Light Issue 63a - ScotsGay Magazine

Scotland’s premier magazine for lesbians, gay men. bisexuals and friends
ScotsG ay
60/- Light • Issue 63a • FREE
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
SCENE AROUND in EDINBURGH,
GLASGOW, DUNDEE and ABERDEEN
Garry Otton and
WHERE THE SUN
NEVER SHINES
9 770135 705958
05>

2
PROUD SPONSORS OF
HABANA PRIDE PARTY WEEKEND
25TH AND 26TH JUNE @ 9AM!!
SAT 25TH SAMANTHA SWOLLOWS
WITH HER PRIDE KARAOKE
COMPETITION HANDING OVER
TO DJ CHRIS @ NIGHT
SUN 26TH KARAOKE
WITH SAMANTHA AND
CABARET @ NIGHT
AND NOT FORGETTING ...
COME AND CELEBRATE YOUR
PREMIER GAY BARS 5TH
BIRTHDAY ON THE 2ND OF
JUNE WITH OUR SCHOOL
FANCY DRESS.
SAM IN HER GYM SLIP
(UNMISSABLE) 8PM–1AM
AND THE USUAL FUN ...
22 GREENSIDE PLACE EDINBURGH EH1 3AA TEL: 0131-558 1270 E-MAIL: HABANA1@BTINTERNET.COM

If you've just picked up this copy
of ScotsGay, you'll almost certainly
be in the same place as some
copies of the Pride Scotia 2005
Guide - ScotsGay subscribers are
having their copies posted out to
them with this issue. However, if
you can't find one and have
access to the Internet, you can
download a copy at
http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/pdf/
prideguide05.pdf
But things have moved on just a
little since the Pride Scotia Guide
went to press.
Firstly, we can confirm that the
March will assemble at Noon in
East Market Street (behind
Waverley Station). For some reason,
that wasn't made clear in the
Guide! And secondly, we can
announce that Phace Scotland will
be holding their annual Pride
Awards ceremony from 3pm at
the Pride Scotia Health and
Community Fair in eGo. These
awards are given out each year to
Whether you are buying or
selling a house, need a Will
drawn up, Investment Advice
or are bereaved and need help
winding up an estate and want
a gay solicitor to do the work,
call Donald Reid.
19 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8HX
Tel: 0131-228 2828
Fax: 0131-228 2861
E-mail: dr@vmh.co.uk
Web Address: http://www.vmh.co.uk/
– THE DAY APPROACHES
folk who have done things for the
LGBT community in Scotland and
are always popular.
Tickets are selling well for
Ocean Pride - the massive Club
Night being organised by Alan
Joy down at Ocean Terminal in
Leith which will feature top DJs
from all the best gay pubs and
clubs in Edinburgh. In addition to
being available from Q Store, the
Regent Bar and Habana, you can
order your tickets online at
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/
(just type Ocean Pride into the
Advanced Search facility) or
there's a 24 hour telesales number:
08700 600100.
The AIDS Quilt Exhibition at St
George's West Church is also all
go with the quilts being shown for
the first time in ten years in
Scotland. A good way of keeping
in touch with any further developments
is by looking at the Pride
website which can be found at
http://www.pride-scotia.org/
We're urgently recruiting Stewards
for the March. If you would like the
free T-shirt, bag of goodies and
sense of being a Responsible
Adult on the day, please contact
our office on 0131-556 9471 or
E-mail: hrc@pride-scotia.org.
If you live in the Glasgow area,
you should contact our Glasgow
Steward Co-ordinator
Bill on 07810 825854.
PRIDE SCOTIA – SATURDAY 25TH JUNE – EDINBURGH
3

Hi there and here is this
month’s round up of what is
happening north of anywhere.
Pride Aberdeen 2005 is
almost here – the big day is
Sat 4th Jun in the Duthie Park
from 12.30- 7.30pm.
The fundraiser at the start of
May in Bar Indigo raised
over £970 towards the event
and the open mic night earlier
in May in Cellar 35 has also
added to the funds. Thanks
must go to all those who contributed.
A further fund raising
event was due to be held on
the bank holiday weekend in
Café Drummond’s (Belmont
Street, Aberdeen) on Sun 29th
May from 8pm. The night was
due to consist of acoustic performances
from some of
Aberdeen’s newest, most up
and coming and experienced
musicians including Karl
Alexander, Amy Sawyers and
Gerry Jablonski.
The AbFab Gayleidh was
well attended and the band
did a good job of getting people
up to dance and keep
order. Thanks go to AbFab for
organising the event and the
guys at RGU for putting on a
pre-event buffet. I hope that
this event remains in the calendar
for next year.
The Belmont Cinema
(Belmont Street, Aberdeen)
will be showing ‘But I’m a
Cheerleader’ followed by a
karaoke session in the bar
afterwards. This will be on Fri
3rd Jun at 6.45pm and tickets
can be purchased from the
box office on Aberdeen
(01224) 343536.
Wellman’s Health Studio
on Justice Mill Lane will be
open until midnight on the day
of Pride and is offering 10%
discount on entry.
The headline acts for Pride
are Kelly Wilde at 3.40pm
and Kym Mazelle at
6.30pm. The rest of the day
will include performances from
Baby Karma, Ellie Mulhern,
Finniston, Babibelz Street
Drummers, Potted Heid, Red
Man Walking, Amy Sawers,
The Little Kicks and several DJ
sets including Camp is Back.
There will be a very interesting
and exciting variety of
4
obar dheadhainn
aberdeen
scene
companies, local traders and
individuals selling their goods
and services at the event.
Codona’s fairground rides will
be present again this year with
even more attractions for your
enjoyment. Bar Indigo will be
providing the alcohol in the
beer tent on the day and will
be the place to go for the after
event party which runs until
3am.
Every penny you
spend at the event
in some way will
contribute towards
funding local events,
consultations and
work towards
Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and
Transgender equality
in the North East.
The Pride in Aberdeen volunteers
will be visible at the
event throughout the day with
collection buckets and raffle
tickets and many more opportunities
for you to donate to the
cause. If you wish to help out
on the day there are still
opportunities for you to volunteer.
Contact the Pride office on
Aberdeen (01224) 644101
or E-mail info@prideinaberdeen.org.uk
All the details for Pride
Aberdeen 2005 can be found
on their website at
http://www.prideinaberdeen.org.uk/
I have just received these
details of a new club night in
Aberdeen. If anyone ventures
a
along please let me know how it went. A new club night was
due to start on Fri 27th May beneath the Hotel Metro called
Xenophon. They are trying to capture some of the atmosphere
from the film ‘Party Monster’ – i.e. over the top, flamboyant,
glamorous costumes, glitter, make-up etc. and the music will be
very much electro based. It’s not a gay night - but then again it’s
not a straight night either - it’s really just about throwing away
inhibitions and having fun. I guess it won’t appeal to everybody
here, but if anybody feels that Aberdeen is a bit too grey and is
up for something different, then please come and check it out.
The details are at
http://www.xeno-phon.co.uk/ The night is on
the last Friday of every month with half price
admission for the ‘extravagantly attired’.
Tivoli
E-mail: Tivoli_abdn@yahoo.co.uk

glasgow
scene
Well! They say a new broom is as
good as a spring clean but mine is
used for flying! Criz is the name
and reporting my game, amongst
other things we shall not speak of
here but don't you just love Burly!
I'm less a 'scene queen' nor a 'club
spy' more a 'secret shopper'. Yes, I
know we have all said "never
again I'm staying in with the cats,
a DVD and a decent bottle of whatever!"
Then the summer's short
nights draw us out! It is my aim,
however, to find a more diverse
'scene', I know it's there. I've found
it before and we are varied - it's
our greatest strength!
Theatre, Clubs, Centres and
Pubs - if I hear it, see it or you tell
me about it (that's tell not scream!)
