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M
argaret Thatcher is dead. It’s very likely
that most of you know this already.
And before I go on I am also aware that:
a) many of you were born after her reign and have
very little idea of who she was and care even less,
and b) many more of you are sick to the back teeth
of hearing about her. But the fight over her legacy
- over history - is fierce. And we should all have our
say, lest David Cameron’s assertion that, “We’re all
Thatcherites now” takes hold.
Thatcher was first elected as British Prime
Minister in May, 1979. Arriving at 10 Downing
Street, surrounded by photographers and
supporters, she paraphrased the Catholic Prayer of
Saint Francis: “Where there is discord, may we
bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring
truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith.
And where there is despair, may we bring hope”.
It’s fair to say that in the eleven years that followed,
harmony, truth, faith and hope were in short
supply. Indeed, most Scots seemed relieved when
she was finally deposed in Nov, 1990.
In recent weeks much has been said and written
about the hated Poll Tax, introduced in Scotland a
year ahead of England and Wales, and the Miners’
Strike, where Thatcher is still seen by right wing
commentators as finally breaking the backs of the
unions (in fact more than a quarter of working
adults in Scotland still choose to join a trade union).
The sinking of the retreating Belgrano warship
during the Falklands war has also excited much
comment. Her somewhat heartless response to the
deaths of 323 people, “Rejoice” is well known. What
many don’t know is that after being grilled about
the massacre on the BBC’s flagship news show
Nationwide, her husband Denis went radge at the
show’s producer yelling that his wife had been
“stitched up by bloody BBC poofs and Trots”.
And there is no doubt that Thatcher, like much
of the British establishment at the time, was antigay. In a speech to the Conservative Party
conference in Oct, 1987 she spoke about education:
“…but it’s the plight of individual boys and girls
which worries me most... Children who need to be
taught to respect traditional moral values are being
taught that they have an inalienable right to be
gay... All of those children are being cheated of a
sound start in life - yes cheated.”
In May, 1988, Section 28 of the local government
act was passed, banning local authorities from
‘promoting’ homosexuality (Clause 2a in Scotland).
This in effect prevented teachers from even
mentioning the subject in schools, and inevitably
led to the homophobic bullying of gay and straight
kids just for being a bit different.
O P INIO N
Clause 2a was repealed in June 2000 in Scotland
as one of the first pieces of legislation enacted by
the new Scottish Parliament. At the time in
England, the young David Cameron would
repeatedly attack Tony Blair’s plans to abolish
Section 28, publicly denouncing then-Prime
Minister Blair as being “anti-family”.
In 2003, Cameron supported a Conservative
amendment on abolition that retained certain
parts, which experts and campaigners described as
“Section 28 by the back door”. Fortunately this was
unsuccessful, and Section 28 was repealed by the
Labour government in England without such
concessions. It wasn’t until June 2009 that Cameron
formally apologised for his party introducing the
law, stating that it was “a mistake”.
I came out as bi just as Section 28 was being
introduced. In the late 80’s, going to protests and
demos “Against the Clause” was as natural as
popping down to the local gay bar. I hated
Thatcher, and the very idea that you could be queer
and a Tory was unthinkable. But it wasn’t just LGBT
rights, Thatcherism seemed to want to take away
everything I cared about. Schools, hospitals,
libraries... all suffered cut backs almost out of
existence. Things that as a nation we owned - like
gas and electricity were sold off. She diminished
communities, denied that society even existed and
taught that greed, above everything else, was
good.
Whenever the economy got into trouble it was
the poor that suffered whilst the rich - who caused
the problems in the first place - expanded their
wealth. Demonstrations were frequently crushed
with a police force that seemed more like an armed
wing of the state. I really hated her. I wanted her
and everything she stood for to die and stay dead.
When I was a child my father was a little too
quick to use his fists in temper. I distinctly
remember thinking that one day that I would be
bigger, older and stronger and would return to give
him a good kicking. I never did, although I still feel
strongly that what he did was utterly wrong.
Revenge would be to reduce myself to his level.
So I didn’t cheer “Rejoice” at the death of an old
woman from a stroke. And face it, Thatcherism is
very much alive and well.
Denis Thatcher
thought his wife
had been “stitched
up by bloody BBC
poofs and Trots”
obar dheadhainn
Aberdeen
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H
ere we go with an update from this wee
corner of Scotland. News on the latest
entertainment coming to Cheerz, RGU
LGBT+ rings in the changes and ABFAB raise an
amazing amount for charity plus more news on
LGBT happenings in the region.
LGBT University Society News
ABFAB, the Aberdeen University LGBT Society
would like to thank everyone who made it along to
their 10th Anniversary of both the society and of
the Gaylidh. Partygoers enjoyed a three course
meal, wine and danced along to an amazing ceilidh
band before heading to Cheerz for the official after
party. The event had attendees from all over
Scotland and further afield including East Anglia,
Switzerland and Germany. As much as the night
was about having fun it helped raise awareness and
an amazing £2100 for Broken Rainbow the LGBT
Domestic Abuse Charity. ABFAB would like to
thank all of the local businesses and people that
donated prizes on the night and to everyone that
came along on the night. Find out more about
ABFAB at www.facebook.com/Abdnlgbt and
Broken Rainbow at www.brokenrainbow.org.uk
RGU LGBT+ recently held their AGM and a new
committee has been duly elected to oversee the
society in the next year. Self-confessed Queens of
the Gays Jenni Kelman and Emma Keddie take over
the reins from Steve Mills and Gavin Downes as CoPresidents with Connor Bond becoming Vice
President, Robbie Dalgetty as Secretary with Dennis
Neville being the new Treasurer. After the AGM
RGU Union & Cheerz hosted a farewell party for
Steve and Gavin where the boys were treated to a
rather glittery, messy send off. Good Luck to the
new committee and I am sure the boys will always
be there for advice and banter!
Scene News
Cheerz Bar & Club have just announced an
amazing line up for the next few months including
amazing drag and pop stars! First up on 3rd May is
the very international Mary Kiani, 24th May sees X
Factor’s Lloyd Daniels appearing along with Claudia
Patrice with many more well-known acts lined up
for following months. Also featuring in the next few
months are the amazing talents of Miss Jason, Dave
Lynn and well I beg your pardon Cheerz can
promise you a Rose Garden! Look out for dates and
news in the next few month’s columns. As well as
bringing you acts, Cheerz has a great in house
entertainment team including the bevy of beauties
Miss Romy, Miss Cherry Bakewell, Bobbie Dazzler
and Scarlet Diamonte with quizzes, cabaret and
game shows. If you’re more of a dancer get your
boogie shoes on and dance the night away to tunes
from Steve Motion, Craig Wren, Scott West and
Kevin Thorburn with Liam Downie’s alternative night
on Tue for those with a different taste in music.
Check Cheerz out on Facebook or follow on twitter
@cheerztweet
Gay Men’s Health News
The team at Gay Men’s Health in Grampian have
been busy out and about and online with outreach
and getting the word of good sexual health out to
gay and bisexual men across the region. Look out
at www.facebook.com/gmhscotland to find out
An International
Day Against
Homophobia
dinner is being
held in Aberdeen
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An LGBT IDAHO Dinner is being held on Thu
16th May at 7pm in a Central Aberdeen venue
which will be confirmed on registration, go along
and join in a social gathering to celebrate
International Day against Homophobia and
Transphobia with a fixed menu with a drink for just
£23. For more information and to register, please
E-mail: [email protected] or Tel: Alan Cowan on
Aberdeen (01224) 576796 by Mon 6th May at Noon.
The Dinner is organised through the North East
LGBT+ Development Group with support from the
Grampian Regional Equality Council, Aberdeen City
Council
and
LGBT
Youth
Scotland.
With the new single force Police Scotland in
operation across the country there are now more
options for reporting LGBT hate crimes to them
including online at www.scotland.police.uk/hatecrime or by calling 101 as well as the direct options
you can still report remotely via a few agencies in
Aberdeen including Gay Men’s Health by phone on
Aberdeen (01224) 930355, E-mail: grampian@
gmh.org.uk or in person at 246 George Street
That’s me done for another month. Remember
if you have any news, events, photos or gossip to
send them to the usual address or tweet me
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Herriot
edinburgh
@scotsgay.co.uk
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Sitting at the bar in Planet
Edinburgh
M
ay is upon us. The weather is finally
starting to warm up a little. Thanks are
due to all those who have passed on
their comments on my first column- it’s
appreciated. So keep those tweets and emails
coming in and let’s get down to business.
First up, the latest news on Pride Scotia is that
it’s to be on Sat 15th Jun. Plans are for the Pride
March to assemble outside the Scottish Parliament
for the usual speeches before heading up the Royal
Mile at 1pm. Confirmed destination is Bristo Square
and Teviot Row House – where there will be
entertainment on indoor and outdoor stages, a
Health and Community Fair, an unlicensed Tea
Dance, a Club Room with local DJs marshalled by
Cilla Slack, and a Sports Bar with sport on wide
screen TVs. More details will be available in the
Pride Guide which will be available in the pubs and
clubs and online at www.pride-scotia.org a few
weeks before the event. As most of the funding for
Pride comes from advertising in the Guide or the
hire of stalls at the Health and Community Fair,
advertisers and stall holders should contact Pride
Scotia asap – E-mail: [email protected] or Tel:
0131-556 9471 or download details from the
website.
Planet are celebrating 3 years reborn on Fri 17th
May! Already??! Their birthday party promises to
be a real hoot as this year, John and the staff are
going for a Las Vegas vibe. Elvis, apparently, will be
in the building, alongside some tasty showgirls.
Dresscode is not compulsory, but it’s a chance for
all you drag kings and queens to strut your stuff if
you’re inclined. Moreover, the whole event is a
fundraiser for Pride Scotia, so this is the must
attend event of the month in Edinburgh!
I had an amazing night in Planet just last week.
John and the boys certainly seem to be on to a
winner with the crowds packing themselves into
the best pre club bar on the scene, with happy days
promos running Mon-Thu and their own quiz with
prizes up to £100! running on Thu, plus all their
house spirits are now top brands. Don’t forget Cilla
will be entertaining the crowds now and again too.
At the Regent, it’s confirmed that Legendary
Quiz Mistress Siobhan has returned with a brand
new quiz night held from 8pm on the first Mon of
every month, (which in May is Mon 6th). I was in
attendance for her Apr return quiz and my old
partner in crime certainly had the vibe going! Check
it out and maybe you can win a nice prize for
testing your knowledge!
At Habana they are launching the first ever
Golden Pint Awards. Nomination forms are already
available from the bar and the Award Ceremony
will take place on Sun 26th May, with a fabulous
Mystery guest host at the podium. Combine this
with the regular Habana offerings and some of the
best deals and promotions on the scene your onto
a winner!
Moving next door to CC Blooms, it just goes
from strength to strength in there. Not only is the
food awesome but they’re still producing some
amazing nights. The launch night of Disc. Co.
purveyors of beatucuious beats and smooth groves
takes place on Sat 27th Apr with Dale Lush at the
decks promising the best mash up of kitsch and
current house and disco tunes. The team in CC’s
have also confirmed May 25th as the second Disc.
