and eating a doughnut. In other competitive sports news, we’ve not mentioned gay marriage for about ten minutes. Well, the scores are in from last year and National Records of Scotland have disclosed that over 1,600 same-sex marriages were conducted in 2015. In comparison, there were just 1,400 Catholic alt-sex weddings in the same timeframe. Humanist ceremonies peaked at nearly 3,400 - many of which will have been our lot throwing their pink pound around. To wrap things up, we’d like to express support and love to Scott Agnew, who this month revealed his HIV status in an interview with the Daily Record. He told of the experience of getting his results, the sense of discovering more value in life as well as his hopes and thoughts on the future. He’s just completed a full Fringe run at The Stand in Edinburgh with his one-man show “I’ve Snapped My Banjo String, Let’s Just Talk”. Our respect and adoration to him for speaking up and working to reduce the stigma of an HIV positive diagnosis. 3 HELPLINES ABUSED MEN IN SCOTLAND Tel: Freefone 0808 8000024 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Support for men surviving domestic abuse. Write: Unit GF11, Eric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh. EH10 4DP. Office: 0131-447 7449. [email protected] www.amis.org.uk BREATHING SPACE Tel: Freefone 0800 838587 Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri 6pmMon 6am (24 hours at weekends). www.breathingspacescotland .co.uk CUMBRIA AND THE BORDERS GAY HELPLINE Tel: Bassenthwaite Lake (01768) 776244 Nightly 6-9pm. LGBT HELPLINE SCOTLAND Tel: 0300 123 2523 Tue-Wed Noon-9pm. Providing info and emotional supporttoLGBTpeopleandallies throughout Scotland’. www.lgbt-helpline-scotland .org.uk OUTREACH CUMBRIA LGBT TELEPHONE HELPLINE: Tel: 0300 1237440 or Freefone 0800 3457440. Thu 7-9.30pm. RELATIONSHIP HELPLINE Tel: 0808 8022088 Mon, Wed & Thu 11am–2pm. Free, confidential service for any experiencing individual relationshipdifficultiesandissues. www.thespark.org.uk SEXUAL HEALTH LINE: Tel: 0300 1237123 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. Confidential advice and information. Minicom: Freephone 0800 521361. www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout STOP HATE UK Tel: Freefone 0808 8010661 24hours.Information,adviceand supportforvictimsandwitnesses of LGBTI Hate Crime and incidents. www.stophateuk.org SWITCHBOARD THE LGBT+ HELPLINE Tel: 0300 3300630 Daily 10am-11pm. [email protected] www.switchboard.lgbt TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST Tel: 0808 8021221 Mon-Fri 10am-8pm. The HIV and sexual health charity for life. [email protected] www.tht.org.uk MEDIA SCOTSGAY Monthlymagazineedited,printed and published in Scotland since 1994. All of the words from the magazine can be found on our websiteaswellasinteractiveMeet MarketandourListingswhichare frequently updated. Tel: 0845 1208062 (+44 131-539 0666). Fax: 0131-539 2999. Write: PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. [email protected] www.scotsgay.co.uk fb: ScotsGayMag 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 Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality in Scotland. Write: 30 Bernard Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6PR. Tel: 0131-467 6039. Weekly E-mail and quarterly paper newsletters on LGBT equality campaigns and Regular developments. conferences, forums, and other events. E-mail or write to join the network, free! [email protected] www.equality-network.org t: @LGBTScotland LESBIAN ARCHIVE The UK's largest and most significant collection of materials relating to lesbian lives. The collections are based at Glasgow Women's Library, 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow. G40 1BP. Tel: 0141-550 2267. [email protected] www.womenslibrary.org.uk PRIDE EDINBURGH Organising the national Pride Scotia March and Edinburgh Pride 2017 ! Tel: 0131-556 9471. Write: 58a Broughton Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA. [email protected] www.prideedinburgh.org.uk fb:Pride Edinburgh STONEWALL SCOTLAND Campaigns for equality and justice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people living in Scotland. Write: Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh. EH3 6BB. Tel: 0131-474 8019. [email protected] www.stonewallscotland.org.uk LOCAL ORGANISATIONS ABERDEENSHIRE: GMH Quiz Team: At Cheerz Bar Quiz Night every Thu from 9pm (with the quiz starting at 9.30pm) primarily for anyone who is either new to Aberdeen or to the scene, feeling isolated or maybe wanting to make new friends after a period away from the scene. There will alwaysbeamemberofstaffthere and some volunteers. Just Be Yourself:A voluntary run online/social support group for LGBT+ people in Aberdeenshire. Aims to provide help and support for LGBT+ people of all ages from family issues to housing, healthcare and employment, etc. Meets last Sun of each month at Cornerstone, 1 Skelton Street, Peterhead. AB42 1HR. Tel: 0330 350 1140. [email protected] www.justbeyourself.org.uk fb:justbeyourself.org.uk t: @JBY_UK ARGYLL & BUTE: JAMES MORGAN BROWN REVIEW Independent journal intended to increase awareness of important LGBTQI non-fiction publications. Named in honour of James Morgan Brown, gay Glasgow socialist and comrade of Edward Carpenter. [email protected] www.linsert.org/jmbreview KALEIDOSCOT Online publication providing news,reviews,opinionpiecesand original articles of interest. Tel: 0844 585 1161. Fax: 0844 585 1171. [email protected] www.kaleidoscot.com SCENE ALBA LGBT+ arts lifestyle magazine. [email protected] www.scenealba.co.uk fb: scenealba 4 UNDIVIDING LINES LGBT+ magazine for the Highlands and Islands. [email protected] fb: UnDividingLines-magazine /474762272680790 LGBTI Argyll & Bute:: fb:LGBTI Argyll & Bute AYRSHIRE: NESA (North, East, South Ayrshire) Social Support Group: Tel: David Bingham on 0141-332 3838. [email protected] BORDERS: Borders Bisexual Lesbian And Gay Group (BBLAGG): Organises social and recreational events for LGBT adults living in the Scottish Borders. Events include: pub nights, men’s film nights, hillwalks, barbeques and an annual visit to Ireland to take part in North West Pride. Tel: Alastair Lings on Galashiels (01896) 757861 or 07763 850087. [email protected] fb:Borders Bisexual Lesbian And Gay Group ( BBLAGG ) Scottish Borders LGBT Equality: Aims to provide advice and act as a consulting body to all community planning partner organisations and to develop a range of social and recreational activities. Write: PO Box 14120, Selkirk. TD7 5WE. [email protected] fb:ScottishBordersLGBTEquality Forum CARLISLE: Cumbria Pride:Annual event. [email protected] www.cumbriapride.org fb: Cumbria Pride LGBTHQ:6-8 Fisher Street. Runs various projects and also offers a free counselling service. The centre is home to Sticky Bits Café where you can get advice and information about all the groups and activities that are happening in the centre and the Carlisle area. SeelistinginVenuesandEmporia for hours. Pride in North Cumbria and Cumbria Pride also have offices in the centre. For more information Tel: Pam on Carlisle (01228) 267247 or visit their Facebook sites. fb: LGBTHQCarlisle fb: Sticky-Bits-Cafe fb: pinc.cumbria fb: Cumbria Pride LGBT Social Evening: 2nd Thu of each month at the Spoon Café, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES. Run by and for LGBTQI community members. An informal, welcoming and inclusive space forallLGBTQIidentities.Tel:0141271 2330. [email protected] fb:lgbthealthy Pride Glasgow: Organises annual Glasgow pride event. Write: 34 St Enoch Square, Suite 1/1, Glasgow, G1 4DF. Tel: 0844 664 5428. [email protected] www.pride.scot fb:Pride Glasgow INVERNESS: Highland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum: Aims to promote and organise local events where everyone is welcome. Campaigns for the fair treatment of all LGBT people and liaises with many other organisations (locally and nationally). Tel:Inverness(01463) 898110. [email protected] www.highlandlgbtforum.scot MORAY: DUMFRIES: LGBT PLUS: Provides a limited support service, including a Dumfries-based weekly supportive drop-in space, and telephone one to one support sessions. Tel: 07547 157718. [email protected] www.lgbtplus.org.uk fb: Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus EDINBURGH: Couple Counselling Lothian: Scotland’s oldest and largest relationship counselling agency promotes the wellbeing and longevity of same sex relationships.65yearsexperience of serving clients in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Tel: 0131-556 1527. [email protected] www.cclothian.org.uk 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 outwith the USA. Write: Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a/60 Broughton Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA. Tel: 0131556 9471. Meeting Room Booking Tel: 07817 533337. [email protected] LGBT Moray: Social networking group for LGBT people in Moray. 1st Tue of each month: Get together at The Muckle Cross Pub, 34 High Street, Elgin from 7.30pm. Look for rainbow coloured bag and a VW camper money box on the table! 