I shall type it here for all to see. So
here goes. Revolver Bar: it may
have changed owners but it is still
as popular as ever it was. With
over 40 seats, it's a wee bit like a
TARDIS, it's bigger than it looks,
and let's face it size is important!
The staff are friendly and the 'punters'
are mixed. Open earlier than
most, I have never seen it empty
(making it a wee bit tricky to take a
pic!) - more bars like this and
Glasgow LGBTs would be a happier,
less separate, bunch! Sadly,
they've stopped their popular Sat
Quiz and 'might!', be changing it
to a Tue night once a month starting
in July! Every Sat afternoon that
I have been in, it has been jumping
- but I suppose they know what
they're doing! And speaking of
Quiz Nights: Killer Kitty is still
going strong at Del's from 9pm on
a Thu. I was told that there was
bingo too! Fresh, on Fri, Lush, on
Sat, and T-ladys on a Wed - all on
at the Polo.
Merchant Pride still has its Sat
afternoon 'Jazz' till 5.30ish and DJ
Annie takes over at 9ish. Sundays
are May Miller and Angelo takes
over at 9ish on Sun night for the
'Sing Song' a host who has a body
to die for and a rapier wit that
would put both Graham Norton
and Julian Clary in their respective
places!. And now to the thespians
among us: The Tron! Monologues
have never been my cup of tea, as
for dresses, well at Halloween
maybe, but 'Sisters, Such Devoted
Sisters', had me spellbound! Russell
Barr exposed the darker side of
both gay and straight culture in his
G
vivid look at the life of a drag
queen in the clubs and pubs of
Glasgow. David Leddy's show,
again in the Tron, 'In The Shade'
was a wee bit harder to define! It's
about a Psychic Soul sister called
La Toya Levine who has the ability
to 'channel' 'divas'. Well, I said it
was tricky! Dressed in a 'fat suit'
David sings, dances and 'peals'
his way in to your heart. A BIG
part of the peformance is the the
layers of 'fat suit', each one revealing
a different La Toya. She is
'sporty' can be 'ethnic' even
'sexxy'! Like some multi python
shedding a variety of colourful
skins, Leddy is able to perform
'solo'. If you're looking for 'high
camp' with a wee pinch of 'super
bitch' make a date with the irrepressible
David Leddy. I have had
a long love affair with the Tron,
like so many a lost soul craving
good food, fine wine, great entertainment
and of course magnificent
eye candy!
glaschu
The LGBT Centre is planing some
barbecues! After the undoubted
success of the 'Women's Nights'
the 'Gay Men's Discussion Group'
is planing to have some evenings
of their own. Social events may
well include cinema and theatre (I
swear on a stack of holy books I
have nothing to do with this most
wonderful of ideas!) the two Joes
have set the last Sat of the month
from 2pm-4pm for the fun to commence.
I am told that all ages and
types are welcome. Details of this
and coming events can be
obtained for the Centre. The AGM
of the Centre with annual report
and year's accounts has been
announced. Sun 12th Jun at 2pm -
light refreshments will be served.
Well that's all that I have heard,
seen, been told and had screamed
at me! Until our next merry meeting,
this witch must fly!
Criz
E-mail: criz@drink.demon.co.uk
5

6
e Club
burlyboys
raise£250for edinburgh gay men’s health
dùn eideann
edinburgh
edinburgh
scene
Velvet’s next confirmed
date will be Sat 4 June @ The
usual venue which is the
Commplex in Leith near
Guiliano’s Italian Restaurant. I
am also led to believe that the
Commplex has a had a
cheeky wee makeover and the
DJ Box is now downstairs.
Velvet have also issued an
apology for lack of bar staff at
the venue and is assuring all
you ladies it will not happen
again!! Velvet normally has a
two for one offer on entry for
those who arrive mega early.
Various drink promos run
throughout the night.
A big apology (again) to
Wanda Wet Thighs ... I mean
Samantha Swallows as her
drageoke is on EVERY THURS-
DAY not fortnightly as printed
last month. Samantha
Swallows will be on the decks
also that night to ply all your
requests. Catch Samantha
and the rest of the gorgeous
gang at HABANA – one of
the official sponsors of PRIDE
SCOTIA 2005. Drink promos
run all day and night at
Habana and rumour has it
that a 3am license may be in
the pipeline on a permanent
basis for Edinburgh’s Premier
Gay Bar.
Check out Burly Too at the
Commplex - the next theme
will be ‘Topless and Tattoo’, so
all you burly boys can head
along and show off your tats.
A burly bus brings all the
Glasgow boys through so
there is a variety of meat on
offer for this “designed to be
cruisy” club! A big thank you
to Burly for raising £250 for
edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Gay Men’s
Health. The pic shows the
presentation of the cheque.
See
http://www.dv8scots.co.uk/
for more info on this popular
club night.
Also some important info for
you Heroes fans, their new
venue is the Subway
Cowgate with the next night
on Thu 23rd Jun. Heroes promotes
an eclectic mix of music
with a variety of Edinburgh’s
top DJs including One Arm
Bandit (Planet Out) and
Voodoo Doll (Club
Motherfucker- London, Disko
Bloodbath).
The Street Bar seems to
be busier and busier as the
months fold in. The trendy
mixed bar offers drink promos
Mon–Fri 4-8pm. Food is
served from 11am–7pm and
is provided courtesy of Devil’s
Kitchen. A variety of
comestibles are on offer from
salads to traditional fresh pub
grub. The downstairs is now
available for hire for birthdays
etc speak to Wendy,
Annie or Lou for prices and
availability.
As we go to press, I hear of
a new Sauna down at
Portobello Roundabout called
“Dé Vils”. It’s rumoured to be
run by Raymond (who previously
ran a sauna in
Haddington Place). More in
our next issue.
Wee Alan
E-mail:
weealan@drink.demon.co.uk

Hello everybody!
Here goes with a quick glance on
what is happening in Dundee this
month, it may look small but it fills
the gap.
At Charlie’s Bar there is the
usual monthly quiz night, next one
on Tue 7th Jun. There is also the
disco on Friday and Saturday
nights provided by DJ Ross, and
all the work in the dance and pool
table area is now complete – talking
of the pool area hopefully the
property’s owner has finally paid
attention to Charlie and Iain and
fixed the leaky roof as well.
Out, Brooklyn’s Bar and the
recently occasionally re-opened
LEATHER & LACE
8
Show Bar have all the usual
offers and nights happening,
details on display.
Diversitay switchboard will
have their next ice-breaker
evening on Wed 15th Jun at Braes
on Perth Road. They still have to
restrict the switchboard’s opening
hours to Monday evening every
second week, so is next available
on the 30th May.
Ok that is about all that I can
say about the scene in Dundee for
this month, just remember that
there is a wealth of other
pubs/clubs in the west end of the
city centre that are considered
LGBT friendly and have plenty to
WHERE THERE’S ALWAYS MUCH
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!
40 Bedrooms • 24 Hour Reception
TV Lounge • Direct Dial Phones
Tea and Coffee making facilities
30/31 Philbeach Gardens, Earl’s Court, London SW5 9EB
RESERVATIONS: 020-7373 1244
Fax 020-7244 0149 E-mail: 100756.3112@compuserve.com
http://www.philbeachhotel.freeserve.co.uk/
dùn deagh
offer, such as Braes, the DCA Centre,
The Social and HET Theatrecafe.
For those who travel further afield
Pride Scotia will be just down the road
in Edinburgh this year, held on Sat 25th
Jun. For those who are not averse to
heading north Pride in Aberdeen is also
this month on Sat 4th Jun.
Chris
E-mail: courier_chris@yahoo.co.uk
SCOTLAND’S FIRST LICENSED SEX
SHOPS ARE HERE FOR YOU!
Drummond Street: Sun Noon-9pm, Mon-Sat 10am-9pm
Easter Road: 7 days Noon-6pm
Vast range of leather and rubber wear!
New stock arriving every day!
dundee
scene
ScotsG ay
Do you know where your next one
is coming from?