Co date. Don’t forget that CC’s also hosts the
Church of High Kicks every Sun. Finally, CC’s still has
its Thu night Camp evenings!
Moving to the Street, if you wanna chill out with
a few drinks and nibbles it’s still the place to be!
Then as the evening moves into late night pop
down stairs and bust some moves.
Down Dublin Street at the New Town Bar, the
Easter event of Michelle McManus @ the musicals
was a smash success - the bar was packed and the
crowds went mental. The success has prompted
the NTB to announce that this Fringe Festival they
are becoming a fully-fledged venue! Not only will
the usual Famous Sunday FUNdraiser be on the
table, but The new G Spot Show - featuring
comedians like JoJo Sutherland, Scott Agnew,
Charlie Ross, Stu Murphy, Viv Gee and many more...
A dark comedy show called Forever 27 will be
travelling up from the South, Glasgow based
favourite Susie McCabe will debut her solo show at
the NTB and Michelle McManus will take up
residence for a week long show! The plan includes
the downstairs bar being converted to a 50 seat
theatre. Looking at May, Sat 11thth is Bear Night
and the following afternoon sees a fetish party in
full swing. Sun 26th May is a pants party but the
boys will have just completed the Marathon so give
their legs a little rub. Finally the makeover in the
toilets is complete and it’s looking amazing. I spoke
to my pal Stephen at the bar to try and get the Goss
surrounding this year’s Pride in the NTB but he was
tight lipped, but told me to expect the usual - tits
and teeth and a bloody good show!
Elvis will be in the
building along
side some tasty
showgirls on
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excellent food. The choice is grteat and the
atmosphere totally relaxed and chilled out. Alan
and Colin are now stalwarts of the Edinburgh scene
with their success in the Regent being replicated in
Café Nom’s. That said, the Regent is still the place
for the best selection of beers and ciders in
Edinburgh - I just don’t know how they do it!
The LGBT Centre For Health and Wellbeing are
launching Scotland’s first National LGBT Helpline
which goes live on Tue 7th May and will operate
every Tue and Wed from Noon-9pm. Stephen
McCabe from the centre said, “As you are aware,
many of the local LGBT Helplines in Scotland have
recently either closed or cut their hours, so the time
now is vital to launch a nationwide service where
volunteers are trained to offer support with
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as this, we offer non-judgemental support with
issues around sex and sexual health, links to LGBT
groups across Scotland, and support with LGBT
rights issues. We are open to callers from across the
whole of Scotland.” The new help line number is
0300 123 2523. I wish all involved the best of luck
for the launch of this vital service.
Well what a month Apr has been! The giver of
Section 28 (clause 2a in Scotland) has departed and
as in life proved to be equally as controversial in
death. It’s thinking of how far we have come really
puts into focus why we still need and should
support our Pride events. Please put 15th Jun in
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Latto
dundee
@scotsgay.co.uk
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Big nights out at Klozet
Dundee
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n the last month we have had many fantastic
acts across the Dundee scene. Before Out
brought in yet another amazing local act: The
Brass Nex, who performed lots of popular club hits
and performed them so well that you just might
have thought you were listening to the real artists
themselves. Made a great atmosphere and it
brought it in a lot of new faces to the packed pub.
Out as always is the one and only nightclub to be
in on the scene! Unbeatable and unmatched!
Klozet has had many an act in the past month
including: The Drag with No Name, back once again
to Klozet’s stage by popular demand. Mandy Gap,
another top drag act, followed her fabulously. Then
soon after was the highly acclaimed Boy George
Experience and last but not least was the a night
dedicated to the memory of the late Brian Crayford
hosted by the illustrious Nicki French where there
was lots of Karaoke, fun and games all to a good
cause.
The Salty Dog recently hosted a Party Monster
Theme Night! Another great success with lots of
merriment and madness as always.
Number 11 Sauna is still going as strong as ever
with new eagerly awaited theme nights and
developments still in the pipeline.
Out is the one
and only
nightclub to be in
on the scene in
Dundee
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Joanne
Mackenzie
-Winters
highlands
@scotsgay.co.uk
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JLS - Sat 18th May at Miami Nightclub.
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Vast range of magazines and dvds
New stock arrives
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P
ut a spring in your step at the next LGBT
night in Aces at Miami Nightclub (High
Street, Inverness) on Tue 7th May. Doors
open at 9pm. Free entry.
A new LGBT social group is starting up in FortWilliam with an initial gathering on Tue 4th Jun.
E-mail: [email protected] or Tel: 07745
930383 and you will be put in touch with the
Lochaber locals.
The Highland Rainbow Folk elected a new
committee at its AGM in Inverness in Apr and have
now set up their own Facebook page to raise
awareness about issues concerning older LGBT
people.
Meanwhile the Highland LGBT Forum have a
new group of eight charity trustees for its
committee following its 10th AGM. In Apr, the
Forum hosted an LGBT awareness-raising
conference in Portree with the Equality Network,
Northern Constabulary and Highlands & Islands
Equality Forum. The next event will be held in
Stornoway on Fri 24th May and they look forward
to meeting some of the LGBT community living in
the Hebrides. After a summer attending Highland
Games, future conferences will be aimed at Orkney
in Sep and Shetland in Oct.
Look out for the new LGBT group which meets
socially twice a month in Thurso (lunch on the first
Sat and also on the third Thu evening). You can Email them at [email protected] or
search for “North Highlands LGBT” on Facebook.
They welcome LGBT folks, friends and family from
Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney.
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glasgow
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The Polo Lounge
C
an you believe it’s nearly half way through
the month? It’ getting in to summer time that means sitting in the garden with a nice
cold drink then getting your groove on down in
Glasgow’s scene!
I’m looking forward to this summer, we’ve just
heard that Pride Glasgow is going to be back, and
all our bars and clubs
will be busy as the days
get
longer
and
everyone comes out to
enjoy their social life
after the cold, frosty
nights we’ve had of
late.
The Gallery in the
heart of the Merchant
City continues to keep
giving with live football on the screens, a weekend
full of live entertainment and their exciting Wed
Night Quiz. It’s a lively, friendly bar with very nice,
welcoming staff - make sure you try it out if you
haven’t already.
The Riding Room is still the joint on the corner
that keeps on giving and it’s just turn a year old –
seven days of cabaret and entertainment is just
something to behold. Whether it be Rufus T’s Wed
Jukebox Cabaret, Tom Harlow’s Songs from the
Musicals on a Thu or a weekends of drunken
debauchery with the stars of burlesque – there’s
always something to put a smile on your face.
Our friendly adult boutique Luke & Jack still puts
a smile on my face, going in to see the friendly
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pandas and cubs more than happy! Big shout out
to the ever friendly staff, such a nice bunch!
AXM recently celebrated their first birthday with
us on Glasgow’s scene with a very busy weekend of
giveaways and entertainment. Peggy Wessex joined
the team at AXM for a very busy birthday night out
and they were also giving away tickets to One
Direction. Barbra La Bush is to continue to grace
Glasgow with her presence in AXM every bank
holiday weekend, such fun!
That Audrey Hepburn at The Court is hilarious,
I’ve said it before but she’s definitely just a cock
short of being a full blown Drag Queen with her
acid tongue and great voice – but she’s so
welcoming and gets all the virgins up to sing. Tony
and the team continue to give us all the scene
needs, and I’m looking forward to enjoying a pint
outside in the sun soon!
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contrast to the counterparts of London or
Manchester. Head on downstairs and you’ve got
the wonders of new and modern art on your
doorstep – Drew and Ian curate some exciting
displays from local artists and some from further
afield – it’s definitely a diamond in the rough.
The Polo Lounge brought
up the gays from Hollyoaks
over Easter - a great
weekend was had by all and
they keep on giving. DJ
Queenie is back with Power
Ballad Thu - oh how I missed
him! Power Ballad Thu must
be the best night on the
scene, closely followed by
Elaine Belle De Hell’s Pop
Tue! She certainly knows how to spin some tunes!
The Underground is as fun as ever with two
whole nights of karaoke and laughs from my
favourite queen, Bee Fiarse! Join her every Thu and
Sun from 9ish if you want to sing your heart out! DJ
Marc continues to please the crowds, his furry chest
and great music taste keep the bears, otters,
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Let me talk about another Drag Queen, the
wonderful Bella Houston who resides over in
Delmonica’s - she’s been hosting Karaoke for many
a month and she’s got to be the nicest,
grandmother like, drag queen out there. Join her
on a Sun to continue your Sun Sesh with some
Karaoke.
Speakeasy is all about the change! Nancy Clench
brings back her Wed Night Karaoke, reminding me
about the times when she first came to Glasgow
over 2 and a half years ago! We bid fairwell to DJ
Jamie for the last time, he’ll be sorely missed on the
scene - the friendly, “straight” bear that he is! Still
the Trophy Room keeps on giving what you’re used
to, so join DJ Suave Gav in FHQ above Speakeasy
every Sat Night!
Before I go, remember the Gay Men’s Health
drop-in clinic happens at their Glasgow HQ on Bell
Street every Thu 4.30-7pm to get your HIV results
in 20 minutes! The boys at GMH have been rather
busy each Thu so make sure you get along to have
your check up!
Well, that’s all for me. Enjoy the start of the
Spring as we come in to Summer - I hope the sun
comes out for you all!
Community
HELPLINES
ABUSED MEN IN SCOTLAND
Tel: Freefone 0808 8000024
Support for men surviving domestic
abuse. Write: Unit 1F6, Eric Liddell
Centre, 15 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh. EH10 4DP.
Office: 0131-447 7449.
[email protected]
www.abusedmeninscotland.org
BREATHING SPACE
Tel: Freefone 0800 838587
Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri 6pm-Mon
6am (24 hours at weekends).
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
CUMBRIA AND THE BORDERS
GAY HELPLINE
Tel: Bassenthwaite Lake
(01768) 776244
Nightly 6-9pm.
DIVERSITAY LGBT SWITCHBOARD
Tel: Dundee (01382) 202620
2nd & 4th Mon of each month 7-9pm.
Write: PO Box 53, Dundee. DD1 3YG.
[email protected]
www.diversitay.org.uk
t: @diversitaylgbt
NATIONAL LGBT HELPLINE
Tel: 0300 123 2523
Tue-Wed Noon-9pm.
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
Tel: 0808 8021221
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm.
The HIV and sexual health charity for
life.
[email protected]
www.tht.org.uk
LONDON SWITCHBOARD
Tel: 0300 3300630
FAX: 020-7837 7300
Daily 10am-11pm.
[email protected]
www.llgs.org.uk
www.turingnetwork.org.uk
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.
[email protected]
www.scotsgay.co.uk
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, 15
Berkeley Street, Glasgow. G3 7BW. Tel:
0141-248 9969.
[email protected]
www.womenslibrary.org.uk
NATIONAL LGBT FORUM
Active events calendar for LGBT and
other equality events in Scotland.
