ScotsGay Issue 130 - ScotsGay Magazine

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ScotsGay
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ISSUE 130
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KUCHU
The Story of Uganda’s First Openly Gay Man
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GLASGAY!
FILM: Call Me Kuchu
In an unmarked office at the end of a
dirt track, veteran activist David Kato
labours to repeal Uganda’s homophobic
laws and liberate his fellow lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender men and women,
or “kuchus.” But David’s formidable task
just became much more difficult.
A new “Anti-Homosexuality Bill”
proposes death for HIV-positive gay men,
and prison for anyone who fails to turn in a
known homosexual. Inspired by USAnian
evangelicals who have christened Uganda
ground zero in their war on the “homosexual
agenda,” the Bill awaits debate in Uganda’s
Parliament. Meanwhile, local newspapers
have begun outing kuchus with vicious
fervor under headlines such as: “HOMO
TERROR! We Name and Shame Top Gays in
the City.”
An empowering documentary for LGBT
activists everywhere.
Glasgow Film Theatre
Tues 23rd Oct at 6.45pm
COMEDY: Uni Comedy
Gala
Fundraising for Stonewall
Scotland and Glasgay!,
this gala features some of
Glasgow Uni's funniest
alumni in the shape of
Susan Calman, Scott
Agnew and others.
The Stand (Glasgow)
Wed 17th Oct at 7.30pm
COMEDY: Bearly Funny
In a fundraiser for our
good friends at Gay Men’s
Health, Andrew Doyle,
Scott Agnew, Davie
Strong, Susie McCabe,
and Jonathan Mayor
present a top night of
stand up comedy.
The Stand (Glasgow)
Sun 21st Oct at 7.30pm
Kris Kesiak
VISUAL ART: UNIT-E
Artists: Garry McLaughlin, Kris Kesiak, Yiannis
Roussakis, Snookie Mono, Rachel Frances Sharpe,
Syrkus and Death Rattles
A multi-discipline group show from seven very diverse
artists exploring the theme of 'unions'. Using photography,
digital art, street art, installation and illustration, artists will
explore and create original work inspired by their personal
and political responses.
Presented as an everevolving format of rotating
'pods' or 'units', Recoat
Gallery will also create a
symbiosis for this show,
with original works which
move organically through
the space. The exhibition
is free of charge.
The Virginia Gallery
Daily until Sat 10th Nov
at 11am
A new bathroom concept
30 canonmills edinburgh scotland 0131 556 6166
[email protected]
www.napierinteriors.co.uk
facebook.com/napierinteriors
Kris Kesiak
For the full programme go to www.glasgay.co.uk
ScotsGay caught up with Greg at FAQ
Scotland to find out what the new
project is about:
So, what is FAQ?
FAQ’s all about guys having the best sex
and relationships - but to find out what
that really means we need to get people
talking. FAQ is a website and we want
you to visit and talk to us.
What happens when I visit?
Have you ever seen Big Brother? People
love it or hate it but basically what we’ve
got on the FAQ site is a diary room where
guys can tell us about how they meet
other men and about the sex they like.
Is FAQ just online or is there something
more?
As well as the diary room we are asking
guys to give us a call and talk to us – like
the diary room these telephone
interviews are confidential, and they give
us a bit more time to get into more of a
conversation about the sex and
relationships men are having. If you’ve
got time for an interview we’ll set it up to
suit you and we’ll give you £20 as a
thank-you for your time.
What are you trying to achieve with
FAQ?
FAQ respects that men are the experts in
their own lives, so when they talk about
sex and relationships they talk with real
know-how - about what they want, what
keeps them healthy and happy, and what
can happen that makes it hard to always
play safe. All the experiences we can
capture can help us think more about
what we need to do here in Scotland to
help guys be safe and healthy.
How will it make a difference?
If we look at places like Australia they’ve
been really good at listening to guys,
their real lives, and then making sure that
the information or services men need
reflects what they say they want – so we
want to listen and find out what works
and what should be different.
How can I be a part of it?
Check out the website at
www.faqscotland.co.uk and do a diary
room entry, or even better get in touch to
do an interview with me – or if you’ve got
questions, I’m happy for you to just make
contact. I hope some of your ScotsGay
readers decide to take a look and get in
touch with us.
dùn eideann
EDINBURGH & FIFE
So, usually Sep is a bit of a slump
month on the scene, as we all recover from
Festival Fatigue! Not the case last month
though, as Sep was a veritable hive of
activity - and it doesn’t stop into Oct!
This is an exciting month for Positive
Help as they will be hosting their largest
ever volunteer intake. Positive Help
volunteers provide live-changing practical
assistance to people living with and affected
by HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C (HCV) in
Edinburgh.
All Positive Help volunteers receive
great training, proper support and
mentorship and the chance to do work with
a tremendous feel-good factor. If you have a
car/ driving license, DIY or decoration skills,
or simply fancy making a difference to
people’s lives, Positive Help want to hear
from you! Give them a call on 0131-558
1122.
Of course we have X-Factor back on TV
now, and for those who are in a quandary
because you want to go out but you also
want to watch the X-Factor, Planet has
solved this problem for you! They are
showing the X-Factor on their huge screen,
and you can watch this while bashing into
one of their exclusive x-factor cocktail jugs
which are a steal at only £8! And carrying on
the party spirit, DJ Boytoy is on the decks
from 9pm playing all the latest hits and
requests. With branded spirits plus mix from
£2.30 and shots from £1, Planet have your
Sat nights all sorted for you! And don’t
forget their now infamous Thu night quizzes,
with cash prizes, fun and hilarity, and
questions that won’t stretch your pickled
grey matter too much.
At the Newtown Bar, it’s BearFest 2012
time again, Fri 5th -Sun 7th Oct. The NTB
crew will be holding special drink promos
Jodie
Fleming-Stanley
[email protected]
over this time, which is one of the scene’s
fav times of year! So, share in welcoming
the bears back to The New Town this special
weekend. The Newtown gang are also
continuing with their Sunday events
downstairs. The MSC Boys will be running
Pants Party on the 4th Sun of every month
and a Fetish afternoon on the 2nd Sun of
every month - 4-7pm in the Basement Bar.
And for something male and female friendly,
there is a plethora of other entertainment
available daily like Live Music Round the
Piano, Club Nights, Mix and Mingle, along
with more charity events... Keep up to date
with these and more on the Newtown’s
Facebook and Twitter page. I also hear
whispers of a revamp of the bar coming
soon, so watch this space for more deets on
that!
In Cafe Habana, they
are shaking up Fri and
have it all going on!
Karaoke from 5-9pm with
Jamie Lee Morley, and
now the awesomely
spectacular DJ Paton will
be spinning the tunes from
9pm all the way through til
1am to get you on your
dancing feet! With lots of
drinks promos on offer,
this is the place to be on
the scene on a Fri night!
They also feature
awesome karaoke on their
Big Gay Sundays, which is
a full day of tomfoolery, karaoke, drinks
promos and fun.
The Street celebrate their 8th birthday
this month, and in honour of this are
throwing a Pieces of 8 Pirate-themed
birthday bash! On Sun 7th Oct from 8pm,
this will be a night of fun, games, drink
promos and mayhem!
GHQ have been pulling out all the stops,
after their huge success during the fringe with their 5am opening and free
entertainment, there were long working
hours for staff and long drinking hours for
customers; lots of laughs and hijinks! And
Sep kicked off in style with GHQ’s Mr Gay
UK competition, then their fabulous mashup themed night Wonka Wonderland and
Alice in Wonderland, complete with
chocolate fountain, white rabbits and oompa
loompahs! What good sports! A night not to
be missed at GHQ is Lollipop Tuesdays,
which is a battle with sister venue Polo
Lounge in Glasgow. Each week has a
different twist and theme, but you are
guaranteed lollipops every week! With lots
of fun games and prizes, including someone
winning an iron! Maybe next month he’ll win
an ironing board to match!! Over the next
few weeks Lollipop Tuesdays will feature a
Wild West Party, Pimp My Halls, Candyfloss,
GHQ Dead Famous, and Battle of the
Lollipops - an awesome night where there is
a bus put on from Glasgow for customers,
bringing along their DJ Queenie, who battles
with the Burgh’s Reuben Lowenthall! Check
out GHQ’s facebook and twitter for more info
on these. A night with a difference, not to be
missed!
Up at CC Blooms, The Church of High
Kicks is going down a storm - the perfect
Sun knees up from 6-11pm weekly, just the
thing to end your weekend on a high. Hosted
by the delectable Drag DJ Jon Pleased
Wimmin, step up and spin The Wheel of
Four Tunes for an eclectic musical selection
from Pop and Disco
through to Trash and New
Wave with surprise shows
and star turns from The
Fabulous Kickettes. You
can even enter the weekly
‘anything goes‘ talent
show (with a £50 prize)
and a retro buffet...all with
free entry! Amen!
The crew at CC’s are also
putting on a night to
celebrate Bearfest; ‘Grizzly
Games‘ will be a one off
special night on Fri 7th
Oct. Monthly night
Automatic will be held on
Sat 13th Oct, with DJ Jon Pleased Wimmin
gearing the tunes towards a mixed / older
crowd who want a little more edge from
their dancing soundtrack. Expect past,
present & future classics with House,
Electro-Disco, Nu-Disco, High Energy and
Cheeky Synthpop nuggets all thrown into the
mix. 11pm-3am, with free entry of course.
And following dates are Sat 10th Nov and
Sat 15th Dec.
On Fri 12 Oct, HOT MESS returns for
more carnage after its riotous festival party
Lock Up Your Daughters. October marks the
second birthday of the club, and they will be
celebrating with all guns blazing with their
very special brand of alternative queer disco.
Simonotron will be playing his trademark
four hour vinyl-only selection of house,
techno, disco and assorted oddities to keep
things fresh. And the HOT MESS non-stop
video show will broadcast the usual brand of
retina-scorching, paradigm-shifting films to
pop your eyes, moisten your delicates and
get you all hot and bothered over the stars of
the show, who as always are the dancers. Do
it!! At the Wee Red Bar.
Mumbo Jumbo celebrated their 4th
birthday last month, with a wild shindig at
their usual venue, The Bongo Club.
Providing the best sounds from the
underground with DJ Trendy Wendy and
Steve Austin, the next night is on Sat 13th
Oct at 11pm, with a free pre-club party at
Elbow bar. And for anyone who hasn’t tried
Elbow’s menu yet, may I suggest you do so?
I had what was quite possibly the biggest
burger in existence there. Not only are their
portions huge, the food is made with very
high quality ingredients too. Just the ticket
for lining your stomach before a night of
partying at Mumbo!
And over the bridge in the Kingdom, it’s
all happening in Fife! The second Fife LGBT
night OUT IN FIFE was even bigger and
Local Heroes Wanted!
We need drivers,
home supporters,
fundraisers and office
assistants.
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better than the first, with over 100 in
attendance! And the crew now have the
Body Shop on board as their sponsors, who
will be donating prizes for all future nights.
Everyone was buzzing with party spirit, with
drinks and party games a-plenty to keep the
crowds entertained. There is a real buzz of
excitement evident, and Ewan Cairns was
awarded Mr Gay Fife 2012, and Naomi
Mackay was named Miss Lesbian Fife 2012.