Now you can let your fingers do the trolling and order your
next copy of ScotsGay by telephone!
All you have to do is dial 0906 11 00 256 and we’ll send a
copy of the mag to you (or the person of your choice) in the
traditional discreet plain brown envelope.
MAKE SURE YOU GET YOURS
Calls should cost no more than £2
Also, cards, mags and all the sex toys you
could want!
GET YOUR DANGLY BITS HERE! 8b Drummond Street,
Edinburgh EH8 9TU • Tel: 0131-557 9413
Also at 25 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5PJ Tel: 0131-623 6969
8

9
9

Garry Otton and
WHERE THE SUN
NEVER SHINES
It’s hot! Wank fodder.
I’m watching lads, hugging, kissing,
rolling around together; their muscular
legs all-akimbo on my plasma. Mmm…
Sky Sports! Shame about the fans
though, knocking back the lager; farting
into their vinyl sofas. It’s a bit like killing
crabs with Clearasil, but the Scottish
Executive want to wipe out sectarianism
in Scottish football. Come on! Drunken,
foul-mouthed, knuckle-scraping,
Buckie-drunk, football yobs pouring
over Scottish Executive circulars on
courtly behaviour at football matches? I
don’t think so. A whole host of problems
bubble to the surface in the same Petri
dish, amongst them, drinking, drugs,
violence, sexism, litter, and, dare one say
it? Homophobia. Remember ‘out’ gay
professional footballer, Justin Fashanu
who was publicly referred to as “the
bloody poof” by his manager? The
Scottish Sun obviously finds homophobia
in football very funny. “Training
camp” featured a couple of cute Killie
boys strolling across the pitch holding
hands. SunSport was disgusted from
Kinning Park. “First Aberdeen’s Noel
Whelan and Russell Anderson are caught
in a passionate clinch… now this!” Under
a pic of Noel and Russ, tongue-jousting,
they quipped: “Who’s a pretty Boyd,
then…! Kilmarnock comics Kris Boyd and
Freddie Dindeleux make a lovely pair as
they stroll hand-in-hand”. Apart from
chatting about French chanteuse,
Mylene Farmer, I never got the impression
my old neighbour, Fred ever kicked
for the other side, but who knows? The
Sun summoned former Celtic manager
“Billy McNeill’s manly verdict” on “one
forgettable image that left a football nation
shocked”, while The Sun’s Iain King dismissed
it as “an isolated moment of madness
in the macho world of SPL football”.
The Scottish Sun’s “eagle-eyed snapper
went to spy on Kilmarnock… at another
training CAMP, this time Freddie
Dindeleux was gazing at Kris Boyd as they
held hands and pranced around the pitch”.
Billy McNeill admitted: “Dressing-rooms
are vicious environments yet I think in this
case Dindeleux and big Boyd have been
caught out in a training routine to be fair
to them. However, that is not going to stop
them being annihilated at Rugby Park this
morning when they see this! Sunsport’s picture
will be pinned up in the dressing-room
– with every caption you can think of
10
beside it”. Summing-up his “manly verdict”,
Billy McNeill recalled a better
example of footballer’s behaviour to capture:
“Dave got fed-up with Billy kicking
him and got a fistful of jersey and was
ready to thump him – now that’s a true
football picture for me!” The Scottish
Sun’s Iain King concluded: “So there you
have it, conclusive proof from the nation’s
most famous captain that this sort of conduct
just won’t do. Listen to a legend, listen
to a player who grew up when being a
man’s man meant something else entirely”.
I’m holding up my pink card to you
Iain. See, I can be funny too!
“CON-DOMS”
was a chance for Scottish Sun reporter
Kevin Lowry to stoke “fury at Scots
prison’s freebies for gay sex”. The only
“fury” I want to see should be aimed at
those who do nothing to protect the
lovers and partners of people who may
have participated in risky behaviour in
prison. This was a story about The
Scottish Sun placing its twisted morality
before reality. “Fury erupted last night
over plans to dish out free CONDOMS to
prisoners. Lags will be given them on
request in a bid to encourage safe gay sex
behind bars”. It’s a cheap trick, but the
media effortlessly orchestrate ‘fury’ from
a small gaggle of Scottish religionists and
right-wing politicians. In this case, Tory
Bill Aitken made the extraordinary assertion
that: “The way things are going, quite
a section of the population will be queuing
up to get into Greenock jail”. An insider
told The Sun: “This is just saying to cons.
‘Come in and have a good time’. Most of
the cons are off their heads on drugs in
here, so these condoms are seen by guards as
one last little freebie for them to round off
their fun…” The Sun brushed aside
qualified advice to insist: “…Politicians
across the spectrum claimed Scotland did
not need the programme”. They found
three. The Sun’s editorial shrieked:
“…Handouts of free condoms so prisoners
can have safe gay sex? Now that really is a
holiday camp option”. This was “liberalism
gone mad”. Of course it wasn’t. Nor
was it “camp” or an “option”. The
Scottish Sun is anything but liberal, but
is definitely mad and sometimes camp.
But thankfully, reading it will always be
an option.
Tiresome Tory/Catholic propagandist,
Mrs Katie Grant boiled the kettle
and rolled up her sleeves to deal with
Dundee’s problem of teenage pregnancy
in The Sunday Times Scotland:
“Nobody shouts at a pregnant 13-year-old.
Nobody wants to overload her with homework.
She will elicit sympathy rather than
condemnation and may even get out of
carrying her schoolbag if she complains
that it gives her ‘pains’. Being pregnant, so
other girls will be reminded every day,
makes your life much easier”. Full of
answers she decided: “In the UK teenage
pregnancy is not frowned upon and is
financially rewarded with the taxpayer
forking out millions to pay for the young
mothers and their offspring, in the form of
income support, housing benefit, education
and employment training and access to
childcare”. So if it’s all about money,
what is she doing opening her purse to
suggest: “It may be expensive housing
pregnant teenagers away from the mainstream
and it may not be politically correct.
But… it is mad to believe that there
is even an option”. Let’s have Catholic
orphanages for ‘fallen girls’, eh, Mrs
Grant? She used this as an opportunity
to trash the Dutch and their splendid
ability to reduce teenage pregnancy with
a quick plug for Joost van Loon’s book,
Deconstructing the Dutch Utopia. This
sociologist tried to suggest that the
Dutch don’t start sex education at a
younger age and neither is it more
explicit than British sex education. In a
nutshell, he suggests the family unit and
lack of state support is responsible for
the Netherlands’s success. Oh, and Mrs
Grant forgot to mention the publishers
of the book: The Family Education
Trust. How remiss! Would that be
Valerie Riches’ partisan Family and
Youth Concern? Oh, so it is! Be it the
teen mags they read; access to erotica or
discussion in school, take my word for
it, the Dutch do start their education
earlier and yes it is more explicit! I have
to question the usefulness of Aberdeen
University’s ‘research’ into “every family
planning clinic in Scotland, along with
those of 161 GP practices…” feathering
The Scottish Daily Mail’s sensational
report by the very opinionated Ian
Smith on “girls as young as ten… prescribed
the Pill”. The Pill had been prescribed
to over a thousand under 16s but
only 35 aged 13 and only two “shockingly”,
aged 10. Given Scotland’s record of
sexual ignorance, am I alone in finding
these figures remarkably conservative?
Much to the satisfaction of The Scottish
Daily Mail, Dr James McLay, the clinical
pharmacologist who led the study,
was on hand to pin his own political
opinions on the findings: “One of the
worries that we clearly have is that these
girls who are under 13 on the oral contraceptive
should be reported to social workers
because they are being subjected to rape”.
Whilst this might well be true since hav-
ing sex with a girl under 13 is classified
as statutory rape in Scotland since she is
not deemed old enough to consent, the
doctors would have also acted under a
duty to care. The Mail quickly ushered
in an “absolutely astounded… Shona
Robison, health spokesman (sic) for the
Scottish National Party” whose quotes sat
alongside the knee-jerking Mail rent-agob,
Valerie Riches of Family and Youth
Concern who gushed: “The law of the age
of consent has become an absolute mockery”.
