Heavy Issue 76 - ScotsGay Magazine

30 ScotsGay ScotsGay 31 

NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS 

OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND: 

Scotland's oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual 

and transgender rights organisation. It 

was founded in 1969 as the Scottish 

Minorities Group, later became the 

Scottish Homosexual Rights Group and 

changed its name to OUTRIGHT 

SCOTLAND in December 1992. Currently 

hibernating. 

EQUALITY NETWORK: 

Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and 

transgender equality in Scotland. Write: 

30 Bernard Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6PR. 

Tel: 07020 933952. Fax: 07020 933954. 

E-mail: en@equality-network.org 

Web: equality-network.org 

Weekly email and monthly paper 

newsletters on LGBT equality campaigns 

and developments. Regular conferences 

and campaign meetings. E-mail or write to 

join the network, free! 

LESBIAN ARCHIVE AND INFORMATION 

CENTRE: 

The UK's largest and most significant 

collection of materials relating to lesbian 

lives. LAIC (at Glasgow Women's Library) 

2nd Floor, 81 Parnie Street, Glasgow. G1 

5RH. Tel/Fax: 0141-552 8345. Closed to 

the public until Autumn 2008. 

E-mail: info@womenslibrary.org.uk 

Web: womenslibrary.org.uk/laic/groups 

PRIDE SCOTIA (EDINBURGH): 

Now busily organising Pride Scotia 2009! 

Tel: 0131-556 9471. Write: 58a Broughton 

Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA. 

E-mail: edinburgh@pride-scotia.org 

Web: pride-scotia.org 

PRIDE SCOTIA (GLASGOW): 

Organising Pride Scotia 2008. 

Write: 84 Bell Street, Glasgow. G1 1LQ. 

E-mail: glasgow@pride-scotia.org 

Web: pride-scotia.org/ 

STONEWALL SCOTLAND: 

Campaigns for equality and justice for gay, 

lesbian, bisexual and transgender people 

living in Scotland. Write: 9 Howe Street, 

Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Tel: 0131-557 3679. 

E-mail: info@stonewallscotland.org.uk 

Web: stonewallscotland.org.uk 

LOCAL ORGANISATIONS 

ABERDEEN: 

G@THT: A social group for gay men. 

Meets 4th Sat of every month from 1-4pm 

at THT, 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. Tel: 

Alan on 0845 2412151. 

E-mail: info.aberdeen@tht.org.uk 

North East Scotland Gay Group: A 

befriending group for gay and bisexual 

men. Meets 3rd Sun of each month at 

7.30pm. 

E-mail: nesgg@hotmail.co.uk 

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 and organising 

the next Pride event in Aberdeen in 2008! 

Pride volunteers meet Tue 5-7pm at THT, 

11 Waverley Place and new volunteers are 

very welcome. Tel: 0845 2412151. 

E-mail: info@prideinaberdeen.org.uk 

Web: prideinaberdeen.org.uk 

AYRSHIRE: 

Ayrshire Social & Sexuality Support Group: 

Meets 3rd Wed of each month at 7pm in 

Irvine. Details of venue from David 

Bingham on 0141-332 3838 (Mon-Fri 9am- 

5pm). 

E-mail: david.bingham@tht.org.uk 

BORDERS: 

Scottish Borders LGBT Equality Forum: 

Aims to provide advice and act as a 

consulting body to all community planning 

partner organisations, develop a range of 

social and recreational activities, and 

provide a befriending service to LGBT 

people. Contact Alastair Lings - Phone: 

Galashiels (01896) 757861 or 07763 

850087. 

E-mail: alastairlings@yahoo.co.uk. 

Write: 79 Tweed Road, Galashiels, TD1 

3DX. 

Or contact Linda Jackson: Tel: 07877 

381200. 

E-mail: lindajack57@hotmail.com. 

Web: borderslgbt.org.uk 

CAITHNESS: 

Caithness Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Group: 

A friendly informal group which meets 

irregularly. Write: Box 689, John o' Groats 

Journal Office, 42 Union Street, Wick. 

KW1 5ED. 

E-mail: caithnessglb@yahoo.co.uk 

Web: http://members.lycos.co.uk/ 

caithnessglc 

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. Write: 26 Brewery Street, 

Dumfries. DG1 2RP. 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 7-11pm. Generally has a nice friendly 

mixed crowd most nights across the age 

range so come along and join the fun. 

Internet access, mini pool table or just 

hang out and meet new friends over coffee 

and biscuits. Safer sex information and 

supplies available as part of the Fife 

Health Board condom distribution scheme. 

Tel: Dunfermline (01383) 738517. 

E-mail: Info@FifeFLAGS.org.uk 

Web: 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. 

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, 84 Bell Street, Glasgow. G1 

1LQ. Tel: 0141-552 4958. 

E-mail: admin1@glgbt.org.uk 

Web: 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, 84 

Bell Street. Details from Strathclyde 

Switchboard. 

INVERNESS: 

Highland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 

Transgender Forum. Write: c/o 

Volunteering Highland Centre, 1a Millburn 

Road, Inverness. IV2 3PX. 

E-mail: forum@gay-ness.org.uk 

Web: gay-ness.org.uk 

LGBT Highland Forum Social Group: 

Meets 7.30pm 1st Tue of each month at 


Road, Inverness. Coffee Morning: 2nd Sat 

of each month 10am-2pm, at the 


Road, Inverness. Social night munch: 3rd 

Tue of each month, look for the table with 

the Top Hat at Bar Pivo, Academy Street. 

