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LOUD & PROUD
Scotland's LGBT community
choir. Led by Karen Dietz, it was
formed in 2005 and has
approximately 60 members. The
repertoire, which is sung mostly
a cappella, includes simple
rounds, world music, festive and
seasonal songs, popular music,
traditional music, lesbian/gay
‘anthems’, and show tunes.
Performs regularly, and meets
weekly for rehearsals in
Edinburgh.
info@loudandproudchoir.org
www.loudandproudchoir.org
LUVVIES THEATRE COMPANY
Edinburgh based LGBT theatre
company, which aims to give
LGBT people the opportunity to
act, direct, produce or organise
theatre or take part in any aspect
of the creative process. No
previous experience is necessary.
secretary@theluvvies.org
www.theluvvies.org
OURSTORY SCOTLAND
A charity which works to collect,
archive and present the life stories
and experiences of the LGBT
Community in Scotland. If you
have a story to tell or experiences
to share, or would like to find out
more about their upcoming
programme of events, then
please contact them. Write:
OurStory Scotland, Archives and
Special Collections, The Mitchell
Library, North Street, Glasgow. G3
7DN.
info@ourstoryscotland.org.uk
www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk
PINK CASTLE PHILOSOPHY
CLUB
Meets 2nd Tue of each month at
7.30pm in Riverside Lounge,
Glen Mhor Hotel, 8-15 Ness
Bank, Inverness. IV2 4SG. Tel:
Morgan on 07745 930383.
morgan@tramstop.org
www.pinkcastle.eu
REMEMBER WHEN PROJECT
Documenting the collective
history of Edinburgh's LGBT
communities, recording lifestories
and personal memories
across the generations, and
celebrating our rich and varied
contributions to the quality of life
in the city. The culmination of this
work was an exhibition entitled
'Rainbow City: Stories from
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender Edinburgh' held at
the City Art Centre in 2006. Write:
Remember When Project, c/o
The Living Memory Association,
The Stables, 64/1 The Causeway,
Edinburgh. EH15 3PZ. Tel: 0131-
553 4580, and leave a message,
stating clearly that it is for
Remember When.
miles@livingmemory.org.uk
SINGOUTPROUD
Glasgow’s newly formed LGBT
Community Choir, led by
Christopher Ross Livingstone,
has been established with the
intention of providing an
opportunity for LGBT people and
their friends to meet together in a
safe space and celebrate their
diversity in song. Varied repertoire
will be sung mostly a cappella.
Aims to perform regularly. Meets
every Mon 7-9pm in Glasgow.
Tel: 07419 136729.
maestro@singoutproud.org
www.singoutproud.org
FETISH
MSC SCOTLAND
A club for men interested in
Leather, Rubber, Uniform. Meets
regularly in the Basement Bar of
the New Town Bar, Edinburgh.
Club evening on 3rd Sat of each
month from 10pm. Gear parties
on 2nd and 4th Sun of each
month 4-7pm. Write: PO Box 28,
Edinburgh. EH3 5JL.
secretary@msc-scotland.net
www.msc-scotland.net
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.
AA Edinburgh:
Tue 8pm
(Edinburgh Peace And Justice
Resource Centre, St John’s
Church, Princes Street). Please
note that the last meeting of the
month is open to non AA
members.
AA Glasgow: Tue 7.30pm
(Spoon Café, 46 Trongate), Fri
7.30pm (The Ogilvie Centre, 25
Rose Street).
AA National: Helpline: 0845
7697555 (24 hours). Northern
Service Office: 0141-226 2214.
www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.
uk
ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
LGBT SUPPORT GROUP
Trained and skilled volunteers able
to offer understanding and a
listening ear to LGBT people
affected by Alzheimer’s disease or
any other form of dementia.Tel:
Alzheimer's Helpline on 0300
2221122.. Write: Alzheimer's
Society LGBT Support Group,
Alzheimer's Society, Devon
House, 58 Saint Katharine's Way,
London. E1W 1LB.
Marketing@alzheimers.org.uk
www.alzheimers.org.uk
/Gay_Carers/index.htm
BROWNLEE CENTRE
(GLASGOW)
Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053
Great Western Road, Glasgow.
G12 0YN. Confidential
information, advice, counselling
and direct access testing for HIV,
Hepatitis and Syphilis. The Centre
provides ongoing medical and
social care for people with HIV
infection, plus psychological and
emotional support for people
living with HIV and Hepatitis C
infections, as well as one to one
counselling for people at risk of
HIV. Tel: 0141-211 1089. Fax:
0141-211 1097. Mon-Thu 9am-
5pm, Tue 5-6.30pm, Fri
9am-4.30pm.
GAY MEN'S HEALTH
(GLASGOW & CLYDE)
4th Floor, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow.
G1 1LG. Tel: 0141-552 0112.
Community led project across the
Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Health Board Area for gay and
bisexual men. Wide ranging
volunteering opportunities which
provide services including
support, scene work, peer
education and training, provision
of condoms, lube and Safer Sex
info. HIV & sexual health testing
glasgow@gmh.org.uk
www.gmh.org.uk
GAY MEN'S HEALTH
(GRAMPIAN)
246 George Street, Aberdeen.
AB25 1HN. 246 George Street,
Aberdeen. AB25 1HN. Tel:
Aberdeen (01224) 930355.