3rd Sat of each month: Get together at The Mosset Tavern, Gordon Street, Forres from 10.30am. Meet in the back lounge, side entrance from the end of the car park. For further info or to be met in advance: Tel: 07598 418638. [email protected] www.lgbtmoray.co.uk NORTH HIGHLANDS: Caithness LGBTI Social Group: Caithness LGBTI Social Group: For people, living and working in or visiting Caithness who identify as LGBT or who are questioning their identity. For all ages from 16 years+, regardless of whether married, in a relationship, single, separated, divorced or widowed. Also welcomes the friends and family of LGBT people. Meets last Fri of each month from 7-9pm alternating between (even months) The Alexander Bain in Wick and (odd months) Also meets 3rd Sat of every even month at 1pm in John o'Groats - check online for venue. [email protected] www.caithnesslgbtosocialgroup. co.uk fb: CaithnessLGBTISocialgroupClosed t: @caithnesslgbti ExchangeMeetup:Whetheryou identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pan, poly, join a new social group to connect with a likeminded community and meet people. Run by LGBT Health and Wellbeing, takes place 7.309.30pm in The Regent Bar on 4th Wed of each month. Tel: 0131523 1100. [email protected] Monday Dropin: An informal weekly gathering open to all identities, welcoming new faces and regular attendees alike. Run by LGBT Health and Wellbeing, takes place 5.30-8pm at 9 Howe Street every Mon. Tel: 0131-523 1100. [email protected] Unscene Edinburgh: Scotland's largest gay social group, with over 1,000 gay and bi guys organising and enjoying a wide range of events away from the scene. Holds around 100 eventseachyearandisfreetojoin. Uses the Meetup social platform. www.meetup.com/unsceneedinburgh-gay-and-bi-guys FALKIRK: Forth Valley Gay Group: For gay and bisexual men over the age of 18. An opportunity to meet likeminded men in a safe and supportiveenvironment.Meetsin FalkirkonlastWedofeachmonth 6.30-8.30pm. Tel: Michael Harkin on 0141-332 3838 or 07880170688. [email protected] GLASGOW: Free Pride Glasgow: Organises annual free Glasgow pride event. fb:FreePrideGlasgow t: @freepridegla North Highlands LGBT Social Group: For people with diverse sexual and gender identities, who are living in or visiting Caithness or the Highlands and Islands. Based in Caithness. Meet 1st Sat of each month for lunch, alternating between Thurso and Wick. Welcomes people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, people who are questioning their identity, and friends, family and allies. [email protected] northhighlandslgbt.weebly.com/ fb:northhighlandslgbt t: @cnhcaithlgbt WOMEN'S LISTINGS CARLISLE: Carlisle Women’s Group: Social group for women identifying as LBT and hetrosexual to meet socialise, try newthingsandmeetnewpeople. EverysecondFri(startingon11th Mar) 6-8pm. Sticky Bits Café, 6-8 Fisher Street, Carlisle. Tel: Pam on Carlisle (01228) 267247. [email protected] DUMFRIES: FabulousFannys:LesbianSocial Group. Meets last Fri of each month, 8-11pm, Rugman's Hall, 92 Whitesands, Dumfries. Bring a bottle (no bar) [email protected] DUNDEE: Outskirtsocial: Social group for LBT women in the East of Scotland. An opportunity for women to make new friends, connectupwithexistingonesand generally have some fun. [email protected] fb:Outskirtsocial t: @Outskirtsocial EDINBURGH: AD Group: Social group exclusively for lesbians over 40 who have come to terms with their sexuality as lesbians. Meets each month to plan social activities such as cinema, meals out, walks and more. [email protected] Amazing Gracies Women’s Football Club: Aimed at LGBT and non-LGBT women, meets forafriendlykickabouteveryWed (7-8pm) on the outdoor 5-a-side astroturf pitch at Drummond Community High School, 41 BellevuePlace,Edinburgh.Agreat opportunity for women of any age,fitness-level,andabilitytoplay football in a welcoming and friendly environment. New players always welcome. [email protected] Ladybird Book Group: Gay women's book group meets every 2nd Tue of each month from 7.30pm at Café Nom de Plume on Broughton Street, Edinburgh. The reading list is a mixture of fiction and non-fiction. Ladybirdbookgroup @hotmail.com Rubyfruits Edinburgh: For lesbians and bi women. Meets Wed eve anytime after 7.30pm at Woodland Creatures, 260-262 Leith Walk (from Wed 1st Jun at JosephPearce,23ElmRow)and 1st Sun of each month anytime after 2.30pm at The Regent. Widen your social circle, network, plan weekend/eve activities (eg walking, cinema, exhibitions) and maybe meet that special somebody. rubyfruitsedinburgh @yahoo.com www.rubyfruitsedinburgh. webs.com Shetland LGBT: Support and social group for LGBT people in Shetland. Organises a number of social events and meetings at various venues in Shetland. [email protected] fb: Shetland LGBT Women’s Wellbeing Group: An inclusive group that offers the chance to meet other LGBT womeninarelaxedenvironment. Chat, information and activities promoting health and wellbeing. The group is open to all LGBT women and we welcome transgenderpeoplewhoprimarily identify as women. To stay up to date with the group, including meeting times and locations for outings, Tel: Alison on 0131-652 3283. [email protected] STIRLING & HILLFOOTS: FIFE: Out Here Forth Valley: Social and support group which has a wide range of diverse people attending (18+). Meets 79pm on last Mon of each month inStirlingtowncentre.Tel:Michael Harkin on 07880 170688. [email protected] Fife Inbetweeners: A friendly group of lesbians who meet every 2nd Sat eve from 8pmat TheSteadings,Bennochy Road,Kirkcaldy.Informalmeeting allows them to chat, have a wee drink and even a game of pool! Arranges social events and link between the Rubyfruits Group in Edinburgh and OutskirtSocial in Dundee (hence the group's name!) [email protected] SHETLAND: StirlingGayMen'sSocialGroup: Providesanalternativetothepubs and clubs scene. Meets monthly from Sep-Jun (generally 3rd Fri) for a chat and supper. [email protected] GLASGOW: Glasgow Women's Library: 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow. G40 1BP. Tel: 0141-550 2267. Provides a library, archive, is an Accredited Museum and also houses the UK’s national Lesbian Archives. Range of events, courses and other activities delivered through their learning programmes,alongwithanAdult Literacy and Numeracy Project and Black and Minority Ethnic Women’s Project. Check website for more info. [email protected] www.womenslibrary.org.uk OLGA - Older Lesbians Get Around: Meets monthly. Tel: 07813 268938. [email protected] www.olga-group.co.uk fb: olga.glasgow.1 Sandyford: 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. Sandyford providessexual,reproductiveand emotional health services for all lesbian and bisexual women. Tel: 0141-211 8130 for further information on sexual and reproductive services or Tel: 0141-211 6700 for counselling services. All services available at a range of locations throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area. www.sandyford.org INVERNESS: HHighland Hearts: Social group for LBTI women based in the Inverness area. Has two or three events each month, an evening dinner, a brunch at Cantraybridge College, and a walk somewhere. The evening dinner and walk are held in different places just to make things interesting. www.highlandhearts.net abuse. Write: Sandyford Counselling & Support Services, 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. Tel: 0141-211 8133 or 0141-211 6700. [email protected] ATHEISTS AND HUMANISTS GALHA LGBT HUMANISTS A section of the British Humanist Association (BHA). Exists to promoteHumanismtotheLGBT community and LGBT rights from a Humanist perspective. Also offers non-religious LGBT people opportunities to meet likeminded people. Join by becoming a member of the BHA and telling them you want to be signed up to GALHA. www.galha.org PINK TRIANGLE TRUST GayHumanistcharityestablished in 1992. Promotes the Humanist outlook and LGBT rights. Sponsors a number of LGBT groups including LGBT History Month, Galop (London's antiLGBT hate crime charity) and Rainbows Across Borders, a supportive and caring group for LGBT people who are seeking refugefromoppressiveandbrutal regimes. Publishes an online magazine the Pink Humanist. Write: 34 Spring Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. Tel: Kenilworth (01926) 858450. [email protected] www.thepinktriangletrust.com NATIONAL: CAMERADERIE LESBIAN PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Meets monthly in and around the Tayside/Dundee/Aberdeenshire area, weather permitting. [email protected] LESBIAN SCOTLAND Lesbian Guide to Scotland, including links to social groups, sports clubs, support groups and events in different Scottish cities. www.lesbianscotland.com LILIDOTS LESBIAN WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP SCOTLAND Walks are held on the last Sun of each month, usually with a 10am start in various parts of Scotland. www.lilidots.co.uk YOUNG LESBIANS See our Youth Groups listings. BISEXUALS BISCOTLAND Peer support and social group. A safe space, so meetings are only open to people attracted to more than one gender, or those questioning their sexuality. Meets 1st Tue of each month 7-9pm at THT, Breckenridge House, Third Floor, 274 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow Also holds occasional social events, which are open to friends, partners and allies. [email protected] wordpress.biscotland.org fb:BiScotland BI AND BEYOND EDINBURGH Social gathering for people who identify as bisexual and beyond. With organised social activities andrefreshments.Whateveryour labelorlackoflabeltheywelcome you! Meets 1st & 3rd Wed of each month 7-9pm at LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. biandbeyondedinburgh @gmail.com fb:biandbeyond ABUSE NATIONAL LGBT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE Mon & Thu 10am-8pm, Tue & Wed 10am-5pm, Fri 1-5pm.Tel: 0300 999 5428 or Freefone 0800 999 5428. [email protected] 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. [email protected]. uk www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk THRIVE Counselling service for male survivors of childhood sexual BEARS BEARSCOTS The national group for bears, big boys, their friends and admirers. Glasgow (1st weekend of each month): Bears in the West, Underground Bar, Fri 9pm-1am. Edinburgh (2nd weekend of each month): Bears in the East, Sat 10pm-2am (Check website for venue). . [email protected] www.bearscots.org.uk fb: bear.scots BELIEVERS AFFIRMATION SCOTLAND Network in the Church of Scotland of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender 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. membership @affirmationscotland.org.uk www.affirmationscotland.org.uk AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL. Meets Sun 11am LGBTpeopleespeciallywelcome. Last Sat of each month 7pm: Our Tribe(LGBTgatheringwithevents and activities and worship). [email protected] www.augustine.org.uk DUMFRIES NORTHWEST CHURCH OF SCOTLAND: Inclusive and affirming and welcomes LGBT people. Tel: Dumfries(01387)249964.Write: Dumfries Northwest Church Office, Lochside Road, Dumfries. DG2 0DZ. www.dumfriesnorthwest.org.uk EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP FOR LESBIAN & GAY CHRISTIANS Lesbian, gay or bisexual? From an Evangelical tradition? So are they. Write: c/o Flat 3, 7 Upper Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, London. N4 3EJ. [email protected] www.eflgc.org.uk Brett Herriot 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. [email protected] www.mccinglasgow.co.uk [email protected] QUAKER LESBIAN AND GAY FELLOWSHIP Welcoming and supportive national group for people of all sexual orientations and their friends. In 2016 they have Meetups in Glasgow too. [email protected] www.qlgf.org.uk b: QuakerLGBTFellowshipUK QUEST Organisation for lesbian and gay Catholics. Monthly meetings are held in different regional groups throughout Britain. Scottish meetings held in Glasgow. Quest Linkline-TheHelplineforGayand Lesbian Catholics - Tel: (Freefone) 0808 808 0234 or 0300 1231989. Write: BM Box 2585, LONDON. WC1N 3XX. [email protected] www.questgaycatholic.org.uk SGI-UK (SCOTLAND) Lay buddhist organisation established in over 190 countries. "In Nichiren Buddhism, enlightenment is not a matter of changing ourselves into something which we are not.” [email protected] www.sgi-uk.org UNITARIANS IN EDINBURGH An inclusive community of diversebeliefswhichsupportsthe pursuit of individual spirituality. Meets at St Mark's, 7 Castle Terrace at 11am on Sun and for Mindfulness@Lunchtime at 12.15pm on Tue. Very pleased to welcomeallcouplestobemarried in their churches. minister @edinburgh-unitarians.org.uk www.edinburgh-unitarians.co.uk CULTURAL EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S BOOK GROUP Aninclusivegroupwhereyoucan meet new people and read and discuss interesting books. Meets on 4th Wed of each month.. [email protected] edgaybookgroup.wordpress .com EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S CHORUS Brings together individuals interested in singing a fun repertoire,includingpop,rockand songs from the shows and movies.Nowisagreattimetoget involved, whether you're a closet shower singer or have some experience. Rehearses Tue eve in Central Edinburgh. For full details and to sign-up: www.egmc.co.uk GAY GORDONS EDINBURGH Scotland's first LGBTQ Scottish country dance group with a good mix of men and women. Meets Mon 7.30pm at Kirk O’Field Church Hall, The Pleasance. Always very welcoming of new members, especially those new to Scottish Country Dancing. info@gaygordonsedinburgh .com www.gaygordonsedinburgh .com INTERNATIONAL KILT APPRECIATION SOCIETY (IKAS) Contactandsocialgroupforguys interestedinviewing/wearingkilts. Regularnewsletter.Write:Mervyn Tacy,'Ziveli',20OrdsallParkRoad, Retford. DN22 7PA. Please enclose sae. Tel: 01777 708270. [email protected] www.freewebs.com/ikas LESBIAN AND GAY CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT (LGCM) UK-based international charity which challenges homophobia andtransphobia,especiallywithin the church and faith-based organisations, as well as working to create and praying for an inclusive church. Write: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London. E2 6HG. Tel: 020-7739 1249. [email protected] www.lgcm.org.uk Listings continue on page 10 H ard to believe that the summer’s end is in sight, I write this as we enter the last week of the Edinburgh festivals season when the city and indeed our scene venues are packed to capacity in a wonderful explosion of culture. It’s become something of tradition in our city for things to go rather quet in the first part of Sep as we return to normal and the visitor numbers decrease but there is still much to see and do on our scene so let’s have a quick round up. All the scene venues enjoyed mega busy festival seasons and you may still have a chance to enjoy some of the performances taking place in CC Blooms before the curtain falls on August 29th. Post the curtain call, Fri nights at CC’s continue to be fun for all with Hip Hop on the first floor and Ikandy in the basement with music styles to suit all. Also the Queen of Edinburgh Drag, Alice Rabbit, following a busy fringe season returns to her regular Rabbit Hole slot. All that, plus some tasty food and drinks offers makes CC’s the place to head for a on a chilly Sep evening. Planet has kept the pre club party going during the festival and will continue on into Sep with the highlight being Thu nights when the £100 prize quiz and karaoke on offer coupled with regular drinks promo’s makes it the best way to kick off your evening. Edinburgh dùn eideann Speaking of pre club, Habana should be firmly on the list, with banging tunes and drinks a plenty and fabulously stylish new look, many a late evening can be enjoyed in the company of the regulars therein. If clubbing is on the cards, head for Chalky’s for all the fun. With Ministry of Cheese being a highlight, what weekend of fun is complete without a visit to Chalky’s. If you’re interested in joining the team at Chalky’s they’re on the lookout for new staff. If you’re interested. check out their Facebook page for details. This Fringe season saw the 25th anniversary of working in collaboration of Pleasance Courtyard and Waverley Care - a partnership which has seen thousands of pounds being raised. This momentous event was marked with a special reception as well as the annual comedy gala. The work that Waverley Care does in offering support to those with HIV and Hep C along with tackling stigma and education is invaluable. You can support Waverley Care this Sep by taking part in a special Come and Sing the Sound of Music. This is your chance to take part in a special choral performance on 17th Sep 2016 at St Cuthbert’s Church. For more information and to book go to www.waverleycare.org. Looking slightly beyond Sep, Bearscots’ annual Bearscotfest takes place from 13th-16th Oct at various venues. The news hot off the press is that all advanced weekend tickets are completely sold out. But there are a few tickets left for the Sat night at the Caves event check out Bearscots.org.uk for more details. Coming up on 17th Sep is a brand new LGBT night at the Mash House on Guthrie Street with the launch of Glitz & Grime. There will be two rooms with top DJ’s spinning the tunes, so be sure to drop by. Check out Facebook even for more info. Finally, if you’re looking to chill out following the festival madness, head for Café Nom De Plume for the best in food and drinks or if pub grub is what’s wanted, wander up to The Regent for a pint or two of real ale and tasty bar meal. There are also drinks and snacks a plenty and great quiz fun for all available in The Street! So there we have it, another month rounded up, it’s been a wonderful Aug with our venues packed out - let’s keep the momentum going into the autumn Whatever you choose to do enjoy it and stay safe. Until next month, Brett x 5 Bee Fiarse Beaujambes S [email protected] cotland’s largest showing of LGBT Pride took place last weekend, where thousands took to the streets of Glasgow. Pouring rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of everyone marching for our continued visibility, showing our strength in numbers and above all else, doing what we do best…sharing love! It’s truly moments like the march on Sat that make you understand how far we have come and why we have to keep going. So to everyone who marched, proudly… Pride in Glasgow belongs to you. Glasgow Green played host last weekend to Pride Glasgow’s show featuring a cast of talented local artists such as the fabulous Reba Martell, May and Robert Miller and many more. Headlining Sun was girl group Stooshe! Its nice to know that Pride Glasgow is now a massive profit making enterprise, presided over and led by Chief Executive Alistair Smith and they sure are splashing the cash on fabulous acts to entertain the crowds of Glaswegian Pride goers. Free Pride also took place with a more activist and rebel spirit driving its energies, so a huge well done to all who took part! Some of the floats were just fabulous; Speakeasy, Tesco and Saltire Thistle sponsored by Underground were all huge assets to the March, which made it feel like a party to which everyone was invited. Someone mind me kids… Kerry Katona took to the Riding Room stage on Pride Sat, which I’m sure was a fabulous show! With her salty patter and big boobs I’d imagine she would feel right at home in Glesga! Glasgow glaschu DILF had their Pride Party @ The Poetry Club and I hear it was the best one yet, well done James and the boys for pulling off this great night out and a most welcome addition to the scene every month and going from strength to strength. Congrats! Katie’s Bar had the lovely Barbara Bryceland taking to the stage on Pride Fri with Jackie Geespot’s Karaoke closing the weekend! Speakeasy had 80’s ICON Sonia! Del’s had a pride extravaganza SUCK with the fabulous Lawrence Cheney, Bearberry McQueen and Anne Phetamine hosted by RuJizzle. Pride Glasgow More pics at www.scotsgay.co.uk/PrideGlasgow16/ Polo and AXM obviously simultaneously stowed out over pride weekend, while the homos sweat glitter and dance like no one is watching, big shout out to all the DJ’s, staff and management to both venues for working so hard over Pride! You all looked fantastic! The Waterloo had a week of Pride events which included DJ Carmen fresh from the Flying Handbag in Blackpool, a huge Retro Party with DJ Paul on Pride Sat (with a reprise at Sun lunchtime) and an appearance from the flamboyant Ross Alexander! And, of course the place was jumping on Pride Sun for Christeen’s Karaoke Capers. Underground saw off this year’s pride the way we always do, by singing our hearts out, dancing our arses off and drinking like fishes! It’s a real joy to perform for our customers and I made sure, hangover induced as I was, that everyone left feeling good and proud! So until next month, say goodbye to Pride the event, but don’t forget to wear it, everyday of your life, be proud of who you are and what you overcome…now everybody