Disco: in Raigmore Recreation Hall from 

8pm: Sat 30th Jun (Theme "The World of 

Entertainment", featuring a special 

appearance of the Kinky Butlers). Tel: 

07928 307389. 

E-mail: forum@gay-ness.org.uk 

Web: gay-ness.org.uk/events 

Terrence Higgins Trust Highland Gay 

Men's Group (and activities): Tel: 

Inverness (01463) 711585 or 

E-mail: agnes.boes@tht.org.uk 

LANARKSHIRE: 

Lanarkshire LGBT Group: New weekly 

social group (starts Thu 5th Jul) for LGBT 

people living or working in Lanarkshire. 

Meets Thu 7-9pm at the Hamilton Town 

House. Get together for fun social 

activities and to chat about issues that 

affect LGBT people living in rural areas. 

For more information or to sign up, 

contact Chris Kimber at Terrence Higgins 

Trust Scotland. Tel: 0141-332 3838. 

E-mail: chris.kimber@tht.org.uk 

STIRLING: 

Stirling Gay Men's Social Group meets 

monthly from Sep-Jun (generally 3rd Fri) 

in private houses. 

E-mail: mensgroup@beeb.net 

WOMEN'S LISTINGS 

QUEER WOMEN'S ACTION: 

Activist group promoting the interests of 

lesbian, bisexual and transgender women 

in Scotland. Write: 97 Lower Granton 

Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1ER. 

E-mail: info@qwa.org.uk 

Web: qwa.org.uk 

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 older (over 30's) 

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. 

The 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 

Web: 13.clara.co.uk 

L@THT: New women's group meets 1-3pm 

on 1st Sat of each month at THT, 11 

Waverley Place. Tel: 0845 2412151. 


EDINBURGH: 

AD Group: For lesbians 40+. Monthly 

meeting and frequent social events. For 

details, phone Edinburgh Lesbian Line or 

Lothian Switchboard. 

Web: lgls.co.uk/Organisations 

Christian Lesbian Support Group: Meets 

monthly at LGBT Centre for Health & 

Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street. Tel: Cindy 

McCarron on 0131-443 0254 or 07710 

999592. 

E-mail: notasurprisetogod@yahoo.co.uk 

Web: christianlesbians.co.uk 

Connect-Ed: Scottish Charity providing 

counselling service to LBT women in the 

Lothians. The kind of issues they expect to 

be contacted about may include: 

relationship difficulties, sexual problems, 

drug or alcohol use, abuse, loss, self 

esteem, bullying, mental health issues, 

anxiety/depression. All counselling 

sessions last for one hour and you may 

attend for counselling for a short time or 

longer depending on your needs. All 

Connect-Ed counsellors are lesbian or 

bisexual. Presently has to charge on a 

sliding scale to pay their counsellors and 

will discuss this when you contact them. 

Tel: 07906 178220. 

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 each 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 

and next book by 

E-mail: kjmcdoll@yahoo.co.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 

Web: librascotland.org.uk 

GLASGOW: 

Counselling and Support Services at The 

Sandyford, 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye 

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

211 6700. Minicom: 0141-211 6703. Fax: 

0141-211 6702. Sappho @ The Sandyford: 

Sappho promotes positive health for 

lesbians and easier access to sexual, 

reproductive and women's health 

services. A well-woman clinic and 

screening service is provided in a lesbian 

friendly setting. Tel: 0141-211 8130 for 

appointment. Counselling takes place 

fortnightly on Tue eve. There is a crêche 

within Sandyford - Tel: 0141-211 8647 for 

info. 

Web: sandyford.org 

Glasgow Women's Library: 2nd Floor, 81 

Parnie Street, Glasgow. G1 5RH. Tel/Fax: 

0141-552 8345. Closed to the public until 

Autumn 2008. Lending and reference 

library - books, magazines, journals, 

videos, leaflets and information. UK and 

overseas feminist and lesbian 

publications. Contains the Lesbian Archive 

and Information Centre - a unique national 

collection of publications, journals and 

ephemera by and for lesbians. 

E-mail: info@womenslibrary.org.uk 

Web: womenslibrary.org.uk 

OLGA - Older Lesbians Get Around: Meets 

monthly on 2nd Sat of each month at 

2.30pm in Glasgow LGBT Centre. Tel: 

Rose on 0141-423 3025 or Lorna on 

Dumfries (01387) 247536. 

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. 

E-mail: info@wisewomen.org.uk 

INVERNESS: 

GirlZone: Friendly, informal social group 

for LBT and friends - all welcome. Meets 

1st Sat of each month. Tel: Joanne on 

07792 223 687 for details and venue. 

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


Highland Lesbian Group: A friendly 

lesbian social group which offers support 

and information. Organises fundraisers for 

Womankind Worldwide. 

Web: womankind.org.uk 

and freewebs.com/highlandlesbiangroup 

E-mail: High_Les@bigfoot.com 

Terrence Higgins Trust Highland Lesbian 

Group (and activities): Tel: Inverness 

(01463) 711585 or 


LESBIAN INFORMATION SERVICE: 

E-mail: jan@lesbianinformationservice.org 

Web: lesbianinformationservice.org 

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. 