Community led Grampian wide
project for gay and bisexual men.
Wide ranging volunteering
opportunities which provide
services including support and
groupwork, scene work, peer
education and training, provision
of condoms, lube and safer sex
information.
grampian@gmh.org.uk
www.gmh.org.uk
GAY MEN'S HEALTH
(LOTHIAN)
10 Union Street, Edinburgh. EH1
3LU. Tel: 0131-558 9444.
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. HIV & sexual health
testing
info@gmh.org.uk
www.gmh.org.uk
HIV-AIDS CARERS AND
FAMILIES SERVICE PROVIDER
SCOTLAND
10 Elderpark Workspace, 100
Elderpark Street, Glasgow. G51
3TR. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Telephone Support Service:
07778 117900 Mon-Fri 7pm-
10pm. Tel: 0141-445 8797.
hiv-aids_carers@lineone.net
www.hiv-aids-carers.org.uk
HIV SCOTLAND
18 York Place, Edinburgh. EH1
3EP. Tel: 0131-558 3713. The
national policy charity for HIV in
Scotland. Speaks out for people
living with HIV and provides
knowledge and expertise to help
inform and deliver strong policies
and effective strategies to tackle
the spread of HIV in Scotland.
info@hivscotland.com
www.hivscotland.com
THE JANEK LATOSINSKI
CHARITABLE TRUST
Can offer grants to individuals and
to organisations related to people
living with HIV in Glasgow and the
West of Scotland. See website for
more details and for how to
contact.
www.tjlct.org.uk
LANARKSHIRE HIV, AIDS AND
HEPATITIS CENTRE
Monklands Hospital, Airdrie. One
stop shop for HIV testing,
treatment and support.
Appointments available Mon
9am-5pm (eve available by
request). Tel: Airdrie (01236)
712247. Support group for HIV
Positive men also available.
LGBT COUNSELLING SERVICE
Free counselling service run by
LGBT Health and Wellbeing,
Edinburgh. Anyone from the
LGBT community can self-refer
for an initial eight sessions of free
counselling. There will be daytime
and evening sessions to offer you.
Tel: 0131-652 3281.
fiona@lgbthealth.org.uk
LGBT HEADSPACE
Safe, confidential, and free
activities to promote positive
mental health and wellbeing. One
to one information and support
by appointment also available.
Run by LGBT Health and
Wellbeing, 9 Howe St, Edinburgh.
Tel: 0131-652 3283.
alison@lgbthealth.org.uk
LGBT HEALTH & WELLBEING
9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3
6TE. This unique Centre exists to
improve the physical, mental and
social wellbeing of LGBT people
living in, working in and travelling
to Edinburgh. Runs events,
workshops and courses
promoting healthy lifestyles.The
Centre also provides a wide range
of information on health and
LGBT topics, offers one to one
support services and supports
community groups. Tel: 0131-
523 1100.
admin@lgbthealth.org.uk
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
LGBT LEARNING DISABILITY
PROJECT
New project providing a range of
opportunities for building
confidence and friendship among
lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender people who also
identify as having a learning
disability/ difficulty. Please bring a
carer or supporter if you need help
to take part in groups. Tel: George
on 0131-652 3281.
george@lgbthealth.org.uk
MEN ONLY TAYSIDE
Sexual health services for men
who have sex with men in
Tayside.
www.menonlytayside.com
MEN TAYGETHER
Social group for gay and bisexual
men with HIV in Tayside. Meets
Dundee 1st Wed of each month
6-8pm. Tel: 07880 172047.
kevin.ditcham@tht.org.uk
MEN UNITED @ THT
Social and support group for gay
and bisexual men living with HIV.
Meets at THT Office, 134 Douglas
Street, Glasgow. G2 4HF. on Thu
eve from 7-9pm. Tel: David
Bingham on 0141-332 3838.
david.bingham@tht.org.uk
www.positivehelpedinburgh.uk
POSITIVE HELP:
First Floor, 139 George Street,
Edinburgh. EH2 4JY. Practical
help for people who are infected
or affected by HIV and AIDS in
Edinburgh, their families and
carers. Tel: 0131-225 4766.
office@positivehelpedinburgh
.co.uk
www.positivehelpedinburgh
.co.uk
POSITIVE MIXTURE
Self help group offering support
and assistance for individuals with
HIV/AIDS in the Grampian area.
Write: 246 George Street,
Aberdeen. AB25 1HN. Tel: 07789
408209.
carina.ebdy@tht.org.uk
ROAM OUTREACH:
Part of the Harm Reduction Team
within Lothian NHS. Offers a
confidential and anonymous
service for men who have sex
with men, including male sex
workers throughout Edinburgh
and the Lothians. Provides a wide
range of services including sexual
health and safer sex advice,
information and advice on drug
use, personal safety, police and
legal advice, including operating
in the Remote Reporting
Scheme. A great deal of their work
is done on an outreach basis in
Public Sex Environments and
venues as well as on-line as part
of the SNN group. They run an
'Out of Hours' Testing Service
Mon 5-7.30pm at "The
Exchange", Lady Lawson Street,
Edinburgh where you can have a
full SEXUAL HEALTH check up
including Hep A & B vaccinations.