say LOVE! Pics by John Hein Art for Artsake W elcome to another edition, as I write this late on a Thu evening the biggest cultural event in the world namely the Edinburgh Festival season is well underway and despite some truly awful weather it appears that thousands continue to flock to this unique event and for all fans of the Fringe be sure to go to www.sgfringe.com for all the latest views and news, also keep an eye on other festivals including the EIF and the Book Festival to name but two, but for now let’s get to this month’s round up of reviews! Panti does it all, from smiles to tears. Let’s just hope Panti will grace our shores again before too long! Long Live Panti! PANTI: High Heels and Low Places, Traverse Theatre Edinburgh, Run Ended 5 Guys Chillin’ Review: This explosive piece of verbatim theatre takes a look Chem Sex and the many guys (especially in our larger cities) who host chill parties which inevitably become little more than non stop sex orgies where protection is often thrown to the wind. PANTI: High Heels and Low Places Review: Panti Bliss the acclaimed Irish drag queen, who rose to national fame following an infamous appearance on the Irish chat show programme The Saturday Night Show where she dared to tackle the homophobic contingent in the Irish media head on - turning her into a YouTube icon in the process. Following a land mark DVD (The Queen of Ireland) and the release of an autobiography, Panti brings her message of acceptance to Scottish shores in a brilliant and blistering performance at the festival as part of the Traverse Theatre’s programme which itself sits on the fringe of the fringe. Under the make-up, Rory O’Neill’s life has never conformed to the perceived norms of good Roman Catholic boy, but instead expresses himself in a unique way to which only Panti can give a voice. This hour long sharing and caring session with Panti is often hilariously funny, at turns emotional and for all the glitter and wigs it’s starkly honest. Life often has many tough choices but if we can accept ourselves and each other for who and what we are, then phobia or fear will have no place to thrive. With Panti revealing her HIV status, describing the journey she has been on since 2014 and confessing that her appearance on Maury Povich was a complete send up and a free holiday to New York made this performance all the more engaging. The world is a better place for having Panti in it, and reminds us clearly why Drag Queens were at the forefront of the Stonewall riots, a man in heels H and stockings presents strength in its multitudes and also allows a voice to state the truth even if that truth is uncomfortable. Verge of Strife Review: Rupert Brooke is for many a long forgotten post-modernist poet however his story is a unique one which saw beauty and charm combine together to leave a trail of bruised egos and broken hearts in the upper echelons of British society. Nick Baldock’s script is taut and deeply engaging and truly reveals what made Brooke tick and dispels the myths. Thanks to Jonny Labey’s considered and precisely executed performance in the title role this play was both engaging and refreshing. Supported by a talented ensemble and drawing on many of Brooke’s poems and letters, this production dove deep under the skin of who many consider to be a flawed genius. But for me, I was left with the sense of a man who knew his worth - but even though he could express himself through poetry, he was singularly unable to express himself to those in his life that mattered most. If you enjoy theatre that engages the mind, then this production won’t fail and there is much to suggest there is life in this play beyond the realms of Edinburgh. With a talented cast and production team with excellent acting and directing in equal measure, it’s easy to see why it’s theatre at its best. Verge of Strife, Assembly Theatres, Edinburgh Fringe Festival. What sets this play apart is that it goes beyond the cocks and nipples and exposes the real stories behind many of these guys’ choices- not just in their sex lives - but in how they came to be involved in an often disturbing facet of sexual expression. Tackling subjects that range from loneliness to rape, this is a gripping exploration of human contact and how far a person will go for sex all the while trying to attain the ultimate high from illegal and indeed legal drugs. It often makes for uncomfortable viewing especially as the play was drawn from interviews and research carried out by the writer Peter Darney and his efforts have been rewarded with a play that inspires by its ability to challenge its audience. This production will live long in the memory. As you leave the intimate space of C Too in the shadow of the Castle, there are many questions still left to answer especially the one in us all. However would you go to escape the bone crushing pain of loneliness to the ultimate sexual high all the while just simply chilling out would appear to be the answer - or is it? Truly unmissable theatre at its best. 5 Guys Chillin’, C Too, Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Through the Stage Door Review: The Edinburgh Playhouse has played host to many a unique musical, ballet or rock act but its near 100 year old history has been explored during the Festival season in a play which crosses over with a tour of the historic Playhouse itself. Writer Stephen James Martin has developed a fun and interactive script built around some of the characters of the venue’s past including Albert The Theatre Ghost who comes to life to tell the story of the building. The audience are allowed to take to the stage of the Playhouse itself and get a sneak peek at the stars’ dressing rooms, whilst getting a decent amount of the building’s history. This is a fun hour’s entertainment that, whilst not getting into too much depth, does enough to keep the casual theatre enthusiast more than happy. With a snappy pace and many a laugh, this was truly a fun exploration of a building that many of us only ever see from the stalls. There is talk of the production being revived, which hopefully will come to fruition as it will ensure that the Playhouse continues to be a unique venue for the capital city and will remain Scotland’s Broadway! Art for Art-Aberdeen Aidan Sutherland [email protected] ello and welcome to this month’s edition of ScotsGay Magazine, I'm life sized Barbie doll Trixie... nah I'm just kidding. (Anyone else been watching Unnhhh on youtube? It's comedy MGA Ten (X) Review: gold!)ten Anyway, helloScotland Aberqueens I'm Until years ago, only had one training for theon artswhat’s which back to giveinstitute you a recap was RSAMD (now of course the Scottish been happening Aberdeen Conservatoire) butinthat changedlately with and whatoftoAndrew look out for. 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That's the second months We foundservice out justina the few last shortsix hours later as the curtain fellmakes on a remarkable proto close down, you wonder. duction and a whopping three hours in length it was worth the sit as the comWell, thereclassic thingsmusicals can onlylike go pany from plundered Carousel and modern like Zanna up - right? Let's marvels find out. The Don’t plus many of the company’s selfwritten and produced work. They deliv- That wraps up another theatre scene edition! I hope you enjoy what remains of the Festival season. As we move into Autumn it’s time to look ahead to the latter part of the year, until then, see you at the shows! Brett Herriot turn of some of the students who have gone on to forge a career in the industry made for a down wonderful if emotional which went a treat for those evening that left the audience satisfied. who along. Props those It did went however leave one :to if the firstwho ten dressed and got 90's gear years canup produce suchtheir an astonishing legacy of quality productions thenXmas what on! Also, tickets for Cheerz's does the future hold for MGA? All we can panto Snow and Seven do is wait and Dyke see, but thethe future for Queers went on sale and have started selling pretty fast already! By the time this hits Aberdeen, the casting for the show will be complete and I can't wait to hear who's landed the lead. I have my fingers crossed for everyone auditioning! MGA surely lies amongst the stars! MGA presents X, Kings Theatre EdinOn 1st Run Sep,Ended Penny's Arcade will be burgh, mother-ship (Cheerz) had aunderfine and Director Murray Grant clearly stands his audience wellScarlet as his permonth with Cherryasand finformers. ishing July off in style with their anThe highlights of evening being, Let Me nual Beach Party! Hosteda Sleep,Summer from Newsical the musical, highly balletwere and wet musical exby Misspolished Romy, there T-Shirt cerpt from Carousel and colour explosion competitions, decorations everythat was Zanna Don’t. However where where and even a beach the production fell down slightlyon wasthe the decision to use backing pool tracksfor throughstage with a paddling everyout rather than splurging for a live band one get have nice befitted and moist. As you whichtowould a decade celcan see the ice cream van showed up ebration far better and also allowed the performers as well! to balance their voices bet- ter. That aside, MGA delivered a drilled comJump Aug and you hadand thevocal 90's pany ininto both choreography quality. Added to Moon the mix, appearnight with Annie andthe Whigfield ance of celebrity Ray Quinn and the re- going back to where it all started Cats returning The Musical and toReview: Cheerz Club! 