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CHEESE! 

Computers are a mixed blessing. Having 

suffered this past week from the modern 

equivalent of dropping several boxes of 

punched cards (Remember them? 

Computing students were always popular as 

suppliers of roaches!), I have been doing 

even more cursing than usual. 

But, what would we do without them? There 

would be no national ID card system in the 

offing and that nice David Irving wouldn't be 

in pokey in Austria. 

Irving was stupid enough to visit a country 

that had a warrant out for his arrest - a quick 

check online and lots of free accommodation 

for the old fool who had had the effrontery 

on a previous visit to the country to deny 

that the Holocaust had ever happened - a 

serious criminal offence that has just got 

him 3 years in gaol. 

Frankly, I've never been able to understand 

why rightwingers should want to deny that 

Hitler murdered millions of (inter alia) Jews, 

Homosexuals, Gypsies and Trades Unionists. 

You'd think they'd be proud of it (unless 

ashamed that more weren't killed). 

Nevertheless, it seems awfully silly to make 

it illegal and make martyrs out of arseholes. 

Talking of which, I see that the Shites are 

currently slaughtering the Shias in Iraq 

(which perhaps means that they'll stop having 

a go at the pooves) thereby giving a 

respite to the illegal occupiers of their country. 

And it means that Our Man In Basra (former 

Gay Scotland Editor Dominic d'Angelo) 

won't have to answer too many questions 

about what Our Boys have been doing on 

and off camera. 

To some of us who read The Freethinker, the 

Danish cartoons which previously overoccupied 

the minds of the Faithful, are very old 

news indeed, having been published there 

last year. They aren't even very good 

(although you can take a look for yourself at 

http://face-of-muhammed.blogspot.com/). 

And they don't even have the malevolence of 

many of the cartoon images of Jews and 

homosexuals carried in many Islamic publications. 

But we really mustn't upset or even gently 

question our faith communities. Not if we 

don't want to be defenestrated (pooves have 

windows too, you know) or worse. 

In England, the beliefs of the CofE have 

statutory protection under the Blasphemy 

laws (last used against Gay News) and you 

ScotsGay 

News 

can't really blame other people of faith for 

asking for equal treatment (or their own faith 

schools). But when these belief systems are 

mutually contradictory, they can't all be 

right! Some of us would even venture to say 

that they're all wrong (if we're still allowed to 

do so). 

Nevertheless, in an effort to show some 

undoubtedly misguided 

form of solidarity to everyone: 

1. I deny the Holocaust. 

2. I look forward to 

Scotland's speedy adoption 

of Sharia Law. 

3. I believe the moon is 

made of best Stilton. 

And the Scottish 

Parliament can shortly 

expect a petition from me 

to change the law so that 


Editorial 

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anybody who publicly disagrees with me can 

be transported to Australia (or Austria). 

Bugger diversity unless it's mine! 

John Hein 

E-mail: editorial@scotsgay.co.uk 

Cartoon: Peter Welleman 

EDINBURGH GAY WINS 

'SEXIEST VEGETARIAN 

ALIVE' CONTEST 

What do Stella McCartney, Joaquin Phoenix, 

Joss Stone andNatalie Portman have in common? 

They're all sexy, and it's no coincidence 

that they're also all vegetarian, but you don't 

have to be a celebrity to take advantage of this 

beauty secret. Just ask 33 year old fit and trim 

Edinburgh resident Ross Minett. Ross, who is 

gay, lives with two beautiful adopted dogs, 

Paddy and Mickey. After thousands of votes 

were tallied, Ross was selected from among 

hundreds of hot entrants from across Europe 

to be named the male winner in People for the 

Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) "Sexiest 

Vegetarian Alive" contest. 

Ross went vegetarian at age 13 after he was 

given a pro-vegetarian leaflet while sitting in a 

burger bar. He looked at his sandwich, 

realised that it had been a living animal and 

never ate meat again. 

"I went vegetarian for the animals' sake", says 

Ross. "But the many health benefits of a vegetarian 

diet make you feel better, and when 

you feel better, you look better." Ross adds 

that he's attracted to people who are also vegetarian, 

because there's nothing sexier than 

someone who shows passion and compassion. 

Ross will receive a voucher for delicious 

meat-free foods from the Redwood 

Wholefood Company, three bottles of vegan 

organic wine from Vintage Roots and a 

voucher towards a VegiVenture holiday. A 

photo of Ross will also appear in PETA's international 

quarterly magazine Animal Times. 

Why are vegetarians sexier? According to 

PETA, on average, vegetarians are thinner and 

trimmer than meat-eaters and are less prone 

to impotence - thecholesterol and saturated 

fats in animal products slow the flow of blood 

to all the body's vital organs, not just to the 

heart. 

"The people have spoken, and Ross is the sexiest 

male vegetarian alive", says PETA's 

Lauren Bowey. "But in our book, all the 

entrants are winners. They are enjoying all the 

health benefits of vegetarianism while living 

compassionately every day." 

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Fubar Gay “Friendly”Night 

For those of us living in the central belt of Scotland, 

it seems quite a trek to the larger cities of Edinburgh 

or Glasgow for a night out! Booking a hotel, staying 

with mates, to train it or to drive and not drink? I've 

been there myself. 

However, if you're not aware already, Stirling's 

Fubar Club (6 Maxwell Place) has a gay friendly 

night on Wed- Twist: starting at 11pm, £3 entry. Ok, 

so it's only till 2am, but considering there are no 

chippies open once you come out, it's your best bet 

to take the party home with you! 

Discreet as it is, the flyers do have male and male 

symbols, as with female and female - but apart from 

that - it's the only advertisement. So as expected, 

some unaware people do come in, never any trouble 

though as the bouncers are on top form. 

After speaking with some regulars, I learned that the 

gay nights have actually been running for over two 

years now. As daunting as it may seem, when everyone 

knows everyone, I found people really friendly 

and glad to see a new face. Many meet up in the 

Happy Walking 

A new series of guides detailing walks on the 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) history 

of Edinburgh has been published to coincide 

with LGBT History Month. 

The pack consists of seven walks through different 

parts of Edinburgh and spans 500 years. It includes 

the grimmer stories of persecution, as well as modern 

stories of liberation such as the landmark of 

Scotland’s first gay pride march in 1995. 

The leaflets will be available free from the LGBT 

Centre for Health and Wellbeing (0131-523 1104), 

the Remember When project (0131-558 2820), the 

Living Memory Association (0131-667 0761), as 

well as various LGBT social venues around the city. 

Author of the leaflets and co-ordinator of the 

Remember When project, Ellen Galford, said, “There 

has been an explosion of interest in LGBT history, 

not just in Edinburgh but nationwide. Edinburgh 

itself – once a byword for a particularly narrow and 

hard-hearted Puritanism – has undergone an incredible 

transformation into a vibrant, cosmopolitan, 

civilised city that LGBT people actively want to live 

in or to visit. We hope that these history walks will 

literally put the lives and experiences of the capital’s 

LGBT citizens, past and present, on the map”. 

The Lord Provost, Cllr Lesley Hinds said, “This 

Barton Bistro across the street before hand, as since 

the 80's this has been gay friendly. It has a decent 

jukebox and a pool table up the back - but don't 

expect any cocktail glasses in this pub! 

The Fubar itself has two floors (on a Straight night), 

however for us gays only the first floor is open. This 

is enough though, as the atmosphere is just right, 

it's not too crowded or deserted. There is one large 

bar with friendly staff, dishing out drinks promo's 

such as; VKs or Miller for £2 each or 3 for £5, those 

vodka Twister's shots are only £1- If you dare! 

The DJ is John McLean - who as you may already 

know, does Vibe in Edinburgh's eGo nightclub every 

Tue - busy guy!! He does a range of tunes: from 

today's hits right back to some of the classics which 

caters for all ages. Furthermore, the place attracts a 

varied clientele: from students up at the Uni, locals 

and those from surrounding parts, even Fife and 

Falkirk. There used to be a cloakroom facility, however 

it is no more, so please watch your bag or jacket 

as you would anywhere else. 

Overall, the Fubar is a good night out - it's during 

the week with cheap drinks, so perhaps book a Thu 

off your work to recover! 

Scott 

LGBT publication provides an excellent opportunity 

to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and pay 

tribute to the often-hidden heritage of lesbian and 

gay people. 

“I am delighted the Council has helped the 

Remember When project get off the ground. It represents 

a significant milestone for local lesbian and 

gay communities to have their contribution to 

Edinburgh society over many years recognised and 

celebrated.” 

The LGBT Centre received £2,300 from Paths for All 

Fund to collaborate with Remember When, an oral 

and community history project that documents the 

lives and achievements of Edinburgh’s LGBT people, 

past and present. 

The leaflets were written by Ellen Galford, who has 

produced four novels on lesbian themes (including 

one set in Edinburgh) as well as non-fiction on 

many aspects of social history. The cartoons are by 

cartoonist Kate Charlesworth, whose work has 

appeared in the Guardian, The Times and LGBT publications 

nationwide. 

The publication pack will be followed by an exhibition 

in May ‘Rainbow City: Stories from Lesbian, 

Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Edinburgh’ that 

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Metropolitan Community Church. 

KIRK: The Moderator of the General Assembly of 

the Church of Scotland, Rev David W Lacy, toured 

HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health projects in Edinburgh 

recently. He is pictured here with staff at the GUM 

clinic. The next General Assembly is to consider if 

Ministers should be allowed to attend or bless 

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LGBT: The Scottish Executive hosted a seminar on 

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Andrews Halls for their Ceilidh on Fri 26th May. 

More news next month. 

BORDERS 

Ballistix/Moist are to close down following Borders 

Council's refusal of a sex shop licence. Nice town - 

shame about the Councillors (some of the most 

closeted of whom voted against). 

LONG READ 

The Scottish Executive has published Sexual 

Orientation Research Phase 3 - a stocktake of current 

policy and practice relating to LGBT people at 

local authority level in Scotland that provides a 

baseline for the policy and practice of local authorities 

in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity. 

It's free online at 

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ROOM FOR CECIL 

Lothian Switchboard recently celebrated their refurbished 

offices and the opening of the new archive 

room which was dedicated in honour of the late 

Cecil Sinclair by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 

in their usual tacky manner! 

DYKE DAYS 

"Assertiveness, Sex and Sexuality" is a free 2 day 

course for Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Glasgow. 

Research evidence indicates that a significant proportion 

of lesbians in relationships feel they are 

either not having enough sex with their partner or 

not the kind of the sex they would like to have. 

The aim of the course (being run on 15th and 29th 

Apr) is to provide lesbian and bisexual women with 

a chance to explore in a safe environment the things 

that can lead to us putting other people’s needs 

before our own and to learn to put ourselves first 

and survive the guilt. 

The training is participatory and works with the personal 

experience that members of the group bring. 

There will be work in pairs and small groups and the 

training environment will be safe and supportive. 

The course is free. However, in order to benefit fully 

from the content, participants are expected to attend 

both days.Please note that it would not be appropriate 

for partners in a couple to attend this course 

together.If you would like a free place, please call 

Pauline McLaren on 0141-201 4416 or E-mail: 

Pauline.McLaren@gghb.scot.nhs.uk before 2nd Apr. 

Calls should cost no more than £2

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dùn deagh 

dundee 

scene 

WORDS 

Beth 

Well I think that I finally have my photo back in 

ScotsGay, so I guess that means I can no longer 

pretend to be a 6ft leggy blonde!! 

As you all know for the last seven years, either 

Charlie or Ian will have served anyone that has 

bought a drink in Charlie's bar. Well, all that is about 

to change. As of Sun 26th Mar, Charlie's Bar will be 

under different ownership as Charlie and Ian have 

decided to pack up and move to sunnier climes, 

namely Lanzarote. They have bought a pub in Puerto 

Del Carman. They both hope that if anyone is on 

holiday in the area they will come in for a drink in 

"The Melting Pot". They are initially keeping the same 

name, so look out for it. Although not finalised 

Joyce will be taking over from Charlie and Ian. The 

boys are having their leaving party the weekend 

before they go when I think the whole community 

should be out in force to wish them all the best and 

send them on their way in style. It will be sad to see 

them go and the boys want to thank everyone for 

their support over the last seven years. Meanwhile, 

in their last month in charge things will stay the 

same:Ian will be hosting his last quiz as landlord on 

Tue 7th Mar and Ross will be providing the music 

on a Fri and Sat night. 

I also have somewhere new to report on, on the 

scene. The Coffee Bean in Broughty Ferry offers a 

relaxed environment to enjoy a coffee and a bite to 

eat while watching the world go by. They offer an 

extensive range of drinks and food from a freshly 

baked fruit scone to a lunchtime or afternoon snack, 

and they are open seven days a week. They offer an 

extensive range of products certified as Fairtrade, 

ensuring farmers receive a guaranteed price for their 

harvest above the prevailing market price, thus helping 

to improve their economic stability. So why not 

pop in next time your in the area, they are situated 

on Gray Street. Visit http://www.coffeebeanbroughtyferry.co.uk/ 

Diversitay's "women's disco" will be held on Sat 

11th Mar in Braes Below. After the success of the 

last one, they hope as many women as possible will 

come along. Jamie from OUT will be providing the 

music for this free event. This is a great opportunity 

for non-scene goers to have a fun and relaxed night 

out and gives the girls on the scene an alternative 

night out. The event is free, so you girls have no 

excuse. Diversitay's social/ice breaker will take place 

on Wed 15th Mar in Braes, so again go along for a 

couple of drinks off the scene. 

Brooklyn's has now expanded into the old Show bar, 

Brian has moved the pool table into the other room 

and hopes that it will be soon joined by a table football… 

so in other words he is creating a lesbian 

haven!! Everything else in Brooklyn's is the same 

this month with their pub quiz on a Mon night and 

karaoke on a Wed, Fri and Sat night. With the extra 

room now, open it gives people who are not a fan of 

karaoke somewhere to go and have a quiet drink. 

OUT will be hosting Mr Gay UK this month (note to 

the organisers where is Miss or should that be Ms 

Gay UK?), the Dundee heat will take place on Sat 

25th Mar. Everything else in OUT is the same as 

usually with the club opening Wed to Sun. Having 

gone out to the club last Wed, I think everyone 

should try it. It was a fun night and although it was 

quieter than normal, most drinks were only a pound 

and the music was really good. This would be especially 

good for all you skint students now that DUSA 

no longer has a gay night. 

Does your mother know? Has now successfully 

moved to London Nightclub, it takes place every 

Wed night in the lounge bar, with cheap drinks this 

is also looking like a good midweek night out. 

Bliss and Envy will be holding its monthly gay night 

on the first Sun of the month, there should be some 

kind of live act on and the night is helping Sun night 

in Perth gain the reputation as gay night. If anyone 

one has anything that they want me to publicise 

drop me an e-mail and I'll do my best to fit it in. 

Beth 

E-mail: Beth_Scotsgay@yahoo.com 

dg 

dumphris is a’ghall-ghaidhealtachd 

dumfries & galloway 

scene 

WORDS 

Grace 

Cardozo 

Hello there! It’s been another busy month down 

under in Dumfries and Galloway where the cows are 

plentiful, the landscape is lush and the LGBT 

folk are even lusher... which brings me nicely on 

to the dragulous Miss Anita. Commonly known as 

“The Bitch”, the lovely Ms A is a lady not to be 

messed with! She and her handsome escort 

Craigy-Baby will be making a guest appearance at 

this month’s Mixed Bag on Fri 24th Feb where they 

will be entertaining punters with a series of 

Valentine-themed games entitled “Fun and 

Frolicks”. Will there be any survivors? More on 

that next month, and don’t forget the next date is Fri 

31st Mar. 

As most of you will know, February is LGBT 

History Month. Not to miss out on the action, 

Our Story Scotland and LGBT Youth D&G hosted a 

“Hidden Histories Discussion Dinner” (which ended 

up being a Chinese Banquet at Tiger Lily 

Bistro!). This was another opportunity for local 

LGBT people to come together and ended up being a 

lovely evening with great chat. The upshot of it 

all is that we will be holding a story telling 

event on Sat 29th Apr in Dumfries, with a view to 

running an exhibition of local LGBT people’s 

stories in the lead up to PRIDE SCOTIA in 

June. For more info, just get in touch. 

It’s been good news in the LGBT Youth D&G office 

this month too with an addition of some extra 

funding which will allow us to recruit a new 

staff member and move to larger premises in the 

next couple of months. It hasn’t gone to our 

heads ‘tho so we’re keeping busy with the task of 

making D&G as LGBT friendly as possible. With 

this in mind, on 3rd Feb, South West Sound Radio 

ran a feature on getting hitched which included a 

slot on civil partnerships and involved an 

interview with yours truly. What with this and 

the Council’s very positive stand on Civil 

Partnership Registration, it seems that Dumfries 

and Galloway, and in particular the famous Gretna 

Green may be the venue of choice for many a same 

sex couple to tie the knot – how romantic! 

So that about wraps it up, except to say 

good luck and bon voyage to the lovely 

Gayle who is sailing away from our 

shores bound for the real down 

under... Show ‘em what the 

Doonhamers are made of girl! 

Until next month, it’s good bye 

from me! 

Grace Cardozo 

E-mail: 

grace.cardozo@lgbtyouth.org.uk

g 

glaschu 

glasgow 

scene 

WORDS 

Criz 

I remember when I would suck on them! Big long 

ones! Sucking on a fag in the Court Bar, those 

were the days! Some like them light and thin and 

others like them fat and French, that's all about to 

be stopped now as Glasgow turns smoke free! 

I am more than a wee bit amused at the stories 

doing the rounds, the Polo is NOT turning into a 

private club, in fact little does seem to change 

there! Why would Bennets keep one dance floor 

smoking? Icon is not putting up a shelter with the 

Merchant Pride and as for the Waterloo patio, 

please!! I also don't believe that people will just 

stop going out, that's why it's called 'coming out' 

- in time it will settle down and the venues' staff 

will be all the better for it! I predict a new way of 

chatting people up evolving out of this, just as in 

New York people will use it as a excuse to cruise! 

I'm sure that you have all heard the rumours 

surounding the LGBT Centre and its 'possible' 

move of premises in August. I must admit that I 

have been waiting in hope of some good news, so 

far it would seem that unless some thing extraordinary 

happens then the Centre in Dixon Street is 

no more, let's hope it will rise again in another 

location. If you do want to get involved it's never 

too late! The Centre needs all the suport it can get 

right now and I must say that it is changed days 

indeed! I still remember Edwin Morgan every time 

I see his poem in the stairwell (it was presented 

as an opening gift) there is still a GREAT need for 

the type of service the centre provides. I hope 

something can be done and soon. 

The Comedy Festival has a few acts that might 

nibble your LGBT fancy! Our own Charlie Ross, 

Glasgow’s favourite gay comic, performs at Bluu 

on 24th Mar, kicking off at 8.30pm. Scott 

Agnew's 'Oh Hello!' is on at Blackfriars on the 

12th Mar. It's a comedy chronicle of what happens 

to a gay twenties something in the big city. 

Weight loss and boyfriends have never been funnier 

and there is enough wit to keep you interested 

in the plot! If you have never seen Vagina 

Monologues you don't know what you are missing! 

The monologues cover - in a funny and witty 

way - all manner of things, you laugh you cry! On 

from 20-25 Mar at the King's Theatre. Pam Ann 

has been replaced by Tina C (the rhinestone cowgirl!) 

on 24th Mar at the Stand and of course 

Karen Dunbar is gracing the King's with her presence 

on 12th Mar. Big Karn has come a long way 

since the 90's and Delmonicas and earlier still 

'Harry's Bar', and is as able to ad-lib as she is 

with scripted material. Who says the our comunity 

can't take a joke? 

The Coco Club opened late last year after a major 

and expensive re-fit. It has been building a steady 

clientele from a mixed background. Word has it 

that a new 'Creative Director' is set to come up 

with lots of wonderful new ideas! 

Revolver is running Qz at 4pm on Sat. The 

resurection of the quiz, now done by Tyne and 

Johnbear, has been very succesful as the punters 

compete for the 60 quid prize! Tyne fires the 

questions in an entertaining as well as professional 

manner with wee hints and nudges in the 

right direction - everyone enjoys it. Revolver is 

still the meeting point for Burly and is now the 

only place to get tickets for Glasgow on the 3rd 

(Alexander Graham Bell's Birthday, I HATE mobile 

phones!) and the bus to Edinburgh on the 25th 

(Elton John's Birthday, he will be 59, i dont think 

he's going tho' I hear he's hen pecked!) for big 

men in uniform! 