Comprehensive directory of LGBT
organisations. Free registration to add
campaigns and events to the
Community pages.
www.scottishLGBT.org
PRIDE SCOTIA
Organising Pride Scotia 2013 which
will be held in Edinburgh in June
2013! Tel: 0131-556 9471. Write: 58a
Broughton Street, Edinburgh. EH1
3SA.
[email protected]
www.pride-scotia.org
fb: Pride Scotia
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
ABERDEEN:
Pride In Aberdeen: Organises the
Pride event.
[email protected]
www.prideinaberdeen.co.uk
ANGUS:
ALED (Angus LGBT for Equality and
Diversity): Offers online confidential
advice, parental guidance groups,
social events and activities for anyone
13 and over. Write: c/o 13 Park View,
Brechin. DD9 7AT. Tel: 07719052195
or Brechin (01356) 629366.
[email protected]
www.aledlgbt.webs.com
fb: Aled Angus Equality Diversity
AYRSHIRE:
NESA (North, East, South Ayrshire)
Social Support Group:
Tel: David Bingham on 0141-332
3838.
[email protected]
387585.
[email protected]
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY:
Dumfries & Galloway LGBT Centre:
Dumfries based LGBT Centre
reaching out to the whole of Dumfries
and Galloway. Groups, social events,
drop-ins, support and volunteering for
LGBT young people, adults and their
families. See What’s On section of their
web site for more details. 88b High
Street, Dumfries. DG1 2BJ. Tel:
Dumfries (01387) 255058. Text:
07786 202 370.
[email protected]
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
fb: DumfriesLGBTCentre
DUNDEE:
Diversitay LGBT Group: Offers
support to LGBT people living in
Tayside and North East Fife. Bi
monthly newsletter “Out Now”
available from PO Box 53, Dundee,
DD1 3YG. Tel: Dundee (01382)
202620.
[email protected]
www.diversitay.org.uk
t: @diversitaylgbt
EDINBURGH:
Couple Counselling Lothian:
Scotland’s oldest and largest
relationship counselling agency
promotes the wellbeing and longevity
of same sex relationships. 65 years
experience of serving clients in
Edinburgh and the Lothians. Tel: 0131556 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: 0131-556 9471. Meeting
Room Booking Tel: 07817 533337.
[email protected]
Icebreakers: Social group for LGBT
people who want to make friendships
and feel more at ease in the company
of other gay people. Takes place from
7.30-9.30pm in The Regent on 2nd
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.
GLASGOW:
BORDERS:
LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS
Queer alternative DIY magazine for
women.
info@
lockupyourdaughtersmagazine.co.uk
www.lockupyourdaughtersmagazine.
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
Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender equality in Scotland.
Write: 30 Bernard Street, Edinburgh.
EH6 6PR. Tel: 0131-467 6039. Fax:
0131-476 9006. 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.
[email protected]
www.equality-network.org and
t: @LGBTScotland
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
Forum: 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.
www.scotsborderslgbt.co.uk
fb:Scottish Borders LGBT Equality
Forum
CAMPBELTOWN:
Kintyre Embrace: Meets first Wed of
each month, 7-9pm. Tel: Katrina on
07760 701308.
[email protected]
Pride Glasgow: Organises Glasgow
pride event.
[email protected]
www.prideglasgow.co.uk
INVERNESS:
Highland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender Forum: Regular events
and discos in Inverness.
Tel: 07512 231904.
[email protected]
www.gay-ness.org.uk
Inverness, Highlands and Islands
LGBT Group: New Group. Tel: 07833
456341.
MORAY:
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. 3rd Sat of each
month: Get together at Time Out Café,
79 High Street, Forres from 10.30am.
For all meetings, look for rainbow
coloured bag and VW camper money
box on table. For further info or to be
met in advance: Tel: 07598 418638.
[email protected]
fb: lgbt.moray
CLYDEBANK:
NORTH HIGHLANDS:
Clydebank LGBT Group: Meets
Dalmuir CE Centre 6.30-9.30 pmon
3rd Wed of each month Tel: Fiona on
07974 489520 or Tanya on 07598
North Highlands LGBT Social Group:
For people, living and working in or
visiting Caithness, Sutherland and
L IS TING S
op-ed
Orkney, who identify as lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender or who are
questioning their identity. Meets first
Sat of each month for lunch at 1pm
and third Thu of each month at 7pm.
[email protected]
fb: northhighlandslgbt
Kirkcaldy. Informal meeting 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]
are open to partners or friends.
Information line: 07963 960321.
[email protected]
www.biscotland.org
OBAN:
GLASGOW:
Gateway Group: Meets last Sat of
each month, 2-4pm. Tel: Katrina on
07760 701308.
E:katrina.mitchell
@waverleycare.org
Glasgow Women's Library:
15 Berkeley Street, Glasgow. G3 7BW.
Tel: 0141-248 9969. 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, along with
an Adult Literacy and Numeracy
Project and Black and Minority Ethnic
Women’s Project. Check website for
more info.
[email protected]
www.womenslibrary.org.uk
BROKEN RAINBOW LGBT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE (UK)
Works to change the situation for
LGBT people facing domestic violence.
Runs helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender people, their family,
friends, and agencies to support LGBT
people around domestic violence.
Mon & Thu 2-8pm,Tue & Wed 10am5pm. Tel: 0300 999 5428.
[email protected]
www.brokenrainbow.org.uk
fb: brokenrainbowuk
t: @brokenrainbow
STIRLING:
Stirling Gay Men's Social Group:
Meets monthly from Sep-Jun
(generally 3rd Fri) in private houses.
[email protected]
WOMEN'S
LISTINGS
DUNDEE:
Outskirtsocial: Social group for LBT
women in the East of Scotland. An
opportunity for women to make new
friends, connect up with existing ones
and generally have some fun.
Administered by the editing group of
the Out-skirts online magazine
[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 for a friendly kickabout
every Wed (7-8pm) on the outdoor 5a-side astroturf pitch at Drummond
Community High School, 41 Bellevue
Place, Edinburgh. A great opportunity
for women of any age, fitness-level,
and ability to play football in a
welcoming and friendly environment.
New players always welcome.
[email protected]
Ladybird Book Group: Friendly and
social lesbian book group meets 2nd
Tue of each month from 7.45pm in
Café Nom De Plume. Newcomers
welcome. Contact for more
information and details of books
coming up this year.
[email protected]
Rubyfruits Edinburgh: For lesbians
and bi women. Meets Wed eve
anytime after 7.30pm in Café Nom De
Plume and every Sun from 2pm at
The Regent. Widen your social circle,
network, plan weekend/eve activities
(eg walking, cinema, exhibitions) and
maybe meet that special somebody.
[email protected]
www.rubyfruitsedinburgh.
webs.com
Women’s Group: Group offers the
chance to meet other women in a
relaxed environment. Chat and
information on health and wellbeing
issues, as well as activities in and out
the Centre. 2nd & 4th Fri of each
month from 2-4.30pm at the LGBT
Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe
Street. Tel: Alison on 0131-652 3283.
[email protected]
Word: Women’s Book Group meets
7.30-9pm on 2nd Wed of each month
at the LGBT Centre for Health and
Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street. Interested in
reading and want to meet friends who
share your passion? Join this friendly
women’s book group.
[email protected]
FIFE:
Fife Inbetweeners:
A friendly group of lesbians who meet
every 2nd Sat eve from 8pm at Man I'
The Rock, 101 High St, Dysart,
OLGA - Older Lesbians Get Around:
Meets monthly. Tel: 07813 268938.
Sandyford: 2-6 Sandyford Place,
Glasgow. G3 7NB. Sandyford provides
sexual, reproductive and 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:
GirlZone: Friendly, informal social
group for LBT and friends - all
welcome. Meets 1st Sat, 2nd Thu and
3rd Fri of each month.Tel: Joanne on
07792 223687 for details and venue.
[email protected]
www.gay-ness.org.uk
Highland Lesbian Republic: A
voluntary group which has been in
existence for over twenty years.
Organises fundraisers for Womankind
Worldwide.
[email protected]
www.freewebs.com/
highlandlesbiangroup
www.womankind.org.uk
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
OUT-SKIRTS
Quarterly e-zine for lesbian and bi
women in the East of Scotland and
beyond.
[email protected]
SCOTTISH NETWORK FOR LESBIAN
STRENGTH
To further lesbian issues, follow a
lesbian agenda and foster lesbian
visibility.
[email protected]
www.freewebs.com/
highlandlesbiangroup
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 Sun
of each month in Glasgow (Contact for
venue details). Meetings also held
occasionally in Edinburgh (at the LGBT
Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe
Street). Meetings (open to all bi or
questioning people) are usually
followed by social gatherings which
ABUSE
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 (6pmMidnight). Minicom available.
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
THRIVE
Counselling service for male survivors
of childhood sexual 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
GAY AND LESBIAN HUMANIST
ASSOCIATION
GALHA is a membership organisation
promoting a gay-friendly Humanist
outlook and LGBT rights as human
rights. Membership is open to
supporters worldwide. Write: GALHA,
1 Gower Street, London. WC1E 6HD.
[email protected]
www.galha.org
PINK TRIANGLE TRUST
A gay Humanist charity which can
arrange non-religious ceremonies of
love and commitment for lesbian and
gay couples at very reasonable rates in
most parts of Scotland. Sponsors of
LGBT History Month. Write: 34 Spring
Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8
2HB. Tel: Kenilworth (01926) 858450.
[email protected]
www.pinktriangle.org.uk
Internet Magazine (The Pink
Humanist) at
www.thepinkhumanist.com
BEARS
BEARSCOTS
The national group for bears, big boys,
their friends and admirers. Glasgow
Bear Weekend (1st weekend of each
month): Bears in the West,
Underground Bar, Fri 9pm-1am.
Edinburgh Bear Weekend (2nd
weekend of each month): Bears in the
East, New Town Bar, Sat 10pm-2am.
Check website for details of events
around Scotland.
[email protected]
www.bearscots.org.uk
fb: bear.scots
Tony
Challis
tony
@scotsgay.co.uk
www.
lgf.org.uk/flag
www.
dayagainst
homophobia.org
IDAHO
O P INIO N
I
n 1971 I met some guys from the Barcelona Gay
Liberation Front. This was when Spain was still
suffering the dictatorship of General Franco – a
deeply authoritarian defender of the catholic faith.
I recall thinking. “How optimistic are they? Gay
Liberation in Spain?” How foolish was my
pessimism then, and how far has the world come
since. In the past decade a democratic socialist
government in Spain has faced down right-wing
and catholic protest marches and legalised gay
marriage.
Recently, we have read about horrific new laws
proposed or brought in in Russia and in parts of
Africa and of people still being executed for their
sexuality. We have loud homophobes here and
worse in America. However, Scotland’s
homophobe-in-chief was recently silenced, hoist
by his own petard, as the cliché goes, - and it is
possible to feel some sympathy for the long life of
emotional confusion that it seems the former
Scottish Cardinal has led. A kind of life led by so
many in the past and still by LGBTIs in many lands.
But things are changing.
We have many powerful friends today. U N
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon gave a speech in
Norway on April 15th – Human Rights Day about
homophobia in all its forms. He made a very full
and impassioned call for LGBTI rights. He said, “Let
me say this loud and clear: lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender people are entitled to the same
rights as everyone else. They, too, are born free and
equal. I stand shoulder to shoulder with them in
their struggle for human rights.”