No appointments necessary. For
further information or to receive
condom and lube supplies
contact Vaughan or Del on Tel:
0131-537 8300 or 07774
628227.
enquiries@roam-outreach.com
www.roam-outreach.com
SANDYFORD
2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow.
G3 7NB. Glasgow's main sexual,
reproductive and emotional health
centre. Free web access and
health library with large LGBT
lending collection. Specialist
services for gay men (See
separate ScotsGay Listing for
Steve Retson Project) and
lesbians (See separate ScotsGay
listing for Sandyford under
Women). Self-referal sexual
health service with open access
clinic each weekday with
registration from 8.30-10am or
book on 0141-211 8130 or at
www.sandyford.org/do-youwant-a-service/walk-in-services
.aspx
GGUHB.sandyfordweb@nhs.net
www.sandyford.org
SEXUAL HEALTH LINE
Freefone 0800 567123. Mon-Fri
9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.
Confidential advice and
information. Minicom: Freephone
0800 521361.
www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout
STEVE RETSON PROJECT
Sandyford Central , 2-6
Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3
7NB. A free sexual health
screening and counselling service
for gay and bisexual men. Clinics
run Tue & Wed 5-8pm. Tel: 0141-
211 8628 for appointment..
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
SCOTLAND - NATIONAL
OFFICE - GLASGOW
134 Douglas Street, Glasgow. G2
4HF. HIV prevention and support
services in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire
& Arran, Argyll & Bute, the
Glasgow area and Western
Central Scotland. Support &
Advocacy Service provides a full
range of welfare rights advice and
representation as well as
community support for people
living with blood borne viruses.
Also provides a range of health
promotion services for gay and
bisexual men throughout the
West of Scotland. Contact for
further details. Volunteers
welcome! Tel: 0141-332 3838.
Fax: 0141-332 3755. Helpline:
THT Direct 0808 8021221 Mon-
Fri 10am-8pm.
info.scotland@tht.org.uk
www.tht.org.uk
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
SCOTLAND - ABERDEEN
78 Dee Street, Aberdeen. AB11
6DS. HIV and Hepatitis C support
services in Grampian, Tayside
and Highland. Support &
Advocacy Service provides a full
range of welfare rights advice and
representation as well as
community support for people
living with blood borne viruses.
Please contact for further details.
Volunteers welcome! Tel: 07789
408209.
carina.ebdy@tht.org.uk
www.tht.org.uk
THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT
Are there internal issues that stop
you from enjoying your life fully?
Do you have patterns of
behaviour that impact on your
relationships? Have you got an
internal critical voice that holds you
back from reaching your full
potential? Is anxiety affecting your
day-to-day life? Therapeutic
Environment at LGBT Health and
Wellbeing will be offering various
ways for you to explore these
areas therapeutically in a safe
environment. All facilitators will be
fully trained and experienced
psychotherapists/counsellors. Tel:
0131-652 3281.
fiona@lgbthealth.org.uk
WAVERLEY CARE
3 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh.
EH3 6NB. Scotland's leading
charity providing care and
support to people affected by HIV
and Hepatitis C. Whether
someone is living with HIV or
Hepatitis C or are the partner or
family member of someone
affected by these conditions,
Waverley Care has services that
can support them and provide up
to date, accurate information and
resources. Services include:
Specialist Services for Gay Men,
Advice and Information,
Befriending,
Complementary
Therapies, Counselling, Health
Promotion, Life Coaching,
Residential Intensive Support and
Spiritual and Pastoral Care. Tel:
0131-558 1425 Mon-Fri 9-5pm
or Tel: 0131-441 6989 24hrs, 7
days per week.
info@waverleycare.org
www.waverleycare.org
WAVERLEY CARE GLASGOW
12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow.
G4 9AS. Tel: 0141-332 2520.
ahpglasgow@waverleycare.org
www.waverleycare.org
WAVERLEY CARE HIGHLAND
34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1
1NB.Tel: Inverness (01463)
711585
highland@waverleycare.org
www.waverleycare.org
WEE CHILL
Adult (18+) issue based group for
improving the mental health and
wellbeing of people affected by
LGBT issues. Every Wed from 6-
8pm at Dumfries & Galloway
LGBT Centre, 88b High Street,
Dumfries. DG1 2BJ.
DandG@lgbtyouth.org.uk
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
fb: DumfriesLGBTCentre
OLDER GAYS
CAFFMOS
Nationwide Social and Contacts
Club for the older gay gentleman
and his admirers, both young
and old. Scottish group next
meets from 1-4pm at Café
Habana in Edinburgh on Sun
27th Jul, Sun 24th Aug. Write:
Caffmos Ltd, Aizlewood's Mill,
Nursery Street, Sheffield. S3 8GG.
Caffmos2@aol.com
Edward (Scottish Contact):
ebsc18624@blueyonder.co.uk
www.caffmoscommunity.com
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
50’S AND FRIENDS
Social opportunities for older
LGBT individuals and friends
across Dumfries & Galloway.