E-mail: info@biscotland.org 

Web: 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. Write: Bi Glasgow, c/o Glasgow 

LGBT Centre, 84 Bell Street, Glasgow. G1 

1LQ. 

E-mail: info@biscotland.org 

Web: biscotland.org/ 

INVERNESS: 

Terrence Higgins Trust Highalnd Bisexual 

Group (and activities): Tel: Inverness 

(01463) 711585 or 


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@broken-rainbow.org.uk 

Web: broken-rainbow.org.uk 

MEN AGAINST SEXUAL ABUSE: 

MASA offers a unique 1-2-1 counselling 

service for adult male survivors of 

childhood abuse and can provide 

Hypnotherapy. Also offers male or female 

counsellors, domestic abuse and under 

18's counselling. Tel: 0141-550 2048. 

E-mail: masacounseling@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 

ASSOCIATION: 

GALHA is a national membership group 

promoting the gay-friendly Humanist 

outlook and gay and lesbian rights as 

human rights. Write: PO Box 130, London. 

W5 1DA. Tel: 07967 047422 

E-mail: secretary@galha.org 

Web: galha.org 

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. Write: 34 Spring Lane, 

Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. 

Tel/Fax: Kenilworth (01926) 858450. 

E-mail: ceremonies@pinktriangle.org.uk 

Web: pinktriangle.org.uk 

BDSM 

MSC SCOTLAND: 

A club for men interested in Leather, 

Rubber, Uniform. Meets at the Claremont 

Bar, Edinburgh, on the 1st and 3rd Sat of 

each month from 9pm. Write: PO Box 28, 

Edinburgh. EH3 5JL. 

E-mail: msc@msc-scotland.net 

Web: msc-scotland.net 

SCOTSSKINS: 

Information Site for Scottish Gay 

Skinheads. E-mail: 

scotsskins@btinternet.com Web: 

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 

Web: 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: 

0845 094 2250. Fax: 08702 415058. 

E-mail: theteam@uksmpride.org 

Web: 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. E-mail: 

info@bearscots.org.uk Glasgow: Informal 

meetings 2nd Fri of each month from 8pm 

in the Revolver Bar. For details of all other 

events Tel: 0131-600 0170 or check 

Web: 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 

Web: gaybikers.co.uk/ 

CHRISTIANS 

AFFIRMATION SCOTLAND: 

A network in the Church of Scotland of 

lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender 

Christians, their friends and supporters. 

Formed in 2006 in response to the issue of 

ministers and deacons being able to 

conduct ceremonies to mark civil 

partnerships without fear of censure. 

Write: Ms Monica Stewart, 18 Ferryhill 

Place, Aberdeen. AB11 7SE. 

E-mail: 

membership@affirmationscotland.org.uk 

Web: affirmationscotland.org.uk/ 

EDINBURGH QUAKER LESBIAN AND GAY 

FELLOWSHIP: 

Meets at LGBT Centre for Health & 

Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street on the 3rd Wed 

of each month at 7pm. 

E-mail: 

edinburghquakers@drink.demon.co.uk 

EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP: 

Lesbian, gay or bisexual? From an 

Evangelical tradition? So are we. Tel: 

Andrew on Mid Calder (01506) 499926. 

Write: c/o 123 Byron Road, Chelmsford. 

CM2 6HJ. 

E-mail: info@eflgc.org.uk 

Web: eflgc.org.uk 

LIBERAL CATHOLIC CHURCH 

INTERNATIONAL: 

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 CCP on 

07817 767445. 

E-mail: alistair_bate@hotmail.com 

Web: revalistairbate.com 

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH: 

An inclusive church of the LGBT 

community open to all irrespective of 

sexuality. Services: Every Sun at 6pm 

(11am during Aug) at Augustine United 

Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. 

Relationship blessings conducted by 

arrangement. Tel: Rev Kerri Mesner on 

0131-226 1691. Write: Metropolitan 

Community Church, 41 George IV Bridge, 

Edinburgh. EH1 1EL. 

E-mail: mail@mccedinburgh.com 

Web: mccedinburgh.com 

QUAKER LESBIAN AND GAY FELLOWSHIP: 

A welcoming and supportive national 

group for people of all sexual orientations 

and their friends. Write: Ruth (SG), 46 The 

Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate. HG1 4QD. 

E-mail: qlgfcontact@btclick.com 

Web: 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 or 

glasgow@questgaycatholic.org.uk 

Web: questgaycatholic.org.uk 

ROMAN CATHOLIC CAUCUS OF THE 

LESBIAN & GAY CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT: 

Write: RC Caucus, PO Box 24632, London. 

E9 6XF. Tel: 020-7226 0847. 

E-mail: lgcm_rccaucus@hotmail.com 

CULTURAL 

GAYKILTS: 

A friendly social group of men who admire 

men in kilts and promote the wearing of 

the traditionally constructed kilt. Kilted 

meetings and weekend get togethers and 

visits in Scotland and throughout Britain. 

See web site for details. 

Tel: 07857 082220. 