If you want to get in on some of this sweet
action, you don’t need to wait long - the next
one will be on Wed 10th Oct at The Jam Jar
in Dunfermline. And there will be a special
bonus “HallowQueen” night on Wed 24th
Oct at The Jam Jar. Big things a-foot for Fife,
with rumours of a Fife Pride in 2013 also.
And if you’re 13-25 and looking for
something to get involved in, there are now
2 LGBT youth groups in Fife - one in
Kirkcaldy and one in Dunfermline. E-mail:
[email protected] for more info if you
would like to attend the group, or volunteer
to help out.
glaschu
a’ ghaidhealtach
GLASGOW
HIGHLANDS
DJ Marc Stuart - The Underground Bar
What’s your favourite song at the moment?
The Wanted “I Found You” (big sucker for catchy
pop songs!)
What do you do in your spare time?
I’m a bit spontaneous and love travelling across
the UK eying up the talent (I’m single guys!)
Other than that started to write my own pop
songs and I‘m addicted to online bingo - eek!
What’s your most embarrassing moment?
I could write a book of them - bad topless drag,
dodgy spray tans or even DJ’ing in pink hot pants
in front of 6,000 people at Pride, I don’t take myself seriously at all!!
Where can we find you on the scene?
Street corners, Grindr, Scruff and behind the
decks at The Underground on John Street.
Describe yourself in one sentence!
Pure mental hairy beast with a massive record
collection and a very cheeky smile!
Tony Toland - Manager of The Court Bar
How long have you been at The Court Bar?
I have been in The Court now for a year and a
half..
What’s your favourite night of the week?
My favourite night of the week!! Hmmm, that’s a
toughie: every night is a great laugh, never a dull
moment lol!!! There’s always a wee scandal to
have a giggle about over the bar.
Who is your favourite customer?
All my customers are my favourite there are just
so many to choose from?? But I’ve a soft spot
for oor Hughie- his chats hilarious! And he’s always folding his walking stick up and trying to
shoot folks ;-) cracks me up
If you could describe The Court Bar in one sentence, what would it be?
A right good laugh seven days a week
What’s the best thing about being the manager of
The Court Bar?
Best thing about being manager? is being manager lol ;-) Me and my business partner Mairi
both like to be involved in every aspect of the bar
and we love spending as much time in the Court
as humanly possible, just for the laughs alone
you get from the customers and our staff.. It’s
more than just a job it’s a lifestyle full of great
people. I Love It ;-)
Nathan Sparling
[email protected]
It’s been a while hasn’t it, readers? Well
I’m sure you’ll be glad to hear that since the
festivities of the Fringe, we’re back to a
monthly magazine with some new features
from me in Glasgow’s section! This month
I’ve taken to the streets to interview some of
the Scene’s best talent – this month it’s The
Court Bar’s manager Tony Toland and the
Underground’s DJ Marc Stuart. We’ve got
more of these interviews coming as I delve
deeper into Glasgow’s Scene.
We’ve had the joys of welcoming students back to the city of Glasgow, with
freshers coming to Glasgow University,
Glasgow Caley, Strathclyde and all the colleges. The PR Boys and Girls from GayFest
were out and about at the Freshers’ Fayres
welcoming the new gays to our scene. Remember, if you’re a student – join your LGBT
society – a great way to meet new people,
enjoy some great social events and make
your time at University or College just a little
bit better!
Luke & Jack, Glasgow’s favourite local
sex shop hides the Virginia Gallery beneath
it – this month the Gallery had an exhibition
called ‘YOUTH’ – all young artists showing
off their best pieces. It’s been the first time
exhibiting their work for many of these
artists, so it was great to see such good
quality pieces from a young cohort. The Virginia Gallery will take part in Glasgay this
year, again – opening their space to a new
exhibition and some burlesque nights.
The Waterloo Bar has been taken over
by some familiar faces – the boys that
owned Bennets before its take over are back
on the scene and hopeful of great times
ahead for the wee bar out by Central Station.
A welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and
customers and some great entertainment
from the staple that is Cheri Treiffel. It’s a
great wee bar and we all wish the best of
luck to the new boys in charge.
Someone I never really have mentioned
in ScotsGay is someone that’s a young face
on the scene – DJ Pinky, or as he prefers DJ
David Clark. He’s had a fair bit of experience
on the scene, DJing in the old Scene bar and
then Moda before hitting the Polo Lounge
and Club. A young ear with some great
music choice entertaining the dance floor on
a Sun night in the club and a Wed night in
the lounge – he’s someone you’ve gotta look
out for. But he’ll not beat his better half,
Queenie who is still hitting the tunes out at
Power Ballad Thursdays (self-named night,
actually called Polo Goes Pop) which you
can see me doing power grabs at all night!
The Underground welcomed a new diva
to their bar this month after Bee Fiarse left to
go on holiday for a week. Bertha was her
name and entertaining was her game. She
was belting out tunes at their Tue Karaoke
night, alongside May Miller and others
who’d taken to the downstairs bar to enjoy
the chat from a slightly nervous but capable
Bertha. You might recognise her, so get in
contact if you can guess who it is!
Speakeasy has been continuing to bring
the scene DJ Jamie Blyth every Sat from
9pm ‘til 3am. His favourable mix of pop,
chart and swing dance. He’s a favourite with
the Sat night crowd who get dancing and
singing away to some classic power tunes
so get in here on a Sat night if you fancy a
change from the usual. The Trophy Room is
still open for business above Speakeasy
every Sat night with DJ Suave Gav and the
hostess with the mostest, Nancy Clench –
who’s apparently making an appearance on
telly very soon!
The Court Bar seemed to have a great
night when barman Andrew and manager
Tony decided to pull pints in a very different
manner than we’re used to on Glasgow’s
scene – Naked. The boys spent all night with
just a wee bit of fabric keeping their modesty
and the customers, bunch of pervs, loved it!
They still have the wonderful Audrey Hepburn hosting Karaoke and belting out a few
tunes herself, just to make sure she’s heard
across the Merchant City – so get in and
enjoy the company in the Court Bar!
The Riding Room said goodbye to one
of their burlesque acts this month as
Vendetta Vain moves to New York for a new
challenge for a few months. They’ve still
been entertaining their customers with 7
nights of burlesque, comedy and live music
– with a great cocktail list and an amazing
atmosphere – so if you’ve not tried out the
Joint on the Corner, get in!
A Monday Night in Club X is a favourite
amongst the gay scene staff with DJ Elaine
Belle De Helle Blakely pumping out her tunes
at CRUNK. She’s one of the gay scene’s best
DJ’s playing her own remixes of the best
music. Be sure to take to the Scene on a
Monday and join Elaine and the team for a
great wee night!
Well, that’s all for me this month. Remember you can see me every Thu, Sat and
Sun in Speakeasy John Street and if you’re
in Fife – twice a month in the wonderful little
city of Dunfermline. Follow me on Twitter
@NathanSparkling or @NancyClench and get
us added on Facebook! See you all next
month!
Girlzone is getting very international
these days - with women recently coming
along from Belgium, France, Germany and
Ukraine, as well as a lovely couple of
American tourists.
An LGBT Staff Network for public sector
employees in Highland will be launched on
11th Oct at Eden Court in Inverness.
Speakers are due to include Gillian Shaw
(local employment solicitor) and Grampian
LGBT staff network. Highland Council, NHS
Highland, Northern Constabulary, Highlands
& Islands Fire & Rescue Service, HIE, UHI,
SNH, Northern Constabulary and
VisitScotland are all taking part.
The aims of the network include social
events, awareness of LGBT issues, lobbying
for employment issues and support in the
workplace.
James Garden has joined Waverley
Care Highland as the new gay men’s project
worker. The outreach team is now out and
about in the following areas on Tue and Thu
distributing condoms and safer sex
information:
Ord Wood - Tue & Thu 10.30am-11am
North Kessock - Tue & Thu 11am-Noon & 2.30pm3.30pm
Garve - First Tue of each month 4.10pm-4.20pm
Bught - Second Tue of each month 4-4.30pm
Carrbridge - Third Tue of each month 4.10-4.30pm
Nairn - Fourth Tue of each month 4-4.30pm
Joanne
Mackenzie-Winters
[email protected]
For more info, call the Waverley office
on Inverness 01463 711585 or E-mail:
[email protected]
There was a Pink Castle walk ‘n’ talk in
Helmsdale in Sep with folks from Caithness
meeting the Inverness crowd in the world-
famous La Mirage restaurant (with Barbara
Cartland decor!). It’s hoped more walks can
be arranged up and down the Highlands in
the coming months.
With the grant from Awards for All
Scotland, the Highland LGBT Forum aims to
hold awareness-raising sessions for public
service providers and networking events for
members of the local LGBT communities in
a range of areas. Plans are currently
underway for Thurso/Wick, Stornoway and
Fort-William. If you live in these areas and
would like to be involved in any way, please
E-mail: [email protected]
The Highland LGBT Forum is organising
its annual Hallowe’en disco on Sat 3rd Nov
from 8pm at the Beaufort Hotel (Culduthel
Road, Inverness). Hope to see lots of
fabulous fancy dress costumes on the night!
dùn deagh
DUNDEE
It’s been a while now since the Dundee
scene has been written for, but over the past
few months things have not been quiet, in
fact they are have been and are set to
continue to hot up! There have been many
great live acts, theme nights and
competitions, but if you have missed out on
the all the fun so far, don’t worry as there is
plenty, plenty, plenty more where all that
came from
Over the past few months we have been
entertained by various events: In Out
Nightclub the Dundee heat of the annual
competition Mr Gay UK was held and from
the reactions of the crowd and even more so
of the judges, who were lucky enough to get
such a good view of the action, it went down
very well! Out Nightclub was also
entertained by the X Factor Act Two Shoes
Douglas Latto
[email protected]
with their very successful new single “Turn
Me On” which had everyone on their feet
feeling beat. Coming up in Out, on top of
more live acts, is “The Big 2012 Freaked Out
Hallowe’en Party” where £500 cash is up for
grabs along with plenty games and other fun
and frolics to be enjoyed!
Meanwhile in Klozet there have been
many great live acts also over the summer
with many more to come this coming
month. All this has been aided by the new
late license Klozet has been granted allowing
them to stay open until 2.30 on Sat, every
Sat and they are currently in the process of
getting the late licence extended to include
Fri and the occasional Sun too! The partying
just does not want to stop on the Dundee
scene!
In the Salty Dog the partying is just
getting better too! With regular theme nights
being held on the last Sun of every month
with a free buffet as well, of course, as a
great selection of tunes. This new tradition
was started off with a bang with the highly
successful “Salty Dog Goes Shipwrecked”
Theme night and is going to be continued
with the eagerly awaited “Rocky Horror
Picture Show Night” which promises to be
an incredible night!
obar dheadhainn
hmv picture house
ABERDEEN
Here we go again with an update from
this wee corner of Scotland. News on Gay
Men’s Health, Zone Youth in Norway, Cheerz
Bar & more.
Following a very successful launch on
1st Sep at Cheerz Bar, Gay Men’s Health
have hit the ground running and have been
out and about at Freshers’ Fayres, bars and
Wellmans Sauna getting the message out
that they are here and ready to provide a
service for gay and bisexual men across
Grampian Region. One of the pieces of work
that they are keen to get people involved in
is the peer advocacy programme, helping to
provide sexual health information to others.