He went on to refer to his intervention in Malawi,
where gay men were given long prison sentences
for their wedding, and condemned proposed laws
in Ukraine which would make a supportive speech
such as his illegal there. Stonewall Scotland have
posted a video of his speech on their website.
We live increasingly in a globalised world, with
communication, trade and travel making us
increasingly interconnected. One global event in
the LGBTI calendar is I D A H O day – International
Day Against Homophobia. May 17th. A Friday this
year – no excuse not to celebrate! This event –
commemorating the day on which the World
Health Organisation removed homosexuality from
its list of illnesses – has grown remarkably in a few
years. It was started by a charismatic French
Caribbean guy, Louis-Georges Tin, and quickly
spread world-wide. Before his resignation,
President Lula of Brazil made it a national day.
One of the big ideas this year is the IDAHO
Global Rainbow Flashmob. At least seventeen
countries are already involved. Manchester based
L G F, one of the largest LGBTI organisations in the
U K is calling on LGTI communities and our allies to
get “Flying the Flag” on May 17th. They plan a
series of events in the north-west of England, and
it appears that in Scotland events are already
planned in Glasgow and Aberdeen. Maybe many
more will be announced in the coming weeks.
(www.lgf.org.uk/flag) One of the ideas in
Manchester is for a “Kiss-in Flashmob” in the city
centre at 1pm on Saturday 18th. Sounds like fun!
Be great if some kiss-ins were to be organised in
Scotland. Never mind the weather on the day – go
out and give your friends and lovers a kiss and a
cuddle, all in a great cause!
You will be part of a global action. Under the
heading, “We will never be silent,” organisations
representing LGBTI, women’s and human rights
groups are planning a wave of action across South
Africa – which hopefully will register beyond that
nation’s borders. Activists in Georgia plan to hold a
silent protest. Last year, a peaceful march there
was attacked by anti-gay protestors and some of
the victims were arrested… Flashmobs are planned
from Quito to St Petersburg. It’ll be very interesting
to see the response in St Petersburg.
This is a chance to stand up for and with our
sisters and brothers globally. If you go online at
International Day Against Homophobia you will see
the mass of events that are planned.
To be living here and now as LGBTI people is to
be historically and geographically very privileged.
Yet there are still battles to be fought and won. And
for our kin in many parts of the world the struggle
has hardly begun. Let’s get it happening.
And if public embracing and kissing can help the
cause, what’s not to like?
This May 17th is
IDAHO - The
International Day
Against
Homophobia
NORTHSCOT BEARS
New Aberdeen bear group.
www.northscotbears.co.uk
fb: NorthScot Bears
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.
[email protected]
www.affirmationscotland.org.uk
AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH
41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. EH1
1EL. Meets Sun 11am - LGBT people
especially welcome. Last Sat of each
month: Our Tribe (LGBT worship)
7pm. Transcendence group to support
Transgender people. Tel: 07957
543359.
[email protected]
www.augustine.org.uk
EDINBURGH QUAKER LESBIAN AND
GAY FELLOWSHIP
Tel: 07543 975590.
[email protected]
EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP FOR
LESBIAN & GAY CHRISTIANS
Lesbian, gay or bisexual? From an
Evangelical tradition? So are they. Tel:
Andrew on Mid Calder (01506)
499926. Write: c/o Flat 3, 7 Upper
Tollington Park, Finsbury Park,
London. N4 3EJ.
[email protected]
www.eflgc.org.uk
LESBIAN AND GAY CHRISTIAN
MOVEMENT (LGCM)
UK-based international charity which
challenges homophobia and
transphobia, especially within 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
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
QUAKER LESBIAN AND GAY
FELLOWSHIP
A welcoming and supportive national
group for people of all sexual
orientations and their friends. Write:
Roy Vickery, 9 Terrapin Court, Terrapin
Road, London. SW17 8QW.
[email protected]
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:
(Freefone) 0808 808 0234. 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 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.
minister
@edinburgh-unitarians.org.uk
www.edinburgh-unitarians.co.uk
CULTURAL
THE BIG LGBT MUSIC JAM
Meets 1-4pm on 1st Sat of each
month at the LGBT Centre for Health
and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street,
Edinburgh. A creative and supportive
space for making music. Play, sing
your own song, or just be an
appreciative listener. No need to book,
just turn up. Bring your own
instruments, some percussion
supplied.
biglgbtmusicjamedinburgh
@gmail.com
THE CULTURE CLUB
Meets 7-8.30pm on 1st Wed of each
month at the LGBT Centre for Health
and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street,
Edinburgh to talk about current arts
affairs, exhibitions, events, ideas,
music, and creativity. A safe space to
discuss the arts at large.
[email protected]
EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S BOOK
GROUP
Meets 7-9pm on 4th Wed of each
month at the LGBT Centre for Health
and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street,
Edinburgh. An inclusive group where
you can meet new people and read
and discuss interesting books.
[email protected]
EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S CHORUS
Brings 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 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 women and men. Meets Mon 7.309.30pm at St Stephen’s Centre,
Stockbridge. Always very welcoming
of new members, especially those new
to Scottish Country Dancing.
[email protected]
www.gaygordonsedinburgh.co.uk
GLASGAY!
Scotland's annual celebration of queer
culture. Next dates: 10th Oct-10th Nov
2013. Contact the festival office for
further information. Write: 27-29
Trongate, Glasgow. G1 5EZ. Tel: 0141552 7575.
[email protected]
www.glasgay.co.uk
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.
[email protected]
www.freewebs.com/ikas
LGBT FILM CLUB
Regular monthly group with
documentaries, shorts and full length
films with an LGBT twist. For film
events this quarter see Special Events
section on web site. If you own or
have access to a film that you would
like to see screened at the group, or
are interested in getting involved,
please Tel: Jules on 0131-523 1104.
[email protected]
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
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 History
Month, 39-40 Commerce Street,
Edinburgh. EH6 6HD.
www.lgbthistory.org.uk
LOUD & PROUD
Scotland's original choir for LGBT
singers is made up of over 60 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.
[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. Tel: 07854 836605.
[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, North
Street, Glasgow. G3 7DN.
[email protected]
www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk
PINK CASTLE PHILOSOPHY CLUB
Meets 2nd Tue of each month at
7.30pm in Riverside Lounge, Glen
Mhor Hotel, 8-15 Ness Bank,
Inverness. IV2 4SG. Tel: Morgan on
07745 930383.
[email protected]
www.pinkcastle.eu
REMEMBER WHEN PROJECT
Documenting the collective history of
Edinburgh's LGBT communities,
recording life-stories 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: 0131-553
4580, and leave a message, stating
clearly that it is for Remember When.
[email protected]
FETISH
MSC SCOTLAND
A club for men interested in Leather,
Rubber, Uniform. Meets regularly in
the Basement Bar of the New Town
Bar, Edinburgh. Club evening on 3rd
Sat of each month from 10pm.
Themed parties on 2nd and 4th Sun of
each month 4-7pm. Write: PO Box 28,
Edinburgh EH1 5JL. E
[email protected]
www.msc-scotland.net
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 6.45-7.45pm at Edinburgh
LGBT Centre, 58a/60 Broughton
Street. 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 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
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.Tel: Alzheimer's Helpline
on 0845 300 0336. Write: Alzheimer's
Society LGBT Support Group,
Alzheimer's Society, Devon House, 58
Saint Katharine's Way, London. E1W
1JX.
[email protected]
www.alzheimers.org.uk
/Gay_Carers/index.htm
BIPOLAR SCOTLAND
LGBT SELF HELP GROUP
For LGBT people with bipolar disorder,
and their carers, family and friends.
Meets 7-9pm on 1st Tue of each
month at Terrence Higgins Trust,
Rothesay House, 134 Douglas Street,
Glasgow. No need for referral, just
come along on the night. Tel: Aileen on
0141-560 2050.
[email protected]
BROWNLEE CENTRE (GLASGOW)
Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great
Western Road, Glasgow. G12 0YN.
Confidential 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
9am-5pm, Tue 5-6.30pm, Fri 9am4.30pm.
BROWNLEE SOCIAL WORK 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 3102.
GAY MEN'S HEALTH ABERDEEN
246 George Street, Aberdeen. AB25
1HN. HIV prevention and support
services in Grampian including
Community Support, Group Support
and LGBT Youth groups. Tel:
Aberdeen (01224) 930355 or 07858
893829.
[email protected]
www.gmh.org.uk
GAY MEN'S HEALTH EDINBURGH
10 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.
[email protected]
www.gmh.org.uk
GAY MEN'S HEALTH GLASGOW
4th Floor, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow. G1
1LG. Tel: 0141-552 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 info.
[email protected]
www.gmh.org.uk
HIV-AIDS CARERS AND FAMILIES
SERVICE PROVIDER SCOTLAND
10 Elderpark Workspace, 100
Elderpark Street, Glasgow. G51 3TR.
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Telephone
Support Service: 07778 117900 MonFri 7pm-10pm. Tel: 0141-445 8797.
[email protected]
www.hiv-aids-carers.org.uk
HIV SCOTLAND
Suite 2, 27 Beaverhall Road,
Edinburgh. EH7 4JE. Tel: 0131-558
3713. Fax: 0131-558 9887. The
national policy charity for HIV in
Scotland. Speaks out for people living
with HIV and provides knowledge and
expertise to help inform and deliver
strong policies and effective strategies
to tackle the spread of HIV in Scotland.
[email protected]
www.hivscotland.com
LANARKSHIRE
HIV, AIDS AND HEPATITIS CENTRE
Monklands Hospital, Airdrie. One stop
shop for HIV testing, treatment and
support. Appointments available Mon
9am-5pm (eve available by request).
Tel: Airdrie (01236) 712247. Support
group for HIV Positive men also
available.
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.The
Centre also provides a wide range of
information on health and LGBT
topics, offers one to one support
services and supports community
groups. Tel: 0131-523 1100.
[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 UNITED @ THT
Social and support group for gay and
bisexual men living with HIV. Meets at
THT Office, 134 Douglas Street,
Glasgow. G2 4HF. on Thu eve from 79pm. Tel: David Bingham on
0141-332 3838.
[email protected]
www.positivehelpedinburgh.uk
POSITIVE HELP:
13a Great King Street, Edinburgh. EH3
6QW. Practical help for people who are
infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and
hepatitis C in Edinburgh, their families
and carers. Tel: 0131-558 1122. Fax:
0131-558 3636.
office
@positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk
www.positivehelpedinburgh.uk
POSITIVE MIXTURE
Self help group offering support and
assistance for individuals with
HIV/AIDS in the Grampian area. Write:
246 George Street, Aberdeen. AB25
1HN. Tel: 07789 408209.
[email protected]
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, Peter
or Del on Tel: 0131-537 8300 or
07774 628227.
[email protected]
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.
[email protected]
www.sandyford.org
SEXUAL HEALTH LINE
Freefone 0800 567123. 9am-8pm.
Confidential advice and information.