“Police storm gallery
in row over ‘offensive
art’,” was an unusually sympathetic
story in The Scottish Daily Mail.
You’d better believe it! We’ve had police
on the Borders raiding a shop window
with half-naked Sindy dolls, now
Glasgow’s SellBuyArt gallery in the West
End has been raided to remove Glasgow
artist Lee Stewart’s partially obscured
canvas of a nude woman. Strathclyde
Police told The Mail: “The painting was
attracting a lot of attention from local children
and there had been a couple of complaints
made”. What! No pictures of
someone getting a good kicking? I
understand Glasgow’s Burrell Collection
is planning to showcase Titian’s naked
Venus Rising from the Sea this summer.
Anyone informed the local constabulary?
Prudes pop up in all sorts of places.
Last month we had The Sunday Mail
wandering around a gay sauna, moralising
in white towels. This month the
prudes were hanging about outside a
sauna, twitching the nets from the windows
of a nearby hotel and wagging fingers
from the city chambers. The problem?
The Lane Health Club calls itself a
health and fitness club. Wha’? Isn’t sex
healthy? Perhaps they’d overlooked the
fact that if The Lane had GAY SAUNA
slapped all over it, I doubt it would be as
nearly as attractive to all those closeted
married men who pop in to pull a few
muscles during happy hour. Let’s not kid
ourselves here, this has nothing to do
with what The Lane Health Club chooses
to call itself: it’s about prudery, pure
and simple. Another Scottish paper
draped a towel over its privates and gawped.
The Herald reported “they also
claim the sauna operations are a blight on
Glasgow City Council’s strategy to attract
new business to its international services
district”. Baws! Any internationals business
centre worth its salt – think of
Frankfurt – needs the sex industry. The
Herald’s chief reporter, Iain Wilson,
sniffed: “…But the premises consists mainly
of 11 cubicles, each with vinyl-covered
couch and televisions, said to be for ‘relaxation’
and watching videos. There is also a
sauna, changing room, and TV lounge”.
Vinyl is easier to wipe. How long have
you been a reporter, Iain? Radisson SAS
hotel wanted to complain that the prem-
10

ises were not being used for the purpose
it was registered. Filled with concern,
Philip Mahoney, the hotel general manager
told The Herald: “One needs to
make sure, without saying neighbours have
to be nice, that business operations are as
stated. If open, fine. I do not make a moral
judgment. It’s the secretive nature that concerns
me…” Well they were there first, so
you know what you can do with your
over-priced hostelry, don’t you, Phil?
Alex Mosson, former Glasgow lord
provost and ward councillor and chairman
of Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Valley Tourist Board chose to tell The
Herald “of numerous complaints from
firms in the area”. (Who are they? And
what about the local firms who have no
problems with the sauna)? The council
ordered a site visit to be carried out.
Perhaps they should invite the sauna-loving
Sunday Mail, they’re only round the
corner!
An “ordeal in bed”
The Daily Record described it, a “lesbian’s
30-minute sex attack on friend”.
Apparently, “the shocked victim lay still
throughout the assault because she didn’t
know what to do”. Excuse me? She knew
so little about it, in fact, that the “victim”
went and told a pal all about it saying she
hadn’t been comfortable with what had
happened before reporting it to the
police. Michelle McComb, 22, from
Hawick in Roxburghshire, has now been
added to Michael Howard’s infamous
Sex Offenders Register. Michelle normally
slept on the couch when she
stopped round her pal’s, but on this
occasion, she went upstairs and joined
“the victim” in bed. Michelle has learning
difficulties and didn’t understand the
concept of consent but conceded in
court that her pal couldn’t have consented
if she was asleep, an important point
when considering the legal definition of
rape. It is bad enough, with such
appalling levels of guilt and shame
attached to homosexual expression, that
sex takes place in drunken stupors, but
there are other ‘excuses’ that allow participants
to emerge guilt-free from mediadenigrated
sexual encounters. One of
these is simply to deny you ever gave permission
in the first place. In a culture of
sexual ‘victims’, have we completely lost
our ability to negotiate sex? Drop the
charges against Michelle McComb and
get her off the Sex Offenders Register at
once!
Reporting adverts banned by the
Advertising Standards Authorities, The
Herald explained.
“These included an Armani
Junior advert which the ASA
ruled sexualised a child and a
promotion by Ryanair which
promoted ‘Fawking Great Offers’
close to Guy Fawkes Night. The
watchdog ruled the Dublinbased
airline’s advert was offensive
because the word ‘Fawking’
was too close to ‘f******’.”
11
In The Daily Record, they reported: “A
boss who branded a worker ‘all t**ts and no
brain’ has been ordered to pay her more
than £40,000”. Good heavens, what are
‘toots’? Fortunately, ScotsGay doesn’t act
the timorous beastie over a few choice
words and our editor permits people to
use the language they are comfortable
with. It’s a pity the rest of the Scottish
media wasn’t as inclusive. My colleague,
Tivoli, who edits the Aberdeen section in
ScotsGay, recently came up against a
pathetic piece of censorship with a
throwaway comment that Aberdeen
Pride (on Saturday, 4 June in Duthie
Park) appeared to be “coming at you faster
than a pope’s election…” Aberdeen-G-
Zone, an msn group edited by a twat
called ‘Andi’, thought Tiv was insulting,
stamping his trainers to insist: “I’m not
going to argue or debate about it” and censored
the offending passage. The Caths
are touchy! BBC Scotland’s Off The Ball,
presenters Tam Cowan and Stuart
Cosgrove had asked listeners what they
recommended throwing at failed club
managers. E-mail was read out suggesting
former Celtic boss Tommy Burns
ought to be pelted with communion
wafers. The Catholic Church came down
on them like a ton of bricks. The
Scottish Daily Mail reported:
“The pair were yesterday spared
an official reprimand after
broadcasting watchdog Ofcom
ruled that the BBC had
‘addressed the matter’.”
Catholic activist Peter Kearney, director
of the Catholic Media Office threatened
to appeal. Of course, if it were homophobia
we were complaining about, the religionist-sodden
Scottish media would be
up in arms over ‘political correctness
gone mad’. The last time I was on radio
I was given a stern warning about on-air
use of the words ‘wank fodder’. I was
probably referring to The Scottish Sun
and the likes of “Katie, 19, from
Liverpool”, who was, this month, showing
off her perky wee pink ‘uns in a garden
centre. Real Radio has not asked me
back. Well, their music is pants anyway!
Where do you go for good radio in
Scotland? Certainly not BBC Radio
Scotland, that’s for sure! That’s so far up
it’s own arse, stick a brush on the end and
they could clean their own teeth!
E-mail:
garry@scottishmediamonitor.com
Read the papers, post your comments
or search for material at the
SCOTTISH MEDIA MONITOR
website:
http://www.scottishmediamonitor.com
ScotsGay supports the work of
Outrage! P O Box 17816, London
SW14 8WT.
Donations welcome.
http://www.outrage.org.uk
RISE
THE capsule for improved male sexual performance
that WON’T let you down
For LONGER and HARDER erections
100% Herbal 100% Safe
1000’s of satisfied customers worldwide
£4.00 per capsule
£32.00 for ten capsules
£60.00 for twenty capsules
ORDER NOW Tel: 01255 507966
for immediate despatch
Most major Credit/Debit cards accepted.
Or by post to BlueHeaven Products Ltd
PO Box 8827 Harwich CO12 4WY
All orders sent by recorded delivery unless otherwise
requested. Cheques/postal orders made to
BlueHeaven Products Ltd. For payment by cheque
please allow 21 days for clearance/delivery.
11

IT’S ONLY TEN PENCE PER MINUTE!!
Call Scotland’s
own chat & date
service.
● Listen to messages
● Leave your own message
● Meet local laddies!