E-mail: info@gaykilts.co.uk 

Web: gaykilts.co.uk 

GLASGAY!: 

Scotland's annual celebration of queer 

culture. Next dates: 12th Oct - 11th Nov 

2007. Q! Gallery is Glasgay's new yearround 

gallery dedicated to queer art and 

artists. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm. The Stud!o is 

an adjacent 

performance/research/workshop and 

holistic arts space. The Q! Gallery, 87-91 

Saltmarket, Glasgow. G1 5LE. Tel/Fax: 

0141-552 7575. Text: 07762 722460. 

E-mail: info@glasgay.co.uk 

Web: 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 

Web: freewebs.com/ikas 

LOUD & PROUD: 

Scotland’s original choir for LGBT singers 

is made up of approximately 45 singers 

and holds regular concerts in the Central 

Belt. The repertoire, which is sung a 

capella in varying numbers of parts, 

includes simple rounds, popular music, 

traditional music, light classics, festive 

and seasonal songs, lesbian/gay anthems, 

and show tunes. Meets weekly for 

rehearsals in Edinburgh. 

E-mail: info@loudandproudchoir.org 

Web: loudandproudchoir.org 

LUVVIES THEATRE COMPANY: 

Edinburgh based LGBT theatre company, 

which aims to give LGBT people the 

opportunity to act, direct, produce or 

organise theatre or take part in any aspect 

of the creative process. No previous 

experience is necessary. Tel: 07854 

836605. 

E-mail: hungrytiger@hotmail.com 

Web: theluvvies.com 

OURSTORY SCOTLAND: 

A charity which works to collect, archive 

and present the life stories and 

experiences of the LGBT Community in 

Scotland. If you have a story to tell or 

experiences to share, or would like to find 

out more about their upcoming 

programme of events, then please contact 

them. Write: OurStory Scotland, Archives 

and Special Collections, The Mitchell 

Library, North Street, Glasgow. G3 7DN. 

E-mail: info@ourstoryscotland.org.uk 

Web: ourstoryscotland.org.uk 

THE QUEER NOTES: 

New LGBT choir in Glasgow welcomes 

anyone who identifies as queer or part of 

the LGBT Community. Rehearsals are 

weekly and held in the LGBT Centre in 

Glasgow. 

E-mail: 

glasgow_lgbt_choir@hotmail.co.uk 

Web: thequeernotes.co.uk 

REMEMBER WHEN PROJECT: 

Documenting the collective history of 

Edinburgh's LGBT communities, recording 

life-stories and personal memories across 

the generations, and celebrating our rich 

and varied contributions to the quality of 

life in the city. The culmination of this 

work was an exhibition entitled 'Rainbow 

City: Stories from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual 

and Transgender Edinburgh' which was 

held at the City Art Centre, Edinburgh in 

2006. Write: Remember When Project, c/o 

The Living Memory Association, The 

Reminiscence Centre, 101 St Leonards 

Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9QY. Tel: 0131-667 

0761, and leave a message, stating 

clearly that it is for Remember When. 

E-mail: rw@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 or 

E-mail: alastairlings@yahoo.co.uk 

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 

Web: sporranclan.org 

Blog: http://sporranclan.typepad.com 

HEALTH AND ABILITIES 

AL-ANON: 

Support group for anyone - friends, 

families, partners, co-workers - affected 

by or dealing with someone else's 

drinking. Relaxed, friendly, group. All are 

welcome! Meets Thu 6.30-7.45pm in 

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 

Howe Street, Edinburgh. 

E-mail: 

LGBTalanonHoweSt@googlemail.com 

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: 

Edinburgh: Tue 8pm (LGBT Centre for 

Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street) 

Please note that the last meeting of the 

month is open to non AA members. 

Glasgow: Tue & Thu 7.30pm (Nye Bevan 

House, 20 India Street), Fri 7.30pm (The 

Ogilvie Centre, 25 Rose Street). National 

Helpline: 0845 7697555 (24 hours). 

Scottish Office: 0141-226 2214. Edinburgh 

Office: 0131-225 2727. 

Web: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk 

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY LGBT CARERS: 

Carers' contacts for gay men and lesbians 

are trained and skilled volunteers able to 

offer understanding and a listening ear to 

gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or 

transsexual carers of people with 

Alzheimer's disease or with any other form 

of dementia. To contact the Alzheimer's 

Society's LGBT Carers: Tel the Alzheimer's 

Helpline on 0845 300 0336 or 

E-mail: gaycarers@alzheimers.org.uk 

or write to Alzheimer's Society LGBT 

Carers, Alzheimer's Helpline, Gordon 

House, 10 Greencoat Place, London. 

SW1P 1PH. Web: 

alzheimers.org.uk/Gay_Carers 

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 

Web: 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 5-7pm, Thu 5- 

7pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm. 

BROWNLEE COMMUNITY TEAM: 

Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great 

Western Road, Glasgow. G12 0YN. Social 

work service for people with HIV/AIDS 

providing intensive community based 

support. General advice and information 

on community care and housing needs 

also provided. Tel: 0141-211 1090. 

FIFE MEN: 

5 South Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy. KY1 1YA. 

(Behind Sheriff Court). Information, advice 

and support on gay and health issues, free 

condoms, and much more! Mon-Fri 1- 

5pm, Sat 10am-3pm. 

Tel: Kirkcaldy (01592) 265666. Fax: 

Kirkcaldy (01592) 643866. 