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You don't want to of the music and update to the character Rum Tum the producers have miss theirTugger, cute faces so be sure to taken this new production on the road to buy your ticketslive foragain that,around and allthe of let the memory Cheerz's country. other events (including the Despitevia being in facebook its fourth decade panto) their page. the show possesses all the energy of the cheerzbar original and that’s thanks to the remarkable chorography of Gillian Lynne and obar dheadhainn original Direction of Sir Trevor Nunn which saw Dance and Musical theatre combined to deliver taking As always, certaina breath venues canperbe formance that leaves you truly believing classed friendly. a humanas cangay play a feline.Next door to Cheerz you have The Market With solid performances from the Arms entire cast it’splays impossible to karaoke, single out poker a perwhich host to former for praise as it’s clear that team nights andthe darts amongst work makes production work,other from things. Café is down a fabulous costumeBardot's and make up right to cast and fabulous orchestra whoaare cleverly little karaoke bar (and personal hidden away back stage so the cats can favourite of mine) at situated on Jusroam the auditorium various intersectice brings tions.Mill That Lane being which said, the stand you out seven nights of karaoke every week! And La Lombarda continues onward with Cherry Bakewell bringing you a weekly dose of Cabaret down in Sinatra's Basement Bar. That's it from Aberdeen this month, and for me that's it altogether. On 19th Sep, Mysti and I jet off to Canada for the foreseeable future and so I shan't be around to write the next article. If you're interested in writing about Aberdeen (or Dundee for that matter), please get in touch with the Editor, John Hein [email protected] I've been writing these for over a year now and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Well, now that's done, all that's left for me to say is have fun, stay safe and take care of each other. See you when I see you! ARD C T OUN C S I RD E G N GI : Name trode S Tiger 90 /2/19 2 2 : DOB Through the Stage Door, Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh, and Run Ended. ered it with style born of the West End . at: n only itions perso co n d a me d to n t f c o e bje s u u s m r d o fo te rd.c Card a cce p untca where Valid rdisco ginge www. es Exp i r : 12/1 6 ARD C T OUN C S I ER D G N I G d n a l i se o s r e rp r you nline at e d r O o i nger g . w ww d i sc ca rd .com d r a c ount Listings continued from page 6 LGBT FILM NIGHTS View LGBT themed and mainstream films in a friendly, social setting. For more info Tel: 0131-523 1104. [email protected] LGBT HISTORY MONTH SCOTLAND Increasing the awareness of LGBT people’s lives, histories and experiences. Website provides listings for cultural opportunities, events, news items, and resources. If you would like to be involved, volunteer or add information, contact LGBT HistoryMonth,39-40Commerce Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6HD. www.lgbthistory.org.uk LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS Queer arts collective based in Glasgow. Makes films and magazines, as well as hosting screenings and events. info@lockupyourdaughtersmaga zine.co.uk www.lockupyourdaughtersmaga zine.co.uk LOUD & PROUD Scotland's LGBT community choir. Led by Karen Dietz, it was formed in 2005 and has approximately 60 members. The repertoire, which is sung mostly a cappella, includes simple rounds, world music, festive and seasonal songs, popular music, traditional music, lesbian/gay ‘anthems’, and show tunes. Performs regularly, and meets weekly for rehearsals in Edinburgh. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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,NorthStreet,Glasgow.G3 7DN. [email protected] www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk OUTSPOKEN ARTS SCOTLAND Focuses on equality, arts and communities of interest. New name for Glasgay! and Gala Scotland Ltd. Write: Outspoken Arts Scotland Limited, 27-29 Trongate, Glasgow. G1 5EZ. Tel: 0141-552 7575. Fax: 0141-548 5157. [email protected] www.outspokenarts.org fb:outspokenartsSC t: @outspokenartsSC 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 in 2006. Write: Remember When Project, c/o The Living Memory Association, The Stables, 64/1 The Causeway, Edinburgh. EH15 3PZ. Tel: 0131553 4580, and leave a message, stating clearly that it is for Remember When. [email protected] FETISH MSC SCOTLAND A social club for men interested in Leather, Rubber, Uniform, and related scenes. Write: PO Box 28, Edinburgh. EH3 5JL. [email protected] HEALTH AND ABILITIES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Whilst AA runs the following LGBTmeetingsinEdinburghand 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 7.30pm (Spoon Café, 46 Trongate), 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 BROWNLEE CENTRE (GLASGOW) Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow. 0YN. Confidential G12 information, advice, counselling and direct access testing for HIV, Hepatitis and Syphilis. The Centre provides ongoing medical and social care for people with HIV infection, plus psychological and emotional support for people living with HIV and Hepatitis C infections, as well as one to one counselling for people at risk of HIV. Tel: 0141-211 1089. Fax: 0141-211 1097. Mon-Thu 9am5pm, Tue 5-6.30pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm. [email protected] www.brownleehiv.org FOUR PILLARS 2 Exchange Street, Aberdeen. AB11 6PH. Tel: 01224 637389. Four Pillars stands for four vital aspects of people’s well-being to keep them happy and healthy in respect to their Mental Health, EmotionalHealth,PhysicalHealth and Sexual Health. [email protected] www.fourpillarsuk.org HIV-AIDS CARERS AND FAMILIES SERVICE PROVIDER SCOTLAND 10 Elderpark Workspace, 100 Elderpark Street, Glasgow. G51 3TR. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Telephone Support Service: 07901 507512 Mon-Fri 7pm10pm. Tel: 0141-445 8797. [email protected] www.hiv-aids-carers.org.uk HIV SCOTLAND 18 York Place, Edinburgh. EH1 3EP. Tel: 0131-558 3713. The national policy organisation for HIV in Scotland. Speaks out for all people living and at risk of HIV in Scotlandandworkstoensurethat all relevant policies are grounded in evidence and the lived experience of people living with and affected by HIV. [email protected] www.hivscotland.com THE JANEK LATOSINSKI CHARITABLE TRUST Canoffergrantstoindividualsand to organisations related to people livingwithHIVinGlasgowandthe WestofScotland.See websitefor more details and for how to contact. www.tjlct.org.uk LGBT HEADSPACE Safe, confidential, and free activities to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. One to one information and support by appointment also available. Run by LGBT Health and Wellbeing,9HoweSt,Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-652 3283. [email protected] LGBT HEALTH & WELLBEING 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Tel: 0131-523 1100. 12 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow. G4 9AS. Tel: 0141-271 2330. A unique community initiative that promotes the health, wellbeing and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland. They provide a range of services and varied programme of events, most delivered in central locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow. [email protected] www.lgbthealth.org.uk MEN ONLY TAYSIDE Sexual health services for men who have sex with men in Tayside. www.menonlytayside.com MEN TAYGETHER Social group for gay and bisexual men with HIV in Tayside. Meets Dundee 1st Wed of each month 6-8pm. Tel: 07880 172047. [email protected] MEN UNITED @ THT Social and support group for gay and bisexual men living with HIV. MeetsatTHTOffice,134Douglas Street, Glasgow. G2 4HF. on Thu eve from 7-9pm. Tel: David Bingham on 0141-332 3838. [email protected] www.positivehelpedinburgh.uk NUMBER 6: 24 Hill Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JZ. One-Stop Shop for adults with High-Functioning Autism & Asperger Syndrome. LGBT group meets occasionally. Tel: Kim Maxwell on 0131-220 1075. [email protected] POSITIVE HELP: First Floor, 139 George Street, Edinburgh. EH2 4JY. Practical help for people who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in Edinburgh, their familiesandcarers.Tel:0131-225 4766. admin@positivehelpedinburgh .co.uk www.positivehelpedinburgh .co.uk RAINBOW HEALING & MEDITATION TRUST Relax and unwind with an eveningofmeditationandspiritual healing each Mon from 7.30pm, at Room 8, 47b Bridge Street, Musselburgh. No entrance fee (Donations kindly accepted). [email protected] www.rmht.org.uk ROAM OUTREACH: Free, confidential space for Men who have sex with Men, for sexual health screening, 1-2-1 support, advice and free condoms and lube. Mon 57.30pm: Spittal Street Centre, Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh. Tue 5.30-7.30pm: 10a Union Street, Edinburgh. Wed 1.307pm: Whitburn Health Centre, 1 Weavers Lane, Whitburn. No.18 and Steamworks Sauna testing Thu 5-8pm. All these clinics are walk in and offer the following services: Rapid 30 minute HIV and Syphilis testing (finger prick test), Self taken Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea tests, Free condoms and lube, 1-2-1 support. Free Hepatitis A & B vaccinations are available on Mon night and Wed clinics ONLY. Tel: 0131-536 1773 or 07774 628227. [email protected] www.roam-outreach.com SANDYFORD 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. Glasgow's main sexual, reproductiveandemotionalhealth 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). 