Minicom: Freephone 0800 521361.
www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout
STEVE RETSON PROJECT
Sandyford Central , 2-6 Sandyford
Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. A free sexual
health screening and counselling
service for gay and bisexual men.
Clinics run Tue & Wed 5-8pm. Tel:
0141-211 8628 for appointment..
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
SCOTLAND
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 support for people
living with blood borne viruses. 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
0808 8021221 Mon-Fri 10am-8pm.
[email protected]
www.tht.org.uk
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, Health Promotion),
Prevention and Awareness Raising.
Tel: Neil - Gay Men's Support Worker
on 07962 909730 or Tel: 0131-558
1425 Mon-Fri 9-5pm or Tel: 0131-441
6989 24hrs, 7 days per week. To
become a Buddy with Waverley Care,
Tel: Kelly McKnight on 07929 132675
or 0131-312 9953 or Annette Wilson
on 0131-441 2791.
[email protected]
www.waverleycare.org
WAVERLEY CARE GLASGOW
12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow. G4
9AS. Tel: 0141-332 2520.
[email protected]
www.waverleycare.org
WAVERLEY CARE HIGHLAND
34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1
1NB.Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585
[email protected]
www.waverleycare.org
WEE CHILL
Adult (18+) issue based group for
improving the mental health and
wellbeing of people affected by LGBT
issues. Every Wed from 6-8pm at
Dumfries & Galloway LGBT Centre,
88b High Street, Dumfries. DG1 2BJ.
[email protected]
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
fb: DumfriesLGBTCentre
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 14pm at Café Habana in Edinburgh on
Sun 26th May, &Sun 23rd Jun. Write:
PO Box 2087, Blackpool. FY4 1WL.
Tel: Blackpool (01253) 318327.
[email protected]
Edward (Scottish Contact):
[email protected]
www.caffmoscommunity.com
NA P IE R
advertorial
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
50’S AND FRIENDS
Social opportunities for older LGBT
individuals and friends across
Dumfries & Galloway. Sign-up via Out
and About social network at
www.bigtent.com/groups/
outandabout
[email protected]
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
fb: DumfriesLgbtCentre
HIGHLAND RAINBOW FOLK
Independent working group which
raises awareness of issues facing
older LGBT people. Monthly meetings
in Inverness. Tel: Suzy on 07791
874583.
[email protected]
www.spanglefishcom
/highlandrainbowfolk
LGBT AGE
Support service for LGBT people over
50 years old in Edinburgh and the
Lothians, which will offer befriending,
social events, information and
advocacy. Please help spread the word
to any older LGBT people you know.
Anyone interested in using the service
or volunteering, please call Garry on
0131-523 1107.
[email protected]
www.lgbthealth.org.uk/content
/lgbt-age
LGBT AGE
CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT
Aims to improve service provision for
older LGBT people and to increase
visibility for this often overlooked
group. Now recruiting volunteers opportunities available: 'Reference
Group' membership (65+),
'Community Champion' (18+) or as
part of a film project. Write: LGBT
Centre for Health and Wellbeing. 9
Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Tel:
Stefan 0131-523 1102 or 07851
490454.
[email protected]
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
PRIME TIME (EDINBURGH)
Informal social group for men over 40.
Meets in GMH, 10 Union Street, from
2-4.30pm on 1st and 3rd Sun of each
month. Tel: John on 0131-556 1309
or Steve on 0131-558 9444.
[email protected]
PRIME TIME (GLASGOW)
Social group for gay and bisexual men
40+. Meets last Sun of each month
from 3-5pm at GMH Office 4th Floor,
30 Bell Street. Tel: Criz on 0141-552
0112.
[email protected]
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.
[email protected]
OPI CONVENT OF MORAVIA
The North Eastern convent. Write:
Sister Bobby OPI, Cairnglass, St
Combs, Fraserburgh. AB43 8UT. Tel:
Inverallochy (01346) 583145.
[email protected]
Johnny
Bacigalupo
Napier Bathrooms
& Interiors Ltd
30 Canonmills
Edinburgh
EH3 5LH
Tel: 0131-556 6166
www
.napierinteriors
.co.uk
mail
@napierinteriors
.co.uk
napierinteriors
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bathroom industry began in 1991.
In 2004, he founded Napier
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The new display at Napier allows clients to
experience the Geberit AquaClean 8000plus which
leaves nothing to be desired and offers many extra
pampering functions in addition to the shower
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be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. The
pulsating massage function has an invigorating
effect, while the soft lady wash is ideal for ensuring
gentle personal hygiene for women. As soon as you
sit down on the shower toilet, the automatic odour
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OUTDOORS
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY OUT AND
ABOUT:
Social network for LGBT individuals
and friends across Dumfries &
Galloway. Sign-up via Out and About
social network at
www.bigtent.com/groups
/outandabout
[email protected]
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
fb: DumfriesLgbtCentre
FREEDOM CLUB
UK and Europe Wide LGBT Caravan
and Camping Club. Aims to provide a
means whereby gay people can meet
up for rallies throughout the UK and
sometimes into Ireland and Europe.
Tel: Eddie on Cheltenham (01242)
526826.
[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
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,
mountain-biking, kayaking,
mountaineering, camping, youthhostelling, badminton, running and
swimming.
[email protected]
www.goc.org.uk
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.
[email protected]
OUTDOOR LADS
A UK-Wide, web-based organisation,
offering a wide range of activities: from
camping, hostelling, hill-walking 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.
TARTAN TRAVELLERS
Scottish based club for all LGBT fans
of caravanning, camping and
motorhoming. Arranges meets, social
events and more. Tel: Craig on 07972
881155.
[email protected]
www.tartantravellers.wix.com/info
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
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.
[email protected]
www.parentsenquiryscotland.org
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]
POLITICAL
LIBERAL PARTY
LESBIAN AND GAY CAMPAIGN
Tel: 0151-259 5935 (Telephone
Answering Machine). Write: 41 Sutton
Street, Liverpool, L13 7EG.
[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 contact us if you
wish to be added to the mailing list.
BENT BARS PROJECT
Letter writing programme that
connects lebian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, transsexual, intersex,
queer and gender non-conforming
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 1st
Mon of each month from 9pm to
sample the brewers' art - Aug 2nd
Mon (to avoid GBBF). 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
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.
contact_ecc
@edwardcarpentercommunity
.org.uk
www.gaycommunity.org.uk
MEN4MEN - SCOTLAND
"All of you is welcome – your shadow
and your light." A group of men who
are attracted to men committed to a
journey of knowing themselves and
how they relate to others and their
environment. Seekers of an inner
peace they explore and stretch their
psychological, emotional, physical,
social, spiritual and sexual limits whilst
respecting each other’s personal
boundaries in a loving, sacred, safe
and supporting space. They aspire to
be their authentic selves.
www.men4men.org.uk
THE FINDHORN FOUNDATION
Spiritual community, ecovillage and
holistic learning 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.
[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: 07758
668784 or Text "thebans" to 60300.
[email protected]
www.thebans-rfc.co.uk
EDINBURGH CUESTARS
POOL GROUP
Looking for new members, Meets on
2nd and 4th Tue of each month at
Shandon Snooker Club, Slateford
Road from 7-10pm. Costs £3 per
person.
[email protected]
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 get-together afterwards.
Plays all year round and can generally
accommodate more players during
the Summer season (May-Aug).
[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 FRONTRUNNERS
Running group for the LGBT
community and friends. All abilities
welcome. Meets 7pm Thu and
11.30am Sun at the Arc Leisure Centre
in Glasgow Caledonian University,
Cowcaddens Road. Social gettogether after the run as well! Tel/text:
07919 894317 (Simon).
secretary @glasgowfrontrunners.org
www.GlasgowFrontrunners.org
t: @glasgowfrontrun
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 contributing in any way,
please get in touch!
[email protected]
HOTSCOTS
Scotland's very first LGBT group for
football players and fans alike. Holds
regular training sessions every Thu
eve at Saughton Sports Complex
(8.45pm) and kick-abouts every Fri
eve, also at Saughton. Would love to
hear from anyone who would like to
take part. Compete in Division 1 of the
UK national gay league but 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 80800 for more
information (texts cost 25p). Tel:
07585 132595
[email protected]
www.hotscotsfc.com
LEAP SPORTS
An umbrella organisation for LGBT
sports clubs and groups in Scotland.
Can provide support with setting up
and developing your club, offer
training and run a variety of events. Tel:
0141-250 7438.
[email protected]
www.leapsports.org
SALTIRE THISTLE FC
LGBT-friendly football team based in
Glasgow open to all from Scotland.
Training on Wed at Glasgow Green,
open kickabouts on Fri at Crownpoint
and matches most Sun in different
venues across the West. All abilities
and skills are welcome plus those who
want to watch and support. Regular
social events organised too.
[email protected]
www.clubwebsite.co.uk
/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 Noon2pm at National 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
Many Universities and Colleges have
LGBT Societies - contact via your
Students Union. Tel: NUS Scotland
LGBT Officer on 0131-556 6598 or
Fax: 0131-557 5679. Write: Hazel
Marzetti, LGBT Officer, NUS Scotland,
1 Papermill Wynd, Edinburgh. EH7
4QL.
[email protected] or
[email protected]
TRANSGENDER YOUTH
See our Youth listings.
TRANSGENDER
WORKPLACE
NATIONAL:
EIS LGBT NETWORK
Write: National Officer (Education and
Equality), 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh.
EH3 6BH. Tel: 0131-225 6244.
[email protected]
TRANSMEN SCOTLAND
A national support group for all female
to male transgender people. Meets
2nd Sat of each month from 7-9pm at
LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing,
9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. For further
info Tel/Text 07948 735179 or
[email protected]
www.transmenscotland.org.uk
ABERDEEN:
NEST Support: Write: c/o GREC, 41
Union Street, Aberdeen. AB11 5BN.
[email protected]
www.nestsupport.co.uk
BUCHLYVIE:
TV/TS Group: Meets last Sat of each
month at 5pm. Tel: Gladys or Michelle
on Buchlyvie (01360) 850516 or
07896 307348.
[email protected]
DUMFRIES:
TG Times: Monthly social and support
group for transgender people, those
questioning their gender identity or
cross-dressing. Meets 1st Sat of each
month from Noon-2pm. Tel: Dumfries
(01387) 255058 for venue details.
DUNDEE:
Diversitay: T With Biscuits: Trans
Group meets monthly. For more
information, Tel: Diversitay on Dundee
(01382) 202620 (Mon 7-9pm).
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
Me & T Monthly: Supportive space for
people who have friends, family or
partners who are transgender or
exploring their gender. An opportunity
to meet other people who may have
similar experiences, questions or
concerns. Meets 4th Sunday of each
month from 2-4pm at the LGBT
Centre for Health and Wellbeing, 9
Howe Street.
[email protected]
fb: MeTMonthly
T-Time: Informal social for all
transgender people, their partners,
family and friends, held the 3rd Sat of
each month from 1-4pm at LGBT
Centre for Health and Wellbeing, 9
Howe Street. A friendly, safe and
relaxed environment where there's
also space to change. Tel: Jules Barnes
on 0131-523 1104.