If you would like more information please Email: [email protected]
GMH are always on the look out for
more volunteers too, you can help with
outreach, promotional work, video and
marketing, admin and loads more with
something to suit everyone whether you can
spare 1 hour or 1 day. Drop in at 246 George
Street or go on line to apply at
www.gmh.org.uk
Zone Youth LGBT have been to
Stavanger in Norway recently to find out
more about LGBT culture and sexual health
in the region. They learned quite a lot
including when civil partnerships came into
place, rights on blessings in church, how the
Internet has had a similar impact on
community and more. There will be a
presentation produced and available soon
with a huge thanks to Tone and Morten of
LLH Rogaland and Kim of Queer Youth
Stavanger for their presentations and help
during our trip.
Cheerz Bar & Club have upped the tea
time cabaret offering now to include not one
but three fabulous drag queens including
well known faces Miss Cherry Bakewell or
should that be the International Miss
Bakewell following a wee show in New York!
Andi Watson
[email protected]
LIVE GIGS
Scarlet Diamonte is on the bill too plus
Aberdeen’ s very own Bobbie Dazzler who’s
been let loose from a black bag somewhere
in Torry to entertain and embarrass the
unwitting customers. Joe Frances is making
a return to Cheerz soon too with the usual
hits and chat you have come to expect.
Off the beaten track but still part of gay
Aberdeen is Wellmans Health Suite which is
open 7 days a week from Noon- 9pm with a
sauna, steam room and jacuzzi to help relax
and chill you after a busy week. You will also
find trained outreach staff from Gay Men’s
Health there every Wed from 6-9pm to
answer any questions you may have about
sex, sexual health or just general chat too.
The Freshers are back in town and that
can mean a few things but mainly that the
Uni LGBT societies are back up and running
for the new term. The teams at both
Marc Almond
POP TROUBADOUR
Hits and More!
Sat 29th Sep
HMV Picture House
SPARKS
TWO HANDS ONE MOUTH
Sat 21st Oct
HMV Picture House
Having announced an intimate show at London’s Bush Hall, which sold out
The show will feature Marc Almond's Hits and Singles, a few of Marc's personal
instantly, Sparks now announce an extraordinary tour that will see them
favourites and possibly a new song too! Planned to coincide with Marc Almond's
deconstruct and reinterpret songs from their own extensive and unique catalogue. Pop Troubadour album - A double CD collection of Hits and Singles 1983-2012.
Aberdeen Uni’s ABFab and RGU:LGBT have
been out and about promoting themselves
and getting record numbers of new
members joining up too. If you are new to
town and at university please look up the
societies and get involved.
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RUST AND BONE
FILMS
Melvin Poupaud has been a French
leading man exerting masculinity for more
than a decade and not reacting to Hollywood
offers to make films about robots fighting
robots.
That could be why he had the
confidence to play a transvestite in
LAURENCE ANYWAYS (15) He is a writer
and schoolteacher who tells his longtime
girlfriend he will wear female clothes in
future starting tomorrow at school. The
school governors suspend him from duty
and the girlfriend chooses to humiliate him
in a busy restaurant screaming abuse.
At 2 hours and 39 minutes it is an hour
too long and the French writer/director
doesn't appear to know there are several
kinds of transvestite who have a much easier
life.
In Britain married men who develop a
passion for drag often receive help from
their wives with make-up and clothes.
They insist, and could be telling the
truth, that they don't fancy men. Other guys
with feminine tendencies enjoy getting into
dresses and do fancy men. Still more fancy
sex changes becoming transsexuals.
The film explains none of this but
Melvin makes it a story to see despite the
extraordinary length.
You have to enjoy crying to appreciate
RUST AND BONE (15) about a girl in
America, Marion Cotillard, who trains huge
orca whales at the Marineland park to do
tricks till one turns on her. She wakes up in
hospital without her legs. A stunning guy,
Matthias Schoenaerts, with a six year old
son, makes her life bearable with his
devotion and in time makes her realize sex is
possible.
Uganda is not a country to spend time
in. Forty years ago their dictator Idi Amin
ordered thousands of Asians to leave the
country. As they knew he killed anyone he
disliked they rapidly left for India and Britain
which is why we have so many curry
restaurants. In recent years the government
encourages homophobia in newspapers.
CALL ME KUCHU (15) explains the fight
gays have to get justice. Seeing this makes
us realize how lucky we are.
WORTH TRACKING DOWN
In the latter forties Jack Kerouac and
writer friends decided to drive and thumb
their way across America for the experiences
they could write about. His best selling book
about it ON THE ROAD (15) has finally been
filmed. They do many jobs like picking
cotton on the way. Newcomer Garrett
Hedlund has the kind of sex appeal to make
Mike McGrath
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you believe many girls welcomed him into
their beds for as long as he wanted to stay.
When an older gay guy fancied him he was
happy to screw him for $20 which must
have meant a lot more then as it was over 60
years ago. One of the writers was gay that is
shown when Garrett is happy to give him a
lingering kiss on the lips. One of the
memorable pictures of the year.
NOW IS GOOD (12a) has a braveness
that makes it one of the offbeat pictures of
the season. Dakota Fanning is a teenage girl
dying of leukaemia who decides to
experience everything in a hurry from drugs
to shoplifting to sex. Happening to have a
latter teen good looking neighbour, Jeremy
Irvine, helps. It shows the agony her parents
go through while they appreciate she is
determined to make the most of every
minute.
ANNA KARENINA (12a) is worth it
although director Joe Wright has shot it in a
stylised way showing Tolstoy's wealthy
Russia of the l870s. He films it in an old
theatre with Keira Knightly beautifully
costumed and Jude Law as he dreary
husband that spurs her interest in an
attractive cavalry officer.
Those of us who love beards should be
aware of LIBERAL ARTS (12a) for Josh
Radnor wrote, directed and stars in it. While
Woody Allen has been doing this for
decades of comedy Mr Radnor brings sex
appeal to his concentration on his dramatic
love life. Adding light classical music to the
soundtrack creates the right mood.
DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO
TRAVEL (12a) is a documentary about an
amazing woman who edited the American
Vogue and Harper's Bazaar for many
decades telling the world what they should
wear. It is for individualists who want to
bring their taste to their wardrobe.
DVD WORLD
On very rare occasions the film industry
produces a phenomenon and Jason Davitt is
one of these. Coming from nowhere he has
written and directed the only vampire movie
I have ever loved. VAMPIRES: BRIGHTER IN
DARKNESS has a script that will hold you
and he has cast charismatic men in the leads
as gay vampires. They are such effective
actors you know they are loving it when they
kiss. Mr Davitt is also a master of special
effects and I can understand why Sky TV
will be showing this as a series early next
year. But it is worth buying or hiring it on
DVD now. You read it here first.
Peccadillo Pictures also has a story you
will enjoy in GOING DOWN IN LA-LA LAND
about a hunk arriving in Hollywood seeking
film fame. Matthew Ludwinski could be
reading the directory and you would be
happy to look at him. If he has to sleep his
way to the top he can cope.
BAD BOY STREET is the kind of fantasy
we dream about. A Frenchman, Claude,
finds the best looking guy you have ever
seen sleeping off an alcoholic binge in a
Paris side street. He takes the American Brad
to his nearby flat to sleep safely and wakes
in the morning to find Brad's hands
stimulating him. The plot gets even better.
This and another import from TLA
Releasing is THE MISSION. Jess has a tough
time growing up gay in New York. His
mother has died and his criminal father
returns from prison with homophobic
attitudes refusing to accept his son's interest
in guys. It is a stormy story till he realizes he
loves his son whether he is straight or gay.
AN AUDIENCE WITH JOAN RIVERS on
the Network label is for those of us who
know she never disappoints.
You will love an hour of her.
RECRUITMENT
A GROUNDBREAKING online
recruitment website dedicated to equality
and inclusion has been set up in Scotland.
inclusivejobs.com has been set up by
Stewart Hastie, who, as a gay man, has
encountered a number of homophobic
situations in the work place.
Stewart said, “I started up this business
because of the barriers and challenges that I
have come up against in my career, dealing
with homophobia and witnessing other
forms of harassment and discrimination.
“I wanted to find a way to make sure
that other people didn’t have to deal with the
comments and problems that I did and that
they were being treated equally in
employment.
“I am fiercely passionate about equality
- about providing people from the LGBT
community and other sections of society,
with real career opportunities in companies
which value them and value diversity in the
workplace.”
To ensure employers are right for his
business ethos, Stewart personally screens
companies that he feels would be a suitable
match for his candidates and aims to
provide a portfolio of clients committed to
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equality and inclusion.
Explaining his motivation, Stewart
added, “To anyone it’s important to know
you’re in a job where your employer values
and supports you and that’s where we step
in.
“Our message is that people should be
able to be themselves and we expect
employers to embrace that.
“Individuals in the LGBT community
have often not had the support to reach their
full potential and I want to change that.”
All employees are covered by The
Equality Act 2010, which, in a nutshell,
means if you feel that you have been
discriminated against or bullied at work
because of your actual or perceived sexual
orientation, then you should be protected by
this legislation.
However, despite these laws protecting
LGBT rights – there are still many barriers to
break down.
Research carried out in 2010 by the
Scottish Government revealed that
31 per cent felt someone who has had a
sex change operation would be an unsuitable
primary teacher with 18 per cent saying the
same of gay men and lesbians.
Shocking though this may be, it does
show there is a very real need to ensure the
UK, and in particular, Scotland, is
confronting these issues.
Stewart said there was a marked
difference between attitudes in London
compared to Scotland.
“London is a lot more inclusive and
traditionally many people from the LGBT
community have gone south for jobs which
has meant that this country has lost a wealth
of talent”, he said.
“Well I want that to stop here. I want
people who live in this country to feel there
are real opportunities here with inclusive
employers.
“What we are doing is breaking down
barriers and challenging stereotypes to
inspire people to have the careers they want
to have and not jobs that society thinks they
should have - be that lawyers, doctors,
bankers, teachers etc.
“Our message is your sexuality should
never hold you back from achieving your
true potential,” explained Stewart.
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MARRIAGE: THEY’RE PINCHING OUR WORD!
“How the world can change. It can
change like that, thanks to one little word:
‘married’”. So sang Fraulein Schneider in the
stage version of “Cabaret”, but what if the
story was transposed to modern Britain and
Schneider became a lesbian? She then
might sing that the world can change
“thanks to four little words: ‘in a civil
partnership’”. Somehow, though, it doesn’t
have the same ring.
The row over same-sex marriage in
Britain is very much about that one little
word, though the focus is not on the word’s
power to change the world but on the
world’s power to change the word. Most
religious bodies seem united in their
insistence that “marriage” can only ever
designate a legal union between a penisowner and a vagina-bearer, except when
they themselves stretch the term to include
mystic attachments between nuns and a
first-century preacher not believed to have a
body anymore. The Marriage Day address
recently read in Scotland’s Catholic churches
even claimed that the exclusively
heterosexual definition was the “universally
accepted” one, which might make us wonder
why there’s such a row about it. We might
try to end the row by reassuring religious
conservatives that, if “marriage” can only
ever mean what they say it does, then they
cannot have anything to worry about, but I
doubt if that would do the trick, since they
seem to have no end of reasons on their
side. Here are some of the most popular,
along with my responses.
Robert Canning
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1. “Civil partnerships already provide
homosexuals with all the legal benefits of
marriage and confer all the same legal
responsibilities, so that same-sex
marriage is not necessary.”