Sign-up via Out and About social
network at
www.bigtent.com/groups/
outandabout
dandg@lgbtyouth.org.uk
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
fb:DumfriesLgbtCentre
HIGHLAND RAINBOW FOLK
Independent working group
which raises awareness of issues
facing older LGBT people.
Monthly meetings in Inverness.
Tel: Tony on 07527 107852.
highlandrainbowfolk@gmail.com
LGBT AGE
upport service for LGBT people
over 50 years old in Greater
Glasgow, Edinburgh and the
Lothians. Offers befriending,
social events and information
sessions. Please help spread the
word to any older LGBT people
you know. Anyone interested in
using the service or volunteering,
Tel: 0141-353 5600.
lgbtage@lgbthealth.org.uk.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk/content/lgbt-age
LGBT AGE
CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT
Aims to improve service
provision for older LGBT people
and to increase visibility for this
often overlooked group. Tel:
0131-652 3284.
katherine@lgbthealth.org.uk
PRIME TIME (EDINBURGH)
Informal social group for men
over 40. Meets in GMH, 10 Union
Street, from 2-4.30pm on 1st and
3rd Sun of each month. Tel: John
on 0131-556 1309 or Steve on
0131-558 9444.
j.thompson39@btinternet.com
PRIME TIME (GLASGOW)
Social group for gay and bisexual
men 40+. Meets last Sun of each
month from 3-5pm at GMH
Office 4th Floor, 30 Bell Street. Tel:
Criz on 0141-552 0112.
criz@gmh.org.uk
SENIOR MOMENTS
Social and support group for
older lesbians and gay men (age
50+). Meets every Wed 11am-
1pm at Sticky Bits Café, 6-8 Fisher
Street, Carlisle. Tel: Pam on
Carlisle (01228) 267247.
stickybitscafe@hotmail.co.uk
ORDER OF
PERPETUAL
INDULGENCE
The Sisters and Brothers of the
OPI are part of a world wide order
of queer men and women of all
sexualities which is open to all
who feel the habit. Its tenets are:
The expiation of stigmatic guilt
and the promulgation of universal
joy through habitual manifestation
and perpetual perpetration.
www.thesisters.org.uk
OPI CONVENT OF DUNN
EIDEANN
The Edinburgh convent. Write:
Mistress of Communications, c/o
PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7
5YW.
opi@drink.demon.co.uk
OPI CONVENT OF MORAVIA
The North Eastern convent. Write:
Sister Bobby OPI, Cairnglass, St
Combs, Fraserburgh. AB43 8UT.
Tel: Inverallochy (01346) 583145.
circushighschool@gmail.com
OUTDOORS
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
OUT AND ABOUT:
Social network for LGBT
individuals and friends across
Dumfries & Galloway. Sign-up via
Out and About social network at
www.bigtent.com/groups
/outandabout
dandg@lgbtyouth.org.uk
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
fb:DumfriesLgbtCentre
FREEDOM CLUB
UK and Europe Wide LGBT
Caravan and Camping Club. Aims
to provide a means whereby gay
people can meet up for rallies
throughout the UK and
sometimes into Ireland and
Europe. Tel: Jeff on 07931
585851.
enquiry@freedomclub.co.uk
www.freedomclub.co..uk
GAY BIRDERS CLUB
For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write:
Gay Birders Club, GeeBeeCee,
BCM-Mono, London. WC1N
3XX.
info@gbc-online.org.uk
www.gbc-online.org.uk
GAY CARAVAN & CAMPING
CLUB
For men and women.
Tel: Ian on 07977 317872.
info@gaycaravanclub.com
www.gaycaravanclub.com
GAY OUTDOOR CLUB
Holds regular events including
walking, skiing, cycling, climbing,
mountain-biking,
kayaking,
mountaineering, camping, youthhostelling,
badminton, running
and swimming.
info@goc.org.uk
www.goc.org.uk
GLASGOW GAY RAMBLERS
GROUP
Leisurely walks in the countryside.
Bring sensible footwear/clothing
and packed lunch. 2nd Sat of
each month. Meet at Mitchell
Library, Berkeley Street. No
membership - just turn up. Cars
normally shared. Tel: Robert on
0141-950 1081.
robert@gocscotland.org
OUTDOOR LADS
OutdoorLads is the UK's most
sociable group for gay and bi men
who love the outdoors and want
to get out more! Events UK-wide
and overseas include hiking,
climbing, camping, weekends
away, mountain biking, cycling,
gorge
scrambling,
mountaineering,
kayaking,
canoeing, expeditions and more.
Support@outdoorlads.com
wwww.outdoorlads.com
TARTAN TRAVELLERS
Scottish based club for all LGBT
fans of caravanning, camping and
motorhoming. Arranges meets,
social events and more. Tel: Craig
on 07972 881155.
tartantravellers@talktalk.net
www.tartantravellers.wix.com/info
PARENTS
GAY DADS SCOTLAND
Support group for gay fathers.
Meets on last Thu of each month
(except Dec) in a private room in
Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a
Broughton Street. Assemble in
Café Nom de Plume first from
8pm - look out for sign on table.