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New projectprovidingaone-stop-shop for men’s health needs including information and advice on sex and relationships and access to regular sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, condoms and lubricant. In addition SX will provide one-to-one support, counselling and a helpline dealing with a range of issues including sexual and mental health, discrimination and other health and social inequalities. Tel: 0131652 3250. [email protected] www.s-x.scot fb:sxscotland t: @sxscotland TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST SCOTLAND - NATIONAL OFFICE - GLASGOW Breckenridge House, 274 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. G2 3EH. HIV prevention and support services in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire & Arran, Argyll & Bute, the Glasgow area and Western Central Scotland. Support and advocacy services, such as Confident Families and Financial Futures, provides a full range of welfare rights advice and representation as well as community support for people living with blood borne viruses including their friends and family. Also provides a range of health promotion services for gay and bisexual men throughout the West of Scotland. Please contact for further details. Volunteers welcome! Tel: 0141-332 3838. Fax: 0141-332 3755. Helpline: THT Direct 0808 8021221 MonFri10am-8pm. [email protected] www.tht.org.uk/scotland TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST SCOTLAND - ABERDEEN 2a Rose Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1UA. HIV and Hepatitis C support services in Grampian, Tayside and Highland. Support & Advocacy Service provides a full range of welfare rights advice and representation as well as community support for people living with blood borne viruses. Please contact for further details. Volunteers welcome! Tel: 07789 408209. [email protected] www.tht.org.uk/scotland TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST SCOTLAND -- DUMFRIES Heather Lodge, Sexual Health D&G,NHSDumfries&Galloway, Nithbank, Dumfries. DG1 2SD. Supports the sexual health needs of men who have sex with men and the wider LGBT community. Tel: 07436 108070. [email protected] www.tht.org.uk/scotland TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST SCOTLAND -- DUNDEE Swan House, Explorer Road, Dundee. DD2 1GB. HIV prevention and support services in the East of Scotland including Tayside, Fife and Forth Valley. Support and advocacy services, such as Confident Families and Financial Futures, provide a full range of welfare rights advice and representation as well as community support for people living with blood borne viruses including their friends and family. Also provides a range of health promotion services for gay and bisexual men living in Tayside. Rapid HIV testing clinic every Wed eve, drop-in 6-8pm. Please contact for further details. Volunteerswelcome!Tel:Dundee (01382) 561839. Helpline: THT Direct 0808 8021221 Mon-Fri 10am-8pm. [email protected] www.tht.org.uk/scotland WAVERLEY CARE Waverley Care is Scotland’s HIV and Hepatitis C charity - providing Scotland wide services with locations in Edinburgh Glasgow, Kirkcaldy, Stirling and Inverness. Their work is focused on prevention,education,testingand support and they’re here to support anyone affected by HIV or Hepatitis C in whatever ways theyneed. Theycanprovideclear information and advice, support people to access testing and treatment and provide access to one-to-one, group and peer support. Tel: 0131-558 1425 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) or 0131441 6989 (24 hours, 7 days per week). Write: 3 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh. EH3 6NB. [email protected] www.waverleycare.org fb:WaverleyCareFanPage t: @WaverleyCare OLDER GAYS CAFFMOS Nationwide Social and Contacts Club for the older gay gentleman and his admirers, both young and old. Scottish group meets from 1-4pm on last Sun of each month at Café Habana in Edinburgh.. Write: Caffmos Ltd, Aizlewood's Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield. S3 8GG. [email protected] Edward (Scottish Contact): [email protected] www.caffmoscommunity.com DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY 50’S AND FRIENDS Monthly social group for LGBT plus people over 50 and their friends (although if you're over 40 youarealsowelcome).Tel:07889 401628. [email protected] www.lgbtplus.org.uk fb: Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus HIGHLAND RAINBOW FOLK Independent working group which raises awareness of issues facing older LGBT people. Monthly meetings in Inverness. Tel: Tony on 07527 107852. [email protected] GLASGOW COFFEE POSSE LGBT Age monthly meet-up run by LGBT community members aged 50+. Inclusive and welcoming space to socialise, have a cup of tea or coffee, and meet or make friends. Tel: 0141271 2330. [email protected]. LGBT AGE Support service for LGBT people over 50 years old in Greater Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Lothians. Offers befriending, social events and information sessions. Please help spread the word to any older LGBT people you know. Anyone interested in using the service or volunteering, Tel: 0141-271 2330. [email protected]. www.lgbthealth.org.uk/content/lgbt-age LGBT VINTAGE To reduce social isolation and improve the social well being and mental health of older (aged 25 andover)LGBTpeopleinDundee and surrounding areas. Café last Thu of each month at Madigans Food Emporium, Castle Street, Dundee from 5-8pm. Tel: Pat on Dundee (01382) 305758. Text: 07914 156379. [email protected] fb:lgbtvintagescotland PRIME TIME (EDINBURGH) Informal social group for men over40.MeetsinGMH,10Union Street,from2-4.30pmon1stand 3rd Sun of each month. Tel: John on 0131-556 1309 or Alastair on 0131-558 9444. [email protected] SENIOR MOMENTS Social and support group for older lesbians and gay men (age 50+). Meets every Wed 11am1pmatStickyBitsCafé,6-8Fisher Street, Carlisle. Tel: Pam on Carlisle (01228) 267247. [email protected] ORDER OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE GAY CARAVAN & CAMPING CLUB For men and women. Tel: Ian on 07977 317872. [email protected] www.gaycaravanclub.com GAY OUTDOOR CLUB Holds regular events including walking, skiing, cycling, climbing, kayaking, mountain-biking, mountaineering,camping,youthhostelling, badminton, running and swimming. [email protected] www.goc.org.uk fb:gayoutdoorclub GLASGOW GAY RAMBLERS GROUP Leisurelywalksinthecountryside. 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. www.gayramblers.scot/ OUTDOOR LADS OutdoorLads is the UK's most sociablegroupforgayandbimen who love the outdoors and want to get out more! Events UK-wide and overseas include hiking, climbing, camping, weekends away, mountain biking, cycling, scrambling, gorge kayaking, mountaineering, canoeing, expeditions and more. [email protected] www.outdoorlads.com fb:outdoorlads PARENTS GAY DADS SCOTLAND Support group for gay fathers. Meets on last Thu of each month (except Dec) in a private room in Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a Broughton Street. Assemble in Café Nom de Plume first from 8pm - look out for sign on table. Gay dads from all over Scotland welcome. [email protected] www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk OOR FAMILY ROCKS Dundee located informal social group for LGBT families. Aims to provide a safe, inclusive space for "us and oor bairns" to take part in fun outdoor activities, creative classes, music, food and laughter and above all make new pals. fb:OorFamilyRocks PARENTS' ENQUIRY SCOTLAND Coming out? Information and support for parents of LGBT people. Helpline and admin: Tel: 0131-556 6047 before 9pm. Write: c/o ScotsGay Magazine, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. [email protected] www.parentsenquiryscotland.org 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 andthepromulgationofuniversal joythroughhabitualmanifestation and perpetual perpetration. www.thesisters.org.uk RAINBOW FAMILIES Quarterly events for anyone looking to meet other LGBT parents, share experiences and socialise in a family setting. Tel: Jules Barnes on 0131-523 1104. [email protected] OPI CONVENT OF DUNN EIDEANN The Edinburgh convent. Write: MistressofCommunications,c/o PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. [email protected] LGBT* IN UKIP: Cailean Mongan - Scotland Representative. Tel: 07581 394054. [email protected] OPI CONVENT OF MORAVIA TheNorthEasternconvent.Write: Sister Bobby OPI, Cairnglass, St Combs, Fraserburgh. AB43 8UT. Tel:Inverallochy(01346)583145. [email protected] OUTDOORS FREEDOM CLUB UK and Europe Wide LGBT CaravanandCampingClub.Aims to provide a means whereby gay people can meet up for rallies throughout the UK and sometimes into Ireland and Europe. Tel: Jeff on 07931 585851. [email protected] www.freedomclub.co..uk GAY BIRDERS CLUB For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write: Gay Birders Club, GeeBeeCee, BCM-Mono, London. WC1N 3XX. [email protected] www.gbc-online.org.uk POLITICAL LIBERAL PARTY LESBIAN AND GAY CAMPAIGN Tel: 0151-259 5935 (Telephone Answering Machine). Write: 41 SuttonStreet,Liverpool,L137EG. [email protected] www.liberal.org.uk SCOTTISH LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FOR LGBT EQUALITY Tel: 0131-337 2314. Write: 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh. EH12 5DR. [email protected] www.scotlibdems.org.uk t: @scotlibdems PRISONERS FREE MAGAZINES FOR PRISONERS Copies of ScotsGay are sent free of charge to prisoners in UK prisons and institutions. Please contactusifyouwishtobeadded to the mailing list. BENT BARS PROJECT Letter writing programme that connects lebian, gay, bisexual, transgender,transsexual,intersex, queer and gender nonconforming communities across prison walls. Write: BB Project, PO Box 66754, London. WC1A 9BF. [email protected] www.bentbarsproject.org REAL ALE LESBIAN AND GAY REAL ALE DRINKERS The Edinburgh group of CAMRA's Task Group for LGBT real ale and cider fans. Meets in The Regent on the last Mon of eachmonthfrom9pmtosample the brewers' art. Tel: Karen on 0131-557 8790. [email protected] www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk and www.lagrad.org.uk RESIDENTIAL EVENTS EDWARD CARPENTER COMMUNITY OF GAY MEN Committedtoprinciplesofcaring, 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 ECC,c/oSteveBrown,Laurieston Hall, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. DG7 2NB. [email protected] edwardcarpentercommunity .org.uk MEN4MEN A safe space for men who are attracted to men. A group of men who are: attracted to men, aspiring towards being at peace with themselves and living authentically, committed to a journey of knowing themseelves and how they relate to others and their environment, exploring and stretching their psychological, emotional, physical, social, spiritual and sexual limits whilst respecting each other's personal