Users of this argument are describing
civil partnerships as identical to civil
marriages, which essentially they are, except
for the term used, the combination of
genitals, and some minor differences in
bureaucratic procedure which are irrelevant
once the deal is done. Oddly, they never
reach the logical conclusion: that since the
two are legally equivalent, there is no good
reason to give them different legal names.
The non-difference of gender can hardly be a
good reason, since we do not usually apply
different legal terms to acts and
arrangements between two people of the
same sex that apply to those between a man
and a woman. The word “murder” applies as
much to a man killing a man as to a man
killing a woman, and “rape”, “robbery”,
“joint ownership”, employment”,
“compensation” and “bequeathal” are
similarly comprehensive. When we further
consider that having different terms obliges
registry offices to print, store and use
different forms, the distinction between
“marriage” and “civil partnership” seems like
a pointless bureaucratic untidiness, so why
not just tidy them into the same drawer? The
reason gay unions were not simply called
“marriages” from the start was to postpone
the argument we’re having now, by creating
a soothing illusion that gays were being
invited to party in a separate room rather
than gate-crash the heterosexual do. The
trick worked, which makes me wonder
whether the suffragettes might have got
women enfranchised a bit sooner if, instead
of demanding “the vote”, they’d merely
asked for a “Woman’s Electoral Preference
Notification”. This would have had the same
value as a man’s vote and been counted in
the same election, but would have been cast
at a separate polling station and printed on
pink paper. Once men had got used to that,
and realised that it hadn’t destroyed
democracy, it could have been rebranded,
with only a little more controversy, as a vote.
2. “Marriage” is a unique term with a
special meaning, etc.”
This line is from the Barbara Cartland
School of rhetoric. As we have seen,
“marriage” is a word you can put in
romantic songs, whereas “civil partnership”
is just too stuffily legalistic. “Love and civil
partnership / Love and civil partnership / Go
together like ... err ... a ciggie and a
gardener’s lip? Ach, forget it!” Even people
who have little time for religion can get
sentimental over the word “marriage” and
feel uneasy about redefinition, especially if
they never ask themselves why a word they
consider so special, so valuable, so rich in
meaning, should not for that very reason be
made more widely available. If it’s such a
prized word, is it not understandable that
gays might prize it equally, and selfish to
stop them enjoying it? Gays can be romantic
too: I have known several who were and one
who still is. But then it’s not just about
romance; it’s even more to do with
sacredness. Church leaders protest that a
legal rejigging will damage the word’s sacred
significance, which is odd; because it should
be obvious to them above all that sacred
significances don’t depend on legal
definitions. The fact that there is no legal
definition of “God” does not stop church
people from revelling in the word’s perceived
sacredness at all hours, and if the
government, in an impish mood and with
time on its hands, were to create a legal
definition of “God”, that would not threaten
other definitions unless they also passed a
law banning other definitions. Since the
government is not planning to ban
alternative, non-legal meanings of
“marriage”, we can all continue to use it in
any special sense we fancy. Cardinal O’Brien
can use it to mean “heterosexual union” or
even “folding occasional table” if he wants
to. In fact the issue over the word might be
resolved if we all agreed to use “marriage” to
mean “folding occasional table” and then
thought of a new word to signify both
heterosexual and homosexual unions:
“bunksnaft” for example. The new word
would not have any precious romantic or
sacred connotations to be spoiled, and
couples who wanted their “bunksnaft” to be
romantic or sacred would have to make an
effort and behave so lovingly towards each
other as to invest the word with the desired
lovely connotations, since it did not come
with them automatically included.
3. “Marriage is a heterosexual thing”.
Yes, if only heterosexuals have it. Voting
was a male thing once, and that was held up
as an argument against women’s suffrage.
This kind of argument-by-definition is no
good when what is being argued over IS the
definition, and it can be translated as “They
shouldn’t have it because they DON’T have
it.”
4. “Marriage has always been defined as a
union between one man and one woman”.
This is the good old standby known as
the appeal to tradition, i.e. social custom
must never change. We are asked to ignore
the fact that our society has a long tradition
of changes in social custom, since changes
in the past are usually changes for the better,
whereas future changes threaten to
undermine civilisation, or at least make
some bishops sad.
5. “Gay marriage would threaten
traditional marriage“.
On hearing this one, all you sometimes
have to say is “How?” The only imaginable
response that isn’t surreal is “Because it
would decrease respect for marriage and put
people off it”, which raises the question of
whether individuals SHOULD consider
marriage if their respect for it depends on
gays being excluded. No one wants to hear
those dreaded words: “I’m sorry darling, but
I just can’t take our marriage seriously
anymore now that gays can do it. I want a
divorce. The children can go back to the
adoption agency. There’s been little point in
having THEM around either since gays were
allowed to adopt”.
Secular Scotland
6. If gay marriage goes through, what’s to
stop people being legally allowed to marry
animals; marry chairs; marry thin air;
marry the universe; etc?
Animals generally can’t say “I do” and
sign the register, though a highly trained
parrot might just make it. Consent and legal
purpose are equally lacking in the other
examples. The slippery slope argument is
also used to raise fears of legalised
polygamy, though that long-standing
tradition is portrayed, without a whiff of
disapproval from God, in the Old Testament,
which makes nonsense of the claim that the
churches are defending a changeless
tradition based on one man and one woman.
Use of the slippery slope often signals that
the opposition is running out of arguments
and has had to start arguing against some
imagined future proposal rather than the one
it has failed to discredit. A currently
fashionable slopeism is the fear that if gay
marriages become reality, priests etc. will be
forced to conduct them. This idea is
admittedly so tempting that they’d do better
not to put it into our heads, as I might even
“convert” to Catholicism for a chance of
having my same-sex marriage conducted by
Cardinal O’Brien, if only to see the look on
his face.
The reality, however, is that church
participation in Scotland would be entirely
voluntary, while in the rest of Britain it would
be explicitly disallowed. English gay couples
set on church weddings will therefore be
looking for venues in Scotland: a rosy
economic prospect for Gretna Green,
provided they can make the place more
appealing to gay tastes by toning down its
campness.
The feebleness of all the arguments
against same-sex marriage might partly
explain why the churches’ outcry over little
more than a word is at least as vociferous as
their previous failed struggles against partial
decriminalisation, equal age of consent, civil
partnerships, gay adoption and the inclusion
of sexual orientation in the equality act, in
which far more was materially at stake for
gays. If your script is poor, it is tempting to
overdo the performance. It could also be
that, as with dwindling food stocks in a
famine, the less that remains to be fought
over, the more valuable the remainder
becomes. Both sides are aware that the
battle for gay legal equality is in its
endgame, and the change from “civil
partnership” to “marriage”, though legally
slight in itself, would clinch it for good
(except for the slight hitch preventing
voluntary church involvement in England
and Wales). Endgames can be aggressive
even when the outcome seems predictable.
The third reason for what might seem a
disproportionate strop is that, for the first
time, more is at stake for church leaders
than for gays. “Marriage” might be just “one
little word”, but priests, etc. put huge value
on words, which are their stock in trade.
“Civil union” has never been part of their
stock, but “marriage” always has been, and
at one time they were the only people who
sold it. Even when registry offices took some
of the custom, they offered the same basic
product minus the religious coating, so the
churches could still feel that they offered
more and that theirs was the original. Now
that the registry offices look set to offer an
enhanced rather than reduced product, the
churches feel that the marriage patent has
been stolen from them. Worse still, the
support of all major parties for same-sex
marriage means there is little churches can
do about it, so they look weaker and more
humiliated than ever, the gap between
church and state wider, and their God still
more ineffectual. No wonder they are cross.
This is a remarkable time to be
homosexual in Britain. We should be proud
of ourselves for having taken on the oncemighty churches and won, and the lower the
opposition estimate the gay percentage of
the population; the prouder we should be for
punching above our weight. (This is not of
course to deny the vital role of our
heterosexual supporters.) At the same time
we should beware of complacency and
remember that the battle in Britain has been
just one in an ongoing world war. Every time
we see a photo of a happy same-sex couple
being legally united, we should think of
another same-sex couple, united in death as
they hang from cranes in Iran. One battle
over should give us more time for others.
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(01382) 202620.
www.diversitay.org.uk and
twitter.com/diversitaylgbt
DUNFERMLINE:
FifeFLAGS:
Fife Free Lesbian and Gay Society.
Provides a welcoming and safe
meeting space and drop-in centre
near the town centre for the LGBT
community, our friends, family and
supporters. Regular social group
meets on the 2nd and 4th Sun of
the month from 7.30-11pm.
Generally has a nice friendly mixed
group most nights across the age
range so come along and meet new
friends. Internet access, mini pool
table or just hang out and chill over
coffee and biscuits. Safer sex
information and supplies available
as part of the Fife Health Board
condom distribution scheme. Tel:
Dunfermline (01383) 738517.
www.fifeflags.org.uk
EDINBURGH:
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.
www.aledlgbt.webs.com
fb: Aled Angus Equality Diversity
AYRSHIRE:
NESA (North, East, South
Ayrshire)
Social Support Group:
Meets 3rd Wed of each month at
7pm in Irvine. Details of venue
from David Bingham on 0141-332
3838 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
BORDERS:
Borders Bisexual Lesbian And Gay
Group (BBLAGG):
Organises social and recreational
events for LGBT adults living in the
Scottish Borders. Events include:
pub nights, men’s film nights,
hillwalks, barbeques and an annual
visit to Ireland to take part in North
West Pride. Tel: Alastair Lings on
Galashiels (01896) 757861 or
07763 850087.
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
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: 0131-556 1527.
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.
E-mail: edinburghlgbtcentre
@drink.demon.co.uk
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:
Icebreakers Group:
For lesbians, gays and bisexuals
new to the scene. Details from
Strathclyde Switchboard.
Pride Glasgow:
Tel: 0141-416 2300.
www.prideglasgow.co.uk
INVERNESS:
Highland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender Forum:
Tel: 07512 231904. PO Box 5735,
Inverness, Highlands and Islands
LGBT Group:
4 King Brude Gardens, Muirtown,
Inverness, IV3 8TT. New Group.
Tel: 07833 456341.
MORAY:
LGBT Moray
Social networking group for LGBT
people in Moray. 1st Tue & 4th Thu
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.
Centre. 2nd & 4th Fri of each
monthfrom 2-4.30pm at the LGBT
Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9
Howe Street. Tel: Alison on 0131652 3283.
Word:
Women’s Book Group 7.30-9pm)
on 2nd Wed of each month at the
LGBT Centre for Health and
Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street,
Edinburgh. Interested in reading
and want to meet friends who share
your passion? Join this friendly
women’s book group.
GLASGOW:
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: 0141211 6700 for counselling services.
All services available at a range of
locations throughout NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde area.
www.sandyford.org
OBAN:
Gateway Group:
Meets last Sat of each month, 24pm. Tel: Katrina on 07760
701308.
E-mail:
[email protected]
STIRLING:
Stirling Gay Men's Social Group
Meets monthly from Sep-Jun
(generally 3rd Fri) in private
houses.
WOMEN'S
LISTINGS
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.
www.womenslibrary.org.uk
OLGA - Older Lesbians Get
Around:
Meets monthly. Tel: 07813 268938.
ABUSE
BROKEN RAINBOW LGBT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE
(UK):
Works to change the situation for
LGBT people facing domestic
violence. Runs a helpline for
lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender people, their family,
friends, and agencies to support
LGBT people around domestic
violence. Mon & Thu 2-8pm,Tue &
Wed 10am-5pm. Tel: 0300 999
5428.