Well, that's all that I have heard, seen, been told 

and had screamed at me! Till our next merry 

meeting this witch must fly! 

Criz 

E-mail: criz@drink.demon.co.uk 

WORDS 

Charlie 

Ross 

Why do so many people go out on the scene 

when all you hear are constant complaints about 

it? It seems to me that it doesn't really matter 

what a bar or club is like, the effort that is made 

to the décor, or even music, what you generally 

hear are derisory comments about how "crap 

this place is". Do we really mean there is no-one 

here that a) I fancy or b) fancies me! 

Glasgow is full of vibrant bars that provide a 

range of clubs and nights for its gay clientele. 

From Burly to Utter Gutter, both highly recommended, 

the scene is as broad as it is long - well 

for a city the size of Glasgow that is. So why are 

we so down on it? Is it just that we still haven't 

found what we're looking for? It's hard to meet 

potential boyfriends, but can be equally hard to 

meet friends. Think about your circle of friends 

on the gay scene, how many people do you actually 

know their last name? There are friends I 

have known for years and yet know nothing of 

them. Or is that my fault? Do we see the scene 

only as a pulling ground, the place to meet the 

love of your life? Or do we see it as a community? 

When it comes to the scene, is it 

Glasgow is a big place. It would be nice to think 

that someone special is out there for all of us. Is 

the scene the place? It's certainly busy enough, 

every weekend the Polo Lounge and Bennets are 

a heaving mass of energy, hopeful that this will 

be the night that turns your world around, or at 

the very least the night. So why does the scene 

leave us so cynical? Is it the bars themselves? 

Or is it the people who go there? Or are we just 

waiting for something better to come along? 

Friends are generally hard to come by anyway, 

but in a close community where there is a common 

bond and understanding, friends should be 

in abundance. Yet why are so many friends on 

the scene merely acquaintances. Discussions 

tend to go no further than debating the latest 

Madonna single, the latest shag and, if you get 

to my tender years, does the music need to be 

this loud? I see most of my true gay friends off 

the scene. It's a shame to think that the scene 

might only be a safari for sex. And in terms of 

finding sex, casual, love or otherwise, it certainly 

is necessary. But maybe if we all saw it as 

more of a community, a true village with more 

than one gay in it, we might not be so disappointed 

with it. Perhaps we might not blame the 

scene for a bad night out, when the only reason 

we had a bad night is that we didn't pull. If it was 

a place to meet true friends, to socialise, to 

laugh, to cry, to truly be part of something and 

to truly belong somewhere, then meeting someone 

for that special cuddle would be the icing on 

the pink cake, and not the be all and end all for 

the night. Then perhaps we would see the scene 

in a different light, not cynically, but hopefully. 

Somewhere to be together, for all our happy 

times and sad times and sexy times. 

Charlie 

E-mail: charlie@charlieross.co.uk

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obar dheadhainn 

aberdeen 

scene 

WORDS 

Andi 

Watson 

Here we go again with another round up of events, 

gossip and scandal in Aberdeen City & Shire. 

(note use of the new slogan for the area) 

THIS MONTH: The City gets a new gay bar, 

Wellmans on the move & Alan’s in the hot seat at 

PHACE. 

The rumour mill of a new gay bar for Aberdeen was 

started late last year when Rabbies Bar was 

refurbed and renamed “CHEERZ” after a meeting 

with the new owner I can confirm that Cheerz is 

the newest place on the scene for the city. They 

hope to be able to give Aberdeen something 

different with drag shows, male dancers and 

various theme nights and hope that the events on 

24th and 25th Feb are what you guys were after 

and promise to offer more of the same. More 

importantly they are open to ideas from everyone! 

If you think you have any ideas or suggestions as 

to anything that could keep the crowds 

entertained get in touch with them by E-mail: 

andi@g-zone.co.uk and all ideas will be passed 

across to the team. Cheerz is on the corner of 

Hadden Street/Exchange Street in Aberdeen and is 

open ‘til Midnight Sun-Thu and ‘til 1am Fri-Sat. 

Aberdeen’s main gay venue Bar Indigo hosted 

another successful pink pigeon night earlier in 

Feb. Hopefully more theme nights and specialist 

music nights are planned for the coming months. 

News is that the club is possibly getting a 

summer refurb… lights in the toilets maybe? More 

info on the club along with photos is available 

at http://www.g-zone.co.uk/aberdeen/ Also 

contrary to the belief of some people on the 

Scene, the new venue being opened by the team 

behind Indigo is NOT another gay venue, hope that 

sets the story straight (pardon the pun). 

Other venue news is that Wellmans Health Studio 

are making a temporary move to John Street whilst 

waiting for planning permission to come through 

on the new premises in a lane off Holburn Street, 

more information is available by calling Aberdeen 

(01224) 611888 or at http://www.wellmans-healthstudio.com/ 

The other issue for most venues is THAT date - 

Mar 26th. This is the date the smoking ban hits 

ALL public places… still to hear what our venues 

are doing with regards to complying. From 26th 

Mar, you will no longer be able to smoke in any 

bar/club/restaurant/public enclosed space in 

Scotland and if caught you can personally be 

fined along with the licensee. For more info on 

giving up, only if you really want to, please 

visit http://www.healthscotland.com/ 

Alan Parker started his new job as Project 

Manager for PHACE Scotland in Grampian on Mon 

13th Feb, taking over from Mark Thomson. Alan is 

looking forward to the challenge of working for 

PHACE and is keen to carry forward the 

achievements of the last five years. ‘I want to 

develop new services and support for people who 

are HIV positive, and the LGBT community, and I’m 

keen to hear your views on what is needed. I 

firmly believe that services should be developed 

through consultation’, he said on his 

appointment. If you want to contact Alan you can 

E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org 

or Tel: 0845 241 2151 or, if you are near the 

PHACE office at 11 Waverley Place, call in and 

say hello, you can also pick up supplies of 

condoms and lubricant at the same time. 

There are a few groups at PHACE that are there 

for everyone to help them socialise and meet like 

minded people. There is the North East Scotland 

Gay Group and the Aberdeen LGBT Youth Group to 

name just a couple. For more information on these 

groups and more, please contact PHACE. 

Having spent a few afternoons with the guys at 

PHACE Scotland, I thought it was about time I 

outed the only heterosexual in the office and 

told you about a fantastic counselling service 

available to you. Isabelle Dunbar Lamont is a 

fully qualified counsellor and is available to 

help with a full range of services tailored 

towards YOU! For more information please visit 

her website 

http://www.geocities.com/idlcounsellingservice 

where you will find all the information regarding 

services offered and how to get in touch with the 

woman herself. 

Pride in Aberdeen is definitely going ahead on 

Sat June 3rd . Jan and Feb saw two open meetings 

for planning and volunteer recruitment and more 

meetings are scheduled to be held soon. Details 

of the meetings are available by E-mail: 

info@prideinaberdeen.org.uk or calling Babs 

Greenwood, Development Officer at 

Aberdeen City Council on Aberdeen (01224) 

522831. 

Aberdeen Cares Drama Company is on the lookout 

for budding actors and actresses to star in a few 

shows that they have in the pipeline for this 

year and next, you needn’t have been on stage 

before as Paul Hudson will be on hand to guide 

and help you! If you are interested please 

contact Paul on 07981 702751... preferably not at 

3 in the morning after a night out!! 

Aberdeen University LGBT group is a social, 

support and campaign group for lesbian, gay, 

bisexual and transgender people in Aberdeen. 

Their members include undergrad and postgrad 

students at Aberdeen, RGU and AbColl, as well as 

non-student members of the wider community. They 

meet every Thu eve for social events and are also 

involved in campaigning and welfare activities. 

If you want to get involved but are nervous, 

E-mail: aulgbtgroup@hotmail.co.uk and they will 

get someone to come and meet you prior to the 

event that evening. They are holding a tradtional 

style ceilidh on Fri 21st Apr. It will be in the 

Highlander Suite at the Douglas Hotel on Market 

Street, Aberdeen starting at 8pm with music from 

the amazing Eddie Edmond Band, and there is a 

bar! Formal dress is optional. Everyone is 

welcome, you don't have to be a student, you 

don't have to identify as LGBT, they invite you 

all! Tickets are £5 in advance, more on the door, 

and include free entry to Bar Indigo (formerly Oh 

Henry's) afterwards. 

Good news for local couple David and Gary, they 

have just announced that they are having a civil 

partnership ceremony in the near future. Some of 

you guys and girls might remember David from 

various perfume counters across the city, 

Debenhams and Fraser’s (just to name a few) 

before he moved to London with his partner, 

moving back to Aberdeen due to illness. So good 

luck to you both, hope you both have a fantastic 

and memorable day. David and Gary will be one of 

14 couples either booked up for a Civil 

Partnership or having already celebrated and had 

their big day within the City of Aberdeen. 

Hope that has brought you guys and girls all up 

to date with what’s what in this small corner of 

Scotland. 

If you have any information for my next column or 

feedback on this one please get in touch. 

Andi 

E-mail: andI@g-zone.co.uk

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edinburgh 

scene 

dùn eideann 

The Snow Ball. Well, what can I say? I can't - the 

pictures tell the story although they can't quite cover 

the minute's noise to celebrate the advances made 

by our community over the years. As Tim Hopkins 

said (according to one recovering attender who didn't 

pay enough attention): "It's nice to see all our 

hard work coming to something or other after all 

those years". 

Some of you will have noticed the startling lack of 

progress with the tart up at the New Town Bar. 

Eager as I am to blame Edinburgh Council for the 

delay, the latest hiatus is due to the contractors taking 

on another contract (due to the Council's tardiness 

in granting planning permission). Andy tells 

me that work will now definitely get underway at the 

end of March - which means that the refurb will be 

totally smokefree - although the neighbours will, no 

doubt, enjoy the sight of the heated Jumbrellas. The 

relaunched enterprise (with enhanced bun making 

capability - yup, they're going to do food) will be 

known as "Twist" but will not have a Miami (or 

Stirling) feel. 

Gloom and despondency amongst the BearScots 

folk who have been having a megabitch session 

online (quite entertaining too - if, like me, you like 

that sort of thing). There seem to be two camps: 

those who feel the need for BearScots to go on and 

do greater and bearier things and those who think 

that BURLY fulfills bearish needs. A schism - it 

remains to be seen who gets the shags and who 

gets the crumbs and paper bags. 

Down at the Regent, the monthly meet of CAMRA's 

Lesbian and Gay Real Ale Drinkers on Mon 6th Mar 

will be celebrating the pub coming second (for the 

second year running) in the local CAMRA Pub of the 

Year contest. The heavily nicotine dependent ("You 

don't have to wear a kilt to be a Piper") Alan tells me 

that there will be a smoking party on Sat 25th Mar 

to celebrate the final fugging night. 

I hear that Gordon up at Habana unwittingly caused 

pain and suffering to Celtic supporters who turned 

up for the pub's St Valentine's thrash. It seems that 

he decked the place out totally in blue for the occasion. 

Like Gordon, I had to have the significance 

explained to me too. However, a good night was had 

by everyone else! 

A most ingenious PARADOX is setting up (thanks to 

the BURLY boys) at Mariners on Sat 18th Mar. It 

will take the fom of a Slave Auction and is described 

as the first in a short series of Special Club Events 

for the LGBT community. I'm afraid that this particular 

lover of Polish guys (of which the town seems 

deliciously full these days) read it as Slav Auction - 

but I've got the heart rate down and the piggy bank 

back on the shelf, so no harm done. There's even a 

bizarre dress code for the night: "Wear anything you 

want, even if it hurts". 

Taste has one of its regular guest nights on Sun 

26th Mar when Gosh The Funky 1 will make an 

appearance along with the usual Fisher & Price and 

Martin Valentine. 

News from The Venue is that it is due to close for 

good mid Jun to be turned into offices (like 

Edinburgh needs more!). So the place that has 

played host to so many local and up-and-coming 

bands plus some fabulous club nights will be lost. 

Another one bites the dust. The upshot of this is that 

there are only three Joys and three Mingin' to go 

and, as yet, no alternative club has been found. Next 

Joy is Sat 11th Mar and next Mingin' is Sat 18th 

Mar. The guest appearance of Queen Maxine at Joy 

has unfortunately had to be put back until May. 

Planning permission for housebuilding behind eGo 

has been turned down so at least eGo seems safe as 

a club for now. The next Upstairs Downstairs is held 

there on Sat 25th Mar. 

Looking for office space? The LGBT Centre at 

58a/60 Broughton Street has some to rent out: contact 

Heather on 0131-556 9471 for details. 

John Hein 

E-mail: 

editorial@scotsgay.co.uk

INTERNATIONAL NEWS by Rex Wockner 

Portuguese lesbians try to get married 

Portuguese lesbians 

Teresa Pires, 

right, and Helena 

Paix wereturned 

away when they 

tried to get married 

at the Lisbon public 

registryoffice. They 

have filed a lawsuit, 

alleging the refusal 

violated the 

n a t i o n ' s 

Constitution, which 

bans discrimination 

based on sexualorientation. 

Two Portuguese lesbians were turned away when 

they tried to get married at the Lisbon public registry 

office on 1st Feb. 

The rejection had been expected and Teresa Pires, 28, 

and Helena Paix 35, had already launched a legal case 

based on the Constitution's prohibition against discrimination 

based on sexual orientation - a protection 

that was added in 2004. 

At the same time, the Portuguese Civil Code states 

that "marriage is a contract celebrated between two 

persons of opposite sex." 

The matter will wind through the Portuguese and 

possibly the European court systems. Neighboring 

Spain is one of four nations in the world where samesex 

couples have access to regular marriage, along 

with Belgium, Canada and the Netherlands. A court 

ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in South Africa 

will take effect next Dec unless Parliament makes the 

change sooner. 

United Arab Emirates jails gays 

Eleven of 26 men who were arrested in November at 

an alleged gay wedding in Ghantout, United Arab 

Emirates, have been imprisoned for six years. 

The men were convicted under laws that ban obscenity 

and homosexual activity. A twelfth man was convicted 

only on obscenity charges and jailed for one 

year. The other individuals were acquitted. 

At the time of the arrests, a government official had 

threatened that the men also could face hormone 

treatments. 

"Because they've put society at risk they will be given 

the necessary treatment, from male hormone injections 

to psychological therapies", Abu Dhabian 

Interior Ministry spokesman Issam Azouri said. 

Czech president vetoes partnership bill 

Czech President Vaclav Klaus has vetoed a same-sex 

registered-partnership bill. 

He said the bill should have been approved by a 

majority of the members of the Chamber of Deputies 

rather than by a majority of those who were present 

for the vote. He also said gay unions undermine traditional 

values. 

The bill passed the Chamber of Deputies 86 to 54 on 

16th Dec. Seven deputies abstained and 53 were not 

present. It passed the Senate 45 to 14 on 26th Jan. 

Six senators abstained and 16 were absent. 

The veto can be overridden by a vote of 101 members 

of the Chamber of Deputies, an absolute majority. 

Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek denounced the veto, 

saying Klaus was "unable to overcome his prejudices". 

The legislation extended to registered couples many 

of the rights and obligations of marriage. 

A recent poll found that 62 percent of Czechs support 

same-sex registered partnership. 

Israeli court OKs lesbian adoption 

The Ramat Gan Family Court has allowed a same-sex 

couple to adopt each other's biological children for 

the first time in Israel, the Jerusalem Post has reported. 

The case had been in the courts for nine years. 

"It's a very good feeling", one of the kids, Arel Jarus- 

Hakak, 15, told the newspaper. "We were waiting for 

this for a very long time and now we are recognized 

as a family by the government". 

Parents Tal and Avital Jarus-Hakak gave birth to one 

child each, using in-vitro fertilization, in 1994 and 

1997. 

Religious leaders oppose Moscow pride 

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planned pride march in May. 

"The parade should not be allowed, and if they still 

come out into the streets, then they should be 

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Russian Muslim Central Directorate, 

according to one 

translation. "Alternative sexuality is a crime 

against God". 

Pride co-organizer Nikolai Alekseev, who 

also runs GayRussia.ru, called the mufti's 

comments "unacceptable". 

"We have never heard yet so strong words 

of hatred towards sexual minorities from 

influential public figures", Alekseev said. 

"We will do the legal analyses of mufti's 

statements and will take a decision concerning 

the application to the general prosecutor". 

The Russian Orthodox Church has also 

weighed in on the matter, calling homosexuality 

"ruinous behavior and sin", according 

to several reports. 

"A gay parade is [an] attempt to romanticise 

sin to make it attractive", the Rev. 

Mikhail Dudko of the Moscow 

Patriarchate's Department for External 

Church Relations reportedly said."We are 

simply obliged to come out strongly against such 

an activity". 

Russian Pentecostal leader Bishop Sergey 

Ryakhovskytold reporters that Pentecostals and other 

believers are prepared tostage a countermarch by 

"one million people". He called homosexuality "sexual 

perversion". 

Russian Chief Rabbi Berl Lazar also opposes the 

march, saying it is as offensive to believers as the 

Danish cartoons that have sparked Muslim outrage in 

several nations. 

A spokesman for Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov said 

the city will not allow the parade to take place 

because reports about plans for the parade have outraged 

society and religious leaders. He said an unauthorized 

parade or rally would be "resolutely 

quashed". 

Parade organizers say they will fight all the way to the 

European Court of Human Rights, if necessary, to 

assure the parade goes ahead as planned. 

Finland set to allow lesbian insemination 

Finland's government has signed off on a bill currently 

before Parliament that would grant single women 

and lesbians unfettered access to fertility treatment, 

the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper reported. 

Minister of Justice Leena Luhtanen drafted the measure 

to lift the restrictions that have impeded the procedures. 

The bill also grants people aged 18 and above the 

right to learn the identity of their biological mother or 

father in cases of sperm or egg donation, the report 

said. 

Indian Supreme Court on sodomy case 

India's Supreme Court has 3 told Delhi High Court to 

reconsider a case challenging the nation's ban on gay 

sex. 

The lower court had dismissed the case on a technicality, 

claiming thatthe pursuer, the AIDS organization 

Naz Foundation, lacked standing to bring the case 

because Naz had not been injured by the ban. The 

court also said homosexuality is an "unnatural 

offence" and is opposed by Indian society. 

Naz had argued that the law, Penal Code Section 377, 

interferes with its anti-HIV work by forcing gays to 

stay closeted. 

The Supreme Court ordered the Delhi court to consider 

the case on its merits and rule on the constitutionality 

of Section 377, which punishes "carnal intercourse 

against the order of nature" with up to 10 

years in gaol. 

40,000 at Melbourne pride 

More than 40,000 people turned out for the 11th gay 

pride parade in Melbourne, Australia, on 5th Feb. 

Ninety-three contingents traveled down Fitzroy Street 

to Cantani Gardens, where a concert was staged. 

A report in The Age newspaper referred to "camp frivolity 

from the perennial drag queens, scantily clad 

leather-men and dykes on bikes" but then noted, 

"Overall it was just a bunch of very ordinary-looking 

people walking down the street without a float in 

sight." 

The city fire department marched for the first time, 

joining a group of about 40 state and local police officers. 

"It's a physical demonstration of our acceptance of all 

parts of our community that we protect, and a show 

of support for any gay firefighters we have", Deputy 

Chief Fire Officer Keith Adamson told The Age. 

Gays march in tsunami-ravaged Phuket 

More than 1,000 gays, reportedly from some 40 

nations, turned out for the annual gay pride parade in 

tsunami-ravaged Phuket, Thailand, on 5th Feb. 

Reports said the celebration was aimed, in part, at 

helping revive gay tourism on Phuket's Patong 

Beach, which suffered a sharp drop-off in visitors following 

the Dec 2004 tsunami. 

A Reuters report said that more than 400 tourist-oriented 

establishments closed due to a lack of business 

after the tidal wave hit the island. 

Australian PM opposes civil unions 

Australian Prime Minister John Howard opposes not 

only same-sexmarriage, which has been banned in 

Australia, but also civil unions, which he called a 

"cop-out". 

Some members of Parliament are pushing for a 

British-style civil-partnership act in Australia. 

"Most of the gay people I talk to, all they want is to 

have an opportunity to formalise a commitment to 

each other and get the same sort of recognition as 

any other couple who have committed themselves to 

a relationship", Liberal MP Warren Entsch, a former 

crocodile farmer from far northern Queensland state, 

told The Age newspaper. 

Attorney-General Philip Ruddock has affirmed that 

individual states are free to pass civil-union laws if 

they want to, regardless of the federal government's 

hostility to the idea on a national level. 

Only the island state of Tasmania has done so to date. 