E-mail: enquiries@fifemen.co.uk Web: 

fifemen.co.uk/ 

GAY MEN'S HEALTH EDINBURGH: 

10a Union Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LU. A 

community led Lothian wide project for 

gay and bisexual men. Wide ranging 

volunteering opportunities which provide 

services including support and 

counselling, scene work, peer education 

and training, provision of condoms, lube 

and Safer Sex information. Tel: 0131-558 

9444. Fax: 0131-558 9060. 

E-mail: info@gmh.org.uk 

Web: gmh.org.uk/ 

GAY MEN'S HEALTH GLASGOW: 

84 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ. Tel: 

0141-552 0112. Fax: 0141-552 4928. A 

community led project across the Greater 

Glasgow and Clyde Health Board Area for 

gay and bisexual men. Wide ranging 

volunteering opportunities which provide 

services including support, scene work, 

peer education and training, provision of 

condoms, lube and Safer Sex information. 

E-mail: glasgow@gmh.org.uk 

Web: gmh.org.uk 

GAY MEN'S HEALTH TAYSIDE: 

Exists to promote the sexual and holistic 

health of gay and bi men living in Angus, 

Dundee and Perth & Kinross (including 

men who have sex with men but who do 

not identify as gay or bi), reduce the 

spread of HIV within those communities 

and challenge the discrimination, health 

inequalities and social exclusion that can 

be faced by gay and bi men, including HIV 

positive gay and bi men, and those 

affected by HIV. Tel: Dundee (01382) 

424070. Fax: Dundee (01382) 424090. 

E-mail: info@gaymenshealthtayside.com 

Web: 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 POSITIVE SUPPORT GROUP: 

A self help group offering support and 

assistance for individuals with HIV/AIDS in 

the Grampian area. Contact THT, 11 

Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. 

Tel: 0845 2412151. 


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. 

Web: healthygayscotland.com 

HIV-AIDS CARERS AND FAMILIES 

SERVICE PROVIDER SCOTLAND: 

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: hiv-aids_carers@lineone.net 

Web: 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 Ethnic-related 

HIV work. 

E-mail: info@hivscotland.com 

Web: hivscotland.com 

LANARKSHIRE HIV, AIDS AND HEPATITIS 

CENTRE: 

Counselling Service, Monklands Hospital, 

Monks Court Avenue, Airdrie. ML6 0JS. 

One stop shop for HIV and Hepatitis health 

services. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Also Tue & 

Thu 7-9.30pm (appointments only). 

Tel: Airdrie (01236) 712247. Fax: Airdrie 

(01236) 712449. 

LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH & 

WELLBEING: 

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 

Web: 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. 

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 and Hepatitis in Lothian, 

offering individual advocacy, peer support 

and subsidised complementary therapies 

in a safe, confidential and welcoming 

environment. Tel: 0131-652 0754. Fax: 

0131-661 9100. 

E-mail: enquiries@positive-voice.org.uk 

Web: positive-voice.org.uk 

ROAM OUTREACH: 

Part of the wider Harm Reduction Team 

within Lothian NHS. Offers a confidential 

and anonymous service for men who have 

sex with men, including male sex workers 

throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. 

Provides a wide range of services 

including sexual health and safer sex 

advice, information and advice on drug 

use, personal safety, police and legal 

advice, including operating in the Remote 

Reporting Scheme. A great deal of their 

work is done on an outreach basis in 

Public Sex Environments and venues as 

well as on-line as part of the SNN group. 

They run a 'Out of Hours' Testing Service 

Mon 5-7.30pm at "The Exchange", Lady 

Lawson Street, Edinburgh where you can 

have a full SEXUAL HEALTH check up 

including Hep B vaccinations. No 

appointments necessary. For further 

information or to receive condom and lube 

supplies contact George or Lewis on 

Tel: 0131-537 8300 or 07774 628227. 

E-mail: enquiries@roam-outreach.com 

Web: roam-outreach.com 

THE SANDYFORD: 

2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye Infirmary), 

Glasgow. G3 7NB. Glasgow's main sexual, 

reproductive and emotional health centre. 

Free web access and health library with 

large LGBT lending collection. Specialist 

services for gay men (See seperate 

ScotsGay Listing for Steve Retson Project) 

and lesbians (See seperate ScotsGay 

listing for The Sandyford under Women). 

Self-referal sexual health service with 

open access clinic each weekday with 

registration from 8.30-10am or book on 

0141-211 8130. 

E-mail: helpsandyford@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. 

Web: sandyford.org 

SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 

Sex Addicts Anonymous is a twelve-step 

recovery programme. Our primary 

purpose is to stop our addictive sexual 

behavior and to help others recover from 

their sexual addiction. Our members 

define their own sexual boundaries with 

the guidance of their Higher Power, their 

sponsors and other group members. We 

encourage our members to discover and 

explore what healthy sexuality means to 

them. Meetings in Edinburgh & Glasgow. 

Tel: Scottish Helpline on 0141-552 0154 

(24 hours). 

E-mail: info@saa-recovery.org 

Web: saa-recovery.org 

SEXUAL HEALTH LINE: 

Freephone 0800 567123. 24 hours. 

Confidential advice and information. 

Minicom: Freephone 0800 521361. 

Web: playingsafely.co.uk 

STEVE RETSON PROJECT: 

The Sandyford, 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, 84 Bell 

Street. Same-day HIV test Tue morning 

8.30-10am. Tel: 0141-211 8130. 