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
fb: brokenrainbowuk
www.twitter.com/brokenrainbow
RAPE AND ABUSE LINE:
For male and female survivors.
Female Support Workers answer
Freephone 0808 8000123 most
evenings and Male Support
Workers answer Freephone 0808
8000122 on selected evenings. the
Helpline hours are advised on both
answering services. Callers are
welcome to phone either line. Write:
PO Box 10, Dingwall. IV15 9HA.
www.rapeandabuseline.co.uk
RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND
HELPLINE:
Scotland-wide telephone service
providing support to women and
men experiencing sexual violence,
as well as their friends and families.
Tel: Freephone 0808 8010302
(6pm-Midnight). Minicom available.
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
THRIVE:
Counselling service for male
survivors of childhood sexual
abuse. Write: Sandyford
Counselling & Support Services, 26 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3
7NB. Tel: 0141-211 8133 or 0141211 6700.
INVERNESS:
ABERDEEN:
Granite Sisters:
Aberdeen based group for older
lesbians throughout Scotland.
There are no social events planned
for the near future and the website
is the main link at this time for gay
women to gain information, etc.
Although under construction at the
moment it will be completed ASAP.
www.13.clara.co.uk
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
fb: Outskirtsocial
twitter.com/#!/Outskirtsocial
GirlZone:
Friendly, informal social group for
LBT and friends - all welcome.
Meets 1st Sat and 3rd Fri of each
month.Tel: Joanne on 07792
223687 for details and venue.
www.gay-ness.org.uk
Highland Lesbian Group:
A friendly lesbian social group
which offers support and
information. Organises fundraisers
for Womankind Worldwide:
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.
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.
Amazing Gracies Women’s
Football Club:
Meets Wed 7-8pm at Gracemount
Leisure Centre, 22 Gracemount
Drive.
E-mail: enquiries
@amazinggraciesfc.org.uk
www.amazinggraciesfc.webs.com
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.
E-mail:[email protected]
Rubyfruits Edinburgh:
For lesbians and bi women. Meets
Wed eve anytime after 7.30pm in
Café Nom De Plume, 60 Broughton
Street. Widen your social circle,
network, plan weekend/eve
activities (eg walking, cinema,
exhibitions) and maybe meet that
special somebody.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.rubyfruitsedinburgh.webs.co
m
Women’s Group:
New group offering 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
LESBIAN INFORMATION SERVICE:
www.lesbianinformationservice.org
OUT-SKIRTS:
Quarterly e-zine for lesbian and bi
women in the East of Scotland and
beyond.
SCOTTISH NETWORK FOR
LESBIAN STRENGTH:
To further lesbian issues, follow a
lesbian agenda and foster lesbian
visibility.
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
are open to partners or friends.
Information line: 07963 960321.
www.biscotland.org
ATHEISTS AND
HUMANISTS
GAY AND LESBIAN HUMANIST
ASSOCIATION:
GALHA is a membership
organisation promoting a gayfriendly Humanist outlook and
LGBT rights as human rights.
Membership is open to supporters
worldwide. Write: GALHA, 1 Gower
Street, London. WC1E 6HD.
www.galha.org
PINK TRIANGLE TRUST:
PTT is 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.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.pinktriangle.org.uk
Lively Blog at
www.pinktriangle.org.uk/ptt/
blog.html
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.
www.bearscots.org.uk
fb: bear.scots
BELIEVERS
AFFIRMATION SCOTLAND:
Network in the Church of Scotland
of lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender Christians, their friends
and supporters. Formed in 2006 in
response to the issue of ministers
and deacons being able to conduct
ceremonies to mark civil
partnerships without fear of
censure. Write: Monica Stewart, 37
Main Street, Invergowrie. DD2 5AB.
E-mail:
[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.
www.augustine.org.uk
EDINBURGH QUAKER LESBIAN
AND GAY FELLOWSHIP:
Meets on the 2nd Wed of each
month at 7pm in the Glasite
Meeting House, 33 Barony Street.
Members of the LGBT Community
and their friends are most welcome.
Tel: 07543 975590.
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.
www.eflgc.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.
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.
www.qlgf.org.uk
QUEST:
Organisation for lesbian and gay
Catholics. Monthly meetings are
held in different regional groups
throughout Britain. Scottish
meetings held in Glasgow. Quest
Linkline - The Helpline for Gay and
Lesbian Catholics - Tel: (Freephone)
0808 808 0234. Write: BM Box
2585, LONDON. WC1N 3xx.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.questgaycatholic.org.uk
ROMAN CATHOLIC CAUCUS OF
THE LESBIAN & GAY CHRISTIAN
MOVEMENT:
Write: RC Caucus, PO Box 24632,
London. E9 6xF. Tel: 020-7226
0847.
E-mail:
[email protected]
SGI-UK (SCOTLAND):
Buddhist organisation established
in more than 190 countries
throughout the world. Their belief
and practice direct people to
respect that which is of ultimate
value: life itself. Through their faith
and practice, members transform
their inner lives and develop the
qualities needed to bring about
personal fulfillment and contribute
to the positive development of
society. SGI-UK has participated in
Pride events throughout the world
and is now known as Rainbow
activities.
www.sgi-uk.org
UNITARIANS IN EDINBURGH:
An inclusive community of diverse
beliefs which supports the pursuit
of individual spirituality and
humanism. Meets at St Mark’s, 7
Castle Terrace at 11am on Sun and
for Mindfulness @ Lunchtime at
12.15pm on Tue. Relationship
blessings conducted.
www.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.
E-mail:
biglgbtmusicjamedinburgh@gmail.
com
THE CULTURE CLUB:
Meets 7-8.30pm on 1st Wed of
each month at the LGBT Centre for
Street, Edinburgh to talk about
current arts affairs, exhibitions,
events, ideas, music, and creativity.
A safe space to discuss the arts at
large.
E-mail:
[email protected]
EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S BOOK
GROUP:
Meets 7-9pm on 4th Wed of each
month at the LGBT Centre for
Street, Edinburgh. An inclusive
group where you can meet new
people and read and discuss
interesting books.
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 7.30-9.30pm at St Stephen’s
Centre, Stockbridge.Always very
welcoming of new members,
especially those new to Scottish
Country Dancing.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.gaygordonsedinburgh.co.uk
GLASGAY!:
Scotland's annual celebration of
queer culture. Next dates: 15th Oct3rd Nov 2012. Please contact the
festival office for further
information about Glasgay!. Write:
27-29 Trongate, Glasgow. G1 5EZ.
Tel: 0141-552 7575.
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.
www.freewebs.com/ikas
LGBT FILM CLUB:
Meets 6.30-9.30pm on 4th Fri of
each month at the LGBT Centre for
Street, Edinburgh. Documentaries,
shorts and full length films with an
LGBT twist screened. Open to
anyone keen to view and discuss
films in a friendly and welcoming
environment. Get in touch if you
have a film you would like to share
with the club. Check website,
Facebook or Twitter for what is
being shown.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
LGBT HISTORY MONTH
SCOTLAND:
Increasing the awareness of LGBT
people’s lives, histories and
experiences. The website provides
listings for cultural opportunities,
events, news items, and resources.
If you would like to be involved,
volunteer or add information,
contact LGBT History Month, 39-40
Commerce Street, Edinburgh. EH6
6HD.
www.lgbthistory.org.uk
LOUD & PROUD:
Scotland's original choir for LGBT
singers is made up of
approximately 45 singers and holds
regular concerts in the Central Belt.
The repertoire, which is sung a
capella in varying numbers of parts,
includes simple rounds, popular
music, traditional music, light
classics, festive and seasonal
songs, lesbian/gay anthems, and
show tunes. Meets weekly for
rehearsals in Edinburgh.
E-mail:
[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.
www.theluvvies.org
OURSTORY SCOTLAND:
A charity which works to collect,
archive and present the life stories
and experiences of the LGBT
Community in Scotland. If you have
a story to tell or experiences to
share, or would like to find out
more about their upcoming
programme of events, then please
contact them. Write: OurStory
Scotland, Archives and Special
Collections, The Mitchell Library,
North Street, Glasgow. G3 7DN.
E-mail:
[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.
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, Edinburgh in 2006.
Write: Remember When Project,
c/o The Living Memory Association,
The Stables, 64/1 The Causeway,
Edinburgh. EH15 3PZ. Tel: 0131661 3222, and leave a message,
stating clearly that it is for
Remember When.
FETISH
MSC SCOTLAND:
A club for men interested in
Leather, Rubber, Uniform. Write: PO
Box 28, Edinburgh. EH3 5JL.
E-mail: secretary
@msc-scotland.net
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.To
contact: Tel the Alzheimer's Helpline
on 0845 300 0336
or write to Alzheimer's Society
LGBT Support Group, Alzheimer's
Society, Devon House, 58 Saint
Katharine's Way, London. E1W 1Jx.
or
E-mail:
[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.
E-mail:
[email protected]
BODY POSITIVE (TAYSIDE):
No 10, 10 Constitution Road,
Dundee. DD11 1LL. A charity that
exists to empower HIV and HepC
positive people and those affected
thereby to eliminate the stigma and
isolation they experience. Tel:
Dundee (01382) 305736.
E-mail:
[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. MonThu 9am-5pm, Tue 5-6.30pm, Fri
9am-4.30pm.
POSITIVE HELP:
13a Great King Street, Edinburgh.
EH3 6QW. Practical help for people
who are infected or affected by HIV
and AIDS in Edinburgh, their
families and carers. Tel: 0131-558
1122. Fax: 0131-558 3636.
E-mail: admin
@positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk
www.positivehelpedinburgh.uk
BROWNLEE COMMUNITY TEAM:
Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053
Great Western Road, Glasgow. G12
0YN. Social work service for people
with HIV/AIDS providing intensive
community based support. General
advice and information on
community care and housing
needs also provided.
Tel: 0141-211 1090.
POSITIVE MIXTURE :
A self help group offering support
and assistance for individuals with
HIV/AIDS in the Grampian area.
Contact THT, 246 George Street,
Aberdeen. AB25 1HN.
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.
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.
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.
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 Mon-Fri 7pm-10pm. Tel:
0141-445 8797.
E-mail:
[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.
www.hivscotland.com
THE JANEK LATOSINSKI
CHARITABLE TRUST:
Provides free complementary
therapies and psychotherapy to all
people living with HIV in Glasgow
and the West of Scotland.
www.tjlct.org.uk
LANARKSHIRE
HIV, AIDS AND HEPATITIS
CENTRE:
Monklands Hospital, Airdrie. One
stop shop for HIV testing,
treatment and support.
Appointments available Mon 9am5pm (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,including the
LGBT Headspace programme
focusing on improved mental
health and the LGBT Age
programme offering services to
those over 50. 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.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
ROAM OUTREACH:
Part of the Harm Reduction Team
within Lothian NHS. Offers a
confidential and anonymous
service for men who have sex with
men, including male sex workers
throughout Edinburgh and the
Lothians. Provides a wide range of
services including sexual health
and safer sex advice, information
and advice on drug use, personal
safety, police and legal advice,
including operating in the Remote
Reporting Scheme. A great deal of
their work is done on an outreach
basis in Public Sex Environments
and venues as well as on-line as
part of the SNN group. They run an
'Out of Hours' Testing Service Mon
5-7.30pm at "The Exchange", Lady
Lawson Street, Edinburgh where
you can have a full SEXUAL
HEALTH check up including Hep
A&B vaccinations. No
appointments necessary. For
further information or to receive
condom and lube supplies contact
Vaughan, Peter or Del on Tel:
0131-537 8300 or 07774 628227.