Brazil to hand out 25 million condoms 

Brazil's health ministry is handing out 25 million condoms 

during carnival season which begins on 25th 

Feb. 

The rubbers will be distributed in public squares, at 

dances and in health clinics. 

Jerusalem gay pride stabber gets 12 years 

A man who stabbed three marchers at last year's 

Jerusalem gay-pride parade has been sentenced to 

12 years in gaol for attempted murder. 

Yishai Schlissel, 30, had admitted to police: "I came 

to murder on behalf of God. We can't have such 

abomination in the country." None of the victims was 

seriously injured. 

Mayor Uri Lupolianski had tried to prevent the parade, 

which drew about 10,000 marchers, but he was 

thwarted by the courts. 

Gay activists blamed Lupolianski's "incitement" for 

the violence. 

UAE bans Brokeback Mountain 

The United Arab Emirates has banned the hit film 

Brokeback Mountain. 

A spokesman for the Ministry of Culture and 

Information said films depicting gay romance or sex 

destroy the morals and values of a society. The decision 

was hailed by the Consultative Council of 

Sharjah emirate. 

The head of the council's Committee on Financial, 

Economic and Industrial Affairs, Abdullah Al Amiri, 

said the romantic homosexual inclinations of 

Brokeback Mountain's lead characters are offensive 

to Muslims and Arabs because Islam forbids abnormal 

behaviors. 

China publishes gay sex report 

The first report on "men-to-men sexual behaviors" 

has been published in China, according to the Xinhua 

news service. 

"MSM in China: Surveying Sex and Self-Identity" 

examines the sex lives of Chinese gays via 400 indepth 

interviews and case studies, Xinhua said. The 

study's 15 chapters also look at gay feelings and selfexpression 

among several social and cultural groups. 

The research was funded by the Ford Foundation and 

the report was written by a scholar who is known in 

the media as Tong Ge, the pen name he has used 

when writing gay novels.

FILMS TO KNOW ABOUT by Malcolm Epstein 

If you think your life is full of troubles you won't think 

they are that important after watching a transexual 

facing her sex change operation in TRANSAMERICA 

(15) at the end of March. Eighteen years before, a 

night of attempted heterosexuality resulted in a son, 

but she has had no contact with him and her psychiatrist 

now insists she confronts her past life before 

the operation. She finds the mother has died and her 

17 year old son is in a police cell for vagrancy and 

drug taking. 

Pretending to be a social worker she bails him out 

and, without telling him her secret, begins driving 

him to California where he wants a movie career. 

Their adventures are engrossing as the son is the 

best looking 17 year old you've ever seen onscreen. 

One of the most impressive movies of the year. 

The French COCKLES & MUSCLES (tbc) is worth 

seeking out in April about a married couple with a 

teenage son and daughter on holiday in the south of 

France where the husband spent many summers in 

his youth. The son is welcoming an old schoolfriend 

to join them who is openly gay and the parents keep 

wondering if their son is gay. The mother is happy to 

have a holiday romance when her husband is not 

around. The husband encounters a local electrician 

whom he had a gay relationship with in his youth. All 

93 minutes had me captivated with each plot twist. 

A treat in March is THESE FOOLISH THINGS (tbc) set 

in London before the war about an actress and playwright 

struggling to get somewhere in the theatre. 

When a wealthy American lady, Angelica Huston, 

decides to produce his play the only writer's problem 

is the leading man fancies him. The only scene that 

didn't ring true is when he pushes the straight young 

man on a bed and jumps on him amid very loud 

protests. 

Even in this day and age someone would test out first 

conversationally if their interest in someone straight 

had any hope. The thirties were a much more sexually 

subdued period when just a kiss meant far more 

than it does today. 

However it is made by a marvellous new writer and 

director, Julia Taylor Stanley, and the rest of it is a 

perfect movie you must see. Character parts are cleverly 

cast with Lauren Bacall and Terence Stamp as a 

wisecracking butler. The music of the time adds great 

atmosphere. I loved it. 

The actor John Turturro has written and directed his 

first film and you will enjoy ROMANCE & CIGA- 

RETTES (l5) that has his cast singing popular standards 

of the past 50 years woven into the plotline. Its 

only flaw is casting James Gandolfini as the leading 

man for, although he is effective in the TV series "The 

Sopranos", he is not ideal here displaying his surplus 

pounds. He bounces between his wife, Susan 

Sarandon, and his mistress breaking into great songs 

of the past like "Prisoner Of Love", "The Girl That I 

Marry" and "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now". Well 

rehearsed dancers are part of many of these. It is a 

brilliant attempt at offbeat film making if you can cope 

with Mr Gandolfini's bulbous shape. 

RENT (12a) is a musical for the under 25s that began 

as a stage show that has been running in New York 

for years. The plotline has much talk of AIDS, but the 

attractive cast keep it bubbling. 

Bizet's music for the opera "Carmen" has such 

delightful melodies that there hav1 been several film 

versions of it. Now from South Africa we have U- 

CARMEN eKhayelitsha (l5) in which a black cast in a 

shantytown do justice to those familiar songs. The 

two well upholstered leads cannot be faulted vocally. 

CURRENT RELEASES 

CAPOTE (15) is the true story of a 

section of the life of the gay author 

Trueman Capote played with a brilliance 

by Phillip Seymour Hoffman 

that is winning him awards. His success 

with the book Breakfast At 

Tiffanys that was filmed brings him 

commissions from the New Yorker 

magazine to cover any subject he 

wishes to. He becomes intrigued by 

the terrible murders of a family of 

four in a small American town and 

when the two killers are caught visits 

them constantly in prison. His infatuation 

with one of them makes him 

employ a lawyer to campaign on 

their behalf when they are sentenced 

to death. Trueman produced a best 

selling book about the case, "In Cold 

Blood", but watching his visits to a 

sadistic killer won't please every 

audience. 

Hollywood leading men sometimes want to prove 

they are not just actors and George Clooney has done 

it with GOOD NIGHT & GOOD LUCK (PG). In the fifties 

a top TV journalist , Edward Murrow, became furious 

about senator Joseph McCarthy hounding anyone 

who had any contact with the Communist party and 

careers were ruined by him. George co-wrote, directed 

and appears in this film of the period with archive 

shots of McCarthy in action. It has a grip to impress 

Academy Award voters. 

Gwynth Paltrow is memorable in PROOF (12a) as the 

daughter of a genius mathmatician teacher, Anthony 

Hopkins, whose mental illness puts him in a shell for 

years. His best looking student, Jake Gyllenhaal, 

fresh from his success as a bisexual cowboy in 

"Brokeback Mountain", tries to calm her 

nerves when her father dies. It has 

power and punch. 

People were amazed when they heard Shirley 

Bassey's 21 year old daughter took her life jumping 

off the Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol. 

The most entertaining DVD of the year is SLUTTY 

SUMMER written by and starring a blond young man 

who knows exactly what he is doing: Casper Andreas. 

It has gay men and a straight woman on the waiting 

staff at a restaurant advising each other on their love 

lives. Whether it is long term relationships or one 

night stands you'll be constantly enrapt in their 

humorous and dramatic lives. 

YOU I LOVE surprised me as, set in Moscow, it is not 

set in the poverty stricken and overcrowded homes 

most Russians live in, but a luxury apartment of an 

advertising executive who has a lovely girlfriend but 

Jake's other bisexual cowboy in that 

film, Heath Ledger, is now very 

straight in CASANOVA (12a) set in 

Venice in the l700's. Seducing 

women who mostly cannot resist 

him, he finally meets one who insists 

on marriage first. It has magnificent 

views of the city and is a pleasant 

romp. 

DVD WORLD 

TLA releasing is a company we must 

become aware of as they are making 

gay romance movies to see in the 

privacy of your home and sometimes 

cover controversial subjects. One in 

March is ETHAN MAO about a 

Chinese boy growing up with parents 

having no understanding of homosexuality as they 

refuse to educate themselves. The father asks his son 

to leave the house when a gay magazine is discovered. 

The teenager turns to prostitution and eventually 

returns to the family house with a gun. 

Gay teenagers have been ill treated across the world 

and it is common knowledge if they are Jewish they 

know their parents maintain it is against their religion. 

I have known Jewish millionaires whose lives have 

been ruined by their teenage years. Brian Epstein, the 

Beatles' manager, who dependence on whisky and 

drugs ended his life at 37. Lionel Bart, the "Oliver" 

composer, had a tougher constitution, but his life was 

ruined by a bottle of brandy a day and endless drugs. 

Teenagers who don't get on with their parents for 

many reasons can lead to tragic circumstances. 

becomes infatuated with a young man who has got 

himself a job at the local zoo but is homeless. 

Bisexuality happens when the young man stays several 

nights. The girlfriend, who lives elsewhere, is not 

pleased as it interferes with her nights of passion. 

How they resolve this is worth seeing. 

The fascination many women have for gay men is 

explored in EATING OUT, a comedy worth your time. 

A straight guy has a problem finding the right woman 

and his gay flatmate , who knows endless straight 

women who love gay clubs and bars, starts taking 

him around introducing him as gay. He has difficulties 

keeping up the charade when these women fancy 

him. But of course they are flattered believing this is 

his first nervous experience with a woman.

BOOKS TO KNOW ABOUT by Dirk Kriete 

Would you believe it - two months into 2006 and 

already I have received two books proclaiming to 

be the best and the ultimate of Gay Erotica. I want 

to know how anyone knows in February what will 

be the best or the ultimate in any field at all in any 

given year. Read on….. 

Ultimate Gay Erotica 

2006 

Edited by Jesse Grant 

Published by Alyson 

Books 

£9.99 

This edition of Gay Erotica follows hot on the heels 

of the "Friction" series, also edited by Jesse Grant, 

which I've reviewed in previous editions of 

ScotsGay. To be perfectly honest, this book does 

not fulfil its promise to present the hottest work of 

the authors featured in this book. There are a few 

stories that might have you reaching for the lube, 

but if you're after a real steamy one handed read 

then I have to disappoint - this has some of that, but 

most of the stories, although being heavily underplayed 

with eroticism, do not come up to scratch 

(pun intended). 

Best Gay Erotica 

Edited by Richard 

Labonté 

Published by Cleis 

Press 

£9.99 

Again, this book proclaims to be the best of the 

year, but unfortunately I must say that if this is really 

the best this year has to offer then the art of writing 

real steamy sex stories seems to have suffered an 

almost terminal decline. Last year we were treated 

to several absolutely stunning books full of swelteringly 

hot, action-filled stories, but this newest offering 

by Richard Labonté does not follow that template. 

Yes, there are some stories in this book that 

are hot and steamy, but most are probably better 

described as humid or even lukewarm. And can 

anyone tell me please why in a book squarely aimed 

at the late night one handed reader is there a story 

occupying 14 pages in comic book format? I didn't 

think so….. 

old and this is her debut work aimed at a young 

broadminded audience. It relates the story of Ryan, 

an up-and-coming teenage celebrity who has been 

raising money to save dolphins. This leads him to 

accept a proposal by the BBC to film a documentary 

following his adventures in Australia. Soon though 

the press starts picking up on his escapades for all 

the wrong reasons and life gets very difficult for him 

in this strange and frightening world. It's a rollercoaster 

of a book, never boring and full of surprises, 

but call me an old fuddy-duddy, the literary worth of 

this book is somewhat questionable. I sometimes 

had the impression that this book was written in the 

style of text messaging - not that letters were 

missed out, but the author omitted to use descriptive 

language, which made the dialogues a little 

bland. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the thread of the 

story and I'm sure that this author will delight us 

with further more mature stories in the future. 

Mordred, Bastard Son 

By Douglas Clegg 


Books 

£15.99 

In this book the author is re-imagining the Arthurian 

legend of Camelot with a gay bend. It tells the story 

of a young monk who becomes enthralled by the 

story a mysterious prisoner tells him while he is 

attending to his wounds. The prisoner turns out to 

be Mordred, the bastard son of King Arthur 

Pendragon and his half-sister Morgan Le Fay. 

Arrested for murder and treason, his story is of 

ambition, power and betrayal, a story that changes 

the monk's life forever. This book is the first of an 

ambitious trilogy and sets the stage for an epic 

adventure of love, friendship, magic, war and 

romance of the Arthurian legend. It's beautifully 

written, full of surprises and switches your imagination 

into overdrive. I can't wait for the next instalment 

of this enthralling insight into the dark mysteries 

of this age 

The Wildest Ones 

Edited by M. Christian 

Published by Starbooks 

Press 

£11.99 

things of he is a painter, somewhat unusual as he 

paints in the blood of his hapless victims and as a 

bit of an apology to them for the gruesome fate he 

has inflicted on them, but an artist none the less. 

This is an impressive debut novel - I'm looking forward 

to reading more by this writer - highly recommended. 

Hot House: The Men of 

Hot House 

By Hot House 

Published by Bruno 

Gmünder 

£26.95 

This 220-page photo book is full of the stars of the 

American gay porn company Hot House, so do make 

sure you stash it away securely when your maiden 

aunt comes for tea, because these buds are showing 

it all. And my, haven't they got a lot to show - definitely 

enough to give us average guys a bit of an 

inferiority complex and even you more than average 

guys might feel just a little inadequate. Bodies of 

steel, abs of iron and massively trained bodies 

abound on high quality paper and excellent print. If 

these types of images are your cup of tea (or pint of 

beer) then these solo portraits will make your mouth 

water and your loins ache with desire. 

Able Was I 

By Drew Banks 

Published by Dot Dash 

Press 

£12.95 

The postman delivered another book a couple of 

months back by a writer and publishing company 

I've never heard of and I found it to be another real 

diamond of a book. Not only did I recognise 

Napoleon Bonaparte's famous palindrome "Able was 

I ere I saw Elba", which in reality he never said as 

his language was French, but after just having read a 

few pages I also recognised the rare literary quality 

this author possesses. He tells the story of a life - 

with absolute conviction - from youthful confusion 

to almost complete and successful self-delusion and 

return to middle-aged confusion and he never loses 

the plot. This book is definitely more then captivating, 

it is totally engrossing, the characters are 

almost frighteningly real, in as you might find yourself 

saying: "Here but for the grace go I!" This profound 

journey of a man searching for his way 

through life is full of tenderness and passion rather 

then gratuitous graphic sex scenes and the locations 

chosen for this outstanding debut novel are as real 

as the road outside your door. I am waiting to see 

more of this incredibly talented writer and would 

highly recommend you getting a copy of this book. 

Spartacus International 

Hotel & Restaurant 

Guide 

Bruno Gmünder 

£12.95 

Not too much to say about this one other than as 

usual this book seems to deliver what it promises. 

Touted as the ultimate guide for the gay traveller it 

again includes the best hotels for your dream holiday. 

You can find out how many rooms a hotel has, 

what sort of amenities to expect and even what 

other visitors might be like. It's user-friendly, not 

too large a format to take with you on your travels 

and basically the quality we've come to expect from 

this highly regarded publisher. If you're planning to 

go travelling in the near future make sure you've got 

a copy of this book to take with you. 

Dirk Kriete 

Best Gay Love Stories 

2006 

Edited by Nick Street 


Books 

£10.99 

I hate the "Best of…" moniker on anything this early 

in the year (as if you hadn't guessed), but this book 

might very well prove to be the exception to the 

rule. This delightful collection is a must for all the 

incurable romantics out there to read in the warm 

afterglow of a successful St Valentine's celebration. 

This is just the thing to show that love really does 

make the world go round and these moving, funny 

and engaging stories might just attest to be the 

years best in this genre of courtship, passion, breakups 

and make-ups. 

As variety is said to be the spice of life, let's jump a 

few hundred years from the gentil, but nevertheless 

murderous world of the Dark Ages to the dark pleasures 

that are to be found on the open road. I'm 

talking of course of the butchest of the butch, the 

leather-clad men of the road on their mean 

machines. Apparently the editor had to scour the 

highways and byways for writers and their hot stories 

to make this down and dirty, mean and nasty, 

hot-oil-and-grease anthology. It turned out to be 

worth it though, there are some wonderfully written 

stories here, combining well realised characters in 

mesmerising locations with steamy, kick-ass, highoctane 

man to man action. It's a book with attitude! 

Running Dry 

By M. Christian 


Books 

£8.99 

The Final Take 

By Ren Wilson 

Melrose Books 

Having never heard of this author or publishing 

company I was very surprised to receive this book 

through the post recently. The author is 19 years 

This book had me totally immersed - the novelist's 

art shines through the story in almost every line of 

this horror tale. It's very well structured, the characters 

are as believable as the genre allows and it's 

original. The lead character is a 154 year old painter 

in modern age Los Angeles. He receives a cryptic 

message from one of his erstwhile lovers he last 

saw in 1913 at the moment he killed him - at least 

so he always thought. This is the first time in years 

that I've so thoroughly enjoyed a vampire novel - 

and this is a vampire with a difference, not just is he 

gay, but he was born this way, a vampire. To round

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Leather And Rubber 

40 year old guy seeks similar guys 

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can travel anywhere in Scotland". 


6486. 

Richard's Traditional Discipline 

"It's all quite simple really. Either 

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Leather Sub 

Paul is a 43 year old leather sub, 

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6493. 

Hunky Guys 

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6496. 

Use And Abuse 

Straight-acting, 5'7", 14.5 st 

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6435. 

Edinburgh or Dundee 

40 year old would like to meet a 

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Please reply in detail". Phone 09068 

556612 - Number 6436. 

Wellies, Wellies, Wellies 

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"Phone with details. Can travel anywhere". 


Number 6446. 

Slim And Passive 

Horny 40 year old, describes himself 

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Number 6450. 

No Strings Dale 

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Number 6423. 

Glasgow Master 

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Go West 

West Scotland, Bi-curious guy 

wants to meet a friendly Cop, 

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6384. 

Traditional Flogging 

Hard man are you? Could you take 

a traditional flogging? Travel 

expenses to Glasgow if required. 


6385. 

Wellies And Waders 

Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh. Guy 

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David From Aberdeen 

David from the Aberdeen area is 45 

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Falkirk 

41 years old crossdresser, passive, 

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Edinburgh guy, 62 years old, 

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Versatile Couple 

2 bi-guys in Central Scotland are 

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Discretion assured. Phone 09068 

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43 year old Edinburgh sub looking 

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5970. 

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Horny uncle type seeking nephew 

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Do you fancy older guys? This one is 

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Edinburgh 

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Glass Slipper Found 

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Frequent Ryanair/easyJet international 

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More into local food, drink and culture. 


Borders/Galashiels 

Looking for some one special 26 to 37 

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SG68006. 

Spanking! 

45 years young with a lot to give - looking 

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Young Guy Wanted 

48 year old athletically built guy wants a 

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right guy. Box SG68009. 

Nice Top Guy Wanted 

I'm a 48 year old passive guy in 

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a regular basis, or more with the right 

guy. Non smoker, fit, muscular, hairy, 

straight acting types preferred, I also 

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Mega Manbreasts 

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manboobs, firm and bouncy. No 

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beefy skinhead couple. A big pair who 

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meet, exchange contact details, pix and 

get together. Discreet. If bi then we 

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Why Be On Your Own? 

If you are between 16 and 21, a student 

or boarder or EU citizen working in this 

country and on your own, why just look 

at the four walls when you can have 

company in a Scottish home and provide 

company for myself? Former male 

nurse (retired), into and enjoy massage, 

in oils, soap and talc, also seeing 

younger guys in tight briefs and 

swimwear. Must have a GSOH. Clean 

shaven, have my own private flat, west 

of edinburgh and can accommodate 

anytime. Do you enjoy the same? Box 


Lincolnshire Sausage 

Seeks young man for stuffing. Own 

rural Lincolnshire home with full 

Internet connectivity so you can look 

for something better on Gaydar whilst 

I'm asleep. Box SG68013. 

Young Gay Guy Looking For Love 

Hi there! My name is Sam and I live in 

Glasgow and I am looking for a 

boyfriend or just casual fun. I am also a 

virgin and I would like to lose it soon. I 

can't accommodate. So, if you think 

you can help, please get back to me. 


Chub 52 Seeks Dom Chasers 

Looking for masculine youger dom 

guys who want to visit for fun - South 

West Scotland, English border, just off 

M74, also companion fo uk holidays. 


Mature Gay TV 

Seeks gent(s), TV/CDs for frilling, fun 

times. Cannot accommodate, can you? 

If so, mail me. Have extensive sexy 

clothing and heels. Box SG68016. 

Light My Fire... 