THAT’S ALL!!
Calls charged at 10p per minute at all times. ScotsChat. 60 Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA.
Call 08712 20 99 99
or text SCOTSGAY to 69005
Text cost 50p to send

13
13

To reply to ScotsGay Voice Ads, phone
09068 556612 (calls charged at 60p
per minute) and use the number at the
end of the ad. You can leave your own
ad FREE on FREEphone 0800 138 4121.
MEN
SHY DAVID
David from Edinburgh is 41 years old, 5’7”
tall with average looks. He describes himself
as being quite shy, but says he knows how
to relax and let his hair down. He is looking
for friendships maybe leading to a 1-2-1.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number 6172.
DUNDEE FIFTYSOMETHING
Late 50’s gay man living in Dundee.
Straight acting and looking with usual interests
- walking, travel, music and reading -
is looking for a gay man with similar interests
for fun and friendship. “If you’re interested,
please leave a message and I’ll get
back to you”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6174.
AFTERNOON FUN
Ronnie from Dundee is 42 years old and
straight acting and looking. He is looking
for someone 25-40 years old for afternoon
fun. Phone 09068 556612 - Number
6175.
ANYTHING GOES IN FALKIRK
Two guys, 35 and 48 years, are looking for
two or more guys for group fun. They live
near Falkirk and can accommodate.
Anything goes! Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6177.
GOATEE
Martin from Lanarkshire has blue eyes, a
stocky build and a goatee beard. He is a
non-smoker who likes sport and is looking
some someone similar for friendship hopefully
leading to a 1-2-1 relationship. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 6179.
HIS MASTER’S PLEASURE
Edinburgh master seeks young submissive
guy between approximately 18 and 30
years who must be prepared to accept
bondage and punishment “and to be used
for my pleasure”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6181.
SPANKING FUN NEEDED
Glasgow based, but can travel. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 6182.
FUN TIMES KENNY
Kenny is a passive, 52 years old chubby,
heavily-built gay man with a good sense of
humour who is caring, honest and reliable.
He is looking to meet someone stocky
between 21 and 45 years old. He has an
interest in massage and is looking to meet
the right person for fun times. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 6183.
ARMY
Robert from Dundee is an ex-army gay guy
with a smart appearance. He would like to
meet gay/bi guys for fun and roleplay scenarios.
“Suited and uniformed guys most
welcome”. He can accommodate anytime.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number 6136.
RELATIONSHIP
John from Penrith would love to have a gay
relationship with somebody. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6185.
BONDAGE PLEASURE
52 years old, 6’ tall guy is looking for
someone to come and pleasure him. Is into
bondage and spanking. “Please help me”.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number 6186.
SOCIABLE MARTIN
Martin from Lanarkshire has blue eyes and
is a 37 year old non-smoker who likes
reading and socialising. He is looking for
someone similar for a friendship or relationship.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number
6188.
SHOP WITH PAUL
Paul is a genuine bisexual male TV of 52
years who seeks a bisexual male or female
for shopping, nights out, fun and friendship
and maybe more. “If you are interested,
give me a call”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6189.
OOOH MATRON!
Mature male in the Fife area looking to
meet dominant assertive TVs, crossdressers,
transexuals, matrons for fun
times. Also couples as well. 100% genuine.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number
6191.
FUN WITH ALEC
Married Alec is 36 years old, 6’3” tall and
weighs 14 stone. He is looking for a similar
single guy for fun. He likes sports and
clubs. “No time-wasters, just genuine guys
who like having fun”. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6193.
MORE OR LESS
David from Glasgow describes himself as a
slightly overweight Bi guy who is into more
or less anything. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6101.
MR RIGHT
Blond haired, medium built guy 32 years
who lives in Glasgow says “I’ve been looking
for Mr Right but haven’t yet found him.
I enjoy most things in life: nights out and
in, pictures, meals and many other things.
Thank you for listening”. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6196.
BEND ME, TAKE ME
White, smooth, stocky 56 year old slave
from Edinburgh with his own place would
like to meet a stocky, hairy, strict disciplinarian
master “to make me bend to his
commands”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6197.
FIT
38 years, 6’1” tall, 13st 6lbs, 42” chest,
34” waist with a fit medium build guy is
looking for active guys 40+. Lives in
Glasgow/Lanarkshire area. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6199.
INSURANCE SALESMAN SOUGHT
Tom is looking for a slim, active stocky guy
“with an exceptional endowment”. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 6200.
PASSIVE ANDY
Andy 53 years from the Borders can
accommodate. He is 5’10” tall with a
stocky/medium build and a shaved head,
goatee beard and blue eyes. He is 100%
passive and is looking to meet a guy who
is stocky or muscularly built, 30-50 years.
Can travel within a reasonable area. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 6201.
WALKING AND SWIMMING
Stockily-built 52 years old male with
brown hair and eyes would like to meet a
dominant partner of a similar age. He likes
walking and swimming. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6202.
CHASTISEMENT
61 year old Edinburgh disciplinarian: “Call
me now for suitable chastisement”. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 6124.
MASSEUR STEVE
First-time caller Steve is in his mid-thirties
with highlighted hair, green/brown eyes,
5’11” tall, 32” waist and loves all things
that are safe. He is a qualified masseur
with a good sense of humour and he loves
socialising and staying in. He is a good
cook who loves music and animals and has
his own place. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6125.
MUDDY BOOTS
Glasgow, medium built male, 39 years,
5’5” tall, is looking for a master with
muddy boots or trainers. “I’m looking for
you now”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6156.
LEATHERMEN
Paul from Edinburgh is 43 years old and
into Leathermen, Bikers, Skins and most
things and is looking for uncomplicated
fun. “Discretion assured, I can accommodate
if need be”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6160.
DUNDEE SUB
Passive submissive guy with his own place
near Dundee is looking to meet dominant
Tops up to 45 years of age. He is also into
cross-dressing, bondage, CP and poppers.
“Genuine guys only please. All calls will be
returned”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6162.
LEATHER GLOVES
33 year old Stirling guy is looking for a
more mature guy with a moustache and
leather (especially gloves). Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6163.
MAUL PAUL
Paul likes leather, gloves and boots and a
bit of bondage. Can accommodate.
Discretion assured. Phone 09068 556612
- Number 6089.
SLIM SLAVE
Slim 43 years old slave looking for dominant
guys 50+. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6093.
AYRSHIRE AESTHETE
Luke is 35 years old, 5’7” tall, smooth
guy with shoulder length hair, greeny-blue
eyes who was from Ireland originally. He is
new to Scotland and lives in Ayrshire. He
describes himself as quite a nocturnal person
who is artistic, loves fashion, photography,
painting, travelling and the beach. He
is looking to meet similar guys for fun,
friendship and possibly a relationship.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number 6108.
TAKE LIKE A MAN
57 year old chubby, smooth-bodied
Edinburgh guy is in need of taking some
discipline like a man. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6061.
DUNDEE
37 years old Slave looking for a Master.
Lives and works in the Dundee area. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 6117.
TAKE ME AND USE ME
Edinburgh, Bi guy, 50 years old is looking
for an older gentleman, preferably in his
60’s, who will “take me and use me. If
you are into spanking - so much the better.
Get in touch”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6079.
SHAVED WANTS HAIRY
Edinburgh smooth, shaved, big-busted mid-
50’s guy with his own place, very discreet,
is looking for a hairy Pakistani or Arab guy.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number 6051.
GRANT YOUR WISH
Grant is a 39 year old genuine and friendly
gay guy who lives and works in
Edinburgh. He is of a slim build, 5’10” tall
and has various hobbies and interests
which include the cinema, theatre, walking,
literature and generally socialising and
having a good time. He has fair hair, blue
eyes and is slim. Edinburgh area or
beyond. Phone 09068 556612 - Number
6058.
SLAVE SEEKS MASTER
Slave from Glasgow looking for a master.
“I will do anything my master wishes”.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number 6069.