E-mail: enquiries
@roam-outreach.com
www.roam-outreach.com
SANDYFORD:
2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3
7NB. Glasgow's main sexual,
reproductive and emotional health
centre. Free web access and health
library with large LGBT lending
collection. Specialist services for
gay men (See separate ScotsGay
Listing for Steve Retson Project)
and lesbians (See separate
ScotsGay listing for Sandyford
under Women). Self-referal sexual
health service with open access
clinic each weekday with
registration from 8.30-10am or
book on 0141-211 8130.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.sandyford.org
SEXUAL HEALTH LINE:
Freephone 0800 567123. 24 hours.
Confidential advice and
information. Minicom: Freephone
0800 521361.
www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout
STEVE RETSON PROJECT:
Sandyford, 2-6 Sandyford Place,
Glasgow. G3 7NB. A free sexual
health screening and counselling
service for gay and bisexual men.
Clinics run Tue, Wed & Thu 5-8pm.
Tel: 0141-211 8628 for
appointment..
www.sandyford.org/sexualorientation/
men-who-have-sex-withmen/steve-retson-project.aspx
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
SCOTLAND - NATIONAL OFFICE GLASGOW:
134 Douglas Street, Glasgow. G2
4HF. HIV prevention and support
services in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire &
Arran, Argyll & Bute, the Glasgow
area and Western Central Scotland.
Support & Advocacy Service
provides a full range of welfare
rights advice and representation as
well as community 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-10pm, Sat-Sun Noon-6pm.
www.tht.org.uk
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
SCOTLAND - GRAMPIAN OFFICE ABERDEEN:
246 George Street, Aberdeen. AB25
1HN. HIV prevention and support
services in Aberdeen,
Aberdeenshire, Moray & Highland.
Support & Advocacy Service
provides a full range of welfare
rights advice and representation as
well as community support for
people living with blood borne
viruses.Please contact for further
details. Volunteers welcome! Tel:
07789 408209. Helpline: THT Direct
0808 8021221 Mon-Fri 10am-
10pm, Sat-Sun Noon-6pm.
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 0131441 2791.
www.waverleycare.org
WAVERLEY CARE ARGYLL &
BUTE:
The Renfield Centre, 260 Bath
Street, Glasgow. G2 4JP. Tel: 0141333 9393.
WAVERLEY CARE HIGHLAND:
34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1
1NB.Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585
OLDER GAYS
CAFFMOS:
Nationwide Social and Contacts
Club for the older gay gentleman
and his admirers, both young and
old. Scottish group next meets
from 1-4pm at Café Habana in
Edinburgh on Sun 14th Oct. Write:
PO Box 2087, Blackpool. FY4 1WL.
Tel: Blackpool (01253) 318327.
Edward (Scottish Contact):
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.caffmoscommunity.com
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:
[email protected]
www.spanglefishcom/highlandrainb
owfolk
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. The Age Capacity
Building Project for people over 65
is seeking input, for further
information contact Tel: 0131-523
1100.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk/content/lgbt
-age
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 0131556 1309 or Steve on 0131-558
9444.
E-mail:
[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.
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
listings are free
SPORTS
GROUPS
OPI CONVENT OF DUNN EIDEANN:
The Edinburgh convent. Write:
Mistress of Communications, c/o
OPI CONVENT OF MORAVIA:
The North Eastern convent. Write:
Sister Bobby OPI, Cairnglass, St
Combs, Fraserburgh. AB43 8UT.
Tel: Inverallochy (01346) 583145.
E-mail:
[email protected]
OUTDOOR
PURSUITS
FREEDOM CLUB:
UK and Europe Wide LGBT Caravan
and Camping Club. Aims to provide
a means whereby gay people can
meet up for weekends, weeks or
even longer rallies throughout the
UK and sometimes into Ireland and
Europe. Tel: Eddie on Cheltenham
(01242) 526826.
www.freedomclub.co..uk
GAY BIRDERS CLUB:
For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write: Gay
Birders Club, GeeBeeCee, BCMMono, London. WC1N 3XX.
www.gbc-online.org.uk
GAY CARAVAN & CAMPING CLUB:
For men and women.
Tel: Ian on 07977 317872.
www.gaycaravanclub.com
GAY OUTDOOR CLUB:
Holds regular events including
walking, skiing, cycling, climbing,
mountain-biking, kayaking,
mountaineering, camping, youthhostelling, badminton, running and
swimming. For more information,
vist website or send an A5 sae to
BM GOC, London. WC1N 3XX. Or
Tel: 0844 8700462.
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.
OUT DOOR 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.
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.
E-mail:
[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.
E-mail:
[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.
POLITICAL
LIBERAL PARTY
LESBIAN AND GAY CAMPAIGN:
Tel: 0151-259 5935 (Telephone
Answering Machine). Write: 41
Sutton Street, Liverpool, L13 7EG.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.liberal.org.uk
SCOTTISH LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
FOR LGBT EQUALITY:
Tel: 0131-337 2314. Write: 4 Clifton
Terrace, Edinburgh. EH12 5DR.
www.scotlibdems.org.uk
www.twitter.com/scotlibdems
PRISONERS
FREE MAGAZINES FOR
PRISONERS:
Copies of ScotsGay are sent free of
charge to prisoners in UK prisons
and institutions. Please contact us
if you wish to be added to the
mailing list.
BENT BARS PROJECT:
Letter writing programme that
connects lebian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, transsexual, intersex,
queer and gender non-conforming
communities across prison walls.
E-mail:
[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.
www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk
and www.lagrad.org.uk
RESIDENTIAL
EVENTS
EDWARD CARPENTER
COMMUNITY OF GAY MEN:
Committed to principles of caring,
trusting, personal growth, sharing,
and creativity aimed at nurturing
'community' as an alternative to the
commercial scene. Organises Gay
Men's Weeks and shorter events
each year in SW Scotland, the
English Lake District and other
venues across the UK. Write:
Edward Carpenter Community, BM
ECC, London. WC1N 3xx. Tel:
08703 215121.
E-mail: contact_ecc
@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.
E-mail:[email protected]
http://bit.ly/findhorn-lgbt for all
Findhorn Foundation gay and
lesbian workshops, or
http://www.findhorn.org/ for
information about all the
Foundation’s activities.
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.
E-mail:
[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.
E-mail:
[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.
Come along, have fun, enjoy
meeting the other members for a
friendly game and a social gettogether afterwards. Plays all year
round and can generally
accommodate more players during
the Summer season (May-Aug),
Spaces may be limited for other
seasons.
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
www.gfsn.org.uk
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.
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.
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 0141778 9220.
Many Universities and Colleges
have Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgendered Societies. Contact
these via your Student Union or
Student Association. ScotsGay also
links to a number of LGBT Soc
websites from our own web page
at www.scotsgay.co.uk. Tel: NUS
Scotland LGBT Officer on 0131556 6598 or . Fax: 0131-557 5679.
Write: Hazel Marzetti, LGBT Officer,
NUS Scotland, 29 Forth Street,
Edinburgh. EH1 3LE.
or [email protected]
TRANSGENDER
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
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.transmenscotland.org.uk
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).
NEST Support:
Write: c/o GREC, 41 Union Street,
Aberdeen. AB11 5BN.
www.nestsupport.co.uk
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
www.hotscotsfc.com
LEAP SPORTS SCOTLAND:
Challenges homophobia, biphobia
and transphobia in sport and
showcases LGBT people’s
participation in sport. Tel: 07738
456852.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.leapsports.org
SALTIRE THISTLE FC:
LGBT-friendly football team based
in Glasgow open to all from
Scotland. Training on Wed at
Sandyford Trans Women's Support
Group:
Meets twice a month. Further
details and support from group
member on 07758 462988 or
contact Sandyford Community
Access Co-ordinator on 0141-232
8417.
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.
E-mail:
[email protected]
fb: MeTMonthly
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 0131-523 1104.
more! Queer Youth Scotland
usually meets monthly in either
Glasgow, Dundee or Edinburgh.
www.queeryouth.org.uk
ABERDEEN:
Zone Youth: LGBT group for people
aged under 26.
BORDERS:
Tutti Frutti: Youth group meets
Wed eve in Galashiels. Tel: 0131555 3940.
DUNDEE:
Allsorts: Meets everyTue 6-8pm.
Tel: 0131-555 3940. Text: 07781
481788.
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, Dundee.
Offers a safe and friendly
environment to meet and discuss
issues affecting the LGBT
community and our families. Tel:
Shaun on Dundee (01382) 206222.
E-mail:
[email protected]
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY:
STUDENTS
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 get-together after the run as
well! Join their Facebook group and
follow them on Twitter
(@glasgowfrontrun). Tel/text:
07919 894317 (Simon).
E-mail: secretary
@glasgowfrontrunners.org
www.GlasgowFrontrunners.org
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!
E-mail:
[email protected]
9.30pm).
www.crosslynx.org.uk
INVERNESS:
Swans Of Scotland:
Meets last Thu of each month from
7-9pm at Beaufort Hotel, 11
Culduthel Road.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.spanglefish.com
/SwansofScotland
STIRLING:
Central Scotland Transgender
Group:
Meets 2nd Sat of each month 710pm. Tel: Sarah Whyte on 07748
484703.
E-mail:
[email protected]
WORKPLACE
NATIONAL:
ABERDEEN:
BUCHLYVIE:
TV/TS Group:
Meets last Sat of each month at
5pm. Tel: Gladys or Michelle on
Buchlyvie (01360) 850516 or
07896 307348.
E-mail:
[email protected]
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.
E-mail: info
@edinburghtranswomen.org.uk
www.edinburghtranswomen.org.uk
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.
GLASGOW:
Crosslynx Transgender Group:
Meets monthly at Brunswick Hotel,
Brunswick Street. Check website
for details. Tel: Crosslynx Helpline
on 0141-847 0787 (Mon 7.30-
EIS LGBT NETWORK:
Write: National Officer (Education
and Equality), 46 Moray Place,
Edinburgh. EH3 6BH. Tel: 0131-225
6244.
FIRE BRIGADES UNION
LGBT SUPPORT GROUP:
For firefighters and control staff.
Write: c/o Pat Carberry, FBU, 68
Coombe Road, Kingston upon
Thames, Surrey. KT2 7SE. Tel:
07725 602524 or 020-8541 1765.
www.fbulgbt.org.uk
GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION
IN SCOTLAND:
Membership is open to all police
officers and police staff, serving or
retired. 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.
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.
www.pcsproud.org.uk
Dumfries & Galloway LGBT
Centre: Dumfries based LGBT
Centre reaching out to the whole of
Dumfries and Galloway. Youth
groups, social events, drop-ins,
support and volunteering for LGBT
young people 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.
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
fb: DumfriesLGBTCentre
EDINBURGH:
LGBT Youth Scotland: The Citadel,
39/40 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh. EH6 6JD. Provides
services and opportunities for LGBT
young people (13-25) in Edinburgh,
the Lothians, Fife, Borders, Tayside
and Dumfries & Galloway. The
groups include drop-ins at their
Edinburgh offices for under-18's
(Wed) and for over 18's (Thu).
They also have a range of different
opportunities and they offer training
services. Nationally, they run
regular events for young people to
get involved in local and national
decision-making, and to make new
pals and have a laugh. Office Tel:
0131-555 3940 (Mon-Fri 9.30am5pm).