Broadminded bi male, 50, 5'11", not 

bad looking, average build, seeks similar 

male, 25-50, for hot and horny fun 

times. Can accommodate. Glasgow. Box 


Young And Horny 

17 year old Banchory gay male, looking 

to meet fun loving 18-40 year old. Write 

if you want to arrange something. Box 


Married Bi Seeks Fun 

45 year old married bi guy looking for 

no strings sexy fun. Reasonably good 

looking, 5'9"ish, average build. Good 

sense of humour and very laid back. 

Non smoker. Until recently 100% top 

but now probably more bottom than 

top, however, happy either way. Only 

available midweek daytimes due to 

shifts, and your place only. 

Kirkcaldy/Dunfermline area prefered but 

may travel further for the right guy. Box 


Ride It! 

Seeking like minded person who enjoys 

the hard core. Must like "A", "O", videos, 

toys, etc. If willing and interested get in 

touch. Don't miss out on a good time! 


Willies And Wellies 

Waders and wellie lover loves green 

Hunter wellies, black shiny Argyle 

types. Keen on black shiny riding boots 

too! You feel the same and love the 

same. ALA. Box SG68022. 

Anywhere - Manservant 

English manservant, submissive, seeks 

master for houseboy/slave duties. I will 

accept training for total commitment. 

Letters only. Box SG68023. 

Grapple Fan - Wrestling - Edinburgh 

Requires partner for full wrestling. Gear, 

boots, leotard, thongs, leading to full 

nude grapple seasons. Seconds away. 

Wrestle on boys. Box SG68024. 

North Ayrshire 

Attractive, slim, young 60, 5'7", smart 

appearance, totally passive, would like 

to meet/visit discreet active top guy, 

50+, for friendship and more, good 

clean safe fun. Likes O and A, videos. 

Letters please. Box SG68025. 

Young Black Lad 

Well built, 26, 6", 12st. Attractive, sincere, 

understanding, trustworthy, caring 

and romantic seeking a genuine man 

for long term relationship. Someone 

loving and understanding, age and race 

unimportant. love is what we need. Box 


Edinburgh - Looking For Friends 

Gay male 41, pass for 35. An individual 

in fashion, hair style and music. 

Enthusiastic on-scene for pub, clubs 

and food. Off scene okay too! Likes visiting 

London scene. Looking for 30+, 

top 'young' guy for friendship and lots 

more. Non-smoker a must, veggie a 

plus. Would like to try theatre, opera, 

concerts, I'm a new fan of Classic FM. 


ScotsG a uncle for mutually satisfying sessions 

S/M Play Time 

Slim, smooth Edinburgh 50 year old, 

fair hair, boyish, WLTM strict master or 

involving discipline, bondage, spanking, 

toys, etc. Daytime or evening. 

Edinburgh preferred. Box SG68034. 

33 Seeks Older To Take Charge 

Tall, fit, fair, Glasgow, inexperienced guy 

with a yearning for an older guy to 

show me the ropes and who I can satisfy, 

pleasure and learn from. Box 


Booted Skinhead 

Oi! I am a 34 year old skinhead, zero 

cropped, pierced, one tattoo looking for 

skinheads, bikers, leather guys for 

some action. Photo appreciated, all 

replies will be answered. Box SG68036. 

Renfrewshire Red Head 

28 year old red head here looking for 

guys any age, must be able to show me 

what I've been missing. Me? I play 

football most weekends so I'm as fit as 

a fiddle and ready for pleasure. Couples 

welcome. Box SG68037. 

Looking For 1st Time Experience 

Hello. I'm Alex. Just found the 

ScotsGay website. Looking to meet 

someone for a LTR first but a one off is 

ok. I can travel. Available any weekend 

for a quiet drink/meal, then it's up to 

you (anything goes for me). You will 

not be disappointed. Box SG68038. 

Lost Smile - Reward For Recovery 

I've lost my smile but I think I know 

how to get it back. If you are a struggling 

student or single guy (16-21) and 

have a few hours a week to spare you 

could help me. It would be very rewarding 

and I'm sure very satisfying for you. 

Me - a successful, mature businessman 

who does nothing but work and attend 

to the baggage that mature people collect. 


Please Take This Bear Home And 

Enjoy It! 

48 year old Paddington is looking for 

cub (16-26) to stroke. No strings. Can 

accommodate (Edinburgh) or travel. A 

bear needn't only be for Xmas. Box 


Kilt Appreciation Society 

Founded 1991. Kilt group for guys with 

fetish of what lies beneath. Bi-monthly 

magazine, socials, horny photos, contacts. 

Tel: Mervyn 01777 708270. 

It All Comes Down To Friction In The 

End 

Cynical 47 year old seeks equally cynical 

16-26 year old for fun and friendship. 

Strictly non scene. Box SG68041. 

BISEXUAL 

Bi Curious? 

There has to be a first time for everything! 

Aged 16-21: get in touch? 

Considerate experienced versatile older 

guy will talk you through things at your 

own pace before getting down to some 

safe fun. Your limits respected. Total 

discretion assured. Live in Edinburgh 

and can accommodate but will travel if 

required. Box SG68001. 

Mature 50 Year Old On HRT - TV 

WLTM for nights out, get togethers. I 

dress completely head to toe. Bi, 

straight, single, couples, sisters. 

Smoker, driver, can't accommodate. I'm 

completely sub. Females 35 up, men 40 

up. Dunbartonshire. Box SG68019. 

Oriental or Asian sought 

Bi guy, 50's, very discreet, seeks 17-45 

male or female for adult fun times in 

the Aberdeen to Inverness area. All letters 

answered. Photo would be nice, 

returned with reply. write soon. Meet 

sooner. Box SG68027. 

Gagging for Leather Action 

Tight leather jeans, biker jackets fun, 

also into hoods, masks, boots, waders, 

etc. Would like to meet burly guys, non 

smokers, who are gagging for leather 

fun! I'm single, 46, bear type. All letters 

answered. Box SG68028. 

Long Lost Niece and Nephew Sought 

Bi uncle, 50's, seeker long term relationship 

with long lost niece (female) or 

nephew (male). 17-30 smokers welcome 

from Aberdeen to Banff to 

Inverness. Sooner you write, sooner we 

meet. Box SG68029. 

Bisexuality - Can You Help Me? 

Are you woman enough to help? My bi 

guy is exploring his other side. Need a 

woman or couple to help me or both of 

us. Write for details. Thanks in advance. 


Will Anyone Reply to Me? 

Bi curious lady leeks lady 30-48 to 

assist me to explore my bi side. Have bi 

male friend so single females or couples 

reply if interested. Fun only. North 

East Scotland only. Box SG68031. 

Bi Couple Looking For Fun 

Looking for fun with other bi couples or 

single female/males for bi fun. M26, 

F28, very open minded and up for most 

things. We are very friendly and looking 

for clean fun. Experiment and explore!!! 

If interested please get in touch. 

Thanks. Box SG68033. 

STRAIGHT 

Edinburgh 

Friendly, fit, 50something silver bear, 

recently moved to Edinburgh, seeks 

morally relaxed women of all ages for 

fun and friendship. Box SG68042. 

Retired Hippy 

50, looking for some love and affection 

from women (and men) of all ages. Box 


FRIENDS ABROAD 

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. 

Black Cutey Looks For A Partner! 

Tall, handsome intelligent black guy 

from US seeks an ideal man of any age 

for a LTR. Must be able to travel or 

accommodate!! Write: Kofi Carlos, PO 

Box 11391, Takoma Park, Maryland, 

20913, USA. E-mail: 

koffiekewl@yahoo.com 

Looking For My Scots Prince 

2nd generation Scot, mature professional, 

looking for young, slim, versatile 

Scots lad for long term relationship, to 

love. Write: Frank Mitchell, 234 Low St, 

#5, Newburyport, Massachusetts 

01950, USA. E-mail: tg2891@webtv.net 

JOBS OFFERED 

Animal Lover 

Unique opportunity for horse and circus 

lover. Live in and learn to ride a High 

School Andalucian Horse. Possibility of 

waged UK tour summer 2005. Meals 

and accommodation provided with 

training. NE Scotland. Tel: Bobby on St 

Colms (01346) 583145. [68] 

Assistant Instructor 

Required by busy Scottish sailing centre 

for 2006 season. Applicants must be 

gay, aged 16-23, fit, reasonably broadminded, 

straight acting and looking. 

Must have an excellent sense of 

humour and able to relate well to customers. 

Full training will be given and 

all activity kit and equipment provided. 

Private accommodation and some 

meals provided. Position can be full 

time, seasonal or possibly part time. 

Might suit a student or school leaver. 

Good terms and conditions. For further 

details, E-mail: swl121@aol.com or Tel: 

07831 846025. [69] 

Cash For Your Body 

Photogenic guys can earn £100 cash 

posing for Mike Arlen who has had 14 

glossy magazines published called Mike 

Arlen's Guys. Send snapshots of your 

magnificent body to him: Mike Arlen, 

Wetherby Studios, 23 Wetherby 

Mansions, Earls Court Square, London. 

SW5 9BH or Phone: 020-7373 1107. E- 

mail: mikearlen@btopenworld.com [99] 

Looking For Staff 

Seeking salespeople for Spanish property 

shows in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and 

Inverness areas. Sundays only. Do you 

have transport, access to PC, someone 

to work with? Commission only. £700 a 

day expected with approximately 15 

week delay of payments. Full training 

given to right person. Contact Sales 

Manager: 0141-229 1693. [68] 

Models Wanted 

Previously published photographer 

needs good looking guys (18-25) who 

want to earn £20 per hour for publication 

work. For details please phone 

Stuart on 0141-636 6556 (no withheld 

numbers please) or E-mail: 

xpozure4u@shaws2000.fsnet.co.uk [99] 

SERVICES 

Alternative Therapies Available 

In the comfort of your own home or 

clinics throughout Edinburgh. Therapies 

available: Reiki treatments/teaching, 

Indian Head Massage, Spiritual 

Readings and Hopi Ear Candles. Fully 

qualified and insured therapist. Please 

contact Alan on 07747 714005 for clinics 

and appointments. [99] 

CAFFMOS 

Contacts and friendships for men over 

sixty. The organisation for the more 

mature gentleman and his admirers. 

Write to: CAFFMOS, PO Box 2273, 

Hove. BN3 2GF. Or phone Hove (01273) 

220995 for info. [99] 

Contact Mag 

Contact Mag for adults: over 900 photos. 

Approval copy from: Matchmaker 

(K38), Chorley, PR7 4BS. Or ring 01257 

483335 (24 hours). [99] 

CP Contact Paper 

CP contact paper for spanking, skins, 

discipline, etc. SAE to TD Monthly, PO 

Box 352, Manchester. M60 2PG. [99] 

Free TV/TS News 

A Tranny not for profit newsletter. 

Views, news, venues and free personal 

adverts. A5 sae: BM Box 2534, London. 

WC1N 3XX. [99] 

Golden Wheel 

Seeking discreet gay or bisexual new 

friends, male or female? Long standing 

service, all areas and worldwide. Send 

stamp for details to: (Sadie), The 

Golden Wheel, Liverpool. L15 3HT. [99] 

Home In Spain 

For letting or investment. Superb villas, 

bungalows or apartments with pool 

direct from builder from £65,000 (60 

per cent mortgage available). Call Let's 

Live Abroad on 0845 2255777. WWW: 

http://www.letsliveabroad.com/ [99] 

Limited Companies 

Only £90 for your own Limited 

Company. PLCs £100. Charitable and 

Unlimited Companies also available. 

Freephone 0800 526421 for our free 

'Guide To Limited Companies'. E-mail: 

cosun@drink.demon.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.quick-companies.co.uk/ [99] 

Proofreading And Tuition 

In English (including TEFL), French, 

Latin, Greek and Gaelic, Typing 

Services, Historical and Genealogical 

Research. Charles S Coventry, 23/9 

Viewcraig Street, Edinburgh. EH8 9UJ. 

Tel: 0131-558 8785. E-mail: 

charlie_cov@yahoo.co.uk [99] 

TD Monthly 

The UK's fastest-growing contact publication 

for gay men into spanking/CP 

and all related interests. Please send 

SAE for details. Write: TD Monthly, PO 

Box 310, Manchester. M15 6WT. WWW: 

http://geocities.com/tdmonthly/homepage.html 

[99] 

Translation Services 

Qualified translator based in Edinburgh 

offers translation services between the 

following languages: English, Ukrainian, 

Russian, Turkish and French. E-mail: 

trots2@drink.demon.co.uk or Write: 

Box SG68000. [99] 

Worldwide Penfriends 

Regular lists. Make friends, exchange 

holidays, improve your languages. For 

general and music lovers' lists send £3: 

"The Penpal List", c/o 221B Merton Rd, 

Southfields, London. SW18 5EE. [99]

BACK RUBS 

Edinburgh 

Chubby gay man offers erotic massage 

for men (£20) in Central Edinburgh. Call 

Kenny on 0131-669 3135 or 07920 

223181. [99] 

Edinburgh Centre 

Good looking 21 year old slim white 

lad. Out calls in Central Edinburgh. 

Specialise in sub/dom. Call 07906 

349143. [68] 

Hot Russian Escort! 

Nikolai – 21 year old handsome 

Russian escort. Masculine, friendly and 

versatile! Exclusive to ScotsGuys and 

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ScotsGuys.Com for details or call 

08444 170134 (local rate). [68] 

Glasgow Gay Escort 

Reece – 19 year old sexy guy for in or 

out calls in Glasgow. Slim, toned and 

passive – a friendly and discreet escort 

for guys of all ages. Visit 



Gorgeous Transvestite Escort! 

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details or call 08444 170134 (local 

rate). [68] 

Massage For Men - Edinburgh 

Great relaxing, holistic, sensual, tantric, 

full body pampering in nurturing masculine 

environment. Soft candles, 

music, incense, warm towels, shower, 

cologne, refreshments. £30 session. 

Jim: Qualified, experienced, caring. 

0131-557 4643. [69] 

Muscle Escort 

Sam - Hot Muscle Escort. Attractive, fit 

and muscular guy. Versatile guy offering 

a professional and friendly service. 

Available throughout Central Scotland. 

In calls available. Visit ScotsGuys.Com 

for details or call 08444 170134 (local 

rate). [68] 

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Kyle - 18 year old boyish and cute gay 

escort in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Slim, 

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WHERE TO GO 

Reubans Of Carlisle 

Gay and bi sauna. Close to M6 Jct42. 

Open 7 days. Tel 01228 523328. 

WWW: http://www.reubans.com/ [70] 

WHERE TO STAY 

All New, All Gay Guesthouses - 

Edinburgh 

Two great locations. Exclusively gay. 

Easy walk to nightlife. Stylish rooms, all 

with TV and video (tapes available). 

Shared and private bathrooms. 

Breakfast available till noon. Non-smoking 

houses. Easy parking. Room rates: 

£29-£49 per night. Call 0131-558 1382 

or Fax 0131-556 8279. WWW: 

http://www.gayscotland.com/alvahouse/ 

[69a] 

Apartment - Edinburgh City Centre 

Holiday/break. Fabulous serviced apartment, 

near all gay venues. 5 mins to 

main rail/bus stations and Princes St. 

Sleeps 1-5 people. 1 double bedded 

room. 1 single bedroom. Very large 

lounge/dining room - inc double 

sofabed. Kitchen inc all mod cons and 

bathroom. From £90 per night. Tel: 

0131-557 1910 or 07966 938055 or E- 

mail: dublinstreetstay@hotmail.com for 

bookings. WWW: http://www.dublinstreet.co.uk/ 

[68a] 

Charing Cross Guest House 

Offering budget accommodation in the 

heart of Glasgow City Centre. Gay 

friendly. 

Tel: (+44) 141-332 2503. Fax: (+44) 

141-353 3047. WWW: http://www.glasgow-guesthouse.net 

[70] 

North West Highlands 

Friendly and relaxed small B&B with 

spectacular mountain views & wilderness 

surroundings. 

Ideal for walking, climbing, cycling or 

enjoying the peace & quiet in an "away 

from it all" 

picturesque location. Martin and Ken. 

Tel: (01809) 511315. WWW: 

http://www.poulary.co.uk/ [68a] 

Penzance - Cornwall 

Small, gay-friendly, period hotel situated 

with own parking in town centre. 

Rooms available en-suite. WWW: 

http://www.cliffhotelpz.co.uk/ Tel: 

(01736) 368888. [99] 

Pottery House B&B - Loch Ness 

Small, friendly B&B on the shores of 

Loch Ness just 8 miles from Inverness. 

Call John or Glen: 01463 751267. 

WWW: http://www.potteryhouse.co.uk/ 

[70a] 

Quality 4 Star Rated B&B Near To 

Inverness 

Located on the Black Isle, its quiet rural 

location is just perfect for walking 

cycling and touring the Highlands, or 

even just relaxing. Telephone Chris or 

Paul on 01463 811779. [71] 

boxes 

HELPLINES AND SWITCHBOARDS 

CROSSLYNX NATIONAL TV/TS/TG HELPLINE 

Mon 7.30-9.30pm. Phone: 0141-847 0787 

WWW: http://www.crosslynx.org/ 

CUMBRIA AND THE BORDERS GAY HELPLINE 

Nightly 6-9pm. Phone: Bassenthwaite Lake (01768) 776244 

DIVERSITAY LGBT SWITCHBOARD (DUNDEE) 

Mon 7-10pm. Phone: Dundee (01382) 202620 Write: PO Box 53, Dundee. DD1 3YG. 

E-mail: contact@diversitay.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.diversitay.org.uk/ 

FIFE HATE CRIME REPORTING HELPLINE 

24 hours. Phone: Freephone 0800 3891425 

A freephone number for people who wish support in reporting to Fife Constabulary crime motivated by hate. For further 

information about the service or becoming a trained helpline volunteer, phone us now! 

HATE CRIME REPORTING LINE 

Nightly 7-10pm. Phone: 0141-847 0647 or Stirling (01786) 469483 

WWW: http://www.centralscotland.police.uk/gblt/ 

LOTHIAN GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD 

Nightly 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0131-556 4049 

E-mail: via website WWW: http://www.lgls.co.uk/ 

LOTHIAN LESBIAN LINE 

Mon, Thu 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0131-557 0751 

E-mail: via website WWW: http://www.lgls.co.uk/ 

STRATHCLYDE LESBIAN AND GAY SWITCHBOARD 

Nightly 7-10pm. Phone: 0141-847 0447 

E-mail: info@sgls.co.uk WWW: http://www.sgls.co.uk/ 

STRATHCLYDE LESBIAN LINE 

Wed 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0141-847 0547 

WWW: http://www.sgls.co.uk/services1.htm 

LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY SWITCHBOARD 

24 hours. Phone/Minicom: 020-7837 7324. FAX: 020-7837 7300. WWW: http://www.llgs.org.uk/E-mail: 

admin@llgs.org.uk WWW: http://www.llgs.org.uk/ WWW: http://www.queery.org.uk/ 

ScotsG ay 

Swedish Massage In Glasgow Area 

Remedial and sports massage. Qualified 

Practitioner evenings and weekends. 

Home visits. Non sexual. Call Drew on 

01355 245708. [69a] 

Victorian House Hotel 

60 spacious and well appointed bedrooms 

- quiet, comfortable and individually 

furnished. 3 star and gay friendly. 

Tel: (+44) 141-332 0129. Fax: (+44) 

141-353 3155. WWW: http://www.victorianhotel-glasgow.co.uk/ 

[70] 

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listings 

NATIONAL 

ORGANISATIONS 

OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND: 

Scotland's oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual 

and transgender rights organisation. It 

was founded in 1969 as the Scottish 

Minorities Group, later became the 

Scottish Homosexual Rights Group and 

changed its name to OUTRIGHT SCOT- 

LAND in December 1992. Currently 

focusing on work around the Scottish 

Parliament, Scottish Executive and 

Scottish Public Institutions such as the 

NHS, Police and Justice System. Write: 

The Secretary, OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND, 

PO Box 23253, Edinburgh. EH1 3XD. E- 

mail: convenor@outrightscotland.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.outright-scotland.org.uk/ 

Why not support 

OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND's work? 

Membership is £15 waged, £9 lowwaged 

(under £10,000 pa) and £5 

unwaged. Life membership is £150. 

Affiliation from Trades Union and 

Political Party Branches also welcome: 

£100 (Local Branches), £150 (National 

Organisations). Please make out your 

cheque/Postal Order to OUTRIGHT 

SCOTLAND and send to The Secretary, 

OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND, PO Box 23253, 

Edinburgh. EH1 3XD. 