[email protected]
GLASGOW:
Crosslynx Transgender Group:
Check website for details.
www.crosslynx.org.uk
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 Coordinator on 0141-232 8417.
[email protected]
T-Time: Informal social for all
transgender people, their partners,
family and friends. Held on 1st Sat of
each month from 1-4pm at the
Terrence Higgins Trust, 134 Douglas
Street. A friendly, safe and relaxed
environment where there’s also space
to change. Tel: Jules Barnes on 0131523 1104.
[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
PERTH:
Perth Trans Group: Meets first Sat of
each month at 7pm at Grampian
Hotel, York Place, Perth.
[email protected]
STIRLING:
Central Scotland Transgender Group:
Meets 2nd Sat of each month 7-10pm
at Westlands Hotel, Dunblane. Tel:
Sarah Whyte on 07748 484703.
[email protected]
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 0208541 1765.
[email protected]
www.fbulgbt.org.uk
GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION
IN SCOTLAND
Membership is open to all police
officers and police staff, serving or
retired. Tel: 07092 700213 .
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
UNISON
Glasgow City LGBT Group. 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 ATTITUDE
Edinburgh based website for young
LGBT people everywhere.
www.queerattitude.com
DUNDEE:
Allsorts: Meets every 2nd 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 In
Service 9-5pm at Eighteen And Under,
1 Victoria Road. Offers a safe and
friendly environment to meet and
discuss issues affecting the LGBT
community and our families. Tel:
Shaun on Dundee (01382) 206222.
[email protected]
DUNFERMLINE:
LGBT Youth Group: Meets every Wed
eve at Tower House Youth Centre,
Commercial School Lane.
[email protected]
ABERDEEN:
Zone Youth: LGBT group for people
aged under 26.
[email protected]
fb: zoneyouthlgbt
Beyond Gender: Meets every Tue 79pm at The Citadel, 39/40 Commercial
Street. For 13-25 year old transgender
youth. [email protected]
fb: beyondgender
Sound Youth: Meets every Wed 6.308.30pm at The Citadel, 39/40
Commercial Street. For 13-17 year
olds.
[email protected]
Weekend Group: Meets every 2nd Sat
7-9pm at The Citadel, 39/40
Commercial Street. For 13-25 year
olds.
[email protected]
FALKIRK:
GLASGOW:
Rainbow Sisters Girls' Group: Meets
every 2nd Mon 7-9pm at 30 (3/2) Bell
Street. For 13-17 year olds.
[email protected]
Shout: Meets every Tue 7-9pm at 30
(3/2) Bell Street. For 13-18 year olds.
[email protected]
Standout: Meets every Wed 7-9pm at
30 (3/2) Bell Street. For 18-25 year
olds.
[email protected]
Trans Youth Glasgow: Meets every
2nd Mon 7-9pm at 30 (3/2) Bell
Street. For 13-25 year old transgender
youth.
[email protected]
Skittles LGBT Youth Group:
For 16-25 year olds. Meets Mon 6.3010pm. Tel: Graham on Hamilton
(01698) 456680 during office hours.
[email protected]
KILMARNOCK:
East Ayrshire LGBT Youth Group:
For 13-26 year olds. Meets Mon 6.308.30pm at The Gateway Centre,
Foregate Square, Kilmarnock. KA1
1LN. Tel: Louisa on Kilmarnock
(01563) 554588.
Louisa.McEvoy
@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
LGBT Youth Group:
[email protected]
LANARKSHIRE:
BORDERS:
LGBT Youth Group: Meets every Thu.
Tel: 0141-332 3838.
[email protected]
LEVENMOUTH:
CLYDEBANK:
Y Sort It FUSION LGBT Youth Group:
Meets every 2nd Mon 6.30-9pm.
[email protected] or
[email protected]
DUMFRIES:
Dumfries & Galloway Phoenix: LGBT
and friends youth group for people
aged 12-21. Tue 7-9pm. 88b High
Street, Dumfries.Tel: Dumfries (01387)
255058.
[email protected]
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
fb: DumfriesLgbtCentre
In Aberdeen:
Eddie Izzard makes a stop on his Force
Majeure at the AECC on May 2nd.
West End smash Noises Off visits His
Majesty’s Theatre.
Bill Bailey takes up residence at His Majesty’s
Theatre.
Chris Ramsey pops into the Lemon Tree.
FK1nclude: Group for LGBT young
people and their friends and allies aged
13-26. Meets Thu 6.30-8.30pm at
Park Street Community Education
Base, Park Street.
[email protected]
KIRKCALDY:
INVOLVED: Meets Wed 5-8pm in
Galashiels. Tel: 0131-555 3940.
[email protected]
In Edinburgh:
Sutra and Scottish Ballet’s Highland Fling
arrive at the Festival theatre.
The Pitmen painters and The 39 Steps will
visit the Kings Theatre.
Ghost the musical opens at the Edinburgh
Playhouse.
Vada: Meets every Thu 7-9pm at The
Citadel, 39/40 Commercial Street. For
17-25 year olds.
[email protected]
ALLOA:
CLAX LGBT Group: Meets 1st Thu of
each month from 6.30-8.30pm at
Kilncraigs.
[email protected]
In Glasgow:
Rent: 20th Anniversary Concert 3rd May at
the SECC
High Society and Hairspray the musical visits
the kings theatre.
Scottish Opera & D’Oyly Carte’s The Pirates of
Penzance stops off at the Theatre Royal.
Mike Oldfield’s tubular Bells 40th anniversary
arrives at City Halls.
EDINBURGH:
HAMILTON:
QUEER YOUTH
UK rganisation run by young people
providing a united voice for 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
the Arts... the Arts...
Youth 2 LGBT Youth Group:
Meets every Mon in Leven.
[email protected]
PERTH:
Glow: Meets Thu 6–8pm at 68-86
Scott Street.
[email protected]
STIRLING:
Triangle!: Meets every 2nd Wed from
6.30–8.30pm at the Crawford Hall.
[email protected]
A RTS
The Full Monty Review
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
In 1997, a Simon Beaufoy written film script was to change the face of British cinema. The tale of
6 out of work steel workers from Sheffield who decide to see if there is money to be made by taking
their clothes off was taken the heart of not just the British viewing public but cinema goers around
the world. The movie was of course the Full Monty. The story set against an industry still reeling from
the effects of Thatcherism and the human impact of discovering sexuality, suicide and self-image
was transformed into somewhat of a lack lustre Musical when the action was transposed to Chicago.
Now the films writer has corrected this mistake by bringing the Full Monty on UK tour. This play
version expands the 88 minute film into a two hour stage production and it’s a real treat to behold.
The increase of running time has allowed the script to be fully opened up and the stellar cast revel in
portraying perhaps the most human characters on the British stage. Kenny Doughty as Gaz takes the
best of Robert Carlyle’s film performance and enriches it with more compassion and comedy as Gaz
struggles to raise the funds in order keep his son Nathan in his Life. All the film characters are here in
fully fleshed out form. TV’s the Bill veteran Simon Rouse turning in a fine tuned performance as Gerald
who is struggling to stop his wife from going mad on the high street with a Barclaycard whilst she
doesn’t know that he is not working. The particular highlight of the show is the relationship of Lomper
(played by Coronation street star Craig Casey) and Guy (played by Kieran O’Brien). In the film version
the fact these characters were gay and start to fall in love was touched upon by a touch of hands and
a loving look. In the stage production this has been opened up in a full scene where they actually
discuss sexuality, when Guy asks Lomper when did he realise he was gay. It’s an incredibly touching
moment performed to perfection. This is a tight show filled with humour and pathos and excellently
directed by Daniel Lewis with assistance from former Eastender Jack Ryder as associate Director.
The final scenes of the play turn the theatre
into a working men’s club with the female
audience and several male audience members
baying for the cast to go the legendary Full
Monty. If you want to see if they do then check
out the UK tour which includes stops at His
Majesty’s theatre Aberdeen. This really is
comedy theatre at its very best. Brett Herriot
The Full Monty is
a tight show filled
with hunour and
pathos. Comedy
Theatre at its best
Glasgow: Wed 1st May
Waverley Care benefit to mark the opening
of the charity’s new Glasgow centre.
With Des Clarke, Jo Caulfield, Paul
Sneddon, Keir McAllister and Jim Park.
Edinburgh: Tue 7th May
Glasgow: Wed 8th May
Resident host and ScotsGay favourite
Susan Calman puts Tara Flynn, Katie
Mulgrew, Natasha Yapp and Elaine
Malcolmson through their paces.
Edinburgh: Tue 21st May
Benefit for Diabetes UK Scotland, which
provides information and advice, runs care
events for those newly diagnosed and
funds research into Type 1 and Type 2
diabetes to look into the causes, improve
care and ultimately find a cure.
With Fred MacAulay, Keir McAllister,
Eleanor Morton, Becky Price and hosted by
our own Bruce Devlin.
Glasgow: Wed 22nd May
Benefit for the Women's Support Project,
which works to raise awareness of the
extent, causes and effects of violence
against women, and for improved services
for those affected by violence. With Janey
Godley, Elaine Malcolmson, Keiron
Nicholson, Davey Connor and host Scott
Gibson. More acts to be announced.
More info and tickets: www.thestand.co.uk
WOMEN
Brunette Aviemore Woman Seeks Girlfriend
44 years of age, I am a slim intelligent assertive crime novelist. I am seeking a lesbian/bisexual lady aged 30 to 60 for a
casual/long-term loving relationship. My
interests include rock climbing, alpine
skiing, dining out, homemaking, civilian/military transport and... cats. Box
SG13720.
Good Evening Ladies
I’m a 48 year old gay female. I enjoy travelling, dog walking, motorbiking and generally having a hassle free life. I’m looking
to meet new gay female friends maybe
that new lady of my life. I’m not into the
scene as such but do like to have a drink
and enjoy myself. I’m honest and can be
very funny. I’m quite butch if you want to
catagorize me but to me I’m just me. I believe you have to be your own person and
enjoy life to the fullest you can. Contact
me for a chat or maybe more if we get on
OK. Thanks. Box SG13707.
Honest Sincere Woman
Honest, sincere woman would like to
meet similar women aged 63 to 67 for
friendship, socialising or maybe something special. Likes music, films, eating
out and in. Get in touch. Box SG13708.
Genuine Gay Woman Seeks Similar
I am an attractive fuller figured,
genuine,kind,sensitive, caring, honest
and loyal gay woman with a good sense
of humour, intelligent and educated IQ
165, creative, eccentric, witty, well mannered and respectful, with a good sense
of humour looking for a non-drinking
clean living spiritual similar gay woman
aged 40-55 to be her sweetheart (no
men, married or bisexual women please
or women with children ) who is looking
for a long term committed relationship
with someone who enjoys music, art, cinema, theatre and exhibitions, cultural pursuits and eating out and a quiet life to
settle down with. My starsign is Virgo.
Within local or 1 hour bus or train travelling distance by public transport of Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. Box SG13709.
Sincere Gay Woman - 56 - GSOH
WLTM honest, loyal, sane gay woman
non-drinker who likes the quieter life. I
have slight disability, but can do most
things. Are you the woman I have been
looking for? Box SG13710.