Web: steveretsonproject.org.uk 

TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST SCOTLAND - 

NATIONAL OFFICE - GLASGOW: 

134 Douglas Street, Glasgow. G2 4HF. HIV 

prevention and support services in 

Lanarkshire, Ayrshire & Arran and Greater 

Glasgow & Clyde including Welfare Rights 

advice and representation, Community 

Support 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. 

Please contact for further details. 

Volunteers welcome! Tel: 0141-332 3838. 

Fax: 0141-332 3755. Helpline: THT Direct 

0845 1221200 Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat- 

Sun Noon-6pm. 

E-mail: info.scotland@tht.org.uk 

Web: tht.org.uk 


ABERDEEN OFFICE: 

11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. 

Formerly Phace Scotland. HIV prevention 

and support services in Grampian 

including Community Support, Group 

Support and LGBT groups. Also provides a 

range of health promotion services for Gay 

and Bisexual men throughout Grampian. 

Please contact for further details. 

Volunteers welcome! Tel: 0845 2412151. 

Fax: 0845 2412152. Helpline: THT Direct 

0845 1221200 Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat- 

Sun Noon-6pm. 




HIGHLAND OFFICE: 

34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. 

Offers a range of services concerning HIV, 

Hepatitis and STIs: free testing, support 

and counselling. Free condoms and 

lubricants available. Support for LGBT 

groups, health promotion services and 

training. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585. 

Fax: Inverness (01463) 711793. Helpline: 

THT Direct 0845 1221200 Mon-Fri 10am- 

10pm, Sat-Sun Noon-6pm. 

E-mail: info.highland@tht.org.uk 


WAVERLEY CARE: 

Old Coates House, 32 Manor Place, 

Edinburgh. EH3 7EB. Waverley Care is 

responsible for a number of projects for 

people living or affected by HIV and/or 

Hepatitis C in Scotland. Tel: 0131-226 

2206. Fax: 0131-226 2209. 

E-mail: director@waverleycare.org 

Web: 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: Claire Lawrie, 

Buddy Service Co-ordinator, 113 Oxgangs 

Road North, Edinburgh. EH14 1EB Tel: 

0131-312 9953. 

E-mail: buddy@waverleycare.org 

WAVERLEY CARE DAYCARE SERVICE: 

Offers a range of flexible, creative and 

support activities to people with HIV in the 

community. Tel: 0131-441 2791. 

E-mail: daycare@waverleycare.org 

WAVERLEY CARE MILESTONE HOUSE: 

113 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh. 

EH14 1EB. Creates tailor-made residential 

care for people with HIV which is flexible, 

creative and supportive.Tel/Fax: 0131-441 

6989. 

E-mail: milestone@waverleycare.org 

WAVERLEY CARE SOLAS : 

2-4 Abbeymount, Edinburgh. EH8 8EJ. 

Information, support, advice, counselling, 

training and self development, arts 

activities, events, health promotion, 

African support, one-to-one/group support 

and a café. Also Crusaid Hardship Fund - 

for those experiencing economic hardship 

due to HIV infection. Café: Mon-Fri 

8.30am-3.30pm. Support services: Mon- 

Fri 9am-5pm. Many support groups and 

activities outwith these hours, please 

enquire. Tel: 0131-661 0982. 

E-mail: info@waverleycare.org 

Web: waverleycare.org 

OLDER GAYS 

CAFFMOS: 

Nationwide Social and Contacts Club for 

the older gay gentleman and his admirers, 

both young and old. Scottish group meets 

in Edinburgh. Write: PO Box 2087, 

Blackpool. FY4 1WL. Tel: Blackpool 

(01253) 318327. 

E-mail: Caffmos2@aol.com 

Edward is the Scottish Contact - 

E-mail: ebsc18624@blueyonder.co.uk 

Web: 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. Next dates: Sun 13th & 27th May. 

Tel: John on 0131-556 1309 or Steve on 

0131-558 9444. 

E-mail: j.thompson39@btinternet.com 

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. 

Web: 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 

OPI GLASGOW MISSION: 

Write: Novice Maddie Za Hatter OPI, c/o 

PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. 

E-mail: maddie@blueyonder.co.uk 

OUTDOOR PURSUITS 

GAY BIRDERS CLUB: 

For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write: Gay Birders 

Club, GeeBeeCee, BCM-Mono, London. 

WC1N 3XX. 

E-mail: info@gbc-online.org.uk 

Web: gbc-online.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 

Web: gaycaravanclub.com 

GAY OUTDOOR CLUB: 

Holds regular events including walking, 

skiing, cycling, climbing, mountainbiking, 

kayaking, mountaineering, 

camping, youth-hostelling, 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 and 

Mountain-Biking: Andrew on Galashiels 

(01896) 754486. Monthly Social (2nd 

Thu): James on 0131-229 3142. Gym & 

Swimming: Colin on 0131-226 4476. 

Cycling/Kayaking/Running: David on 

07747 465743. 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. 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. 

For more details about events - 

Web: 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: 

Support group for gay fathers. Edinburgh 

meetings on last Thu of each month in a 

private room at 8pm at Sala Café, 60 

Broughton Street. Also Glasgow meetings 

on 2nd Mon of each month at 8pm at the 

LGBT Centre, 84 Bell Street. 