GLASGOW:
LGBT Youth Scotland Youth
Programmes: Glasgow Head Office,
38 Queen Street, Glasgow. G1 3Dx.
Tel: 0141-548 8121.
Vivid Youth: For young LGBT
people aged 13-25. Group for 1318 year olds: Tue 7-9.30pm. Group
for 18-25 year olds: Thu 7-9.30pm.
Contact for venue details.Tel: 0141548 8121.
HAMILTON:
Skittles LGBT Youth Group: For 1625 year olds. Meets Mon
6.30-10pm. Tel: Graham on
Hamilton (01698) 456680 during
office hours.
UNISON:
Glasgow City LGBT Group. Meets
pay day Tue at 5pm in Glasgow City
Unison Offices, 84 Bell Street. All
LGBT members welcome.
MORAY:
YOUTH
PERTH:
NATIONAL:
QUEER ATTITUDE:
Edinburgh based website for young
LGBT people everywhere.
www.queerattitude.com
QUEER YOUTH:
UK National organisation run by
and for young people providing a
united voice for all lesbian, gay,
bisexual, asexual, pansexual,
intersex, transgender, transsexual,
queer and curious youth. Online
24/7 providing peer support
through forums, campaigning for
equal rights, running regional
groups across the UK and much
Big Deal: For under 26 year olds.
Tel: 0845 2412151.
LGBT Youth Group: Last Wed of
each month. Tel: 0141-548 8121.
Text: 07781 481788.
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WOMEN
Sincere Gay Woman - 56 - GSOH
WLTM honest, loyal, sane gay woman nondrinker who likes the quieter life. I have slight disability, but can do most things. Are you the
woman I have been looking for? Box SG13010.
Sane And Genuine 55 Year Old
Sane and sincere lesbian looking for friends and
maybe someone special. Likes cinema, walking,
quiet nights in. Box SG13011.
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 SG13012.
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 SG13013.
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 SG13014.
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
SG13015.
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 SG13028.
Mature Student
Edinburgh mature student, 55, WLTM younger
(16-26) student(s) in the city for fun and friend-
ship. Easy going. Non scene. Non smoker. Discretion assured. Box SG13004.
Gay Massage
Massage technoigist gives massage and fun in
Cumbernauld. Text: 07466 000815. Write: Box
SG13005.
Very Chubbies And Chubbies For Fun
I'm a very chubby 53 year old old looking for
similar or older very chubby guy. I have a moob
fetish and love playing with them. I'm in the Kirkcaldy area. If you are interested let's have fun.
Box SG13006.
Adult Baby Boy Needs A Daddy
My name is Christopher. I'm an adult baby boy
that needs a daddy to baby me. I need to be put
into nappies, bottle fed, spoon fed, given a
dummy, covered whith blankets and travel rugs,
taken out in my stroller in public covered with a
blanket and travel rug with a dummy in my
mouth to the park, shops, the zoo, the seaside to
museams and other places so people can see
that I'm a baby. I need to be given hand relief lyeing adcross daddy's lap covered with a blanket
and a travel rug with a dummy in my mouth and
also bottle fed the same way and also I need to
be given a blanket bath with a dummy in my
mouth and given a rattle to play with while you
wash me and also to be put into my cotbed or
stroller for naps. Box SG13007.
Edinburgh
Mature guy looking for fun with guy(s) aged 1626 - 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
SG13008.
Fun And Possibly More
Very attractive mature bi male 37, slender, 6'6"
tall, love kissing, long foreplay, roleplay, like to
penetrate. Seeks gay or bi guy 30 and above, for
fun possibly leading to more. I'm sure you won't
be disappointed. Can travel or accommodate.
Phone 07871 856131 or Write: Box SG13016.
Regular NS Fun Wanted
Any guys out there wanting some safe NSF action. Me 46, sexy, fit. You 18-45, easy going,
asian and black guys especially welcome. Also I
do a mean massage. Box SG13017.
Weekly Fun Guy
Gay guy 65, living in Cumbernauld, requires a guy
any age for weekly fun Saturday evenings or Sunday. Must live no more than seven miles from
Cumbernauld. Meal provided. Text 07813 530148
or Write: Box SG13018.
Slim Smooth Bottom Required
I am a slim smooth 26 year old who is looking to
meet older guys to top me and younger slim
smooth guys 16-23 to be a top/verse with! Looking for discreet meets! Can't accommodate at
present but can travel for car or outdoor if your
place not available! Into spanking, sucking, rimming and fucking (safe). Box SG13019.
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outwith the UK, an International Reply Coupon (IRC) should be enclosed for each reply instead of postage stamps.
International Reply Coupons are available from Post Offices throughout the world. We are unable to send on replies
without postage stamps or IRCs. Replies to : ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW.
Aspergers
Recently diagnosed mature 50's guy seeks
younger Aspie guy (16-26) for fun and friendship.
Box SG13026.
Succulently Sexy
27 year old from Scotland looking for a genuine
pen pal (any age). I'm a fun loving ginger. Enjoy
sharing thoughts and giggles. Don't be shy: I'm
not. Box SG13027.
BISEXUAL
Retired Hippy
Ayr Guy
61, tall, slim, likes sport and TV. Seeks fun and
friendship, maybe more. Contact me soon by letter. Box SG13024.
Long Term Prisoner Seeks Penpals
I'm a 25 year old gay guy looking for lads to write
to. I'm into music, theatre, gaming, going to the
gym and of course guys! So, if you're aged 18-30
and fancy getting in touch, write to me via ScotsGay. All letters will be answered. Pictures appreciated. Box SG13025.
55, looking for some love and affection from
women and men of all ages. Box SG13002.
Bi Curious?
There has to be a first time for everything! Aged
16-21? Get in touch? Considerate, experienced,
versatile, older guy will talk you through things at
your own pace before getting down to some safe
fun. Your limits respected. Total discretion assured. Live in Edinburgh and can accommodate
but may travel if required. Box SG13001.
STRAIGHT
Silver Bear
Edinburgh based 50something guy seeks morally
relaxed women of all ages for fun and friendship.
Box SG13003.
60something Male Seeks Assistance
With Unreliable Erection
Illness has reduced functionality, possibly temporarily, would you help to prove that this is cor-
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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.
We do not provide box numbers to advertisers
outwith the UK. Instead, their personal contact
details will be published both in the magazine and
online.
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.
INTERGAY
Penpal contacts with gay men all over the world.
Over 120 subscribers in 30 countries. To join is
free: send your ad. Only subscribers get the
booklet with all data and addresses by enclosing
£5. INTERGAY, Voorstraat 12-A, 4033 AD Lienden, Netherlands.
Limited Companies
Only £90 for your own Limited Company. PLCs,
Guarantee, Charitable and Unlimited Companies
also available. Freephone 0800 526421. E-mail:
[email protected]. Web: www.cosunformations.co.uk
Edinburgh
Experienced cleaner, trained masseur, looking for
work in Edinburgh. Deep cleaning, shopping,
everyday household tasks undertaken. Trained in
Swedish massage techniques. Tel: 07954
619132.
House Man
Six foot naked house slave (mature) seeks master, sissy chubby type or dom TV. I am of sturdy
build. Box SG13021.
Artist
Looking for people to study. Portraiture, surrealism, abstract, cartoon. Depending on your character (That's character not stats). Box SG13023.
FRIENDS
ABROAD
JOBS WANTED
Edinburgh All Colours
Retired guy looking for day or night fun with all
colours, black, oriental, asian. Can accommodate.
Box SG13020.
Fit Military Guy
Shaven head, blue eyes. SAeeks similar. Edinburgh/anywhere. Box SG13022.
rect? Alternative methods of satisfaction guaranteed! Box SG13009.
JOBS OFFERED
Wanted Immediately Part Time Book Keeper/Accountant
To handle all aspects of book keeping etc. and
able to produce accounts as required. Would suit
student learning or a retired person. Can accommodate. Contact: 07737 477167.
Cash For Your Body
Photogenic guys can earn £150 cash posing for
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published called Mike Arlen's Guys. Send snapshots of your magnificent body to him: Mike
Arlen, Wetherby Studios, 23 Wetherby Mansions,
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020-7373 1107. E-mail: [email protected]
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For all your mucky movies: www.filthonline.co.uk
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Colinton Road, Edinburgh. EH13 0NR. Tel: 0131441 7898. E-mail: [email protected]
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or 07949 157219. E-mail:
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our door step. [140]
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good faith on a PAY WHAT YOU CAN
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any fees received go to a featured charity.
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[email protected] or Call
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non-sexual experience. [130]
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All New, All Gay Guesthouses - Edinburgh
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Cherry Tree Lodge - West Fife
Cherry Tree Lodge is a gay owned, secluded,
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the Scottish countryside in the Kingdom of Fife.
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Comfortable Bed and Breakfast. All rooms ensuite with TV and DVD and free WiFi in all rooms.
Massage available. Tel: 01683 221905. E-mail:
[email protected] [136]
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(01736) 368888. [0]
What is 40 Fox Street?
“40 Fox Street is a brand new concept in adult entertainment; it is a private members club mainly for people over the
age of 35. We’re going to have a little entertainment, our resident drag queen Scarlett will be here most nights
keeping our members entertained - she is a singer and a bit of a comedian too. We’re looking for other acts too who
can perform a bit of vaudeville. We have a stage. Barry Manilow and Bette Midler both began their careers in New
York bath houses, entertaining men clad in just their towels in between relaxing with their friends in the steam
rooms. If you liked them you would put a dollar in their fish bowl jar, but if you didn’t like them you would put
nothing in it. It is not such an odd concept, just new to Glasgow and that adds to the excitement of this new venue.
We will also have many themed nights to cater for our members’ varied tastes...”
How can 40 Fox Street persuade gay man who are over 35 to join when they have a choice of four other saunas?
“When you reach the age of 35 and go to gay bars and clubs you think ‘Oh my god’ and feel like a dinosaur, all
those young pretty handsome boys running around about in front of you and you think, ‘I used to be like that’. You
feel invisible, but you still want to go out and enjoy yourselves amongst your peers in entertaining surroundings.
That is why I thought of Fox Street, an adult private members’ club for discerning people who will enjoy being
entertained by our performers on stage and relaxing in our unique facilities. A gay sauna does not have to be black,
cold, impersonal and seedy. 40 Fox Street is not that. We have a Steam Room, Sauna Cabin, Café bar stage area,
Snug Room, Roman Room, a “Bubble Room”, various rooms to relax in with fellow members and a VIP Room.
How much is it?
“It’s £25 for your membership for a year, and that gets you in free the first time you use the club... but with being a
member when we are fully operational all the members will be able to come in and use the club from 11am till 6pm
free of charge for a coffee to watch the football, tennis, Commonwealth Games etc but if you wish to use the
premises all you have to do is ask for a locker key then you would have to pay the door charge ...if any of your
readers have any questions please call us or mail us ...or better still arrange to come in for a tour and see for
themselves”
Lounge Area
“This is our lounge area. We have tables and chairs on either side, each with their own lamp on them and some of
the tables have games on them too, we have naughts and crosses, chess and backgammon. So it means people can
interact with each other and have more of a conversation. There are no TVs in the lounge in this area at all and the
reason being that so that people can actually talk to one another and make new friends. So this is what the lounge is
all about”
“Let me show you the boring things first, this is our large changing room with 72 lockers, through here we have our
Gay Men’s Health room, we have literature including GMH, ScotsGay magazine, supplies of condoms, lube and any
sexual health information you may need which gets updated by Gay Men’s Health. We will have Gay Men’s Health
and the Steve Retson Project come into to do testing once a month to help our clients”.