Gay dads from all over Scotland
welcome.
info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk
www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk
PARENTS' ENQUIRY
SCOTLAND
Coming out? Information and
support for parents of LGBT
people. Helpline and admin: Tel:
0131-556 6047 before 9pm.
Write: c/o ScotsGay Magazine,
PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7
5YW.
parentsenquiry@hotmail.com
www.parentsenquiryscotland.org
RAINBOW FAMILIES
Quarterly events for anyone
looking to meet other LGBT
parents, share experiences and
socialise in a family setting. Tel:
Jules Barnes on 0131-523 1104.
jules@lgbthealth.org.uk
POLITICAL
LIBERAL PARTY
LESBIAN AND GAY CAMPAIGN
Tel: 0151-259 5935 (Telephone
Answering Machine). Write: 41
Sutton Street, Liverpool, L13 7EG.
libgay@libparty.demon.co.uk
www.liberal.org.uk
SCOTTISH LIBERAL
DEMOCRATS
FOR LGBT EQUALITY
Tel: 0131-337 2314. Write: 4
Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh. EH12
5DR.
hq@scotlibdems.org.uk
www.scotlibdems.org.uk
t: @scotlibdems
PRISONERS
FREE MAGAZINES FOR
PRISONERS
Copies of ScotsGay are sent free
of charge to prisoners in UK
prisons and institutions. Please
contact us if you wish to be added
to the mailing list.
BENT BARS PROJECT
Letter writing programme that
connects lebian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, transsexual, intersex,
queer and gender nonconforming
communities across
prison walls. Write: BB Project,
PO Box 66754, London. WC1A
9BF.
bent.bars.project@gmail.com
www.bentbarsproject.org
REAL ALE
LESBIAN AND GAY REAL ALE
DRINKERS
The Edinburgh group of
CAMRA's Task Group for LGBT
real ale and cider fans. Meets in
The Regent on the 1st Mon of
each month from 9pm to sample
the brewers' art. Tel: Karen on
0131-557 8790.
lagrad@drink.demon.co.uk
www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk
and www.lagrad.org.uk
RESIDENTIAL
EVENTS
EDWARD CARPENTER
COMMUNITY OF GAY MEN
Committed to principles of caring,
trusting, personal growth,
sharing, and creativity aimed at
nurturing 'community' as an
alternative to the commercial
scene. Organises Gay Men's
Weeks and shorter events each
year in SW Scotland, the English
Lake District and other venues
across the UK. Write: Edward
Carpenter Community, BM ECC,
London. WC1N 3xx. Tel: 08703
215121.
contact_ecc
@edwardcarpentercommunity
.org.uk
www.gaycommunity.org.uk
MEN4MEN
A safe space for men who are
attracted to men. A group of men
who are: attracted to men,
aspiring towards being at peace
with themselves and living
authentically, committed to a
journey of knowing themseelves
and how they relate to others and
their environment, exploring and
stretching their psychological,
emotional, physical, social,
spiritual and sexual limits whilst
respecting each other's personal
boundaries in a loving, sacred,
safe and supporting space,
valuing and building a caring and
daring community, aspiring to live
sustainably, valuing their
respectful connection with nature.
"All of you is welcome – your
shadow and your light.."
www.men4men.org.uk
THE FINDHORN FOUNDATION
Spiritual community, ecovillage
and holistic learning centre. Offers
regular residential workshops and
retreats for gay men and lesbians
at Findhorn in the North East of
Scotland, and at its retreat house
on the peaceful island of Iona. Tel:
Findhorn (01309) 690311.
enquiries@findhorn.org
http://bit.ly/findhorn-lgbt for all
Findhorn Foundation gay and
lesbian workshops, or
http://www.findhorn.org/
for
information about all the
Foundation’s activities.
SPORTS
CALEDONIAN THEBANS RFC
Caledonian Thebans Rugby
Football Club is Scotland's first
gay/bi friendly rugby club. Offers
gay/bi/trans men the chance to
learn the game and play rugby in
a safe and supportive
environment. Welcomes new
players (+18) at any level or
experience and new supporters
to the club. If you're interested in
playing or supporting gay rugby
in Scotland, please get in touch.
Come along and get fit! Tel: 07758
668784 or Text "thebans" to
60300.
membership@thebans-rfc.co.uk
www.thebans-rfc.co.uk
EDINBURGH CUESTARS
POOL GROUP
Fun and friendly group is for
anyone wishing to brush up on
their cue skills or looking to learn
how to play pool or snooker in a
friendly sociable setting. Meets
2nd and 4th Tue of each month
at Shandon Snooker Club,
Slateford Road from 7-10pm.
Costs £3 per person.
edinburghcuestars@yahoo.co.uk
EDINBURGH FRONTRUNNERS
Running club for LGBT people
and their friends. Membership is
open to all, regardless of age,
gender identity or expression,
sexuality, or running ability.
info@edinburghfrontrunners.org
www.edinburghfrontrunners.org
t: @EdiFrontrunners
EDINBURGH RACQUETEERS
BADMINTON GROUP
Gay and lesbian badminton club,
meets each Thu from 7-9pm at
Meadowbank Stadium. Seeks
more full time and part-time
players. Plays more at an
intermediate level and takes part
in some friendly competitions.