TV TIMES
Male, mid-forties, quite fit and fully
employed is looking for a feminine TV who
likes to dress up. “I am not a time-waster,
so please get in contact with me”.
Edinburgh area. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6010.
FORCEFUL
Ex-Forces Richard from Dundee is 45 years
old and is looking for someone like-minded
who is into O and A, bondage and restraint.
Can accommodate. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 6012.
GOLDEN TIMES
Well-endowed, versatile, smooth Edinburgh
guy, 40 years, smooth with a 33” waist
into water-sports, poppers and spit, seeks
no-strings fun. All calls answered. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 6015.
YOUR PLACE OR MINE
Geoff from South Scotland is 35 years old,
5’10” tall and of a medium build. He is
looking for guys 16-30 years for “no holds
barred fun at your place or mine”. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 6017.
UNINHIBITED
Steve, 45 years, healthy and fit with his
own flat in Edinburgh is into uninhibited nostrings
fun. No waistlines over 34” please.
“Interested? Give me a call”. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 5994.
BEND OVER
Edinburgh Headmaster 61 years has vacancies
now for naughty “schoolboys”. “Drop
your trousers and bend over for a sound
thrashing”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 6006.
FELLOW NOVICE WANTED
Scott, 39 years old from the Fife area,
5’9” tall, 30” waist, likes films, eating out
and the occasional drink. Looking for
another novice 20-35 years, preferably
slim and clean-shaven who is willing to
experiment and go from there. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 5970.
LANCASHIRE SCHOOLTEACHER
Would the schoolteacher from Lancashire
who was up in Edinburgh and who replied
to my advert 5252 please get back in
touch. Phone 09068 556612 - Number
5928.
ANYTHING GOES (YOU NAME IT)
“I am a male in my early forties who is
looking for a dominant master to be your
slave. Anything goes: uniforms, dressing
up, you name it. I come from the Fife/
Edinburgh area. If you are interested - give
me a call”. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 5900.
FEMININE SERVICING
Active 56 years old Edinburgh guy is looking
for an AC/DC married guy, 25+ who
needs his submissive, feminine side serviced
occasionally. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 5893.
DRIVE ME WILD
Stocky, straight-acting and very discreet
Mid 50’ Edinburgh guy with own place
would like to meet a straight-acting, bisexual
or married Pakistani, North African or
Middle Eastern guy aged 25-55 years for
mutual pleasure. “I’m smooth, so a hairybodied
guy would be a plus and drive me
wild”. Phone 09068 556612 - Number
5737.
HORNY UNCLE
Horny uncle type seeking nephew for hot,
horny fun with no strings attached. He is
40 years old, 5’7” tall with a 30” waist
and 40” chest. “No camps, effeminates or
fatties”. Can accommodate or travel in the
Glasgow area. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 5701.
CUTE, CUDDLY AND QUIET
Steve from Dundee is 32 years old, cute
and cuddly. He likes watching TV, quiet
nights in and nights out. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 5730.
FORCEFUL FALSE FLOOSIE FOR
FORTIES FIFE FROLICS
I am looking for a dominant TV. I am a midforties
male who stays in Fife and works in
Edinburgh. Looking for somebody who is
into fun and entertainment. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 5695.
MAN 2 MAN 4 ONE 2 ONE
It's completely FREE to place
your ad by phone on
0800 138 4 1-2-1
We'll not only print your ad in our next few
issues, but it will also be available for telephone
callers to our browse hotline on
09068 556612
Advertisers get their own private voice mailbox
and can pick up replies on
09068 556612
Why not suck it and see?
Calls to 09068 numbers cost 60p per minute at all times.
Conditions of service: All participants must be 18 or over. Ads will run for up to
3 issues. It will not be possible to reply to advertisers who have not collected
replies for more than 28 days. service supplied by Tele-Dater, PO Box 425,
PE25 2RQ. E-mail: admin@bizorg.co.uk. Helpline (10am – 6pm weekdays)
0870 121 1210 (not a premium rate number).
COLOURFUL ABERDONIAN
Aberdeen area, submissive 42 year old,
into yellow or brown, into dominant guys,
any age. Phone 09068 556612 - Number
5082.
BELTING MEMORIES
“I am looking for a genuine retired or former
teacher, living in Scotland, over the
age of 50 to give me the belt as per my
schooldays. I need my hands warmed
again”. Phone 09068 556612 - Number
5252.
I WANT DISCIPLINE!
I am a mid 50’s, stocky, straight acting,
Edinburgh guy with a need for some discipline
in my life. I am looking for a hairy,
masterful 30+ guy willing to train me by
showing me the error of my ways. If that’s
you - give me a call. Please. Phone 09068
556612 - Number 5623.
EDINBURGH LOCK
Male, early 40’s, into domination, rubber,
leather and restraints. Comes from
Edinburgh but can travel. Please give him a
call if you are similarly interested. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 5452.
FIFE FETISH FOR RUBBER AND
RESTRAINT
Fife Fetish couple looking for fetish males,
females and couples. They are into leather,
rubber, restraint and domination. They can
accommodate and travel. Age not important.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number
5367.
PETER FROM EDINBURGH
Peter from Edinburgh is 48 years old, 5’8”
tall and totally non-scene. He is very genuine,
honest and caring. He likes theatre,
cinema, walking, the gym and holidays. He
is looking for a like-minded gay or bi-guy
who enjoys life - 18-50 years old. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 5380.
LEARNING THE ROPES
Slim, mature, 50s passive Tayside guy who
likes bondage and restraint games would
like to meet an active gay partner who is
interested or experienced in trying out
bondage ideas. Age and looks unimportant.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number
5318.
SUBERDONIAN
Aberdeen area slim 38 year old submissive
guy seeking dominant guys 40+. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 5321.
MATURE FROM DUNDEE?
Francis from Dundee is in his mid-fifties
with a slim build, 5’8” tall with blue eyes.
He would like to meet an active gay guy
for fun and friendship. Preferably mature,
but any age and colour would be most welcome.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number
5232.
ANYTHING GOES IN ABERDEEN
Aberdeen area 39 year old tolerant slave
seeks master, 45+. Anything goes. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 5431.
YELLOW SUB-
38 year old slim, submissive guy, into yellow,
is looking for dominant guys any age.
Phone 09068 556612 - Number 5060.
PROFESSIONAL AND NON-SCENE
31 year old professional, non-scene gay
guy, non-smoker, 5’8”, 10.5 stone, 33”
waist. Hobbies include cinema, theatre,
reading, country walking and swimming.
Looking to meet gay/bi guys up to 45
years old for a possible 1-2-1 with the right
guy. Phone 09068 556612 - Number
4775.
PETER FROM EDINBURGH
Peter from Edinburgh is a 51 year old,
clean-shaven guy with dark hair. He enjoys,
music, cinema, theatre, country walking,
swimming, briefs and Speedos and he is
looking to meet people for fun. Phone
09068 556612 - Number 4710.
PISSABLE MEETING IN ABERDEEN
Aberdeen area. Slim, tanned, 38 year old
Sub, into bondage and yellow, looking for
other guys 40+. Phone 09068 556612 -
Number 5199.
AS MANY MEN AS YOU WANT!
Get your copy of ScotsGay every month.
Remember, you can receive your copy of
ScotsGay by post by phoning 0906 11 00
256 and we’ll send a copy of ScotsGay to
you or to the person of your choice. Calls
should cost no more than £2.00. ScotsGay
is also available in pure text form or as a
PDF from http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/
UK-wide Virtual Chat and Date
Up to 120 OnLine NOW!
Swap messages with other callers OnLine NOW!
0909 973 5512
Calls cost just £1/minute.