EQUALITY NETWORK: 

Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and 

transgender equality in Scotland. Write: 

30 Bernard Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6PR. 

Tel: 07020 933952. Fax: 07020 933954. 

E-mail: en@equality-network.org WWW: 

http://www.equality-network.org/ We 

hold weekly meetings, regular forums 

and an annual conference; contact us 

for more details. Join the campaign network! 

LESBIAN ARCHIVE AND INFORMATION 

CENTRE: 

The UK's largest and most significant 

collection of materials relating to lesbian 

lives. LAIC (at Glasgow Women's 

Library) 109 Trongate, Glasgow. G1 

5HD. Tel/Fax: 0141-552 8345. Open 

Tue, Wed, Fri 1-6pm. Thu 1-9pm. E- 

mail: gwl@womens-library.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.womenslibrary.org.uk/Archive/archive.html 

PRIDE SCOTIA (EDINBURGH): 

Now busily organising Pride Scotia 

2007! Tel: 0131-556 9471. Write: 58a 

Broughton Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA. 

E-mail: edinburgh@pride-scotia.org 

WWW: http://www.pride-scotia.org/ 

PRIDE SCOTIA (GLASGOW): 

Organising Pride Scotia 2006 which is 

provisionally planned for Sat 24th Jun 

2006! Write: 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. 

G1 4AL. E-mail: glasgow@pride-scotia.org 

WWW: http://www.pridescotia.org/ 

STONEWALL SCOTLAND: 

Scottish office of the London based 

campaigning group. Write: 9 Howe 

Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Tel: 0131- 

557 3679. E-mail: 

scotland@stonewall.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.stonewallscotland.org.uk 

LOCAL 

ORGANISATIONS 

ABERDEEN: 

Icebreakers: A support group for members 

of the LGBT community who are 

new to the Grampian area or the local 

scene. Meets monthly. Write: c/o Phace 

Scotland, 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. 

AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. Fax: 

0845 2412152. E-mail: 

grampian@phacescotland.org 

North East Scotland Gay Group: A 

befriending group for gay and bisexual 

men, meets 3rd Sun of each month at 

7.30pm. Write: c/o 11 Waverley Place, 

Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 

2412151. E-mail: nesgg@phacescotland.org 

Pride In Aberdeen: An umbrella group 

for voluntary LGBT organisations in the 

North East of Scotland (formerly North 

East LGBT Forum). Working towards 

opening an LGBT Centre in Aberdeen. 

Write: Pride in Aberdeen Ltd, c/o 

PHACE Scotland, 11 Waverley Place, 

Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. E-mail: 

info@prideinaberdeen.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.prideinaberdeen.org.uk/ 

ARGYLL & CLYDE: 

If you are interested in getting involved 

in a local group for gay and bisexual 

men anywhere in the Argyll and Clyde 

area get in touch! PHACE Scotland are 

involved in a range of social and support 

groups across the West of 

Scotland. Tel: Matt Johnston on 0141- 

332 3838 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or E- 

mail: mattj@phacescotland.org 

AYRSHIRE: 

Ayrshire Social & Sexuality Support 

Group: Meets 3rd Wed of each month 

at 7pm in Irvine. Details of venue from 

David Bingham on 0141-332 3838 

(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or Irvine (01294) 

323473. E-mail: davidb@phacescotland.org 

CAITHNESS: 

Caithness Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual 

Group: A friendly informal group which 

meets irregularly. Write: Box 689, 

Journal Office, 42 Union Street, Wick. 

KW1 5ED. Tel: 07808 814007 (Fri 7- 

9pm). E-mail: 

caithnessglb@yahoo.co.uk WWW: 

http://members.lycos.co.uk/caithnessglc/index.htm 

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY: 

LGBT Youth D&G - as well as services 

for young people, runs a mailing list for 

information and occasional events for 

LGBT people of all ages from Dumfries 

and Galloway. Tel: Dumfries (01387) 

739888. Text: 07785 274147. E-mail: 

DandG@lgbtyouth.org.uk. 

DUNDEE: 

Disco:very: The newsletter from 

Diversitay. Available from: Diversitay 

(LGBT Group), PO Box 53, Dundee, 

DD1 3YG. 

DUNFERMLINE: 

FifeFLAGS: Fife Free Lesbian and Gay 

Society. Based in Dunfermline, 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 Mon and Thu eve 7- 

11pm. Mixed age range from late teens 

to 50's and older and most nights are 

well attended. FifeFLAGS meetings are 

for 16 years and over and there is a 

specific youth group for people 25 and 

under, co-ordinated by Fife Council 

which meets at our space regularly - 

contact for details. Groups meet in 

comfortable surroundings and arrange 

activities and outings or just hang out 

and meet new friends over coffee and 

biscuits, playing pool or surfing the net. 

Safer sex information and supplies 

available as part of the Fife Health 

Board condom distribution scheme. Tel: 

Dunfermline (01383) 738517. E-mail: 

Info@FifeFLAGS.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.fifeflags.org.uk/ 

EDINBURGH: 

Icebreakers: Social group for guys and 

gals who want to make friendships and 

feel more at ease in the company of 

other gay people. Run by Switchboard 

volunteers. Takes place from 7.30-9pm 

in CC Blooms on the 2nd & 4th Wed of 

each month. If you’re recently out or 

new to Edinburgh or just feel a bit cut 

off and want a break, come along. A 

welcoming and non-threatening environment. 

First timers can be met outside. 

Phone Lothian Switchboard for 

details. 

ELGIN: 

Moray LGBT Group: Meets at Health 

Point, 239 High Street, Elgin. Write: c/o 

11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 

1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: 

moraylgbtgroup@phacescotland.org 

GLASGOW: 

Glasgow LGBT Centre: The Centre 

Board manages Glasgow LGBT Centre 

Limited, which is registered as a 

Scottish charity and as a Scottish company. 

Centre Administrator and 

Manager are on duty (9.30am-5pm 

Mon-Fri). Membership criteria for 

Glasgow LGBT Centre Limited is available 

to all interested people agreeing to 

the code of conduct. See press for 

notice of the Annual General meeting of 

Members - childcare and BSL interpreter 

can be organised, but please give 

advance notice. Membership is closed 

in the last month. Write: Glasgow LGBT 

Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. G1 

4AL. Tel/Fax: 0141-221 7203. E-mail: 

admin1@glgbt.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.glgbt.org.uk/ 

Icebreakers Group: For lesbians, gays 

and bisexuals new to the scene. 12.30- 

3pm on 1st Sun of each month at LGBT 

Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Details from 

Strathclyde Switchboard. 

INVERCLYDE: 

Greenock LGBT Group: Are you interested 

in meeting LGBT people from in 

and around Greenock? The Phoenix 

Community Health Project are running 

an occasional group for LGBT people 

from Inverclyde. These meetings are a 

chance to socialise with local people 

and to find out more about what's on 

offer for Inverclyde's LGBT community. 

The group is relaxed, informal and is 

also open to friends and family. Meets 

at the Phoenix Project, 19 Bogle St, 

Greenock on some Thu eves from 7- 

9pm. Tel: Sandra on Greenock (01475) 

892197 or Matt on 0141-332 3838. 

INVERNESS: 

Highland Gay Men's Group: Meets at 

7.30pm on 4th Wed of each month at 

34 Waterloo Place. Tel: Inverness 

(01463) 711585. E-mail: hgmg@reachouthighland.org.uk 

Highland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 

Transgender Forum. Write: c/o Reach 

Out Highland, 34 Waterloo Place, 

Inverness. IV1 1NB. E-mail: 

forum@gay-ness.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.gay-ness.org.uk/ 

Highland LGBT Social Group: Meets 

7.30pm 1st Wed of each month at 34 

Waterloo Place, Inverness. Tel: 

Inverness (01463) 711585. E-mail: support@reachouthighland.org.uk 

STIRLING: 

Stirling Gay Men's Group meets monthly 

from Sep-Jun (generally 3rd Fri) in 

private houses. E-mail: 

mensgroup@lademill.force9.co.uk 

WWW: 

http://www.lademill.f9.co.uk/Forthfriend. 

html 

WOMEN'S LISTINGS 

SCOTTISH NETWORK FOR LESBIAN 

STRENGTH: 

To further lesbian issues, follow a lesbian 

agenda and foster lesbian visibility. 

E-mail: High_Les@bigfoot.com 

ABERDEEN: 

Granite Sisters: Aberdeen based social 

and cultural group for lesbians throughout 

Scotland. Meetings and events held 

in both the private homes of members 

and public venues. Confidentiality and 

privacy are regarded as very important 

to this group as many members are not 

out, and you will find the members 

respect these values at gatherings. 

Website also contains news and information 

about gay issues, gay friendly 

holidays in Scotland etc. Further details: 

Maria Clark Manager/Secretary. Tel/Fax: 

Aberdeen (01224) 713336 (day/eve). 

Write: PO Box 18230, Aberdeen. AB2 

9YN. E-mail: 13@clara.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.13.clara.co.uk/ 

CAITHNESS: 

GirlZone in Caithness, is a social group, 

for gay and bi-sexual women of all 

ages. E-mail: GirlZoneCaith@aol.com 

DUNDEE: 

Ellesbelles: Dundee's women only 

drumming group. Meets every Thu 

from 5.30pm at Michelin Athletic Club, 

Drumgeith Road. Tel: Dundee (01382) 

330131. E-mail: ellesbellesdundee@hotmail.com 

EDINBURGH: 

AD Group: For lesbians 40+. Monthly 

meeting and frequent social events. For 

details, phone Edinburgh Lesbian Line. 

Edinburgh Gay Women's Group: Weekly 

social group to chat, laugh, do crazy 

things or more relaxed ones. Go to the 

movies, pub, theatre, dancing, whatever 

you fancy. Meets every Wed 8pm 

onwards at Sala, LGBT Centre, 60 

Broughton St. For details, phone 

Edinburgh Lesbian Line. 

Lesbian Book Group: Meets monthly 

(Wed 7.30-9.30pm) in basement of 

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 

Howe Street, Edinburgh. Contact Kerry 

for further details / next book by E-mail: 

kjmcdoll@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 07739 

324046. 

LGBT Centre For Health & Wellbeing: 9 

Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. 

Social events, groups, classes and volunteering 

for lesbian, bisexual and 

transgender women. Tel: 0131-523 

1100. E-mail: allie@lgbthealth.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/ 

LIBRA: Help for women concerned 

about their drinking. Free 1-2-1 counselling 

and groupwork. Tel: 0131-661 

0111. Write: 4 Norton Park, Edinburgh. 

EH7 5RS. E-mail: libra-alcohol@btconnect.com 

WWW: http://www.librascotland.org.uk/ 

GLASGOW: 

Centre For Women's Health: Sandyford 

Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye 

Infirmary), Glasgow. G3 7NB. Tel: 0141- 

211 6700. Minicom: 0141-211 6703. 

Fax: 0141-211 6702. Sappho @ 

Sandyford: Sappho promotes positive 

health for lesbians and easier access to 

sexual, reproductive and women's 

health services. A monthly well-woman 

clinic and screening service is provided 

in a lesbian friendly setting. Tel: 0141- 

211 8130 for appointment. Counselling 

at the Centre for Women's Health takes 

place fortnightly on Tue eve. Women 

Only Space and Reference Library: 

Mon-Thu 10am-8.30pm, Fri 10am-4pm. 

Tel: 0141-211 6700 for info. There is a 

crêche within Sandyford Initiative - Tel: 

0141-211 8647 for info. E-mail: sandyfordlib@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk. 

WWW: 

http://www.sandyford.org/ 

Glasgow Women's Library: 4th/5th 

Floors, 109 Trongate, G1 5HD. Tel/Fax: 

0141-552 8345. Open Tue, Wed, Fri 1- 

6pm. Thu 1-9pm. Lending and reference 

library - books, magazines, journals, 

videos, leaflets and information. 

UK and overseas feminist and lesbian 

publications. Contains the Lesbian 

Archive and Information Centre - a 

unique national collection of publications, 

journals and ephemera by and for 

lesbians. E-mail: gwl@womenslibrary.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.womens-library.org.uk/ 

OLGA - Older Lesbians Get Around: 

Meets monthly. Tel: Rose on 0141-423 

3025. E-mail: 

roseodoherty@hotmail.com 

Personal safety and confidence building 

courses for women are offered by Wise 

Women, 120 Sydney Street, Glasgow. 

G31 1JF. Tel: 0141-550 7557. 

Quertyphone: 0141-550 7558. 

INVERNESS: 

GirlZone: Formerly Girls @ The Gate. 

Friendly, informal social group for LBT 

and friends - all welcome. Meets 3rd 

Sat of each month. Tel: Joanne on 

07792 223 687 for details and venue. E- 

mail: girlzone@gay-ness.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.gay-ness.org.uk/ 

Highland Lesbian Group: A friendly lesbian 

social group which offers support 

and information. Organises fundraisers 

for Womankind Worldwide: 

http://www.womankind.org.uk/ WWW: 

http://www.freewebs.com/highlandlesbiangroup/ 

E-mail: 

High_Les@bigfoot.com 

LESBIAN INFORMATION SERVICE: 

E-mail: 

jan@lesbianinformationservice.org 

WWW: http://www.lesbianinformationservice.org/ 

LILLIDOTS: 

Lesbian Feminist Walking Group. 

Contact via Dundee Switchboard, 

Lothian Lesbian Line or Strathclyde 

Switchboard. 

YOUNG LESBIANS: 

See our Youth Groups listings. 

BISEXUALS 

BI EDINBURGH: 

A monthly space for bisexuals and 

those questioning their sexuality. Meets 

3rd Wed of month from 8pm at the 

Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a Broughton 

Street for informal discussion followed 

by drinks. Tel/text: 07963 960321. E- 

mail: glasgow@bi.org WWW: 

http://www.biscotland.org/ 

BI GLASGOW: 

Glasgow's own bisexual group, for 

information, support and socializing, for 

bisexuals and those questioning their 

sexuality. Meets 1st Wed of month, 

from 7.30-9.30pm in the Ian Dunn 

Room at Glasgow LGBT Centre, followed 

by drinks. Also organises training 

and activist activities in support of 

bisexual visibility and pride. Tel/text: 

07963 960321. Write: Bi Glasgow, c/o 

Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, 

Glasgow, G1 4AL. E-mail: 

glasgow@bi.org WWW: http://www.biscotland.org/ 

ABUSE 

BROKEN RAINBOW LGBT DOMESTIC 

VIOLENCE SERVICE (UK): 

Works to change the situation for LGBT 

people facing domestic violence. Runs a 

listening, information and signposting 

Helpline Service, staffed by LGBT people. 

Tel: 0845 2604460 (Mon-Fri 9am- 

1pm & 2-5pm). E-mail: mail@brokenrainbow.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/ 

MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE 

IN GRAMPIAN: 

Support and Advice. Write: PHACE 

Scotland, 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. 

AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: 


MEN AGAINST SEXUAL ABUSE: 

MASA offers a unique 1-2-1 counselling 

service for adult male survivors of 

childhood abuse. MASA can also provide 

Hypnotherapy and Electric 

Stimulation Therapy (a form of acupunture). 

Tel: 0141-550 2048 (Tue 7-9pm). 

E-mail: abusedmen@aol.com 

RAPE AND ABUSE LINE: 

For male and female survivors. Women 

answer the Tel: Freephone 0808 

8000123 (or Dingwall (01349) 865316) 

hours as advised on telephone answering 

machine. Men answer the Tel: 

Freephone 0808 8000122 (or Dingwall 

(01349) 862686) hours as advised on 

telephone answering machine. Callers 

are welcome to phone either line. Write: 

PO Box 10, Dingwall. IV15 9HE. 

THRIVE: 

Counselling service for male survivors 

of childhood sexual abuse. Write: The 

Sandyford Initiative, 4 Sandyford Place, 

Glasgow. G3 7NB. Tel: 0141-211 8133. 

E-mail: thrive@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk 

ATHEISTS/HUMANISTS 

GAY AND LESBIAN HUMANIST ASSO- 

CIATION: 

GALHA is a national membership group 

promoting the gay-friendly Humanist 

outlook and gay and lesbian rights as 

human rights. Write: 34 Spring Lane, 

Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. 

Tel/Fax: Kenilworth (01926) 858450. E- 

mail: secretary@galha.org WWW: 

http://www.galha.org/ 

HUMANIST SOCIETY OF 

SCOTLAND: 

LGBT commitment ceremonies/weddings. 

Lesbian Humanist Society registered 

celebrant. Scotland wide. Tel 

07739 826377 or E-mail: gerrie.ds@ntlworld.com 

PINK TRIANGLE TRUST: 

PTT is a gay 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. Details from: Write: 

34 Spring Lane, Kenilworth, 

Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. Tel/Fax: 

Kenilworth (01926) 858450. E-mail: 

ceremonies@pinktriangle.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.pinktriangle.org.uk/ 

BDSM 

MSC SCOTLAND: 

A club for men interested in Leather, 

Rubber, Uniform. Meets at the Regent 

Bar, Edinburgh, on the 3rd Sat of each 

month from 9pm. Write: PO Box 28, 

Edinburgh. EH3 5JL. E-mail: msc@mscscotland.net 

WWW: http://www.mscscotland.net/ 

SCOTTISH GAY SKINS: 

Information Site for Scottish Gay 

Skinheads. E-mail: 

scotsskins@fsmail.net WWW: 

http://www.gayromeo.com/scotsskins 

ScotsSkins meet informally in The 

Claremont in Edinburgh on the 2nd Sat 

of each month. 

SM GAYS: 

E-mail: info@smgays.org WWW: 

http://www.smgays.org/ 

SM PRIDE: 

National organisation providing information, 

advice and support on BDSM 

and related issues. Write: SM Pride, PO 

Box 413, Torquay, Devon. TQ1 1WZ. 

Tel: 07849 470005. Fax: 08702 415058. 

E-mail: theteam@uksmpride.org WWW: 

http://www.uksmpride.org/ 

BEARS 

BEARSCOTS: 

For hairy, moustached, bearded or 

bulky men and their admirers. 

Edinburgh: Meets 1st Sat of each 

month from 2pm in No. 18 Sauna and 

then from 9pm in the Claremont Bar. 

Write: PO Box 12785, Edinburgh, EH6 

7YU. Tel: Dundee (01382) 640059. E- 

mail: info@bearscots.org.uk Glasgow: 

Meets 2nd Fri of each month from 8pm 

in the Revolver Bar. E-mail: 

glasgow_bear@yahoo.co.uk For details 

of other social events across Scotland 

contact BearScots or check the website. 

WWW: http://www.bearscots.org.uk/ 

BIKERS 

GAY BIKERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB: 

A UK-wide club for women and men. 

Active Scottish section. Write: PO Box 

33, Long Eaton, Nottingham. NG10 2BF. 

E-mail: scotland@gaybikers.co.uk 

WWW: http://www.gaybikers.co.uk/ 

CHRISTIANS 

EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP: 

Lesbian, gay or bisexual? From an 

Evangelical tradition? So are we. Tel: 

Andrew on Mid Calder (01506) 499926. 

Write: c/o 13 Westbrook Drive, 

Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK10 3AQ. E- 

mail: info@eflgc.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.eflgc.org.uk/ 

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY 

CHURCH: 

An inclusive church of the LGBT community 

open to all irrespective of sexuality. 

Services: Every Sun at 6pm (11am 

during Aug) at Augustine United 

Church, 41 George IV Bridge, 

Edinburgh. Relationship blessings conducted 

by arrangement. Tel: Rev Kerri 

Mesner on 0131-226 1691. Write: 

Metropolitan Community Church, 41 

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. EH1 1EL. 