Come along, have fun, enjoy
meeting the other members for a
friendly game and a social gettogether
afterwards. Plays all year
round and can generally
accommodate more players
during the Summer season
(May-Aug).
info@theracqueteers.co.uk
GAY FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS
NETWORK
Write: GFSN Membership
Secretary, PO Box 7424, Milton
Keynes. MK8 9WQ. Tel: Barry on
Milton Keynes (01908) 564085.
Scottish Contact: Kevin Rowe -
Tel/Text: 07808 263173 or
kevrowe72@yahoo.co.uk
www.gfsn.org.uk
GLASGOW FRONTRUNNERS
Glasgow’s road-running group
for the LGBT community and
friends. Has runs for all abilities
(from walk/jog to marathoner!) at
7pm on Thu and 11am on Sun.
Run from the Arc gym at
Glasgow Caledonian University.
secretary
@glasgowfrontrunners.org
www.GlasgowFrontrunners.org
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GLASGOW GAY AND LESBIAN
BADMINTON CLUB
Meets each Thu from 8-10pm.
Come along and have fun and
enjoy meeting the other
members for a friendly game. All
welcome. Tel: Paul on 07708
514676 (6-11pm).
GRANITE CITY STORMERS FC
Gay football team meeting
regularly to play, train and for
social events. Based in Aberdeen
and open to people of all ages,
experience and ability. Always on
the lookout for new members
and volunteers, so if you can help
out with organising training,
fundraising, coaching, arranging
kick abouts or socials or
contributing in any way, please get
in touch!
robleadbetter@hotmail.co.uk
HOTSCOTS
Scotland's very first LGBT group
for football players and fans alike.
Holds regular training sessions
every Thu eve at Saughton Sports
Complex (8.45pm) and kickabouts
every Fri eve, also at
Saughton. Would love to hear
from anyone who would like to
take part. Compete in Division 1
of the UK national gay league but
all ability levels are welcome, and
the social side is just as important
as the playing. So what are you
waiting for? Text "Football" to
80800 for more information (texts
cost 25p). Tel: 07585 132595
mail@hotscotsfc.com
www.hotscotsfc.com
LEAP SPORTS
National organisation created to
increase the visibility and
participation of LGBT people in
Scottish sport and physical
activity. If you are interested in
trying a new sport, finding out
what opportunities are available
near you, or even starting your
own club, they can help. Website
provides a directory of all affiliated
LGBT sports clubs in Scotland,
with meeting times and contact
information. Also runs a range of
sporting events and festivals
throughout the year for LGBT
people and their friends.
info@leapsports.org
www.leapsports.org
SALTIRE THISTLE FC
LGBT friendly football team based
in Glasgow open to anyone who
has an interest in football
regardless of gender, race, sexual
orientation, ability or age (18+).
Plays in the Gay Football
Supporters Network (GFSN)
League, regularly travelling the UK
to play against other LGBT friendly
teams. In 2012/2013, made their
debut in The Glasgow & District
Sunday Football Championship
(GDSFC), playing on Sun against
local teams from Glasgow.
Welcomes anyone interested in
participating in football or getting
involved behind the scenes to
contact them or to come along to
their training sessions Wed 7-
9pm at Glasgow Green Football
Centre.
saltirethistlefc@hotmail.co.uk
www.clubwebsite.co.uk/saltirethistle
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t: @saltirethistle
SHUTTLESCOTS
BADMINTON CLUB
Friendly and relaxed group of
mixed ability players, including
beginners. Meets 7-9pm every
Tue at Meadowbank Stadium,
Edinburgh with a coach on hand
every other week and doubles
social play in between. The club is
a great opportunity to meet new
people, make friends and get
some exercise.
info@shuttlescots.co.uk
www.shuttlescots.co.uk
SONICS LGBT BASKETBALL
GROUP
Friendly and informal group for
beginners and regular players
alike. Meets Tue 7-8pm at Leith
Community Education Centre,
12A New Kirkgate, EH6 6AD. Get
in touch with James for more info.
thesonics@hotmailco.uk
TEAM SCOTLAND
BADMINTON CLUB
Glasgow based gay and lesbian
badminton club meets Sun
Noon-2pm at National
Badminton Academy, Scotstoun
for competitive games.
International tournaments and
matches against clubs in London
and Europe are held annually.
Sorry - no beginners. Tel:
Raymond on 0141-778 9220.
STUDENTS
Many Universities and Colleges
have LGBT Societies - contact via
your Students Union. Tel: NUS
Scotland LGBT Officer on 0131-
556 6598 or Fax: 0131-557 5679.
Write: Hazel Marzetti, LGBT
Officer, NUS Scotland, 1 Papermill
Wynd, Edinburgh. EH7 4QL.
lgbt@nus-scotland.org.uk
or
mail@nus-scotland.org.uk
TRANSGENDER
NATIONAL:
TRANSMEN SCOTLAND
A national support group for all
female to male transgender
people. Meets 2nd Sat of each
month from 7-9pm at LGBT
Centre for Health and Wellbeing,
9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. For
further info Tel/Text 07948
735179 or
admin@transmenscotland.org.uk
www.transmenscotland.org.uk
ABERDEEN:
NEST Support:Write: c/o GREC,
41 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB11
5BN.
nestsupport@gmail.com
www.nestsupport.co.uk
BUCHLYVIE:
TV/TS Group: Meets last Sat of
each month at 5pm. Tel: Gladys
or Michelle on Buchlyvie (01360)
850516 or 07896 307348.
gladyspaterson2@yahoo.co.uk
DUMFRIES:
TG Times: Monthly social and
support group for transgender
people, those questioning their
gender identity or cross-dressing.