boundaries in a loving, sacred, safe and supporting space, valuing and building a caring and daringcommunity,aspiringtolive sustainably, valuing their respectfulconnectionwithnature. "All of you is welcome – your shadow and your light.." www.men4men.org.uk THE FINDHORN FOUNDATION Spiritual community, ecovillage andholisticlearningcentre.Offers regularresidentialworkshopsand 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. [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 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. Welcomes new players (+18) at any 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: 0131529 7440. Write: 112 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh. EH12 5PH. [email protected] www.thebans-rfc.co.uk EDINBURGHFRONTRUNNERS Running and walking club for LGBT people and their friends. Membership is open to all, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, sexuality, or ability. Check out their "Learn-to-Run" programmes! edinburgh.frontrunners @gmail.com www.edinburghfrontrunners.org fb:EdinburghFrontrunners t: @EdiFrontrunners EDINBURGH RACQUETEERS BADMINTON GROUP Gay and lesbian badminton club, meets each Thu from 7-9pm at Meadowbank Stadium. Seeks more full time and part-time players. Plays more at an intermediate level and takes part in some friendly competitions. Come along, have fun, enjoy meeting the other members for a friendly game and a social gettogether afterwards. Plays all year round. [email protected] 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 [email protected] www.gfsn.org.uk GLASGOW ALPHAS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB New inclusive rugby club based in Glasgow. Offers a comfortable and supportive environment for all to either get fit, socialise or even develop skills within rugby union. All players of all experience levels are welcome to join (+18). looking for Constantly sponsorship and support. [email protected] www.pitchero.co.uk/clubs/ glasgowalphas fb:glasgowalphas t: @GlasgowAlphas GLASGOW FRONTRUNNERS Glasgow’s road-running group for the LGBT+ community and friends. Has runs for all abilities (from walk/jog to marathoner!) at 6.15pm on Thu and 10.30am on Sun. Run from the Arc gym at Glasgow Caledonian University. secretary @glasgowfrontrunners.org www.GlasgowFrontrunners.org fb:GlasgowFrontrunners 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). GRANITE CITY STORMERS FC 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 new members and volunteers, so if you can help out with organising training, fundraising, coaching, arranging kick abouts or socials or contributinginanyway,pleaseget in touch! [email protected] HOTSCOTS Scotland'sveryfirstLGBTclubfor football players and fans alike. Holds regular training sessions every weekly at Saughton Sports Complex and kick-abouts every Fri eve, also at Saughton. Would love to hear from anyone who would like to take part. Competes inDivision1oftheUKnationalgay league but all ability levels are welcome, and the social side is just as important as the playing. So what are you waiting for? [email protected] www.hotscotsfc.com fb:Hotscotsfc KNOCKOUT LGBT BOXING CLUB Offers safe and friendly training sessions for LGBT folk and friends. [email protected] fb:knockoutglasgow LEAP SPORTS National organisation created to increase the visibility and participation of LGBT people in Scottish sport and physical activity. If you are interested in trying a new sport, finding out what opportunities are available near you, or even starting your own club, they can help. Website provides a directory of all affiliated LGBT sports clubs in Scotland, with meeting times and contact information. Also runs a range of sporting events and festivals throughout the year for LGBT people and their friends. [email protected] www.leapsports.org LGBT BASKETBALL GROUP Friendly and informal group for beginners and regular players alike. Meets Tue 7-8pm at Leith Community Education Centre, 12A New Kirkgate, EH6 6AD. Get in touch with Jules for more info. [email protected] SALTIRE THISTLE FC LGBTfriendlyfootballteambased in Glasgow open to anyone who has an interest in football regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, ability or age (18+). Plays in the Gay Football Supporters Network (GFSN) League,regularlytravellingtheUK toplayagainstotherLGBTfriendly teams. In 2012/2013, made their debut in The Glasgow & District Sunday Football Championship (GDSFC), playing on Sun against local teams from Glasgow. Welcomes anyone interested in participating in football or getting involved behind the scenes to contact them or to come along to their training sessions Wed 79pm at Glasgow Green Football Centre. [email protected] www.clubwebsite.co.uk/saltirethistle t: @saltirethistle SHUTTLESCOTS BADMINTON CLUB Friendly and relaxed group of mixed ability players, including beginners. Meets 7-9pm every Tue at Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh with a coach on hand every other week and doubles social play in between. The club is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and get some exercise. [email protected] www.shuttlescots.co.uk TEAM SCOTLAND BADMINTON CLUB Glasgow based gay and lesbian badminton club meets Sun at National Noon-2pm Badminton Academy, Scotstoun 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. STUDENTS 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. info @edinburghtranswomen.org.uk www.edinburghtranswomen.org.uk Lothian Transgender Support Service: LTSP is for anyone who self-identifies as trans* and/or non-binary. This holistic programme of support includes the T monthly e-bulletin, informationand1:1support,new referral appointments, managing transition courses, confidence building workshops and regular T time social events. You do not have to be based in Lothian to access LTSP, but please be aware that events, courses and workshops are delivered in For events, Edinburgh. workshops and T Monthly, Tel: Jules on 0131-523 1104. For information and 1:1 support, Tel: George on 0131-652 3281. [email protected] [email protected] T-Time Edinburgh: 3rd Sat of each month. A friendly and well established monthly drop-in social event in Edinburgh for the transgender community. A fun, safe,sociableandinclusivesetting forthetransgendercommunityto meet friends, find out about information and support for trans people and enjoy fun and informative activities. There is space to change for those who needit.Tel:JulesStapletonBarnes on 0131-523 1104. [email protected] GLASGOW: Many Universities and Colleges have LGBTI+ Societies - contact viayourStudentsUnion.Tel:NUS ScotlandLGBTI+Officeron01315566598orFax:0131-5575679. Write: Shaun Patrick Murphy, LGBTI+ Officer, NUS Scotland, 1 Papermill Wynd, Edinburgh. EH7 4QL. [email protected] or [email protected] TRANSGENDER NATIONAL: TRANS MEN SCOTLAND Provides peer support for trans men and trans-masculine nonbinary people. Can be contacted via e-mail/phone/social media by anyone who was registered female at birth, whether you are a trans man, female to male transgender, exploring or questioning your gender identity or know someone who is. Provides information and answers any questions you may have, about any topic regarding female to male transition. Hoping to start monthly support groups soon - keep an eye on website for details. For further info Tel/Text 07751 973338. [email protected] transmenscotland.wordpress .com ABERDEEN: NEST Support:Write: c/o GREC, 41 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB11 5BN. [email protected] www.nestsupport.co.uk ARGYLL & BUTE: Glasgow Transgender Support Service: For anyone who self-identifies as trans* and/or non-binary. This holistic programme of support includes the T monthly e-bulletin, informationand1:1support,new referral appointments, managing transition courses, confidence building workshops and regular T time social events. You do not have to be based in Glasgow to accessGTSP,butpleasebeaware that events, courses and workshops are delivered in Glasgow. Tel: Katrina Mitchell on 0141-271 2330. [email protected] Sandyford Trans Women's Support Group: Meets twice a month. Further details and support from group member on 07758 462988 or contact Sandyford Community Access Co-ordinator on 0141-232 8417. [email protected] T-Time Glasgow:Monthly dropin social event in Glasgow for the transgender community on 1st Sat of each month. Provides a safe and sociable setting for the transgender community to meet friends,findoutaboutinformation and support for trans people and enjoy fun and informative activities.Thereisspacetochange for those who need it. Tel: Katrina Mitchell on 0141-271 2330. [email protected] INVERNESS: Swans Of Scotland: Meets last Thu of each month from 7-9pm at Beaufort Hotel, 11 Culduthel Road. [email protected] www.spanglefish.com /SwansofScotland Waverley Care Argyll & Bute: One to one support for people living in Argyll & Bute who are trans or exploring their gender identity. Occasional peer support too! Tel/Text: Katrina on 07760 701308. katrina.mitchell @waverleycare.org www.waverleycare.org PerthTransGroup:Meets1stSat of each month at 7pm at Grampian Hotel, York Place, Perth. [email protected] CARLISLE: STIRLING: Transgender Social Sessions: Group meets on 1st Mon of each month at Sticky Bits Café at the LGBTHQ,FisherStreet.Changing facilities available and parking close by. For more information contact Pam on Carlisle (01228) 267247. Central Scotland Transgender Group: Meets 2nd Sat of each month. [email protected] DUMFRIES: WORKPLACE TG Times: Social and support group for transgender people, those questioning their gender identity or cross-dressing. Tel: 07547 157718. [email protected] www.lgbtplus.org.uk fb: Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus EIS LGBT NETWORK Write: 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BH. Tel: 0131225 6244. Assistant Secretary (Education and Equality) [email protected] National Officer (Education and Equality) - [email protected] EX-PAT On-line group (with aspirations to becoming a supportive community) for gay men in Scotland who have spent period(s) abroad (e.g. exvolunteers and ex-service-men) and face challenges (such as reconnecting with family and making new friends) on return. Depending on response, meetings may be arranged . royalscot34@hotmail,com 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. [email protected] www.fbulgbt.org.uk GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND Membership is open to all police officersandpolicestaff,servingor retired. Tel: 07795 291751 . 