ScotsG ay
ScotsGay, P.O. Box 666, Edinburgh, EH7 5YW

TO REPLY TO A CONTACT AD IN OUR MEET MARKET
Just pop your reply in an envelope with the box number written in the TOP RIGHT corner and place the envelope with your reply inside another envelope with two loose
first class stamps. If you are writing from outwith the UK, an International Reply Coupon (IRC) should be enclosed for each reply instead of postage stamps. International
Reply Coupons are available from Post Offices throughout the world. We are unable to send on replies without postage stamps or IRCs.
LOOKING FOR
STEPHEN SMITH
Can Stephen Smith (or anybody who
knows where to contact him) please get in
touch. Stephen was involved with Pride
Scotia in Glasgow last year. Box SG63169.
WOMEN
ODD SOCK LOOKING FOR
PARTNER
40+ lesbian looking for new lesbian friends
(and maybe more) between the ages of 38
and 50. I enjoy the cinema, socialising,
walking and funtimes. Want to know
more?! Box SG63108.
LET’S GET SENSUAL
Lesbian, young looking 44, n/s, likes eating
out, cosy nights in, music. GSOH,
blonde hair, slim, blue eyes, seeks fem boyish
chic 35-45 who is not afraid to be open
and sensual. Box SG63141.
MEN
EDINBURGH
Uncomplicated no strings fun and friendship
offered to young guy 16-22 by 45 year old
guy. Come and go as you like. Box
SG63102.
DUNDEE AREA
5’5”, medium build, TV, seeks older male
for fun and friendship. Box SG63104.
BLOND BOMBSHELL!!!
Jonny, 27, blond hair, blue eyes, from
Northumberland seeks dominant older male
to punish me for being a naughty boy!!!
Box SG63105.
FED UP BUT FLEXIBLE
So many men, so many many ads, so many
disappointments - so prove me wrong - let
me see that there’s at least one
gay/bi/trans/married guy who can get his
arse in gear to organise himself to meet up
for a quick and useful shag, without any
ties, without any duboisu romantic aspirations
or the usual Edinbrugh baggage - go
on - surprise me!! Box SG63106.
OLDER DOMINANT SOUGHT
47 year old bottom lad, seeking to meet
older 50+ gentleman for friendship and
guidance. Genuine search for person to
relive younger days and memories of traditional
domestic discipline. Hopeful of friendship.
Genuine Search. No timewaster. Box
SG63107.
UK BLACK WISHING TO MAKE
FRIEND
Hi there. I am a UK black gay guy hoping to
make friends with other black professional
guys all the world, ie the States and Europe.
I am seeking to make friends to communicate
with and arrange a possible exchange
visit. Box SG63109.
HOUSEBOY - PERSONAL
ASSISTANT
26 year old London lad, good looking, honest
and reliable wants to be a housekeeper/personal
assistant for wealthy gay gentleman.
Box SG63110.
HORNY LEATHERCLAD BIKER
Horny, fit, 27 year old Fireblade biker, slim,
leather lover, nedin mates for rideouts and
hot leather fun. Into most things. Based in
Glasgow. A boyfriend would be nice. Box
SG63111.
UP, UP AND AWAY
Frequent Ryanair/easyJet international
traveller, 50, seeks younger (16-25) companions
for short jaunts abroad or in UK.
Don’t do the gay scene generally. More into
local food, drink and culture. Box
SG63112.
PROF GUY SEEKS SIMILAR
34 year old straight acting prof guy based
in West Lothian (work in Edinburgh). 5’9”,
32”w, 40”c, medium build with brown
shaved hair, blue eyes. Into gym, cinema,
eating out, pub, looking for similar, clean
cut guy 18-40 for friendship, relationship.
Non smokers preferred. Box SG63113.
MEN IN UNIFORM
Sought by mature late 40’s guy, 5’11”,
slim, 28” waist, clean shaven, fit looking.
Looking for guys for fun and games and
possible 1-2-1. Box SG63144.
16
LOOKING FOR ORDINARY
BLOKE
Me: 5’9”. Stocky. 40. Cumbernauld. Short
fair hair. Hairy. Not out. Divorced father.
Looking for non-camp blokes for pint, natter,
fun. Not into skinny. Prefer 25-45. Pic
with E-mail preferred. Genuine honest
blokes. Box SG63114.
GLASGOW WEST END
Looking to meet guys in or around the
Glasgow area who are up for friendship, fun
and maybe more with the right guy. Hairy
guys especially welcome (no 1 crop). I’m
35, 5’1”, slim/med build, smooth body,
nice looks, s/a s/l, looking for same type
of guys - no scene queens please, discretion
assured, can accomm/travel. Get in touch
now! Looking to meet with guys up to the
age of 45 only! Box SG63115.
EDINBURGH - FIFE -
ANYWHERE
42 year old slave looking for dominant
guys, 50+, to train me in bondage, cp etc.
Me: med build, 5’10”. Up for most things
with right guy. Box SG63117.
SUBS FOR HIGHLAND
PLAYROOM
I am a well experienced dominant 41 year
old living in the very far north of Scotland. I
have a well equipped playroom with loads
of equipment, toys and restraints. I am
looking for submissive guys to visit in
July/August 2005. I can cater for most
aspects of BDSM, with all limits respected.
Experienced and novice players considered.
Any interested parties reply with age and
stats and list experiences if any. Box
SG63118.
RAMPANT RABBIT
Rampant 40’s man seeks someone who
enjoys bondage, spanking weekends.
Frolicking around in some wood shavings is
a must like a pair of horny rabbits!!! Box
SG63121.
FANCY SPICED-UP BROTHERLY
LOVE?
We all long to be loved yes/no?
Appreciated/respected too? Tired of the
scene? Needing to give/receive easy going
TLC? I’m your man/soul mate? We’ll see.
Box SG63136.
OLDER TOP SEEKS YOUNG
BOTTOM
Do you fancy older guys? This one is 46,
5’7”, ready to teach new nephew types
16-26 who are hot and willing to learn. Shy
boys and any race welcome. Box
SG63122.
HOLIDAY MATE
Very straight acting good looking fit guy,
37, 5’10”, dark hair, loves sport, eating
out, cinema, looking for a travelling buddy
for week long holiday in Ibiza early Sept,
same age or younger. Box SG63123.
LADS FOR ACTION
Fit, slim, straight-acting Edinburgh lad (31)
looking for no strings fun with similar guys.
Bike leathers or sportskit fans a big bonus!
Must be fit and under 40. Couples welcome.
Can always accommodate. Box
SG63124.
SUMMER HOLIDAY GAY OFFER
Fancy a holiday where you can dominate,
humiliate, abuse torture your host? I’m
Andrew and I’ve rented a large house in
Shetland for September. All letters with
shirtless photo get quick reply. Box
SG63125.
EX AYRSHIRE GUY.
Hi, I am a 41 year old gay guy originally
from Kilmarnock, now in Blackpool. Would
like to be in touch with guys from anywhere
in Scotland or any Scots anywhere.
Friendship only. E-mail, MSN. Box
SG63127.
SEEKING HORNY FUN JUNE
36, slim, friendly, discreet and non-scene
English guy on holiday in Scotland June
(Glasgow/Kilsyth/West Highlands) seeks
guys similar age for horny fun. Box
SG63128.
LOOKING FOR DAYTIME FUN
Biker, 50, looking for daytime fun in
Inverclyde area. Box SG63129.
Send all replies to : ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh EH7 5YW.
MALE WANTED TO
ADMINISTER CP
Wanted: guy under 60, in the
Edinburgh/Glasgow area to administer 12
strokes of my heavy Lochgelly tawse on my
bare buttocks. I want a guy who has a good
strong arm to deliver the punishment. I am
not looking for a sexual relationship, just a
reform school type belting. I am in my early
50’s, and fairly fit and active. I cannot
accommodate so it would have to be your
place. Any offers? Box SG63130.
PASSIVE LAD SOUGHT
Glasgow based Dominant (50) seeking to
meet new friends, genuine search. Ideally,
you will be passive in nature and looking for
friendship with older “daddy” type. Have
other interests too. Looking for genuine,
honest friendship. Obedience and control
taught by traditional style methods. No
timewasters please, this is a genuine search
for genuine LTR. Box SG63133.