Sane And Genuine 55 Year Old
Sane and sincere lesbian looking for
friends and maybe someone special.
Likes cinema, walking, quiet nights in.
Box SG13711.
Sporty And Femme
Honest gay woman would like to meet
similar. Enjoy tennis and footie aged also
similar late 40’s and femme. Tel: 07974
889401. Box SG13712.
Edinburgh Sincere Feminine
Sincere feminine lesbian, likes travel,
sunshine and relaxing, meals in and out,
cinema, gym, swimming. Would like to
meet feminine professional 40-50 for
friendship and fun times. Edinburgh. Box
SG13713.
Sane Lesbian - 53 Years Old
Sane femme lesbian looking for friends
maybe even that special person. Love to
walk with someone, go to the cinema, eat
out or quiet nights in. Get in touch. Box
SG13714.
Easy Going 39 Year Old - Caithness
Looking for someone who’s into music,
having nights out or chilling at home with
a few vinos and good sense of humour
for fun times. Box SG13715.
Edinburgh
Warm, affectionate, loving, caring
woman, 51. Capricorn, 5’2”, blue eyes,
strawberry blnde hair. Interests include all
genres of music, theatre, art, drama. Like
full body massage, hot stone therapy,
aromatherapy, reflexology, etc. Like UK
holidays. Go by personality not looks.
Looking for solvent woman, 40-50, not
bossy, preferably from Edinburgh area.
Box SG13716.
MEN
Ancient Organs
Old copies of Gay News and magazines
(no porn) are available for a donation to
charity, or to a good home. Box
SG13717.
Mature Student
Edinburgh mature student, 55, WLTM
younger (16-26) student(s) in the city for
fun and friendship. Easy going. Non
scene. Non smoker. Discretion assured.
Box SG13704.
Prisoner Looking For Relationship
I am 44, cuddly and looking for a relationship with someone who wants more than
a one night stand. Pen pal letters, calls
and see how we get on. ALA. West Lothian. Box SG13706.
20 Year Old Guy Looking For Foot Fun
20 year old student, looking for foot fun
and tickling, my feet are size 10UK and a
little smelly and quite ticklish. I will happily worship your feet, if interested then
get in contact. Box SG13718.
Mature Male Slave
I am in Glasgow but willing to travel to
Edinburgh or Ayrshire if you need a slave
to work in your garden or house. Box
SG13719.
Eater Seeks Feeder 16-35
I’m a slim, fit, good-looking 27 year old
lad, 5ft 10in. I have my own place in the
Edinburgh area. I am looking for a lad 1635 who would be up for shitting in my
mouth regularly. I would like to be used
as a toilet. Guys from 16 up to 35 will be
considered. I also love eating ass (rimming) and sucking hole. I will send you
my pic before meeting (by phone or
email). If all this sounds good and gets
you really hard, please text me: 07957
210 946. Box SG13721.
Fun Lessons At Cumbernauld
Sex instructor gives fun lessons to beginners. Experienced guys also welcome.
Text: 07813 530143. Box SG13722.
Grrrrr....
Young (23), passionate, confident creature of the night seeks tamer not the
tame. Edinburgh preferred. Box
SG13723.
Fingers Crossed
Glasgow guy, 68, passive, seeks fun and
friendship. Tel: 07783 763948. Box
SG13730.
Looking For Gentleman (70+)
Renfrewshire male (63), GSHO, easygoing, happy with life, many interests,
seeks older gentleman locally. Either
Glasgow area or Ayrshire (Largs/Millport
a bonus) for nice times. Box SG13732.
Edinburgh Sensitive Fifties
Edinburgh sensitive humourous medium
height fifties. Slim,’tache, seeks taller intelligent young guy, fit, affectionate, who
prefers peaceful pursuits, older company.
Big feet and oral a plus. Non smoker ideally. Box SG13733.
Wrestling Partners Wanted
Slim 10st fit guy has wrestling gear leotard/boots, etc. Will also wrestle nude.
You got a place? Seconds out! Box
SG13734.
House Slave
Man/boy slave seeks master or TV mistress or any bossy demanding femme to
worship and obey. Can do housework and
role play. Spanking. Box SG13735.
B OX A D S
18+ only. Helpdesk 0844 944 0002. Standard network charges apply. Send STOP to 88199 to Stop. IP: X-On.
56, looking for some love and affection
from women and men of all ages. Box
SG13702.
TRANS/GENDERQUEER
Edinburgh
26 year old genderqueer looking for suitable persons to eat out... with. It’s hard
for me... to express how much I want this
to happen. Wanna tie me up? Want me to
tie you up? Box SG13705.
STRAIGHT
Succulently Sexy
I am a prisoner. I am looking for a magazine called Meta. Can somebody please
send me a copy? Box SG13729.
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TEXT ‘Gscots’ to 88199
Submissive Guy
Looking for someone to take control of
me. I promise to be obedient and faithful.
Age not an issue. Box SG13725.
Looking For Horny Prisoners
Single good guy loves prison badboys.
Looking for prisoners under 45, fit build,
extremely horny. I will answer all replies
with photo. Box SG13728.
£1.50 FOR 1ST 15 MSGS
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THEREAFTER.
Retired Hippy
Small Is Beautiful
Hi. I’m Fiona. Strawberry blonde, slim TV,
leggy model looks, nice nature. I’m seeking mature male, small manhood would
suffice, for fun excitement. Disabled guy
most welcome. Travel only. ALA. Box
SG13731.
Isolated
Very straight acting, genuine sport loving
bisexual guy, 44, muscular not bad looking. Seeking similar mates, in Glasgow,
Rangers/Celtic, rugby, games. Looking
for companions. Mates all straight.
Please no older than 44 and sorry no
camp guys, cheers. Not looking for relationship. Box SG13727.
Text now!
Bi Curious?
There has to be a first time for everything! Aged 16-26? 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 SG13701.
In Prison
Mature, early 50’s gay guy looking for
younger guy aged 18-28 to write to and,
hopefully, meet up with when I’m out
early next year. Please write. Box
SG13724.
Edinburgh
Mature guy looking for fun with guy(s)
aged 16-26 - probably at my place in Central Edinburgh. Nothing complicated: love
not required although mutual respect is a
must. One off is good, so is longer term
fuck buddy. I’m mostly active but can be
versatile if that’s what really works for
you. Safer fun only - no barebacking. And
a kiss or cuddle can be just as good as
(or better than) anything else - so there
are a lot of options. What have you got to
lose by replying and seeing if our
needs/desires are compatible? Other than
your virginity which is soon gone with
this poof! Box SG13726.
GAY TEXT
BISEXUAL
ISSUE 137
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Edinburgh based 50something guy seeks
morally relaxed women of all ages for fun
and friendship. Box SG13703.
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Limited Companies
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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.
Edinburgh
Experienced cleaner, trained masseur,
looking for work in Edinburgh. Deep
cleaning, shopping, everyday household
tasks undertaken. Trained in Swedish
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Gardening
Very experienced good looking gardener
available to look after your garden to the
very highest standards, no task too difficult. Based in the central belt and covering Glasgow and Edinburgh. Please call
me on 07981 920156.
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Therapeutic, relaxing, stimulating non
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07983 422652 or E-mail: [email protected] [137]
24 year old attractive Brazilian guy, new
in town, offers sensual massage. In and
out calls in Leith. Car park available. Glasgow can be booked in advance. Tel:
07900 314133. [136]
Massagalicious
Fully qualified BSY masseur offering top
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in comfortable surroundings. For immediate appointments contact Ricky on
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Sensual massage offered by fit experienced masseur in comfortable surroundings. Qualified with professional massage
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In/Outcalls in Glasgow and surrounding
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Edinburgh EH3 6BJ
Live the life-stay in the village. Clean spacious comfortable rooms (shared bathrooms) from £30 pp/pn. Tel: 0131-531
0664 or 07592 905208 or 07949 157219.
E-mail: [email protected] You can
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The gay village is on our door step. [140]
All New, All Gay Guesthouses
- Edinburgh
Two great locations. Exclusively gay. Easy
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TV and video (tapes available). Shared
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Non-smoking houses. Easy parking.
Room rates: £29-£49 per night. Call
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students). Qualified, experienced (17
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07503 446534. [140]
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477167 or 01796 472009. Skype:
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those just wanting to stay awhile and be
nourished in mind, body and soul. Tel:
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just “Be”. www.cherrytreelodge.net
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Cottage available on the Isle of Iona for
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01683 221905. E-mail:
[email protected]
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ABERDEEN
CHAPLINS*
20 Adelphi. Sun & Thu 9pm-2am,
Fri-Sat 9pm-3am. LGBT and
Straight friendly venue.
fb: Chaplins Aberdeen
CHEERZ BAR & CLUB*
11 Hadden Street. Lively gay bar
and club with entertainment and
more.
fb: Cheerz Bar
MARKET ARMS*
13 Hadden Street. LGBT friendly
pub with karaoke five nights per
week.
fb: MarketArmsAberdeen
WELLMAN’S HEALTH STUDIO*
218 Holburn Street. Tel: (01224)
211441. Mon-Fri Noon-10pm, Sat
Noon-9pm, Sun 2-9pm. 8-man
Jacuzzi, sauna, steamroom, café.
Free Internet access. Massage
available.
info
@wellmans-health-studio.co.uk
www.wellmans-healthstudio.co.uk
DUMFRIES
DUMFRIES LGBT CENTRE*
88b High Street, Dumfries, DG1
2BJ. Tel: (01387) 255058. Various
group drop-ins, please view online
calendar: www.
lgbtcentredg.co.uk/calendar/ Also
provides LGBT awareness training
to professionals.
[email protected]
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
DUNDEE
B4OUT*
2 St Andrew’s Lane. Tel: (01382)
200660. 7pm-Midnight. Gay bar.
Karaoke Wed, Fri & Sun: Karaoke.
Free pool table. Smoking balcony.
Available for Private Hire.
fb: b4out
CLUB AFTERTASTE*
51 Meadowside. 11.30pm2.30am. Wed & Sun: LGBT nights.
Sat: LGBT friendly. New club.
Available for Private Hire.
fb: AfterTaste Dundee
KLOZET*
73-75 Seagate. Tel: (01382)
690403. Sun 12.30-Midnight,
Mon-Fri 11am-Midnight, Sat
11am-2.30am. Formerly The
Gauger. Karaoke Wed, Fri & Sun.
Free pool from 11am-6pm. Free
WiFi. Regular live bands and acts.
fb: klozet.dundee
NUMBER 11*
11 Princes Steet. Tel: (01382)
451986. Sun-Thu Noon-Midnight
(last entry 11pm) Fri-Sat Noon6am (last entry 4am). Gay sauna.
Previously Jocks.
[email protected]
www.number11.net
OUT*
124 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 200660.
Wed-Sun 11pm-2.30am. Good
atmosphere, very popular disco
with wide selection of sounds and
the occasional act/PA.
fb: outdundee
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
ELBOW*
133-135 East Claremont Street.