E-mail: mail@mccedinburgh.com 

WWW: http://www.mccedinburgh.com/ 

OPEN EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 

A small gay friendly denomination in 

the Old Catholic tradition. Regular 

Masses and other sacraments in 

Edinburgh. Also Relationship Blessings, 

Hand-fastings, and Healing. Contact Fr 

Alistair SSB on 07817 767445. E-mail: 

alistair_bate@hotmail.com WWW: 

http://www.revalistairbate.com/ 

QUAKERS: 

Quaker Lesbian and Gay Fellowship is a 

welcoming and supportive national 

group for people of all sexual orientations 

and their friends. Write: Ruth 

(SG), 46 The Avenue, Starbeck, 

Harrogate. HG1 4QD. E-mail: qlgfcontact@btclick.com 

WWW: 

http://www.qlgf.org.uk/ 

QUEST: 

Organisation for lesbian and gay 

Catholics. Monthly meetings are held in 

different regional groups throughout 

Britain. Scottish meetings held in 

Glasgow. Quest Linkline - The Helpline 

for Gay and Lesbian Catholics - Tel: 

(Freephone) 0808 808 0234. Write: BM 

Box 2585, LONDON. WC1N 3XX. E- 

mail: quest@questgaycatholic.org.uk 

WWW: 

http://www.questgaycatholic.org.uk/ 

ROMAN CATHOLIC CAUCUS OF THE 

LESBIAN & GAY CHRISTIAN MOVE- 

MENT: 

Local group meets in Central 

Edinburgh. Write: RC Caucus, PO Box 

24632, London. E9 6XF. Tel: 020-7226 

0847. E-mail: lgcm_rccaucus@hotmail.com 

CULTURAL 

GAYKILTS: 

A friendly social group of men who 

admire men in kilts and promote the 

wearing of the traditionally constructed 

kilt. Regular monthly meetings in 

Scotland's Central Belt. Other kilted 

meetings and weekend get togethers 

and visits throughout Britain. See web 

site for details. Tel: 07800 891702. E- 

mail: info@gaykilts.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.gaykilts.co.uk/ 

GLASGAY!: 

Scotland's annual celebration of queer 

culture. Next dates: 20th Oct-20th Nov 

2005. Write: The Q! Gallery, 87-89 

Saltmarket, Glasgow. G1 5LE. Tel: 

0141-552 7575 or 07762 722460. E- 

mail: info@glasgay.co.uk WWW: 

http://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. E-mail: IKILTas@aol.com 

WWW: http://www.freewebs.com/ikas/ 

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 is an exhibition 

entitled Rainbow City: Stories 

from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and 

Transgender Edinburgh’ which will be 

opening at the City Art Centre, 

Edinburgh on Sat 6th May 2006. Write: 

Brian Thompson, Remember When 

Project, 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh. 

EH1 3LH. Tel: 0131-558 2820. E-mail: 

brian@rememberwhen.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.rememberwhen.org.uk/ 

SCOTTISH BORDERS GAY FILM 

GROUP: 

Meets monthly during autumn through 

to the spring, and views videos/DVDs 

with a gay theme or character. For more 

details please contact Alastair on 

Galashiels (01896) 757861. 

THE SPORRAN CLAN: 

Social group that promotes the wearing 

of the kilt, the love of guys who wear 

kilts and Scottish culture. Member benefits 

include: Meetings and varied 

events throughout the year in Scotland 

and abroad; access to World Class 

Bulletin Board providing definitive 

resource of kilting information and 

Members On-Line Chat Room. No 

Membership Fee. For more information: 

E-mail: sporranclan@mac.com WWW: 

http://www.sporranclan.org/ 

CYBERSPACE 

LAMBDA BOARD — EDINBURGH: 

The UK's oldest LGBT 24 hour computer 

based bulletin board system. Private 

mailboxing, areas for Women, Gay Men, 

Bisexuals, Leather Enthusiasts, TV/TSs, 

etc. 0131-556 6316. Scrolling (8N1) 

and Viewdata (Prestel) formats at 

speeds up to V22bis (2400/2400). 

SCOTSGAY: 

All of the words from the magazine can 

be found on our website as well as 

interactive Meet Market and our 

Listings which are updated nearly every 

day. WWW: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ 

HEALTH AND 

ABILITIES 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 

Whilst AA runs the following LGBT 

meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow, 

please note that it is a non restrictive 

organisation and LGBT people are welcome 

at any meeting. Edinburgh: Tue 

7.30pm (Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a 

Broughton Street). Glasgow: Tue & Thu 

7.30pm (Nye Bevan House, 20 India 

Street), Fri 7.30pm (Chapel House, St 

Patrick's Church, North Street, 

Anderston), Sun 11am (GGLC, 11 Dixon 

Street). National Helpline: 0845 

7697555 (24 hours). Scottish Office: 

0141-226 2214. Edinburgh Office: 

0131-225 2727. WWW: 

http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.uk/ 

BODY POSITIVE (GRAMPIAN): 

A self help group offering support and 

assistance for individuals with HIV/AIDS 

in the Grampian area. Write: PO Box 83, 

Aberdeen. AB9 1AA. 

BODY POSITIVE (TAYSIDE): 

11-15 Princes Street, Dundee. DD4 

6BY. 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) 461555. Fax: Dundee 

(01382) 461424. Tue-Thu (Drop In) 

Noon-3.30pm. E-mail: admin@bptayside.sol.co.uk 

WWW: http://www.bodypositivetayside.org/ 

BROWNLEE CENTRE 

(GLASGOW): 

Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great 

Western Road, Glasgow. G12 0YN. 

Confidential information, advice, counselling 

and direct access testing for HIV 

and Hepatitis. The Centre provides 

ongoing medical and social care plus 

psychological and emotional support 

for people living with HIV infection and 

one to one counselling for people at 

risk of HIV. Tel: 0141-211 1089. Fax: 

0141-211 1097. Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, 

Tue 5-7.30pm, Thu 5-7.30pm, Fri 9am- 

4.30pm. 

BROWNLEE COMMUNITY TEAM: 

1st Floor, Granite House, 31 Stockwell 

Street, Glasgow. G1 4RZ. 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. Mon-Thu 8.45am- 

4.45pm, Fri 8.45am-3.55pm. Tel: 0141- 

552 4488. Fax: 0141-552 2760. Also at 

Brownlee Centre: Tel: 0141-211 1090. 

FIFE MEN: 

5 South Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy. KY1 

1YA. (Behind Sheriff Court). 

Information, advice and support on gay 

and health issues, free condoms, and 

much more! Mon-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 10am- 

3pm. Tel: Kirkcaldy (01592) 265666. 

Fax: Kirkcaldy (01592) 643866. E-mail: 

enquiries@fifemen.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.fifemen.co.uk/ 

GAY MEN'S HEALTH: 

10a Union Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LU. 

A community led Lothian wide project 

for gay and bisexual men. Wide ranging 

volunteering opportunities which provide 

services including support and 

counselling, scene work, peer education 

and training, provision of condoms, 

lube and Safer Sex information. Tel:

listings 

0131-558 9444. Fax: 0131-558 9060. 

E-mail: info@gmh.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.gmh.org.uk/ 

GAY MEN'S HEALTH TAYSIDE: 

Exists to promote the sexual health of 

gay and bisexual men living in Angus, 

Dundee and Perth and Kinross, reduce 

the spread of HIV within those communities 

and challenge the discrimination 

that can be faced by gay and bisexual 

men, including HIV positive gay and 

bisexual men, and those affected by 

HIV. Tel: Dundee (01382) 424070. Fax: 

Dundee (01382) 424090. E-mail: 

admin@gaymenshealthtayside.com 

WWW: http://www.gaymenshealthtayside.com/ 

GLASGOW BROWNLEE AIDS WELFARE 

FUND: 

Raises funds for people with HIV/AIDS 

in the Greater Glasgow area. Write: PO 

Box 3954, Glasgow. G45 9WB. 

GRAMPIAN AIDS LINE: 

Helpline for people with questions on 

HIV/AIDS. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 

574000 (Mon-Tue 8.30am-5pm, Wed 

8.30am-6pm, Thu 8.30am-12.30pm, Fri 

8am-4pm). 

GRAMPIAN BUDDY GROUP: 

Befriending and support service for 

people living with HIV/AIDS. Write: PO 

Box 353, Aberdeen. AB9 8DD. Tel: 

Aberdeen (01224) 555406. 

HEALTHY GAY SCOTLAND: 

A national HIV prevention & sexual 

health promotion programme for gay 

and bisexual men. Offers a range of 

services including info on its website, 

campaigns and resources and a free 

condoms by post scheme. WWW: 

http://www.healthygayscotland.com/ 

HIV-AIDS CARERS AND 

FAMILIES SERVICE PROVIDER SCOT- 

LAND: 

10 Elderpark Workspace, 100 Elderpark 

Street, Glasgow. G51 3TR. Mon-Fri 

10am-5pm. Telephone Support Service 

Mon-Fri 7pm-10pm. Tel: 0141-445 

8797. Fax: 0141-445 8798. E-mail: hivaids_carers@lineone.net 

WWW: 

http://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 independent voice 

for HIV in Scotland, this charity is a policy 

and strategic body and runs Healthy 

Gay Scotland and Black Minority Ethnicrelated 

HIVwork. E-mail: info@hivscotland.com 

WWW: http://www.hivscotland.com/ 

JUICE: 

Weekly support group for HIV+ gay and 

bisexual men in Edinburgh. Tel: 0131- 

661 0982. 

LADDIES & LASSIES CLUB: 

Scottish Deaf Gay & Lesbian Club. 

Normally meets in Icon Bar, 24 

Candleriggs, Glasgow, from 7pm- 

Midnight on last Fri of each month 

(except Dec). E-mail: LLSDGALC@hotmail.com 

LANARKSHIRE HIV, AIDS AND HEPATI- 

TIS CENTRE: 

Counselling Service, Monklands 

Hospital, Monks Court Avenue, Airdrie. 

ML6 0JS. One stop shop for HIV and 

Hepatitis health services. Mon-Fri 9am- 

5pm. Also Tue & Thu 7-9.30pm 

(appointments only). Tel: Airdrie 

(01236) 712247. Fax: Airdrie (01236) 

712449. 

LESBIAN & GAY CARERS NETWORK - 

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY: 

Carers' contacts for gay men and lesbians 

are trained and skilled volunteers 

able to offer a listening ear and understanding 

to gay and lesbian carers of 

people with Alzheimer's disease or any 

other form of dementia. Tel: Arthur on 

Brighton (01273) 628047, Bruce on 

Oxford (01865) 847471, Roger on 

Thanet (01843) 220932 or Vanessa on 

Newport, Gwent (01633) 215782. 

Alzheimer's Society National Helpline - 

Tel: 0845 3000336 (8.30am-6.30pm 

Mon-Fri). Write: Lisa Cooper, 

Development Officer, Lesbian and Gay 

Carers Network, North West Regional 

Office, Alzheimers Society, 4 Wilmslow 

Road, Cheadle. SK8 1BT. Tel: 0161-428 

1556. E-mail: 

gaycarers@alzheimers.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/Gay_Care 

rs/index.htm 

LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH & WELL- 

BEING: 

9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. 

Working in partnership with the LGBT 

community and health service providers 

to improve the physical, mental and 

social wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual 

and transgender people in south-east 

Scotland. Volunteering opportunities in 

many diverse areas. Tel: 0131-523 

1100. E-mail: admin@lgbthealth.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/ 

MAN FRIDAY: 

The GUM clinic at Woolmanhill, 

Aberdeen session for Gay and Bi men. 

Fri 1.20-3.50pm. Testing and advice on 

sexual health matters is available by 

appointment or on a drop-in basis. Tel: 

Aberdeen (01224) 555555. 

PHACE SCOTLAND: 

134 Douglas Street, Glasgow. G2 4HF. 

HIV prevention and support services in 

Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Argyll 

and Clyde and Greater Glasgow including 

Buddying and the Crusaid Hardship 

Fund in Scotland. Also provides a range 

of health promotion services for Gay 

and Bisexual men throughout the West 

of Scotland and Grampian. Please contact 

for further details. Volunteers welcome! 

Tel: 0141-332 3838. Fax: 0141- 

332 3755. E-mail: contact@phacescotland.org 

WWW: http://www.phacescotland.org/ 

PHACE SCOTLAND - GRAMPIAN LGBT 

SERVICE: 

11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 

1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. Fax: 0845 

2412152. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org 

PILLAR MENTAL HEALTH LGBT 

GROUP: 

For members of the LGBT Community 

offering support and advice at times of 

difficulty. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 

621266. E-mail: 

info@pillaraberdeen.co.uk or 

michaelm@phacescotland.org 

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: posihelp@onetel.com 

POSITIVE VOICE: 

37-39 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh. 

EH7 5DJ. Self help for people living 

with and affected by HIV/AIDS in 

Lothian, offering advocacy, peer support 

and subsidised complementary 

therapies. Tel: 0131-652 0754. Fax: 

0131-661 9100. E-mail: enquiries@positive-voice.org.uk 

WWW: 

http://www.positive-voice.org.uk/ 

REACH OUT HIGHLAND: 

34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. 

Supports people throughout the 

Highlands - whether living there or visiting 

- to take responsibility for, manage, 

and make informed choices about 

their sexual health and well-being. Tel: 

Inverness (01463) 711585 (Mon-Fri 

9.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-4.30pm). Fax: 

Inverness (01463) 711793. E-mail: support@reachouthighland.org.uk 

WWW: 

http://www.reachouthighland.org.uk/ 

ROAM OUTREACH: 

Free confidential NHS Lothian outreach 

service for men who have sex with men 

who use cruising areas, saunas, on-line 

cruising and male sex workers. They 

offer a wide range of services including 

sexual health and safer sex advice, provide 

info and advice on drugs, personal 

safety and legal issues (including 

remote reporting of crime) and a FREE 

condom and lube service. They offer a 

free and confidential Testing Service - 

"Out of hours" drop in Mon 5-7pm 

where you can have a FULL SEXUAL 

HEALTH CHECK UP and receive Hep B 

vaccinations. Website has anonymous 

contact form. Tel: 0131-537 8300 and 

ask to speak to George. E-mail: 

enquiries@roam-outreach.com WWW: 

http://www.roam-outreach.com/ 

SANDYFORD INITIATIVE: 

2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye 

Infirmary), Glasgow. G3 7NB. 

Glasgow's main sexual health centre. 

Free web access and health library with 

large LGBT lending collection. Specialist 

services for gay men (See seperate 

ScotsGay Listing for Steve Retson 

Project) and lesbians (See seperate 

ScotsGay listing for Centre for 

Women's Health). Self-referal genitourinary 

medicine service with open access 

clinic every weekday with registration 

from 8.30-10am or book on 0141-211 

8601. Women's counselling and groups 

for eating disorders etc at Centre for 

Women's Health. E-mail: helpsandyford@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk. 

WWW: 

http://www.sandyford.org/ 

SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 

Sex Addicts Anonymous is a twelvestep 

recovery programme. Our primary 

purpose is to stop our addictive sexual 

behavior and to help others recover 

from their sexual addiction. Our members 

define their own sexual boundaries 

with the guidance of their sponsors and 

other group members. We encourage 

our members to discover and explore 

what healthy sexuality means to them. 

Meetings in Edinburgh & Glasgow. Tel: 

Scottish Helpline on 0141-552 0154 (24 

hours). E-mail: info@saa-recovery.org 

WWW: http://www.saa-recovery.org/ 

SEXUAL HEALTH LINE: 

Freephone 0800 567123. 24 hours. 

Confidential advice and information. 

Minicom: Freephone 0800 521361. 

WWW: http://www.playingsafely.co.uk/ 

SMASH: 

Support for Mental and Sexual Health is 

a support group for LGBT people in 

Grampian with mental health issues 

around their sexuality. Meets twice 

monthly in the PHACE Scotland offices, 

running in tandem with the Pillar Mental 

Health Group. Write: c/o 11 Waverley 

Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 

2412151. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org 

STEVE RETSON PROJECT: 

Sandyford Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford 

Place (old Eye Infirmary), Glasgow. G3 

7NB. A free sexual health screening and 

counselling service for gay and bisexual 

men. Clinics run Tue & Wed 5.30- 

8.30pm. Also Thu 5.30-8.30pm at the 

LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Sameday 

HIV test Tue morning 8.30-10am. 

Tel: 0141-211 8628. E-mail: 

johnny.duffy@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk 

WWW: 

http://www.steveretsonproject.org.uk/ 

WAVERLEY CARE: 

58a Queen Street, Edinburgh. EH2 3NS. 

Waverley Care is an agency responsible 

for a number of projects for people living 

with AIDS/HIV in the Lothians. Tel: 

0131-226 2206. Fax: 0131-226 2209. 

E-mail: director@waverleycare.org 

WWW: http://www.waverleycare.org/ 

WAVERLEY CARE BUDDY SERVICE: 

Waverley Care Buddy Service is a volunteer 

befriending service offering emotional 

and social 1:1 support for individuals 

living with HIV in Edinburgh and 

the Lothians. Write: David Wright, 

Buddy Service Co-ordinator, c/o 

Milestone House, 113 Oxgangs Road 

North, Edinburgh. EH14 1EB. Tel: 0131- 

312 9953 (a private and dedicated 

phone line). E-mail: buddy@waverleycare.org 

WAVERLEY CARE DAYCARE SERVICE: 

Offers a range of daycare activities to 

people with HIV/AIDS. Tel: 0131-441 

2791. 

WAVERLEY CARE MILESTONE HOUSE: 

113 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh. 

EH14 1EB. Residential care (primarily 

respite and paliative care) for people 

with HIV/AIDS. Tel/Fax: 0131-441 6989. 

E-mail: milestone@waverleycare.org 

WAVERLEY CARE SOLAS HIV/AIDS 

INFORMATION 

CENTRE: 

2/4 Abbeymount, Edinburgh. EH8 8EJ. 

Information, support, advice, counselling 

and a café. Café: Mon-Fri 11am- 

4pm. Information Centre: Mon-Fri 

11am-4pm. Many support groups and 

activities outwith these hours, please 

enquire. Tel: 0131-661 0982. E-mail: 

solas@waverleycare.org WWW: 

http://www.waverleycare.org/ 

OLDER GAYS 

CAFFMOS: 

Nationwide Social and Contacts Club for 

the older gay gentleman and his admirers, 

both young and old. New Scottish 

group meets in Edinburgh. Write: PO 

Box 2273, Hove. BN3 2GF. Tel: Hove 

(01273) 220995. E-mail: 

Caffmos2@aol.com Edward is the 

Scottish Contact - E-mail: 

ebsc18624@blueyonder.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.caffmoscommunity.com/ 

PRIME TIME: 

Social group for men over 40. Meets 

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 

Howe Street, Edinburgh, every 2nd Sun 

from 2-4pm. Tel: 0131-558 9444. 

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. 

WWW: http://www.thesisters.org.uk/ 

OPI CONVENT OF DUNN EIDEANN: 

The Edinburgh convent. Write: Sister 

Athletica de la Bain OPI, c/o PO Box 

666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. E-mail: sisterathletica@drink.demon.co.uk 

OUTDOOR PURSUITS 

GAY BIRDERS CLUB: 

For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write: Gay 

Birders Club, GeeBeeCee, BCM-Mono, 

London. WC1N 3XX. E-mail: info@gbconline.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.gbconline.org.uk/ 

GAY CARAVAN & CAMPING CLUB: 

For men and women. Regular meets 

throughout the UK. Tel: Steve on 07785 

338812. E-mail: 

info@gaycaravanclub.com WWW: 

http://www.gaycaravanclub.com/ 

GAY OUTDOOR CLUB: 

Holds regular events including walking, 

skiing, cycling, mountain-biking, kayaking, 

mountaineering, camping, youthhostelling, 

badminton, running and 

swimming. Please send an A5 sae to 

PO Box 637, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, 

LN6 5XD, or ring one of the Scottish 

contacts: EDINBURGH: Walks 

andMountain-Biking: Andrew on 0131- 

477 0499. Monthly Social (2nd Thu): 

James on 0131-229 3142. Gym & 

Swimming: Colin on 0131-226 4476. 

Cycling/Kayaking/Running: David on 

Bathgate (01506) 500796. GLASGOW: 

Walks: Robert on 0141-950 1081. 

Cycling & Swimming: Douglas on 

0141-632 8707. Climbing: Jonathan on 

0141-334 0812. Badminton: Donn on 

07919 410042. Running: Chris on 

07786 263274. HIGHLANDS: Walks & 

Weekend Trips: Alan on Dores (01463) 

751258 & Les on Inverness (01463) 

238920. MOUNTAINEERING: Tim on 

0131-478 0844. To E-mail any of the 

above contacts, please append @gocscotland.org.uk 

to their first name and 

include GOC in the subject line.See 

website for more details about events - 

WWW: http://www.gocscotland.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. E-mail: robert@gocscotland.org.uk 

PARENTS 

EDINBURGH LESBIAN MOTHERS 

GROUP (ELMG): 

Informal network of parents and women 

trying to be parents. See listing for 

Lesbian Mothers Network (Scotland) for 

contact details. 

GAY DADS SCOTLAND: 

Meets on last Thu of each month in a 

private room at 8pm in Sala Café, 60 

Broughton Street. Glasgow meetings on 

2nd Mon of each month at the Glasgow 

LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Contact 

for details or view the web site. Tel: 

07791 188742. E-mail: info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk/ 

GLASGOW LESBIAN MOTHERS 

GROUP: 

Meets from 2pm on the 1st Sat of each 

month at the Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 

Dixon Street. E-mail: 

admin1@glgbt.org.uk 

LESBIAN MOTHERS NETWORK (SCOT- 

LAND): 

Tel: Sue Robertson on 0131-556 

3899/4563. Fax: 0131-557 7899. Write: 

One Parent Families Scotland, 13 

Gayfield Square, Edinburgh. EH1 3NX. 