Meets 1st Sat of each month
from Noon-2pm. Tel: Dumfries
(01387) 255058 for venue details.
DUNDEE:
Diversitay: T With Biscuits:Trans
Group meets monthly. For more
information, Tel: Diversitay on
Dundee (01382) 202620 (Mon
7-9pm).
EDINBURGH:
Edinburgh Trans Women:
Support group for transsexual
women. Meets 1st Sat of each
month 7.30-9.30pm in LGBT
Centre for Health and Wellbeing,
9 Howe Street.
info
@edinburghtranswomen.org.uk
www.edinburghtranswomen.org.uk
Me & T Monthly: Supportive
space for people who have
friends, family or partners who are
transgender or exploring their
gender. An opportunity to meet
other people who may have
similar experiences, questions or
concerns. Meets 4th Sun of each
month from 2-4pm at LGBT
Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe
Street.
me.and.t.scotland@gmail.com
meandtscotland.wordpress.com
T-Time: Informal social for all
transgender people, their
partners, family and friends, held
the 3rd Sat of each month from
1-4pm at LGBT Health and
Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street. A
friendly, safe and relaxed
environment where there's also
space to change. Tel: Jules Barnes
on 0131-523 1104.
jules@lgbthealth.org.uk
GLASGOW:
Crosslynx Transgender Group:
Check website for details.
www.crosslynx.org.uk
Sandyford Trans Women's
Support Group: Meets twice a
month. Further details and
support from group member on
07758 462988 or contact
Sandyford Community Access
Co-ordinator on 0141-232 8417.
colinmackillop@nhs.net
T-Time: Informal social for all
transgender people, their
partners, family and friends. Held
on 1st Sat of each month from 1-
4pm at the Terrence Higgins Trust,
134 Douglas Street. A friendly,
safe and relaxed environment
where there’s also space to
change. Tel: Jules Barnes on
0131-523 1104.
jules@lgbthealth.org.uk
INVERNESS:
Swans Of Scotland: Meets last
Thu of each month from 7-9pm
at Beaufort Hotel, 11 Culduthel
Road.
swansofscotland@gmail.com
www.spanglefish.com
/SwansofScotland
PERTH:
Perth Trans Group: Meets first Sat
of each month at 7pm at
Grampian Hotel, York Place,
Perth.
kate485@btinternet.com
STIRLING:
Central Scotland Transgender
Group: Meets 2nd Sat of each
month 7-10pm at Westlands
Hotel, Dunblane. Tel: Sarah Whyte
on 07748 484703.
sarah_m_whyte@yahoo.co.uk
TRANSGENDER YOUTH
See our Youth listings.
WORKPLACE
EIS LGBT NETWORK
Write: National Officer (Education
and Equality), 46 Moray Place,
Edinburgh. EH3 6BH. Tel: 0131-
225 6244.
SMcCrossan@eis.org.uk
FIRE BRIGADES UNION
LGBT SUPPORT GROUP
For firefighters and control staff.
Write: c/o Pat Carberry, FBU, 68
Coombe Road, Kingston upon
Thames, Surrey. KT2 7SE. Tel:
07725 602524 or 020-8541
1765.
PCarberry@fbu.org.uk
www.fbulgbt.org.uk
GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION
IN SCOTLAND
Membership is open to all police
officers and police staff, serving or
retired. Tel: 07092 700213 .
www.gpascotland.com
GMB SCOTLAND
EQUAL RIGHTS GROUP
Write: Regional Equal Rights
Officer, GMB Scotland, Fountain
House, 1/3 Woodside Crescent,
Glasgow. G3 7UJ. Tel: 0141-352
8109.
drew.duffy@gmb.org.uk
HIGHLAND LIFE STAFF
EQUALITY NETWORK
LGBT staff network for public
sector employees in the
Highlands.
LGBT@highlandlife.net
www.highlandlife.net/lgbt-network
PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES UNION (PCS)
PROUD GROUP
Scottish Rep : Dave McNeilly c/o
PCS, Equalities Committee, 160
Falcon Road, London. SW11
2LN. Tel: 07896 471891.
pcsproud@live.co.uk
www.pcsproud.org.uk
UNISON
Glasgow City LGBT Group. Meets
pay day Tue at 5pm in Glasgow
City Unison Offices, 84 Bell Street.
All LGBT members welcome.
YOUTH
NATIONAL:
LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND
The Citadel, 39/40 Commercial
Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6JD.
Provides services and
opportunities for LGBT young
people (13-25) throughout
Scotland. Tel: 0131-555 3940.