Tel: 0131-556 5662. 11am-1am.
Breakfast until 6pm at weekends,
Lunch 11.30am-6pm, Dinner
6pm-10pm. Bar and restaurant.
www.elbowedinburgh.co.uk
EDINBURGH
ELECTRO-SEXUAL*
C.C. Bloom’s, 23-24 Greenside
Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. 11pm3am. First Fri of each month. Club
night.
fb: Electroedinburgh
ADULT CONCEPTIONS*
8 Drummond Street. Tel: 0131557 9413. Sun Noon-9pm,
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm.
THE AULD HOOSE*
23-25 St Leonards Street.
Tel: 0131-668 2934. Sun
12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat Noon1am. Everybody-friendly real ale
bar. Food served: Mon-Sat Noon9.30pm, Sun 12.30-8pm.
[email protected]
www.theauldhoose.co.uk
BLUE MOON CAFÉ*
1 Barony Street/36 Broughton
Street. Tel: 0131-556 2788 (Bar) or
0131-557 0911 (Office). Sat-Sun
10am-11pm, Mon-Fri 11am11pm. Food served until 10pm.
Popular LGBT café.
www.bluemooncafe.co.uk
BOBBIE'S BOOKSHOP*
220 Morrison Street. Tel: 0131-538
7069. Mon-Sat 10am-1pm, 25.30pm. Sells a selection of gay
magazines.
CAFÉ HABANA*
22 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-558
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. Café/bar at the LGBT
Centre. Meals, snacks, drinks. Free
WiFi. Outdoor smoking area.
cafenomdeplume
@ntlbusiness.com
C.C. BLOOM'S*
23-24 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131556 9331. Sun 12.30pm-3am,
Mon-Sat 11am-3am. Recently
renovated nightclub with bar and
restaurant.
[email protected]
fb: CC Blooms
THE CHURCH OF
HIGH KICKS*
C.C. Blooms, 23-24 Greenside
Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. Hosted
by drag DJ Jon Pleased Wimmin,
features music, star turns, talent
competition and free buffet.
fb: Church of High Kicks
DV8
Spiders Web Basement, 258
Morrison Street. Tel: 0131-228
1949. 8pm-1am. Last Fri of each
month. Fetish club.
http://dv8fetishclub.co.uk
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.
[email protected]
GLOBAL VILLAGE
The Annexe at The Liquid Rooms,
9c Victoria Street (Entrance via
Cowgate). Tel: 0131-225 2564.
10.30pm-3am. Sun 31st Mar
(Easter Special), Sat 13th Apr, Sat
18th May, thereafter 2nd Sat of
each month. New club night. DJs
Brian Fisher, Chris Fayr and
Stewart Wilson. Entry £5 until
11pm £8 thereafter.
www.globalvillageclubs.com
HOT MESS
Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College
Of Art, 74 Lauriston Place. Tel:
0131-651 5859. 11pm-3am. Next
date: Fri 5th Apr. 11pm-3am. Club
night. £5 (£3 students).
fb: HOTMESSDISCO
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. Provides meeting space
for community groups.
[email protected]
www.lgbthealth.org
NEW TOWN BAR*
26B Dublin Street. Tel: 0131-538
7775. Sun 12.30pm-1am, MonThu Noon-1am, Fri-Sat
Noon-2am. Food: Mon-Fri Noon3pm. Popular and busy gay bar.
Free WiFi. Real ale.
www.newtownbar.co.uk
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! £12 (£10 concessions), £7
after 8pm.
www.number18sauna.com
PLANET*
6 Baxter's Place. Tel: 0131-556
5551. 1pm-1am. Popular and
busy gay bar with friendly staff.
Karaoke Sun-Thu from 9pm.
Nightly DJ.
[email protected]
PUSSY WHIPPED
Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College
Of Art, 74 Lauriston Place. Tel:
0131-0131-651 5859. 7-10.30pm.
Next date: Fri 5th Apr Queer and
Female kick-ass band night
followed by queer club HOT
MESS. £3 entry.
p.whipped.edinburgh
@gmail.com
Q-STORE
5 Barony Street. Tel/Fax: 0131-477
4756. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat
11am-6pm. Scotland's only
licensed gay store.
THE REGENT*
2 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131-661
8198. Sun 12.30pm-1am, MonSat 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. CAMRA's
Lesbian & Gay Real Ale Drinkers
meet here on the 1st Mon of the
month (2nd Mon in Aug to avoid
GBBF) from 9pm. Quiz night 1st
Mon of the month with resident
Quizmistress Siobhan.
www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk
STEAMWORKS*
5 Broughton Market. Tel: 0131477 3567. Daily 11am-11pm.
Stylish sauna forming part of busy
gay hotel and sauna complex in
centre of gay quarter. State-of-theart facilities including large spa
pool, sauna cabin, large steam
room, video room, labyrinth with
themed areas, café lounge, free
Internet access, tanning booth.
Lockers £6, Cabins £11 before
2pm. Lockers £10, Cabins £15 at
all other times. Students and under
25 £6 lockers all day, every day! No
membership required.
www.steamworks-sauna.co.uk
COURT BAR*
69 Hutcheson Street. Tel: 0141552 2463. Sun Noon-Midnight,
Mon-Sat 8am-Midnight. Intimate
bar. Straight friendly.
DELMONICA'S BAR*
68 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552
4803. Noon-Midnight. DJs nightly
from 9pm. Thu: Quiz. Sun:
Karaoke.
www.delmonicas.co.uk
FHQ*
10 John Street. Tel: 0141-553
5851. Sat 11pm-3am. Women’s
bar/club.
www.fhqbar.co.uk
THE GALLERY*
101 Brunswick Street. Part of the
Old Sheriff Court Building. Tel:
0141-552 6310. 10am-Midnight.
New and upmarket bistro/bar,
clean cut, contemporary with a
relaxed atmosphere. Live
entertainment, large selection of
wines, beers, spirits, teas, coffees,
food and homebakes available.
Free Wi-Fi. External seating area.
fb: merchant.galleryglasgow
THE LANE
60 Robertson Lane. Irregular
hours. Sauna with private cabins.
Not very busy.
THE STREET*
2 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-556
4272. Sun 12.30pm-1am, MonSat Noon-1 am. Small but perfectly
formed bar run by Louise and
Trendy Wendy.
www.thestreetbar.co.uk
LUKE & JACK
ADULT BOUTIQUE*
45 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552
5699. Mon-Thu 11am-6pm, FriSat 10.30am-6.30pm, Sun
Noon-5pm. Locally owned and
independent. Sells aromas, toys,
lubes, magazines and books,
underwear, T-shirts, gifts, etc.
[email protected]
www.lukeandjack.co.uk
WORD POWER*
43-45 West Nicolson Street. Tel:
0131-662 9112. Sun Noon-5pm,
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Independent
radical bookshop.
[email protected]
www.word-power.co.uk
MERCHANT PRIDE
20 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-564
1285. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight,
Mon-Fri 4pm-Midnight, Sat NoonMidnight. Bar in the heart of the
Merchant City.
fb: MerchantPride
GLASGOW
MILK
17 John Street. Mon-Fri 4pmMidnight, Sat-Sun 3pm- Midnight.
Gay bar.
fb: Milk 17 John Street
AMBASSADORS RAINBOW*
41b York Street. Tel: 0141-237
3011. Noon-Midnight. Sauna.
Mon: Buddies Day (2 for 1), Fri:
TVs, CDs and Admirers Day.
www.ambassadorsrainbow.com
fb: Ambassadors Rainbow
AXM CLUB
80 Glassford Street. Tel: 0141-552
5761. Wed-Sun 10pm-3am. New
club in former Bennets premises "Manchester has now arrived in
Glasgow".
[email protected]
www.axmgroup.co.uk/axm-clubglasgow/
CCA*
350 Sauchiehall Street. Tel: 0141352 4900. Fax: 0141-332 3226.
Café Tel: 0141-332 7959. Info:
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Gallery: TueSat 11am-6pm. Café: Mon -Sat,
10am-Midnight. Bar: Mon-Sat
Noon-Midnight. Centre for
Contemporary Arts. ScotsGay
available in bar.
[email protected]
www.cca-glasgow.com
THE PIPEWORKS*
5-10 Metropole Lane. Tel: 0141552 5502. Mon-Thu
11.30am-11pm, Fri 11.30amSat 6am, Sat Noon- Sun 11pm.
Men's Health and Leisure Club.
Usual facilities. £13 (£10 conc).
www.thepipeworks.com
POLO LOUNGE*
84 Wilson Street. Tel: 0141-553
1221. Sun 9pm-3am, Mon 11pm3am (Club X only), Tue
10pm-3am, Wed 7pm-3am, ThuSat 11pm-3am. Long established
pub/club. Young crowd.
www.pologlasgow.co.uk
THE RIDING ROOM*
The Joint On The Corner, 58
Virginia Street. Tel: 0845 6595904.
5pm-3am. Liquor and cabaret.
[email protected]
www.theridingroom.co.uk
SILKS AND SECRETS*
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
L IS TING S
SPEAKEASY*
10 John Street. Tel: 0141-553
5851. Sun 12.30pm-2am, MonThu 4pm–2am, Fri 4pm–3am, Sat
Noon–3am. Fresh alternative to the
gay scene. Food until 9pm.
[email protected]
www.speakeasyglasgow.co.uk
UNDERGROUND*
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.
www.undergroundglasgow.com
VIOLATE
Violate Club Line: 09099 108174
(75p 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.
www.violate.co.uk
THE VIRGINIA GALLERY*
Basement, 45 Virgina Street.
Specialises in art from the LGBT
Community and erotic art for all!
Over 18's only. Regular themed
exhibitions and events. Open TueSat.
www.thevirginiagallery.co.uk
THE WATERLOO*
306 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-248
7216. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight,
Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight. Popular,
crowded, down to earth drinking
shop. Scotland's oldest gay bar.
Busy, busy!
www.waterloobar.co.uk
fb: Waterloo Bar
WEDNESDAYS
The Tunnel, 84 Mitchell Street. Tel:
0141-204 1000. 1st Wed of each
month. 11.30pm-3am. Club night.
www.tunnelglasgow.co.uk
INVERNESS
MIAMI NIGHTCLUB
39 High St. Tel: (01463) 232602.
1st Tue of each month. 9pm-1am.
Monthly LGBT night.
www.miaminightclub.co.uk
STIRLING
KATIE’S BAR*
3 Barnton Street. Tel: (01786)
448458. Sun-Thu 8am-Midnight,
Fri-Sat 8am-1am. LGBT friendly.
[email protected]
fb: katiesbarbistro
STORNOWAY
AN LANNTAIR*
Kenneth Street. Tel: (01851)
703307. Mon-Sat 10am-Late.
LGBT friendly arts centre with bar
and restaurant. Real ale.
[email protected]
www.lanntair.com
TROON
LITTLE SHOP WITH NO NAME*
41 West Portland Street. Tel:
(01292) 317717. Tue-Sun
10.30am-5pm. LGBT-owned and
friendly art gallery and coffee shop.
littleshopwithnoname
@gmail.com
www.littleshopwithnoname.co.uk