E-mail: suerobertson@opfs.org.uk 

WWW: http://www.opfs.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: parentsenquiry@hotmail.com 

WWW: http://www.parentsenquiryscotland.org/ 

RAINBOW FAMILIES HIGHLAND: 

Support, advice and information for 

LGBT parents and families. Regular 

newsletter. Phone Maria on Beauly 

(01463) 782797 after 6.30pm and at 

weekends. E-mail: maria@scotlandinfo.co.uk 

or Write: c/o Reach Out 

Highland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. 

IV1 1NB. 

POLITICAL 

LIBERAL PARTY LESBIAN AND GAY 

CAMPAIGN: 

Tel: 0151-259 5935 (Telephone 

Answering Machine). Write: 41 Sutton 

Street, Liverpool, L13 7EG. E-mail: libgay@libparty.demon.co.uk 

WWW: 

http://www.liberal.org.uk/ 

PRISONERS 

FREE MAGAZINES FOR 

PRISONERS: 

Copies of ScotsGay are sent free of 

charge to prisoners in UK prisons and 

institutions. Please contact us if you 

wish to be added to the mailing list. 

REAL ALE 

LESBIAN AND GAY REAL ALE 

DRINKERS: 

Formerly Diverse Drinkers, this is the 

Edinburgh group of CAMRA's Task 

Group for LGBT real ale and cider fans. 

Meets in The Regent 1st Mon of each 

month from 9pm to sample the brewers' 

art (except Aug when it is the 2nd 

Mon to avoid GBBF). Tel: Karen on 

0131-557 8790. E-mail: 

lagrad@drink.demon.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk/ UK 

LGBT real ale pub listings can be found 

at WWW: http://www.lagrad.org.uk/ 

RESIDENTIAL EVENTS 

EDWARD CARPENTER 

COMMUNITY: 

Runs residential events for gay men in 

SW Scotland, and other places (mainly 

the English Lake District). ECC organises 

events for gay men to get together in 

a supportive environment as an alternative 

to the commercial scene. Write: 

Edward Carpenter Community, BM ECC, 

London. WC1N 3XX. Tel: 08703 

215121. E-mail: info@edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk 

WWW: 

http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk/ 

SPORTS 

ABERDEEN GAY MEN'S SWIMMING 

GROUP: 

Swim every Wed from 8pm onwards. 

Tel: David on Aberdeen (01224) 

317552. E-mail: 

agmsg@drink.demon.co.uk 

CALEDONIAN THEBANS: 

Caledonian Thebans Rugby Football 

Club is Scotland's first gay friendly 

rugby club. Predominantly made up of 

gay/bi men, but all are welcome. 

Instruction and practice by experienced 

members. Learn the game and get fit. 

No experience necessary. Tel: 07074 

843226. E-mail: membership@thebansrfc.co.uk 

WWW: http://www.thebansrfc.co.uk/ 

EDINBURGH GOC SWIMMING & 

GYM GROUP: 

Meets 8pm prompt every Mon at the 

Royal Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith 

Road in the main entrance area and 

afterwards in the Blue Moon Café from 

9.15pm. Tel: Colin on 0131-226 4476. 

To E-mail Colin, please append @gocscotland.org.uk 

to his first name and 

include GOC in the subject line. 

EDINBURGH LGB RUNNING GROUP: 

Meets 7pm prompt Wed night at the 

Jawbone, The Meadows. Everybody 

made welcome from complete beginners 

to the more experienced. Contact: 

David on Bathgate (01506) 500796. To 

E-mail David, please append @gocscotland.org.uk 


include GOC in the subject line. 

GAY GOLF CLUB: 

Tel: Dan on 0141-946 8290. E-mail: 

tierney_daniel@hotmail.com 

GLASGOW GAY AND LESBIAN BAD- 

MINTON CLUB: 

Meets every Thu from 8-10pm. Come 

along and have fun and enjoy meeting 

the other members for a friendly game. 

All welcome. Tel: Donn on 07919 

410042 (6-11pm). 

GLASGOW LGB RUNNING GROUP: 

Meets twice weekly for runs in both 

South Side and West End. Tue: start 

7pm outside Bellahouston Leisure 

Centre (choice of distances around 

Bellahouston and Pollok Parks to cater 

for various levels of fitness and motivation). 

Thu: start 7pm outside North 

Woodside Leisure Centre, near St 

Georges Cross (usual route is along 

Forth & Clyde Canal and Kelvin 

Walkway). Use of changing facilities 

and swimming pool available at both 

venues for £2.10. Please aim to be 

changed and ready to start running at 

7pm. If joining us for the first time, 

please contact Chris by E-mail: running@gocscotland.org.uk 

or Tel: 07786 

263274 (or text). 

GLASGOW SWIMMING GROUP: 

Meets informally during adults-only 

session 7.30-9pm Thu at North 

Woodside Pool, Braid Square. Tel: 

Douglas on 0141-632 8707. To E-mail 

Douglas, please append @gocscotland.org.uk 


include GOC in the subject line. WWW: 

http://www.gocscotland.org.uk/ 

GOC CYCLING GROUPS: 

Runs on 1st Sat of month (Glasgow) 

and 4th Sun of month (Edinburgh) with 

longer weekend trips in Summer 

months. Tel: Douglas on 0141-632 

8707 or David on Bathgate (01506) 

500796. To E-mail either of above contacts, 

please append 

@gocscotland.org.uk to their first name 

and include GOC in the subject line. For 

full details about events - WWW: 

http://www.gocscotland.org.uk/ 

RACQUETEERS BADMINTON GROUP: 

Edinburgh based gay and lesbian noncompetitive 

badminton club meets Thu 

eve 7-9pm at Meadowbank Stadium. 

Players of all abilities welcome. E-mail: 

brian@beetee.org WWW: 

http://beetee.org/badminton.htm 

TEAM SCOTLAND BADMINTON CLUB: 

Glasgow based gay and lesbian badminton 

club meets twice weekly for 

competitive games. International tournaments 

and matches against clubs in 

London and Europe are held annually. 

Sorry - no beginners. Tel: Raymond on 

0141-778 9220. E-mail: teamscotland@gaysport.info 

WWW: 

http://www.gaysport.info/teamscotland/ 

STUDENTS 

Many Universities and Colleges have 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and 

Transgendered Societies. Contact these 

via your Student Union or Student 

Association. ScotsGay also links to a 

number of LGBT Soc websites from our 

own web page at 

http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ Many LGBT 

Socs are open to non-students living in 

the area. Tel: NUS Scotland LGBT 

Officer on 0131-556 6598. Fax: 0131- 

557 5679. Write: Scott Cuthbertson, 

LGBT Officer, NUS Scotland, 29 Forth 

Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LE. E-mail: 

mail@nus-scotland.org.uk 

TV/TS 

ABERDEEN: 

3G (Grampian Gender Group). Offers 

support, help and a safe environment 

for Transgendered People. Meets 3rd 

Sat of each month Noon-5pm. Tel: 

Gillian on 07050 562175. Mon 7-9pm. 

E-mail: Gillian_abdn@yahoo.co.uk 

EDINBURGH: 

Edinburgh TV/TS Group. Tel: Louise on 

Dunfermline (01383) 852529 or 

Lorraine on Kinghorn (01592) 891344. 

E-mail: louisewight1@yahoo.co.uk 

EDINBURGH: 

TransAlba aims to support both pre and 

post-op transexuals, their families and 

friends. Helpline: 07961 574880 (Mon- 

Fri 6-10pm). E-mail: 

transalba03@aol.com WWW: 

http://www.transalba.org/ 

Trans Men Scotland - for all FTM's, 

transmen, transsexual, transgender, 

pre-op, post-op, non-op, exploring 

options, living long term, in transition - 

or however else you might define. If 

you are or were born female bodied and 

define yourself as male some or all of 

the time you will be welcome to a support 

group for all trans men in 

Scotland. Meets 7.30pm on the 2nd Sat 

of each month at the LGBT Centre for 

Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, 

Edinburgh. For further info E-mail: 

admin@transmenscotland.org.uk or Tel: 

Maxwell or Lewis on 0131-477 0525. 

WWW: 

http://www.transmenscotland.org.uk 

GLASGOW: 

Crosslynx TV/TS/TG Group meets 2nd 

Wed of each month from 7-10pm. Tel: 

Crosslynx Helpline on 0141-847 0787 

(Mon 7.30-9.30pm). Write: c/o 11 

Dixon Street, Glasgow. G1 4AL. E-mail: 

caroltaylortg@tesco.net 

Sandyford Initiative Transgender 

Support Group meets at the Sandyford 

Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye 

Infirmary), on 1st Thu of each month 

from 7pm and 3rd Sat of each month 

from Noon. Phone Colin MacKillop 

(Community Access Co-ordinator) on 

0141-211 8168 or E-mail: colin.mackillop@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk 

INVERNESS: 

Highland T Group 2nd Wed of each 

month at 7pm at 34 Waterloo Place, 

Inverness. Tel: Inverness (01463) 

711585. E-mail: tgroup@reachouthighland.org.uk 

WORKPLACE 

EIS GAY AND LESBIAN NETWORK: 

Write: Veronica Rankin, National Officer 

(Education and Equalities), 46 Moray 

Place, Edinburgh. EH3 6BH. Tel: 

Veronica Rankin on 0131-225 6244. E- 

mail: vrankin@eis.org.uk 

FIRE BRIGADES UNION GAY AND LES- 

BIAN SUPPORT GROUP: 

For firefighters and control staff. Write: 

National Gay And Lesbian Committee, 

PO Box 10555, London. N1 8XT. Tel: 

07801 047620. E-mail: gal01@fbuho.org.uk 

WWW: 

http://www.fbu.org.uk/ 

GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION IN SCOT- 

LAND: 

Membership is open to all police officers 

and police staff, serving or retired. 

Write: Inspector David Lyle, Police 

Headquarters, Fettes Avenue, 

Edinburgh, EH4 1RB. Tel: 0131-311 

3488. E-mail: alan@gpascotland.com 

(Strathclyde) dennis@gpascotland.com 

(Lothian & Borders), sam@gpascotland.com 

(Tayside) or david@gpascotland.com 

(all other forces). WWW: 

http://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 8143. E-mail: 

richard.leonard@gmb.org.uk 

UNISON: 

Glasgow City Lesbian & Gay Group. 

Meets last Tue of month in the Glasgow 

LGBT Centre at 6pm. 

YOUTH GROUPS 

ABERDEEN LGBT YOUTH GROUP: 

LGBT group for people between the 

ages of 16 & 25. Meets every Wed from 

7.30-9.30pm at 11 Waverley Place, 

Aberdeen. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: 


LGBT YOUTH D&G: 

Groups, volunteering and support for 

LGBT people under 26 from Dumfries 

and Galloway. Tel: Dumfries (01387) 

739888. Text: 07785 274147. E-mail: 

DandG@lgbtyouth.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ 

LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND: 

John Cotton Centre, 10 Sunnyside, 

Edinburgh. EH7 5RA. Provides services 

and opportunities for lesbian, gay, 

bisexual and transgender 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 

to get involved with, including 

volunteering and projects involving 

video and arts work, and they offer 

training services. Nationally, they run 

regular events for young people to get 

involved in local and national decisionmaking, 

and to make new pals and have 

a laugh. Confidential Youthline Tel: 0845 

113 0005 (Tue 7.30-9pm). Office 

Tel/Fax: 0131-622 2266 (Mon-Fri 

9.30am-5pm). E-mail: 

info@lgbtyouth.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ The website 

has details of Youth Groups 

throughout Scotland. 

LIPS - LESBIANS IN PEER SUPPORT: 

Project supporting young lesbians and 

bisexual women aged 25 and under. 

Offers a safe space for young lesbian 

and bisexual women to meet, providing 

information, support and activities. 

Meets Thu from 7-9pm at Glasgow 

Women's Library, 109 Trongate, 

Glasgow. Contact Genevieve for more 

details or just turn up. Tel: 0141-552 

8345/7539. E-mail: gwl@womenslibrary.org.uk 

Calendar online at WWW: 

http://www.womens-library.org.uk/ 

VIVIDYOUTH: 

For young LGBT people aged 15-25. 

Meets at the Glasgow LGBT Centre on 

Tue from 7-9pm. Tel: 0141-339 7220 

and ask for Gordon Bonar.

venues and emporia 

*DENOTES SCOTSGAY AVAILABLE 

ABERDEEN 

BAR INDIGO* 

20 Adelphi. Tel: (01224) 586949. Sun-Thu 

5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5pm-3am. Gay bar/club in 

old Oh Henry's premises. Free entry before 

Midnight - thereafter £2 entry Fri, £3 entry 

Sat. 

CHEERZ BAR* 

11 Haddon Street. Tel: (01224) 595960. 

Lively new gay bar with entertainment and 

more. 

WELLMAN'S HEALTH STUDIO* 

3rd Floor, 21-23 Justice Mill Lane. Tel: 

(01224) 211441. Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat- 

Sun 10am-5pm. Aberdeen's first (and only) 

gay sauna. Two video booths, dark room, 

sauna, steam room, stand-and-tan sun cabin. 

Massages available from £20 - no need to 

book in advance. 

DUMFRIES 

MIXED BAG 

102 Club, English Street. Tel: (01387) 

739888. 9pm-2am. Last Fri of each month. 

Next dates: 24th Feb, 31st Mar. New club 

night for LGBT people and their friends from 

Dumfries and Galloway. E-mail: 

mixedbag@hotmail.co.uk WWW: 

http://spaces.msn.com/members/mixedbagD 

G/ 

DUNDEE 

BROOKLYN'S BAR* 

2 St Andrew's Lane. Tel: (01382) 200660. 

5pm-Midnight. Well appointed gay-friendly bar 

next door to Out and under the same management. 

Karaoke: Wed, Fri & Sun. DJ: Sat. 

CHARLIE'S BAR* 

75-79 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 226840. Sun 

12.30-Midnight, Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight. Gayfriendly 

bar with free disco Fri & Sat 8pm- 

Midnight. Free use of premises for pre-booked 

groups. 

THE COFFEE BEAN 

31 Gray Street, Broughty Ferry. Tel: Broughty 

Ferry (01382) 730151. Sun 9.30am- 

4.30pm, Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm, Sat 8am-5pm. 

Gay-friendly coffee shop/bistro offering a 

relaxed and friendly atmosphere. E-mail: 

steven@coffeebean-broughtyferry.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.coffeebean-broughtyferry.co.uk/ 

OUT* 

124 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 200660. Wed- 

Sun 11pm-2.30am. Good atmosphere, very 

popular disco with wide selection of sounds and 

the occasional act/PA. 

EDINBURGH 

ABSOLUTELY DRAGULOUS* 

Claremont Bar, 133/135 East Claremont 

Street. Tel: 0131-556 5662. Fax: 0131-558 

3539. 9pm-late. 3rd Sat of each month. Club 

for trannies, admirers, anybody with an open 

mind. Entertainment, Dancing. Entry £5 

(Trannies £3). WWW: http://www.absolutelydragulous.com/ 

and http://www.claremontbar.co.uk/absolutelydragulous.htm 

THE AULD HOOSE* 

23-25 St Leonards Street. Tel: 0131-668 

2934. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat 11.30am- 

1am. Everybody-friendly bar. Real ale. Food 

served: Mon-Sat 11.30am-9.30pm, Sun 

12.30-8pm. 

BLACK BO'S 

57/61 Blackfriars Street. Tel: 0131-557 

6136. Mon-Thu 6-10pm, Fri-Sat Noon-2pm & 

6-10.30pm. Superb little mostly vegetarian 

restaurant. Friendly staff. Mixed clientele. E- 

mail: admin@blackbos.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.blackbos.co.uk/ 

BLAZE 

eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. 

11pm-3am. Every Fri except 2nd of month. 

Commercial/funky house & chart by James 

Longworth and guests. "Igniting the gay weekend". 

£1.50 drinks promos all night. Entry £5. 

E-mail: info@jameslongworth.com WWW: 

http://www.jameslongworth.com/ 

BLUE MOON* 

1 Barony Street/36 Broughton Street. Tel: 

0131-556 2788 (Bar) or 0131-557 0911 

(Office). Sun 10am-11pm, Mon-Thu 11am- 

11pm, Fri 11am-11.30pm, Sat 10am- 

11.30pm. Food served until 10pm. Popular 

lesbigay café/bar complex. 

BOBBIE'S BOOKSHOP* 

220 Morrison Street. Tel: 0131-538 7069. 

Mon-Sat 10am-1pm, 2-5.30pm. Mixed bookshop 

selling a selection of UK and imported 

gay magazines. 

BOOTYLUSHOUS 

Medina Nightclub (Under Negociants), 45-47 

Lothian Street. Info Line: 07736 936650. Sun 

10pm-3am. "It's our duty to please your 

booty". DJs Dale Lush, Simmone Black, 

Michelle, Isla Blige, Arran Jay. 

R&B/Soul/Disco. £3 entry before Midnight - 

£4 thereafter. E-mail: 

dale@lushmarketing.com WWW: 

http://www.bootylushous.com/ 

BURLY TOO 

Mariners, 39-40 Commercial Street, Leith. Info 

Line: 07930 357401. 10.30pm-3am. Last 

Sat of month. Next dates: Sat 25th Feb, 25th 

Mar. Aimed at lads 25+. DJ Hi-Fi Sean. Dress 

code: wear rubber, leather, uniform, industrial, 

sportswear, kilts or denim. Entry after 1am at 

the discretion of the promoters/door security. 

"Burly designed to be cruisy". £7/£8. E-mail: 

dv8scots@hotmail.com WWW: 

http://www.dv8scots.co.uk/ 

C.C. BLOOM'S* 

23 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. 

Mon, Fri, Sat 6pm-3am, Sun, Tue-Thu 8pm- 

3am. Two floors. Karaoke on Thu and Sun. 

Cilla Slack on Fri 10pm-3am. Disco every night 

from 11pm. E-mail: 

xanderfan82@hotmail.com 

CLAREMONT BAR & RESTAURANT* 

133/135 East Claremont Street. Tel: 0131- 

556 5662. Fax: 0131-558 3539. Bar: Sun 

12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat 11am-1am. 

Restaurant: Sun 12.30pm-6pm, Mon-Sat 

11.30am-2.30pm and 6pm-10pm. "The 

Claremont is one of the most relaxed attitude 

bars in the city and has a policy that the customer 

always comes first." Renowned for courtesy, 

comfort and good food. 1st Sat: 

Bearscots leather - rubber - kilts - fetish. 2nd 

Sat: Gaykilts - Sporran Clan - leather - rubber - 

skins - fetish - bears. 3rd Sat: Absolutely 

Dragulous - trannies - transgender - crossdressers 

- fetish. 4th Sat: Stunners - adult 

fetish group - new members welcome £5 entry. 

E-mail: mail@claremontbar.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.claremontbar.co.uk/ 

DISKO BLOODBATH 


11pm-3am. Monthly. 1st Wed of each month. 

Next date: Wed 1st Mar. Edinburgh's 1st 

Alternative Queer Night. Hard boys, hard girls, 

hard rock, punk, electro-alternative with Party 

Monster atmosphere. £3. 

EASYINTERNETCAFÉ 

58 Rose Street. Tel: 0131-220 3577. Sun 

9am-10pm, Mon-Sat 7am-10pm. Large 

Internet Café from which many gay men seem 

to troll the net instead of just picking up each 

other! WWW: 

http://www.easyinternetcafe.com/ 

EDINBURGH LGBT CENTRE* 

58a and 60 Broughton Street. Houses Sala 

Café-Bar and Pride Scotia (Edinburgh). Provides 

meeting and noticeboard space for many LGBT 

organisations. Free WiFi Internet access (sponsored 

by ScotsGay) now available. 

FEVER 


Info Line: 0131-557 4656. 11pm-3am. 

Monthly. Next dates: Sat 4th Mar, 1st Apr, 

29th Apr (Fever's 2nd Birthday). Taste's 

monthly night featuring Taste resident DJs 

Fisher & Price and Martin Valentine in the ballroom 

and The Visitor and Kaupuss playing pophouseelectrodisconewwaveglam 

(basically anything 

goes) in the Cocteau Lounge. Pre-club 

party at The Street from 9pm with DJs The 

Visitor and Kaupuss. Ask staff for discount passes. 