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. [email protected] HIGHLAND LIFE STAFF EQUALITY NETWORK LGBT staff network for public sector employees in the Highlands. [email protected] www.highlandlife.net/lgbt-network PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES UNION (PCS) PROUD GROUP Scottish Rep : Dave McNeilly c/o PCS, Equalities Committee, 160 Falcon Road, London. SW11 2LN. Tel: 07896 471891. [email protected] www.pcsproud.org.uk RGU LGBT+ STAFF NETWORK Staff network for all LGBT+ employees at Robert Gordon University,Aberdeen.Organisesa monthlycatchuponcampusand a monthly social event. [email protected] ALLOA: INVERNESS: KIRKCALDY: 0779 5453995. [email protected] PERTH: CLAX LGBT Group: Meets 1st Thu of each month from 6.308.30pm at Kilncraigs. [email protected] Inverness LGBT Youth Group: Meets every Tue from 7-9pm at the Bike Shed in Grant Street. Tel: Kim on 07974 996051. Flavours Of Fife LGBT Youth Group: [email protected] hamilton.lanlinks.org fb:Hamilton.Universal. Connections Glow: Meets Thu 6–8pm at 6886 Scott Street. [email protected] LANARKSHIRE: LEVENMOUTH: STIRLING: BORDERS: KILMARNOCK: Mix United Youth Group For 14-18 year olds, meets every Fri eve 7.30-9.30pm. Tel: Pamela on Hamilton (01698) 456680 or Youth 2 LGBT Youth Group: Meets every Mon in Leven. [email protected] Triangle!: Meets every 2nd Wed from 6.30–8.30pm at the Crawford Hall. [email protected] INVOLVED: Meets Wed 5-8pm inGalashiels.Tel:0131-5553940. [email protected] All About Us Youth Group: For 13-26 year olds. Meets Mon 6.30-8.30pm. Tel: Mary Gladwell on Kilmarnock (01563) 576372. CARLISLE: [email protected] PiNC:PrideinNorthCumbria.For LGBT young people 13-25 years old. Thu 6-8pm: youth drop in session at LGBTHQ 6-8 Fisher Street Carlisle.Tel: Pam on 07971 253241 or Carlisle (01228) 267247. [email protected] www.prideinnorthcumbria.org fb:pinc.cumbria CLYDEBANK: Y Sort It FUSION LGBT Youth Group: Meets every Mon 6.308.30pm at 5 West Thomson Street. [email protected] DUMFRIES: Dumfries & Galloway LGBTYS: Phoenix LGBT Youth Group for people aged 13-18 meetsTue 68pm. New Age LGBT Youth Group for people aged 18-25 meets Thu 7-9pm. School Lane, Laurieknowe. Dumfries. Tel: Dumfries (01387) 255058. [email protected] DUNDEE: Allsorts: Meets every Tue 6-8pm at The Shore, 15 Shore Terrace. [email protected] Different Visions Celebrate (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. Drop InService9-5pmatEighteenAnd Under, 1 Victoria Road. Offers a safe and friendly environment to meetanddiscussissuesaffecting the LGBT community and our families. Tel: Shaun on Dundee (01382) 206222. [email protected] DUNFERMLINE: UNISON GlasgowCityLGBTGroup.Meets pay day Tue at 5pm in Glasgow City Unison Offices, 84 Bell Street. All LGBT members welcome. YOUTH NATIONAL: LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND The Citadel, 39/40 Commercial Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6JD. Provides services and opportunities for LGBT young people (13-25) throughout Scotland. Tel: 0131-555 3940. Glasgow Office: 30 (3/2) Bell Street, Glasgow. G1 1LG. Tel: 0141-552 7425. Their website has details of Youth Groups throughout Scotland. www.lgbtyouth.org.uk fb: lgbtys QUEER YOUTH UK rganisation run by young peopleprovidingaunitedvoicefor all lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, pansexual, intersex, transgender, transsexual, queer and curious youth. Queer Youth Scotland usually meets monthly in either Glasgow, Dundee or Edinburgh. www.queeryouth.org.uk ABERDEEN: LGBT Youth Group:Meets every Wed eve at Tower House Youth Centre,CommercialSchoolLane. [email protected] EDINBURGH: LGBT Youth: All groups and further information: LGBT Youth Scotland. 40 Commercial Street, EH6 6BY Tel: 0131-555 3940. Mon: 7-9pm ages 16-25, Sexual Health and Relationships Youth Team - Designing resources and workshops to increase awareness of Good Sex Is... Tue: 7-9pm Beyond Gender - For transgender, non-binary and intersexpeopleaged13-25.Wed: 6.30-8.30pmSoundYouth-Fun, engaging LGBT group for ages 13-17. Thu: 7-9pm VADA - Fun, engaging LGBT group for ages 17-25. Also offers - c:card, 1-2-1s and National Opportunities. [email protected] www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/edinburgh FALKIRK: FK1nclude: Group for LGBT young people and their friends and allies aged 13-26. Meets Thu 6.30-8.30pm at Park Street CommunityEducationBase,Park Street. [email protected] PERTH: TRANSGENDER YOUTH See our Youth listings. Zone Youth: LGBT group for people aged under 26. [email protected] fb:zoneyouthlgbt ARGYLL & BUTE Waverley Care and LGBT Youth Scotland are planning a brand new LGBT group for young peopleinArgyll&Bute!Theirgoal is to create a safe, friendly and confidential environment for young people where they can meet new friends, get involved in projects, get support and advice, but most importantly have a laugh. But first… they really need yourviews!Taketheirquickonline survey and let them know what sort of group you’d like in your area! Tel/Text: Katrina on 07760 701308. katrina.mitchell @waverleycare.org goo.gl/A8bpSm GLASGOW: Rainbow Sisters Girls' Group: Meets every 2nd Mon 7-9pm at 30(3/2)BellStreet.For13-17year olds. [email protected] Shout: Meets every Tue 7-9pm at 30(3/2)BellStreet.For13-18year olds. [email protected] Standout: Meets every Wed 79pm at 30 (3/2) Bell Street. For 18-25 year olds. [email protected] Trans Youth Glasgow: Meets every2ndMon7-9pmat30(3/2) Bell Street. For 13-25 year old transgender youth. 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LGBT friendly pub with karaoke five nights per week. fb: TheMarketArmsAberdeen AYR THE RUSTY NAIL* 9-13 South Harbour Street. Tel: (01292) 738454. Wed 6-11pm, Thu Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat Noon12.30am, Sun Noon-11pm. New LGBT bar. Live music FriSat. Karaoke Sat. [email protected] CARLISLE STICKY BITS CAFÉ* 6-8 Fisher Street. Tel: (01228) 267247. Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-11pm, Sat 10am4am. The first gay café in Cumbria - working with and for the LGBT community. Offers reasonably priced good food, LGBT information, advice and a friendly atmosphere. Tapas served 7-10pm Sat. [email protected] fb: Sticky-Bits-Cafe DUNDEE B4OUT* 2 St Andrew’s Lane. Tel: (01382) 200660. Wed-Sun 7pmMidnight. Gay bar. Karaoke Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun. Free pool table. Smoking balcony. Available for Private Hire. fb: b4out KLOZET* 73-75 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 690403. Sun Noon-Midnight, Mon-Thu Noon-Midnight, FriSat Noon-2.30am. Free WiFi. Regular live bands and acts. Karaoke Wed & Fri. Winner of Best Dundee Bar 2013. www.klozetdundee.co.uk/ fb: klozet.dundee NUMBER 11* 11 Princes Steet. Tel: (01382) 451986. Mon Noon-6pm, Tue Noon-8pm, Wed-Sun Noon10pm (last entry 1 hour prior). Gay sauna. Previously Jocks. [email protected] www.number11.net OUT* 124 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 200660. Wed-Sun 11pm2.30am. Good atmosphere, very popular disco with wide selection of sounds and the occasional act/PA. fb: outdundee C.C. BLOOM'S* 23-24 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. Sun 12.30pm3am, Mon-Sat 11am-3am. Recently renovated nightclub with bar and restaurant. [email protected] fb: CCBloomsBar THE SALTY DOG* 9 Crichton Street. Tel: 07580 171426. 2pm-Midnight. Cosy little bar. Fri & Sat: Karaoke. Sun: "The Sunday Club" with free buffet from 7pm. fb: SaltyDog Dundee EDINBURGH CHALKY'S LATE NIGHT LOUNGE* 4 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-558 7538. 5pm-3am. 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CAFÉ HABANA* 22 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131558 1270. 1pm-1am. Friendly pre-club bar popular with locals and visitors. Free WiFi. [email protected] www.cafehabanaEH1.com CAFÉ NOM DE PLUME* 60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131478 1372. Relaxed licensed café/bar forming part of Edinburgh's original LGBT Centre. Homemade soups, snacks &; meals served all day with meat dishes, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available. Free Wi-Fi. Dogs allowed but no children under 5 years (5-17 years allowed until 8pm) because of alcohol license. Does not accept bookings for groups of more than 12 people. cafenomdeplume @ntlbusiness.com fb:cafenomdeplume Available NOW on Amazon EDINBURGH LGBT CENTRE* 58a and 60 Broughton Street. Houses Café Nom De Plume and Pride Scotia. Free WiFi (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 outwith the USA. Tel: 0131-556 9471. Meeting Room Booking Tel: 07817 533337. info @edinburghlgbtcentre.org.uk ELECTRO-SEXUAL* C.C. Bloom’s, 23-24 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. 11pm-3am. First Fri of each month. Club night. fb: Electroedinburgh LGBT 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. Provides meeting space for community groups. Rooms available for hire for meetings and training. [email protected] www.lgbthealth.org.uk THE REGENT* 2 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131661 8198. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat Noon-1am. Edinburgh's Gay Real Ale Pub voted 2010 Edinburgh Pub Of The Year by CAMRA members. Deuchars IPA and Old Rosie scrumpy always available plus a range of guest ales. Relaxed atmosphere and comfortable surroundings. Snacks and meals served all day until 10pm plus coffees and teas. Free WiFi. Dogs welcome but no children under 5 years (5-17 allowed until 8pm) because of alcohol license. 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