Tel: 07791 188742. 

E-mail: info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk 

Web: gaydadsscotland.org.uk 

GLASGOW LESBIAN MOTHERS GROUP: 

Meets from 2pm on the 1st Sat of each 

month at the Glasgow LGBT Centre, 84 

Bell Street. 

E-mail: admin1@glgbt.org.uk 

LESBIAN MOTHERS NETWORK 

(SCOTLAND): 

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 

Web: lesbian-mothers-scotland.org 

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 

Web: parentsenquiryscotland.org 

RAINBOW FAMILIES HIGHLAND: 

Support, advice and information for LGBT 

parents and families. 

E-mail: maria@scotland-info.co.uk 


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 

Web: 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 - Aug 2nd 

Mon (to avoid GBBF). Tel: Karen on 0131- 

557 8790. 

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

Web: lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk 

and lagrad.org.uk 

RESIDENTIAL EVENTS 

EDWARD CARPENTER COMMUNITY OF 

GAY MEN: 

Committed to principles of caring, 

trusting, personal growth, sharing, and 

creativity aimed at nurturing 'community' 

as an alternative to the commercial scene. 

Organises Gay Men’s Weeks and shorter 

events each year in SW Scotland, the 

English Lake District and other venues 

across the UK. Write: Edward Carpenter 

Community, BM ECC, London. WC1N 3XX. 

Tel: 08703 215121. 

E-mail: contact_ecc@edwardcarpenter 

community.org.uk 

Web: gaycommunity.org.uk 

SPORTS 

CALEDONIAN THEBANS RFC: 

Caledonian Thebans Rugby Football Club 

is Scotland's first gay/bi friendly rugby 

club. Offers gay/bi/trans men the chance 

to learn the game and play rugby in a safe 

and supportive environment. Continually 

welcomes new players (+18) at whatever 

level or experience and new supporters to 

the club. If you're interested in playing or 

supporting gay rugby in Scotland, please 

get in touch. Come along and get fit! Tel: 

07758 668784 or Text "thebans" to 60300. 

E-mail: membership@thebans-rfc.co.uk 

Web: thebans-rfc.co.uk 

EDINBURGH GOC SWIMMING & GYM 

GROUP: 

Meets 8pm prompt each Mon at the Royal 

Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith Road in the 

main entrance area and afterwards in the 

Blue Moon Café from 9.15pm. 

Tel: Colin on 0131-226 4476. 

E-mail colin@gocscotland.org.uk 

EDINBURGH LGB RUNNING GROUP: 

Meets 7pm prompt Wed night at the 

Jawbones, The Meadows. Everybody 

made welcome from complete beginners 

to the more experienced. Contact: David 

on Tel: 07747 465743. 

E-mail: david@gocscotland.org.uk 

GAY KAYAKING GROUP: 

Their Winter Swimming Pool session is 

full but they hope to start outdoor sessions 

Tue 7-9pm from Easter alternating at 

Glasgow Strathclyde Park and 

Queensferry, Port Edgar. Also hope to do 

monthly river/sea trips this summer. 

Tel: David on 07747 465743. 

E-mail: david@gocscotland.org.uk 

GLASGOW GAY AND LESBIAN 

BADMINTON CLUB: 

Meets each Thu from 8-10pm. Come along 

and have fun and enjoy meeting the other 

members for a friendly game. All 

welcome. 

Tel: Donn on 07919 410042 (6-11pm). 

GLASGOW LGB RUNNING GROUP: 

Meets each Tue at 7pm at the entrance to 

Bellahouston Leisure Centre (OS 

Landranger 64, Ref: NS545638). Choice of 

routes and distances to cater for various 

fitness levels. Changing facilities, lockers 

and showers are available for £2.10. 

Contact Chris by 

Tel: 07786 263274 (or text). 

E-mail: running@gocscotland.org.uk 

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 to his first 

name and include GOC in the subject line. 


GAY FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS NETWORK: 

Write: GFSN Membership Secretary, PO 

Box 7424, Milton Keynes. MK8 9WQ. Tel: 

Barry on Milton Keynes (01908) 564085. 

E-mail: membership@gfsn.org.uk Scottish 

Contact: Kevin Rowe - Tel: 07808 263173 

E-mail: kevrowe72@yahoo.co.uk 

Web: gfsn.org.uk 

GOC CYCLING GROUPS: 

Runs are on the 4th Sun of month with 

longer weekend trips in Summer months. 

Tel: David on 07747 465743. For full 

details about events - 


HOT SCOTS: 

Scotland's very first LGBT group for 

football players and fans alike. Currently 

organises regular socials and kick-abouts, 

and would love to hear from anyone 

anywhere in Scotland who would like to 

take part. There is an entire Gay League in 

England, and in time, they can organise 

friendlies and competitive games up and 

down the country. However, all ability 

levels are welcome, and the social side is 

just as important as the playing - so what 

are you waiting for? 

Tel/Text: 07808 263173. 

E-mail: kevrowe72@yahoo.co.uk 

RACQUETEERS BADMINTON GROUP: 

Edinburgh based gay and lesbian noncompetitive 

badminton club meets Thu 

eve 7-9pm at Meadowbank Stadium. New 

players of all abilities welcome. For full 

details visit - 

Web: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/ 

group/racqueteers_edin 

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 

Web: 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: Tom French, LGBT Officer, NUS 

Scotland, 29 Forth Street, Edinburgh. EH1 

3LE. 