“There are 2 showers with glass frosted wall, then we have our toilets both male and female.“
Roman Room
“Our first room is a Greek style Roman Room and in this room it has been totally hand painted, it takes you back to
the days of the Gladiators and things like that - there are things in the paintings that you have to find as well, we
have pictures within the picture....”
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Bubble Room
“The next room we have is our Bubble Room. As you can see the ultraviolet light illuminates the bubbles in such it
gives you an illusion that they are floating. A bubble machine is planned.”
Snug Room
“This reminds me of when I was young and all the old bars I used to go to in Glasgow with the stained glass
windows and the old fashioned tables and chairs so it’s basically a key to my past, but in this room you can get
served from the bar through the round window”, chuckles Robert. “That’s a bit Playschool isn’t it really?
with Phone No.
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Stage Café Bar Area
“As you can see from the stage you have a 130 foot runway down from the stage right down to the entrance door,
so it gives you that nice kind of ease and feel, this is the bar, nice and sparkly, obviously. We have a comfortable
sitting area by the stage which is all leather sofas”
Steam Room/Sauna Cabin
“We have our therapy room, here is our steam room and right by the steam room we have our Swedish dry sauna,
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VIP Room
“Here is our VIP Room. I think this room is absolutely fabulous, on the wall we have a mural Glasgow By Night with
the Squinty Bridge, Media Centre and Finnieston Crane, the Armadillo and flats at Ibrox and we also have a painting
here by our artist which is entitled The Ghost Dancers of Loch Lomond designed to be come out at its best by ultra
violet light. Eventually we will have a mini bar in here too, so you can have your own party. So if you want to come
with your friends and have a private party, five or six friends, and rent the room for the evening you are more than
welcome to.”
*denotes ScotsGay available
VENUES&EMPORIA
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. 8man Jacuzzi, sauna, steamroom,
café. Free Internet access.
Massage available.
E-mail: rod@
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.
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.
fb: b4out
JOCKS HEALTH CLUB/SAUNA*
11 Princes Street. Tel: (01382)
451986. Noon-10pm. Sauna,
gym, steamroom, lockers,
lounge, cabins.
www.jockssauna.co.uk
KLOZET*
73-75 Seagate. Tel: (01382)
690403. Sun 12.30-Midnight,
Mon-Fri 11amMidnight, 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
OUT*
124 Seagate. Tel: (01382)
200660. Wed-Sun 11pm2.30am. Good atmosphere, very
popular disco with wide selection
of sounds and the occasional
act/PA.
fb: outdundee
THE SALTY DOG*
9 Crichton Street. Tel: 07580
171426. 2pm-Midnight. Cosy little
bar. Fri & Sat: Karaoke. Sun: "The
Sunday Club" with free buffet
from 7pm.
fb: SaltyDog Dundee
EDINBURGH
ADULT CONCEPTIONS*
8 Drummond Street. Tel: 0131557 9413. Sun Noon-9pm,
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Licensed
sex shop.
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
Noon-9.30pm, Sun 12.30-8pm.
www.theauldhoose.co.uk
FEVER
The Annexe at The Liquid
Rooms, 9c Victoria Street
(Entrance via Cowgate). Tel:
0131-225 2564. Next dates: Sat
20th Oct (11pm-3am), Sat 10th
Nov (11pm-3am), Sat 22nd Dec
(11pm-5am). Club night. DJs
Fisher & Price and Miss Chris.
BLUE MOON CAFÉ*
1 Barony Street/36 Broughton
Street. Tel: 0131-556 2788 (Bar)
or 0131-557 0911 (Office). SatSun 10am-11pm, Mon-Fri
11am-11pm. Food served until
10pm. Popular LGBT café.
www.bluemooncafe.co.uk
GHQ*
4 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-550
1780. Sun & Tue 11pm-3am,
Wed 9.30pm-3am, Thu 11pm3am, Fri-Sat 9pm-3am.
Stylish bar and club catering for
the capital's fashionable gays.
www.ghqedinburgh.co.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-the-art 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
BOBBIE'S BOOKSHOP*
220 Morrison Street. Tel: 0131538 7069. Mon-Sat 10am-1pm,
2-5.30pm. Sells a selection of gay
magazines.
HOT MESS
Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College
Of Art, 74 Lauriston Place. Tel:
0131-229 1003. 11pm-3am.
Next date: 11pm-3am. Club
night. £5 (£3 students).
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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
LGBT CENTRE FOR
HEALTH & WELLBEING*
9 Howe Street. Tel: 0131-523
1100. LGBT community centre
in the heart of the New Town
offering a range of events,
courses and activities. Also
provides meeting space for
community groups. See website
for listings.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.lgbthealth.org
TOUCH
Mood Nightclub, 1 Greenside
Place. Tel: 0131-550 1640. Tue
10pm-3am. Club night. Eclectic
mix of tunes from resident DJ PJ.
£3 (plus free cloakroom!)
E-mail:
[email protected]
fb: charlottemood.tuesdays
BOOTYCALL
0131-225 2564. 1st Sun of each
month. 10.30pm-3am. Monthly
club night.
CAFÉ HABANA*
22 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131558 1270. 1pm-1am. Friendly
pre-club bar popular with locals
and visitors. Free WiFi.
E-mail:
[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. Dogs welcome.
Outdoor smoking area.
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
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.
fb: CC Blooms
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
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.
E-mail: edinburghlgbtcentre
@drink.demon.co.uk
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
ELECTRO-SEXUAL*
C.C. Bloom’s, 23-24 Greenside
Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331.
11pm-3am. First Fri of each
month. Club night.
fb: Electroedinburgh
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.
E-mail:planetgaybar
@googlemail.com
PUSSY WHIPPED
Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College
Of Art, 74 Lauriston Place. Tel:
0131-229 1003. Infoline: 07767
359977.
8-10.30pm. Next date: Fri 12th
Oct. Queer and Female kick-ass
band night followed by queer
club HOT MESS. £2 entry.
E-mail: p.whipped.edinburgh
@gmail.com
Q-STORE
5 Barony Street. Tel/Fax: 0131477 4756. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm,
Sat 11am-6pm. Scotland's only
licensed gay store.
VIRGEN*
Fiddler's Elbow, 4 Picardy Place.
Tel: 0131-556 9933. Next date:
Contact them. Female run Girls’
Night (men welcome as guests).
£3.
E-mail: Virgenedinburgh
@gmail.com
fb: Virgenedinburgh
WEE SPINNEY'S CAFÉ BAR*
20 Leopold Place. Tel: 0131-556
3556. 11am-11pm. Newly
opened below Richmond Hotel.
Food served from Noon.
E-mail: weespinneyscafebar
@hotmail.com
WORD POWER*
43-45 West Nicolson Street. Tel:
0131-662 9112. Sun Noon-5pm,
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.
Independent radical bookshop.
E-mail: books
@wordpower.co.uk
www.word-power.co.uk
GLASGOW
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: 0141552 5761. Wed-Sun 10pm-3am.
New club in former Bennets
premises - "Manchester has now
arrived in Glasgow".
www.axmgroup.co.uk/axm-clubglasgow/
THE REGENT*
2 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131661 8198. Sun 12.30pm-1am,
Mon-Sat 11am-1am.
Edinburgh’s Gay Real Ale Pub.
CAMRA's Lesbian & Gay Real
Ale Drinkers meet here on the
1st Mon of the month (2nd Mon
in Aug) from 9pm.
www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk
CCA*
350 Sauchiehall Street. Tel: 0141352 4900. Fax: 0141-332 3226.
Café Tel: 0141-332 7959. Info:
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Gallery:
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. Café: Mon Sat, 10am-Midnight. Bar:
Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight. Centre
for Contemporary Arts. ScotsGay
available in bar.
www.cca-glasgow.com
SATURDAY NIGHT BEAVER
0131-225 2564. Next date: Sat
29th Dec. Popular women's club
night.
fb: Saturday Night Beaver
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
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.
www.lukeandjack.co.uk
MERCHANT PRIDE
20 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-564
1285. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight,
Mon-Fri 4pm-Midnight, Sat
Noon-Midnight. Bar in the heart
of the Merchant City.
fb: MerchantPride
MILK
17 John Street. Mon-Fri 4pmMidnight, Sat-Sun 3pmMidnight. Gay bar.
fb: Milk 17 John Street
NO. 40 FOX STREET
40 Fox Street. Tel: 0141-258
9082. 11am-2am. New gay and
bi-sexual private men's club.
E-mail: membership
@40foxstreet.com
www.40foxstreet.com
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
INVERURIE
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
VALLURE CAFÉ & WINE BAR*
Garioch Centre. Tel: Inverurie
(01467) 622966. LGBT friendly.
www.vallure.co.uk
POLO LOUNGE*
84 Wilson Street. Tel: 0141-553
1221. Sun 9pm-3am, Mon
11pm-3am (Club X only), Tue
10pm-3am, Wed 7pm-3am, ThuSat 11pm-3am. Long established
pub/club. Young crowd.
www.pologlasgow.co.uk
KATIE’S BAR*
3 Barnton Street. Tel: (01786)
448458. Sun-Thu 8am-Midnight,
Fri-Sat 8am-1am. LGBT friendly.
E-mail:
[email protected]
fb: katiesbarbistro
RELAX CENTRAL*
3rd Floor, 27 Union Street. Tel:
0141-221 0415. Sun Noon8.30pm, Mon-Sat
11.30am-10pm. Established gay
sauna. Entry £8.
www.relaxcentral.co.uk
THE RIDING ROOM*
The Joint On The Corner, 58
Virginia Street. Tel: 0845
6595904. 5pm-3am. Liquor and
cabaret.
E-mail:
[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
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.
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.speakeasyglasgow.co.uk
TRON THEATRE CAFÉ BAR*
Chisholm Street. Tel: 0141-552
8587. Fax: 0141-552 6657. Sun
11am-Late, Mon-Sat 10am-Late.
Friendly theatre bar. Mixed. Good
food.
www.tron.co.uk
STIRLING
STORNOWAY
ScotsGay
scotsgay.co.uk
A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
AN LANNTAIR*
Kenneth Street. Tel: (01851)
703307. Mon-Sat 8.30am-Late.
LGBT friendly arts centre with bar
and restaurant. Real ale.
www.lanntair.com
EDITED, PRINTED & PUBLISHE
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ISSUE 128
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WHERE SOLD
TROON
LITTLE SHOP
WITH NO NAME*
41 West Portland Street. Tel:
(01292) 317717. Tue-Fri 10am5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm.
LGBT-owned and friendly art
gallery and coffee shop.
E-mail: littleshopwithnoname
@gmail.com
www.littleshopwithnoname
.co.uk
ScotsGay is a monthly
magazine for
LGBT folk and friends.
ISSN: 1357-0595.
Unless otherwise stated
© Pageprint Ltd, Sep 2012.
Non profit use of material in the
magazine, will normally be
permitted free of charge,
but contact us first for permission.
Views expressed in ScotsGay
don't necessarily reflect the views
of ScotsGay. People featured may
identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,
trans, straight, some, all, or non
of the above.
Editor: John Hein
Tel: 0131-539 0666
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