Glasgow Office: 30 (3/2) Bell
Street, Glasgow. G1 1LG. Tel:
0141-552 7425. Their website
has details of Youth Groups
throughout Scotland.
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
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QUEER ATTITUDE
Edinburgh based website for
young LGBT people everywhere.
www.queerattitude.com
QUEER YOUTH
UK rganisation run by young
people providing a united voice for
all lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual,
pansexual, intersex, transgender,
transsexual, queer and curious
youth. Queer Youth Scotland
usually meets monthly in either
Glasgow, Dundee or Edinburgh.
www.queeryouth.org.uk
ABERDEEN:
Zone Youth: LGBT group for
people aged under 26.
zoneyouth@aberdeencity.gov.uk
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ALLOA:
CLAX LGBT Group: Meets 1st
Thu of each month from 6.30-
8.30pm at Kilncraigs.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
BORDERS:
INVOLVED: Meets Wed 5-8pm
in Galashiels. Tel: 0131-555 3940.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
CARLISLE:
PiNC:Pride in North Cumbria. For
LGBT young people 13-25 years
old. Meets: Tue 6-8pm for arts
and literature sessions, Thu 6-
8pm youth drop in session, at
LGBT HQ 6-8 Fisher Street
Carlisle. CA3 8RN. Tel: Pam on
07901 765453.
pinc-cumbria@hotmail.co.uk
www.prideinnorthcumbria.org
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CLYDEBANK:
Y Sort It FUSION LGBT Youth
Group: Meets every 2nd Mon
6.30-9pm.
gillian@ysortit.comor
david@ysortit.com
DUMFRIES:
Dumfries & Galloway Phoenix:
LGBT and friends youth group for
people aged 12-21. Tue 7-9pm.
88b High Street, Dumfries.Tel:
Dumfries (01387) 255058.
dandg@lgbtyouth.org.uk
www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk
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DUNDEE:
Allsorts: Meets every Tue 6-8pm
at The Shore, 15 Shore Terrace.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Different Visions Celebrate
(DV8):
Youth group for young people 25
and under who have issues with
their sexuality or with the sexuality
of a member of their family. Drop
In Service 9-5pm at Eighteen And
Under, 1 Victoria Road. Offers a
safe and friendly environment to
meet and discuss issues affecting
the LGBT community and our
families. Tel: Shaun on Dundee
(01382) 206222.
shauntaylor498@hotmail.co.uk
DUNFERMLINE:
LGBT Youth Group:Meets every
Wed eve at Tower House Youth
Centre, Commercial School Lane.
vikki.robertson@fife.gov.uk
EDINBURGH:
Beyond Gender: Meets every Tue
7-9pm at The Citadel, 39/40
Commercial Street. For 13-25
year old transgender youth.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
fb: beyondgender
Sound Youth: Meets every Wed
6.30-8.30pm at The Citadel,
39/40 Commercial Street. For 13-
17 year olds.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Vada: Meets every Thu 7-9pm at
The Citadel, 39/40 Commercial
Street. For 17-25 year olds.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Weekend Group: Meets every
2nd Sat 7-9pm at The Citadel,
39/40 Commercial Street. For 13-
25 year olds.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
FALKIRK:
FK1nclude: Group for LGBT
young people and their friends
and allies aged 13-26. Meets Thu
6.30-8.30pm at Park Street
Community Education Base, Park
Street.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
GLASGOW:
Rainbow Sisters Girls' Group:
Meets every 2nd Mon 7-9pm at
30 (3/2) Bell Street. For 13-17 year
olds.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Shout: Meets every Tue 7-9pm at
30 (3/2) Bell Street. For 13-18 year
olds.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Standout: Meets every Wed 7-
9pm at 30 (3/2) Bell Street. For
18-25 year olds.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Trans Youth Glasgow: Meets
every 2nd Mon 7-9pm at 30 (3/2)
Bell Street. For 13-25 year old
transgender youth.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
GLENROTHES:
PROUD LGBT Youth Group:
For 13-18 year olds. Meets Wed.
Ryan.smart-cs@fife.gov.uk
INVERNESS:
Inverness LGBT Youth Group:
Meets every Tue from 7-9pm at
the Bike Shed in Grant Street. Tel:
Kim on 07974 996051.
KILMARNOCK:
All About Us Youth Group: For
13-26 year olds. Meets Mon
6.30-8.30pm. Tel: Mary Gladwell
on Kilmarnock (01563) 576372.
Mary.gladwell@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
KIRKCALDY:
Flavours Of Fife LGBT Youth
Group:
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
LANARKSHIRE:
SKITTLZ LGBT Youth Group: For
14-18 and 18-25 year olds, meets
every Mon 6-9.30pm. Tel:
Pamela or Stephen on Hamilton
(01698) 456680 or Pamela on
0779 5453995. :
pamela.burns@yls.org.uk
hamilton.lanlinks.org
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LEVENMOUTH:
Youth 2 LGBT Youth Group:
Meets every Mon in Leven.
Lisa.Hunter@fife.gov.uk
PERTH:
Glow: Meets Thu 6–8pm at 68-
86 Scott Street.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
STIRLING:
Triangle!: Meets every 2nd Wed
from 6.30–8.30pm at the
Crawford Hall.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
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