E-mail: lgbt@nus-scotland.org.uk 

TV/TS 

NATIONAL: 

Transmen Scotland is a national support 

group for all female to male transgender 

people. Holds regular monthly meetings in 

Edinburgh (2nd Sat of each month at LGBT 


Street from 7.30-9.30pm) and Glasgow 

(1st Mon of each month at the LGBT 

Centre, 84 Bell Street from 7-9pm). For 

further info Tel: Lewis on 0131-477 0525. 

E-mail: admin@transmenscotland.org.uk 

Web: transmenscotland.org.uk 

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. 

EDINBURGH: 

Polygender Scotland: Provides support 

and friendship to all people who identify 

as genderqueer, androgyne, third gender, 

polygender or any other gender other than 

male or female. Meets 2nd Thu of each 

month at LGBT Centre for Health & 

Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street from 7-9pm. 

Tel: Kelli Neil on 0131-523 1100 or 

Tel: Lewis on 0131-477 0525. 

E-mail: admin@androgyny.org.uk 

Web: androgyny.org.uk 

T-Time: Informal social for all transgender 

people, their partners, family and friends, 

held the 3rd Sat of each month at LGBT 


Street. A friendly, safe and relaxed 

environment where there’s also space to 

change. 

Tel: 0131-523 1100. 

E-mail: admin@lgbthealth.org.uk 

GLASGOW: 

Crosslynx TV/TS/TG Group meets 2nd Wed 

of each month from 7-10pm. Tel: 

Crosslynx Helpline on 0141-847 0787 

(Mon 7.30-9.30pm). Write: c/o 84 Bell 

Street, Glasgow. G1 1LQ. 

E-mail: caroltaylortg@tesco.net 

Sandyford Transgender Support Group 

meets at The Sandyford, 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@ggc.scot.nhs.uk 

INVERNESS: 

Terrence Higgins Trust Highland T Group 

(and activities). 

Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 or 


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 LESBIAN 

SUPPORT GROUP: 

For firefighters and control staff. Write: 

National Gay And Lesbian Committee, PO 

Box 10555, London. N1 8XT. Tel: 07725 

602524. 

E-mail: gal01@fbu.org.uk 

Web: fbulgbt.org.uk 

GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION IN SCOTLAND: 

Membership is open to all police officers 

and police staff, serving or retired. Write: 

Inspector David Lyle, Lothian & Borders 

Police, 7 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. 

EH1 1HR. Tel: 0131-221 2037. 

E-mail: david.ferguson@centralscotland. 

pnn.police.uk (Central Scotland), 

ali@gpascotland.com (Grampian), 

dennis@gpascotland.com (Lothian & 

Borders), 

tony@gpascotland.com (Northern), 

alan@gpascotland.com (Strathclyde), 

sam@gpascotland.com (Tayside) or 

david@gpascotland.com (Fife & Dumfries 

and Galloway Constabularies). 

Web: gpascotland.com 

GMB SCOTLAND EQUAL RIGHTS GROUP: 

Write: Regional Equal Rights Officer, GMB 

Scotland, Fountain House, 1/3 Woodside 

Crescent, Glasgow. G3 7UJ. 

Tel: 0141-352 8109. 

E-mail: louise.gilmour@gmb.org.uk 

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 12 & 25. Meets 2nd Sat of each month 

Noon-3pm at 11 Waverley Place, 

Aberdeen. Tel: 0845 2412151. 

E-mail: abdnlgbt@hotmail.co.uk 

INVERNESS: 

Terrence Higgins Trust Highland Youth 

Group (and activities): 

Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 or 


LGBT YOUTH D&G: 

Groups, volunteering and support for LGBT 

people under 26 from Dumfries and 

Galloway. Write: 26 Brewery Street, 

Dumfries. DG1 2RP. Tel: Dumfries (01387) 

739888. Text: 07785 274147. 

E-mail: DandG@lgbtyouth.org.uk 

Web: 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 decision-making, 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 

Web: lgbtyouth.org.uk 

LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND YOUTH 

PROGRAMMES: 

Glasgow Head Office, 38 Queen Street, 

Glasgow. G1 3DX. Tel: 0141-548 8000. 

Also at: Glasgow LGBT Centre, 84 Bell 

Street, Glasgow. G1 1LQ. Tel: 0141-552 

4807. 

Q-20: 

Meets Wed 7-9pm at LGBT Centre, 26 

Brewery Street, Dumfries. Run by and for 

LGBT people aged between 20 and 29. 

Has been set up to be a safe place where 

people can meet others and make friends, 

have fun, socialise and raise issues! They 

have lots of exciting plans they want YOU 

to be a part of so why not come along and 

find out more? 

Web: myspace.com/Q20group 

VIVIDYOUTH: 

For young LGBT people aged 13-25. Meets 

at the Glasgow LGBT Centre, 84 Bell 

Street. Group for 13-18 year olds: Tue 7- 

9pm. Group for 18-25 year olds: Thu 7- 

9pm. Tel: 0141-548 8121. 

ScotsGay Groups Listings are Free! 

PO Box 666, Edinburgh EH7 5YW. Fax 0131-539 2999 

E-mail listings@scotsgay.co.uk. 

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