£8 Members/£10 - Taste members £5 

before 11.15pm. WWW: http://www.tasteclubs.com/ 

FRENCHIES BAR* 

89 Rose Street Lane North. Tel: 0131-225 

7651. Sun 2pm-1am, Mon-Sat 1pm-1am. 

Vibrant gay bar (Edinburgh's oldest) in the 

heart of Rose Street. Happy Hour 6-8pm every 

day. 

FUR-BURGER 


11pm-3am. 2nd Thu of each month. Next 

date: Thu 9th Mar, 13th Apr (Fur Burger's 1st 

Birthday. Rhythmic pulses from the grrls your 

mother warned you about! Aural stimulation 

from Dejay Bird, The Funki Diva & Special 

Guests. Selected Drink Promos! Wear good 

shoes, bring beautiful people. £3 entry. Pre 

club at Planet Out. 

HABANA* 

22 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-558 1270. Sun 

12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat Noon-1am. Centrally 

located pre club bar. Open and bright as well 

as quite intimate. Busy. Drink promos throughout 

the month. E-mail: 

habana1@btinternet.com. WWW: 

http://www.gayscotland.com/habana/ 

HOLYROOD TAVERN* 

9a Holyrood Road. 0131-556 5044. Sun 

12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat Noon-1am. A welcome 

re-opening under previous landlord Mark. 

Real ale. Mixed clientele. 

JOY 

The Venue, 15 Calton Road. JOY Info Line: 

0131-467 2551. 11pm-3am. Every 4 weeks. 

Next date: Sat Mar 11th. Popular club night 

held on two levels and featuring DJs Maggie 

Joy, Alan Joy and Brett King in the main room, 

Trendy Wendy and Sally F downstairs in The 

Cooler. £6 before Midnight/£8 after - look out 

for discount passes in the bars beforehand. 

LEATHER AND LACE* 

8 Drummond Street. Tel: 0131-557 9413. 

Fax: 0131-557 8336. Sun Noon-9pm, Mon- 

Sat 10am-9pm. 25 Easter Road. Tel: 0131- 

623 6969. Noon-6pm. 368-370 Gorgie Road 

(Currently not licensed as a sex shop). Tel: 

0131-468 6969. Sun Noon-8pm, Mon-Sat 

11am-8pm. Scotland's ORIGINAL licenced SEX 

shops! Toys galore, video rental too! Larger 

sizes stocked. 

LUVELY 

The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street. Tel: 0131- 

225 2564. Info Line: 0131-657 4633. 

10.30pm-3am. Monthly. Next date: Sat 4th 

Mar. Mega club night with resident DJs Tommy 

Kay, Newton & Stone, Jared and GP. WWW: 

http://www.luvely.net/ 

MINGIN' 

The Venue, 15 Calton Road. Info Line: 0131- 

467 2551. 11pm-3am. Fortnightly. Next date: 

Sat 18th Mar. Alan Joy & Brian Dempster are 

at the helm of this small friendly and intimate 

club. £5 before Midnight, £6 after. 

NEWTOWN BAR* 

26B Dublin Street. Tel: 0131-538 7775. Fax: 

0131-539 1132. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon- 

Thu Noon-1am, Fri-Sat Noon-2am. Especially 

popular with men. Drinks Promotions Daily. 

Downstairs: The dark and cruisy Disco Bar is 

open Sat with resident DJ Malcolm from 10pm- 

2am - also available for hire Sun-Fri. E-mail: 

Webmaster@thenewtownbar.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.thenewtownbar.co.uk/ 

NOWHERE 


11pm-3am. 1st Thu of each month. Next date: 

Thu 2nd Mar. New club night. £3 entry. Drink 

Promotions. DJs: Dejay Bird, DJ Michelle, The 

Funki Diva, DJ Yonis & Special Guests. 

Nowhere is based on the ever changing New 

York Club scene with people as eclectic as the 

music. WWW: 

http://www.clubnowhere.co.uk/ 

No EIGHTEEN* 

18 Albert Place, Leith Walk. Tel: 0131-553 

3222. Mon-Thu Noon-10pm, Fri-Sun Noon- 

11pm. The UK's only VAT registered gay 

sauna. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere with 

excellent facilities which include large sauna 

cabin, 14-man steam room, private rooms, 8- 

man filter Jacuzzi, communal and private 

showers, themed rooms, video area and TV 

lounge. Hot and cold refreshments available. 

£10 (£8 concessions). Manager's special: 

admission £5 after 8pm. 

PARADOX 

The Caves, Niddrie Street South, Cowgate. Info 

Line: 07930 357401. 10.30pm-3am. Launch 

date: Sat 18th Mar. Presented by BURLY, this 

is the first in a short series of Special Club 

Events for the LGBT Community. Charity Slave 

Auction. Dress code: wear anything you want, 

even if it hurts. £8/£10. The brilliant DJ HiFi 

Sean works his magic on the decks. E-mail: 

dv8scots@hotmail.com WWW: 

http://www.dv8scots.co.uk/ 

PLANET OUT* 

6 Baxter's Place. Tel: 0131-556 5551. 4pm- 

1am. Popular and busy gay bar with friendly 

staff. Cheap drinks on a Mon! E-mail: planetout@btinternet.com 

Q-STORE* 

5 Barony Street. Tel/Fax: 0131-477 4756. 

Sun 1-5pm, Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am- 

6pm. Scotland's only licensed gay store. Not 

just feelthy pictures - lifestyle too! 

THE REGENT* 

2 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131-661 8198. Sun 

12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat 11am-1am. Relaxed 

atmosphere & comfortable surroundings. No 

loud popular noise makes it easy for chatting. 

Real ales (the pub is listed in the CAMRA Good 

Beer Guide 2006 - the first Scottish gay bar to 

be included). Soup, snacks and filled croissants 

available all day. Free wireless internet access. 

CAMRA's Lesbian & Gay Real Ale Drinkers meet 

here on the 1st Mon of the month at 8pm. 

WWW: http://www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk/ 

SALA CAFÉ-BAR* 

60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-478 7069. 

Tue, Thu 4-11pm, Wed, Fri 4pm-Midnight, Sat 

10.30am-Midnight, Sun 10.30am-11pm. 

Relaxed and friendly gay café bar in the heart 

of Edinburgh's Gay 'district' (directly above 

Edinburgh's LGBT Centre). Fabby big window 

and sofas to watch world go by! Freshly prepared, 

wide ranging menu. Regular live music 

and party nights (contact Sala for more info). 

Gallery space with regularly changing exhibitions. 

Women's group meet informally for 

drinkies/food every Wed eve. Room also available 

for private dinners/parties etc. Free WiFi 

Internet access (sponsored by ScotsGay) now 

available. E-mail: salacafebar@hotmail.com 

SOLAS CAFÉ* 

2/4 Abbeymount. Tel: 0131-661 0982. Mon- 

Fri 11am-4pm. Attached to Solas HIV/AIDS 

Information Centre. Good home cooking 

(everything cooked on the premises). 

Vegetarians and carnivores catered for. 

STEAMWORKS* 

5 Broughton Market. Tel: 0131-477 3567. 

Daily 11am-11pm. Stylish sauna forming part 

of busy gay hotel & 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. Massage available daily. Choice of 

lockers or private cabins. Admission: Lockers 

£5, Cabins £10 before 2pm. Lockers £10, 

Cabins £15 at all other times. Students & 

under 25 £5 lockers all day, every day! No 

membership required. Proudly gay owned & 

operated. WWW: http://www.steamworkssauna.co.uk/ 

THE STREET* 

2 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-556 4272. 

11.30am-1am. Small but perfectly formed bar 

run by Louise (ex-POut), Annie and Trendy 

Wendy. Food served 11.30am-7.30pm. 

TACKNO 


Last Sun of each month. Next dates: Sun 26th 

Feb, 26th Mar. 11pm-3am. DJ Trendy Wendy. 

Mixed and crowded club night. 

TASTE 

The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street. Tel: 0131- 

225 2564. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. Sun 

11pm-3am. Edinburgh's original and longest 

running gay-friendly club night that brings 

together like-minded people who enjoy a club 

environment free from hassle and bad attitudes 

and for whom sexuality is not an issue. Taste's 

resident DJs Fisher & Price play an eclectic mix 

of the best underground dance music currently 

available in the Big Room, while resident DJ 

Martin Valentine plays Deep House and US 

House in the Wee Room. Regular prices: £6 

Members/£8 Guests £5 before 11.30pm. 

Drink promos until 1am. Sun 26th Mar: Gosh 

the Funky 1 with Fisher & Price and Martin 

Valentine. WWW: http://www.tasteclubs.com/ 

THAI ME UP 

4 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-558 9234. Lunch: 

Wed-Sat Noon-2.30pm. Dinner: Mon-Sun 5- 

11pm. Superb gay-friendly Thai restaurant situated 

in the middle of Edinburgh's gay area. 

Friendly, efficient staff serving some of the best 

and most authentic Thai food in the UK. E-mail: 

management@tmeup.com WWW: 

http://www.tmeup.com/ 

UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS 


Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 11pm-3am. 

Monthly. Next dates: Sat 25th Feb, 25th Mar. 

In the drawing room, DJs Graeme F and Chris 

Paton from Habana are unleashed into a bigger 

arena playing chart, dance, camp and pop. In 

the basement, Mrs Bridges and Mr Hudson aka 

Maggie & Alan Joy cook up a fine stew of Joy 

tunes from 1993-2005. £6 entry. 

VELVET WOMEN'S CLUB NIGHT 

Mariners, 39 Commercial Street, Leith. 10pm- 

2am. First Sat of each month. Next dates: Sat 

4th Mar, 1st Mar. Male guests welcome if invited 

and accompanied by a lady. New music policy 

which spans the genres. DJs Random & 

Carpe Diem. £6/£5 conc. with ID. £4 before 

10.30pm. E-mail: 

clubvelvet@blueyonder.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.webflyers.co.uk/Flyer/377 

VIBE* 


Tue 11pm-3am. James Longworth plays charty/party 

upstairs, guest DJs R'n'B downstairs. 

Super-popular gay night. £1 drinks promos all 

night. £3 before Midnight/£4 after. E-mail: 

info@jameslongworth.com WWW: 

http://www.jameslongworth.com/ 

VITTORIA 

113 Brunswick Street. Tel: 0131-556 6171. 

Fax: 0131-478 7009. Sun Noon-11pm, Mon- 

Sat 10am-11pm. Mega-popular gay-friendly 

Italian restaurant. Best lasagna in Edinburgh! 

E-mail: info@vittoriarestaurant.com WWW: 

http://www.vittoriarestaurant.com/ 

WORD POWER* 

43 West Nicolson Street. Tel: 0131-662 

9112. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. Sat 10.30am- 

6pm. Independent radical bookshop. E-mail: 

books@word-power.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.word-power.co.uk/ 

GLASGOW 

BENNETS 

80-90 Glassford St. Tel: 0141-552 5761. 

Sun, Wed-Thu 11.30pm-3am, Fri-Sat 

11.30pm-3.30am. Scotland's oldest gay disco. 

E-mail: enquiries@bennets.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.bennets.co.uk/ 

BURLY 

The Arches, 30 Midland Street. Infoline: 

07930 357401. 10.30pm-3am - entry after 

1am at the discretion of the promoters. First Fri 

of each month (except June). Next event: Fri 

3rd Mar. Dress code: wear rubber, leather, uniform, 

industrial, sportswear, kilts or denim. DJ 

Hi-Fi Sean and Raymo. Designed to be cruisy. 

£8/£10. E-mail: dv8scots@hotmail.com 

WWW: http://www.dv8scots.co.uk/ 

CCA* 

350 Sauchiehall Street. Tel: 0141-352 4900. 

Fax: 0141-332 3226. Café Tel: 0141-332 

7959. Box Office: Mon 9am-5pm, Tue-Sat 

9am-10pm. Gallery: Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. Café: 

Tue-Thu 9am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9am-Midnight. Bar: 

Tue-Wed Noon-11pm, Thu Noon-Midnight, Fri- 

Sat Noon-1am. The Centre for Contemporary 

Arts. 6 performance & exhibition spaces, 

Café/Bar. E-mail: gen@cca-glasgow.com 

WWW: http://www.cca-glasgow.com/ 

CLONE ZONE* 

45 Virginia St. Tel/Fax: 0141-553 2666. Sun 

12.30-6.30pm, Mon-Sat 10.30am-7pm. 

Clothes, videos, magazines, toys. E-mail: 

admin@clonezone.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.clonezone.co.uk/ 

CLUB EROS* 

1-3 Bridge Street. Tel: 0845 4562310. Sun- 

Fri Noon-10pm, Sat Noon-4am. Glasgow's 

largest licenced sauna & gym for gay and bi 

men set over three floors. Entry from £7.50. 

Free Sunday breakfasts. E-mail: cluberos@hotmail.com 

THE COCO CLUB* 

18 Jamaica Street. Tel: 0141-847 0820. Thu- 

Sun. 11.30pm-3am. Gay night club and entertainment 

venue. Owned/run by the guys that 

bring you Cube Mondays/Tuesdays & Tunnel 

Wednesdays. WWW: http://www.thecococlub.co.uk/ 

COURT BAR* 

69 Hutcheson Street. Tel: 0141-552 2463. 

Sun 12.30pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat 8am- 

Midnight. Intimate bar beside former Sheriff 

Court. Straight until mid-evening. 

CUBE 

34 & 44 Queen Street. Tel: 0141-226 8990. 

Mon-Tue 11.30pm-3am. Mon: 

Passionality@Cube44 with DJ Shawn Roberts. 

Tue: FunClub@Cube34 with DJ Shazza 

Halliwell. Various drinks promos. Entry £3. E- 

mail: thornleisure@yahoo.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.cubeglasgow.co.uk/ 

CYBER* 

Unit 3, King's Court, 107 King Street. Tel: 

0141-553 0942. Sun Noon-5.30pm, Mon-Sat 

10am-6pm. Alternative clothing specialising in 

corsetry. 

DELMONICA'S BAR* 

68 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 4803. Daily 

Noon-Midnight. Claims to be "Glasgow's 

biggest and busiest Gay bar". DJs nightly from 

9pm. Thu: Quiz. Sun: Karaoke. Nice if your 

face fits. E-mail: delmonicas@g1group.co.uk 

WWW: http://www.g1group.co.uk/ 

EASYINTERNETCAFÉ 

57/61 St. Vincent Street. Tel: 0141-222 

2365. Sun 8am-8pm, Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 

8am-10pm. Large Internet Café from which 

many gay men seem to troll the net instead of 

just picking up each other! WWW: 

http://www.easyinternetcafe.com/ 

GLC CAFÉ/BAR* 

11 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-226 5050. 11am- 

Midnight. Full breakfast always available. 

Home cooking. Friendly and busy! 

Entertainment Wed-Sat eve. 

GLASGOW LGBT CENTRE (GGLC)* 

11 Dixon Street. Tel/Fax: 0141-221 7203. 

Sun 1pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight. 

Welcomes lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and 

transgendered. Services include: Café Bar, Info 

Box, Health Info, Interest Groups, Free 

Newspapers, Diary of Events, Reading Room, 

Garden of Reflection, Function space for hire 

and innovative Art Gallery. Houses 18 user 

groups and organisations. Fully wheelchair 

accessible venue. E-mail: 

admin1@glgbt.org.uk WWW: 

http://www.glgbt.org.uk/ 

ICON* 

24 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-552 0243. Fax: 

0141-552 4251. 4pm-Midnight. Next door to 

Merchant Pride. Interesting cocktail list. Stylish 

environment and laidback grooves through to 

quality house music. E-mail: info@iconbar.co.uk 

WWW: http://icon-bar.co.uk/ 

THE LANE 

60 Robertson Street Lane (off Argyle Street). 

Tel: 0141-221 1802. Noon-7pm. "Exotic Gay 

Men's Club" with sauna and private cabins. Not 

very busy. 

MERCHANT PRIDE* 

20 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-564 1285. Sun 

12.30pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight. 

Food: Noon-5pm. Upmarket bar in the heart of 

the Merchant City. Regular cabaret, karaoke 

and disco. 

MODA* 

58 Virginia Street. Tel/Fax: 0141-553 2553. 

Mon-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sun 5pm-3am. 

Fashionable pub/club. WWW: 

http://www.g1group.co.uk/ 

THE POLO LOUNGE* 

84 Wilson Street. Tel: 0141-553 1221. Mon- 

Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sun 5pm-3am. Long established 

pub/club. Young crowd. Polo Club 

(downstairs dancefloor) open Fri-Sun, £5 after 

11pm. E-mail: polo@g1group.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.pololounge.co.uk/ 

RELAX CENTRAL* 

3rd Floor, 27 Union Street. Tel: 0141-221 

0415. Noon-10pm. Established gay sauna. 

Fully licensed by Glasgow City Council. Entry 

£8.50 (until 2pm), £10 thereafter. E-mail: 

info@relaxcentral.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.relaxcentral.co.uk/ 

REVOLVER BAR* 

6a John Street. Tel: 0141-553 2456. Mon-Fri 

Noon-Midnight, Sat-Sun 1pm-Midnight. A 

refreshing antidote to the current gay scene. 

Pool table, state of the art free jukebox (with 

over 8,000 tracks on it), reasonably priced 

drinks, good quality service, no karaoke. 

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. Larger sizes 

stocked. 

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: http://www.tron.co.uk/ 

THE TUNNEL 

84 Mitchell Street. Tel: 0141-204 1000. Wed. 

11.30pm-3am. Allure with DJ Darren. Entry 

£3. E-mail: thornleisure@yahoo.co.uk 

VICTORIA BAR* 

157-159 Bridgegait. Tel: 0141-552 6040. 

Sun 12.30pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat 11am- 

Midnight. Basically straight, but justly popular 

with Glasgow's many Real Ale queens and 

dykes. Convenient for the Citizens Theatre. 

VIOLATE 

PO Box 808, Glasgow. G71 7YN. Violate Club 

Line: 09099 108174 (60p per min at all 

times). BDSM and general pervery. Operates in 

Glasgow and Edinburgh. Runs regular clubs at 

the Big Joint in South Street, Glasgow on the 

first Sat of each month. Also holds special one 

off clubs called UltraViolate roughly every 3 

months. E-mail: info@violate.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.violate.co.uk/ 

THE WATERLOO* 

306 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-229 5891. Sun 

12.30pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight. 

Semper idem! Popular, crowded, down to 

earth gay drinking shop. Scotland's oldest gay 

bar - what more can we say? Busy, busy, 

busy! Awarded the Beti Hutton seal of 

approval. 

PERTH 

MI CIELO* 

Envy Nightclub, 40-48 Canal Street. Tel: 

(01738) 446442. First Sun of each month. 

Next date: Sun 5th Mar. New monthly club 

night. All drinks are £1.50 till Midnight. E-mail: 

martin@blissandenvy.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.blissandenvy.co.uk/ 

STIRLING 

BARNTON BISTRO* 

3½ Barnton Street. Tel: (01786) 461698. 

Sun Noon-Midnight, Mon-Thu 10.30am- 

Midnight, Fri-Sat 10.30am-1am. Food: until 

7.30pm. Near to railway station. Mixed, busy, 

bohemian and friendly bar/bistro. Popular with 

students and Sons/Daughters of the Rock 

alike. 

TWIST* 

Fubar, 6 Maxwell Place. Tel: (01786) 

472619. Wed 11pm-2am. John Mclean plays 

charty/party mix to a gay crowd. £3 entry. £2 

drinks promos all night. E-mail: 

fubar@clg.co.uk WWW: 

http://www.clg.co.uk/fubar/ 

STRATHYRE 

MUNRO INN* 

Strathyre, Callander. Tel: Strathyre (01877) 

384333. Sun-Thu Noon-Midnight, Fri-Sat Noon- 

1am. Gay-friendly bar and hotel. Full menu 

served all day. Sunday roast. E-mail: bookings@munro-inn.com 

WWW: 

http://www.munro-inn.com/ 

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lesbians, gays and bisexuals. 

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numbered months, whilst ScotsGay 

80/- Heavy appears in even numbered 

months. ISSN: 1357-0595. 

Edited, printed and published in 

Scotland© Pageprint Publishing 

Limited, February 2006. PO Box 

666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. Non 

profit use by the LGBT community 

of material in the magazine will normally 

be permitted free of charge – 

but contact us first for permission. 

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people who appear in the magazine, 

so we don’t actually know what their 

sexuality is. 

Editorial 

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