LIGHT BONDAGE AND FUN -
TAYSIDE
I am 33, g/l, male, educated,
Dundee/Angus, would like to meet experienced
gay men into light bondage. I like to
have my hands cuffed behind me, naked,
then taken from behind on my knees. Enjoy
repeated penetrations. Great body. Cannot
accommodate. Box SG63134.
LOOKING FOR FUN
16 year old looking for dirty man of any
age to teach me the “Ropes” I live in
Caithness. I can travel but cannot accommodate.
Box SG63135.
TIGHT AND SMOOTH
Bi guy, 24, looking to meet guys between
18-35 for no strings enjoyment. 5’10”,
slim, 7” u\c, lovely smooth balls and tight
pink hole waiting to be filled. Box
SG63137.
MASSAGE EXCHANGE
Fully qualified massage therapist seeks others
for massage exchange. Glasgow based,
can accommodate or travel. Would like to
set up a massage group too. Box
SG63138.
FIRST TIMER
Hi, genuine 29 year old horny guy looking
to meet up with an experienced older guy in
the Glasgow area to have a good time! Box
SG63139.
ATTRACTIVE BLACK GUY
Living in Southern England, soon moving to
Scotland, would like to hear from friendly,
attractive Scots in Glasgow or Edinburgh for
friendship, fun and nightlife. Box
SG63140.
ISLAND MAN LOOKING FOR
FUN!
I’m 30, well built, not too bad looking. I’m
looking for discreet fun, willing to do O and
A and more besides! Live on an island so
would have to be patient and careful in
planning. Box SG63142.
EDINBURGH OR ANYWHERE
Down to earth average looking 39 year old,
5’8”, genuine. I am looking for a genuine
guy who has got a motorbike and is also
looking for a leather clad genuine guy to be
his pillion to go out for long runs and have
good safe horny fun on the bike or off. I will
go halfers with all expenses. Please do reply
if you are a biker. Genuine replies and
please no time wasters. ALAWP. Box
SG63143.
ABERDEENSHIRE -
MORAYSHIRE
56 year old wheelchair user seeks 17 or 18
year old youth not into drink or drugs.
Discretion required. GSOH. Into staying in,
videos, DVDs and TV. Box SG63146.
LOOKING FOR BOYFRIEND
47 year old Tayside man, 5’9”, 11st, slim
build, looking for genuine guy, 21-40 for
relationship. I like foortball, music, eating
out. ALA with photo. Box SG63147.
WANT A SUMMER BREAK?
Any young lads or students want a summer
break in Shetland with a 30 year old guy.
Own farm. Enjoy the space for a quiet break
with me. Travel costs can be paid. Box
SG63148.
SLIM? SKINNY? LOOK NO
FURTHER?
Fife guy, middle aged, seeks slim guys of
any age for no strings fun at his place or
yours. S/a, S/l, NSm, N/sc and very discreet.
Bi, married welcome. ALA. Box
SG63149.
TOUGH MASTERS WANTED
Total submissive slave requuires tough master/s
for restraint, punishment, sexual and
houth duties. 35. Edinburgh area. Can travel.
Box SG63150.
LOTHIAN LEATHER GUY
Youthful old guy (59) looking for man own
age. Workmen loyalty discretion humourous
seriously horny sense fun. Biker with obvious
interests would be a bonus. Vanilla to
SM with right man. Box SG63151.
WANT A SHETLAND HOLIDAY
Horny guy looking to meet males visiting
Shetland can accommodate holiday makers.
Welcome campers, bikers, any. Get in
touch. Enclose mobile number for fast reply.
Box SG63152.
THIGH SAY! BOOTED BABES
BEEFYBURLY
Regular Scots visitor, passive, single, 45,
non smoker, WLTM thigh booted cross
dresser, TV, TS, for anal oral action. I love
boots! You could be beefy or burly too. ALA.
Box SG63153.
ATTRACTIVE
Slim young 60, 5’7”, smart appearance,
totally passive, WLTM visit discreet active
top guy, for friendship and more. Good
clean fun, likes O and A, videos. Letters
please. Box SG63154.
GAY PRISONER
28 year old seeks mail as very bored. ALA.
Box SG63155.
LIVE-IN HOUSEBOYS WANTED
Are you 18-35, slim, smooth. Free accommodation
and meals in exchange for
domestic, garden, sexual duties. Pocket
money (if good) if bad (spanked). Send
detailed letter, photos. Send now. Box
SG63156.
SHETLAND ISLAND GAMES
Any sporty males attending Island Games in
Lerwick want a discreet meet. Can accommodate.
Anything goes fun times. Box
SG63157.
WHAT’S IT CALLED?
My name is Bill. I live in Cumbernauld area.
I’m 52 and look for a gay guy, any age, to
visit me weekly for friendship and more. No
mobile phone numbers and full postal
address, please. Box SG63158.
LIKE YOU LIKE ME LIKE BOYS
Boy (45) likes boy stories, sport, a pint,
rock and thinking. Seeking head-boy who’d
help me get fit. NSm. Easy going, cheerful,
but sex mad. Letter, photo, phone number.
Edinburgh. Box SG63159.
SHETLAND TRAVEL GUIDE
Want a guy (35) to show you the sights of
beautiful Shetland. Big house so I can give
you a free bed whil you are enjoying the
islands. Box SG63160.
FREE ROOM
Offered in Central Edinburgh flat to young
guy in exchange for light domestic work
and help with shopping by older man in ill
health. Box SG63161.
ARE YOU FAT? MIDDLE AGED?
BORED OF SCENE?
I’m 40, look younger, OHAC, medium build,
VWE and love fat 40+ men who enjoy a
man who appreciates the fuller figure. Bald
is a plus. I serious - are you? Glasgow area.
Box SG63162.
ANYWHERE RURAL
Passive manservant, loyal and dedicated,
seeks dominant household or demanding
master. I will submit to training and serve
as required. ALA. Box SG63163.
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO
FRICTION IN THE END
Cynical 46 year old seeks equally cynical
16-26 year old for fun and friendship.
Strictly non scene. Box SG63166.
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 but will travel if required. Box
SG63101.
BI FEMALE SEEKS SIMILAR
Professional bi female, 32, non scene,
seeks similar genuine bi female. Box
SG63116.
LOOKING FOR GREAT TIME
Anyone want to have a lot of fun and show
me a good time? Willing to travel as long
as you can accommodate. Box SG63119.
SHY CD LEARNER LOOKING
FOR GENT
I would like to meet a kind older gent for
weekday fun in the Greenock/Wemyss Bay
area. I am 5’11” and a dress size 16 and
all body hair is shaven. Box SG63120.
MISTRESS SEEKS YOUNG
PLAYTHINGS
Long and blonde late 30’s Bi CD slim, firm
and sexy mistress seeks young Bi CD sub or
Bi/Gay couple for fun and games in and
around Edinburgh. Box SG63126.
YOUNG GUY WANTING TO
EXPERIMENT
I am 18 year old boy looking to experiment
with guys or girls between 18 and 23. I am
looking for someone to take time and help
me learn. Box SG63131.
MAN CALLED UNCLE
Still seeks niece (bi lady), nephew
(bi/gay) for fun and naughty games. Can
accommodate though travel limited. All
ages and replies considered. ALA. Smokers
and disabled welcome. Grampian area. Box
SG63164.
SUBMISSIVE BODYBUILDER
50” ch, 18” arm, 35” waist, 5’8”, 16st,
total bottom, require total top with photo.
Anywhere. Box SG63165.
STRAIGHT
EDINBURGH
Friendly, fit, 50something silver bear,
recently moved to Edinburgh, seeks morally
relaxed women of all ages for fun and
friendship. Box SG63103.
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.
GERMAN LOOKING FOR SCOTS
FRIEND
I am Thomas, 46, 6ft tall, 13st weight,
dark blond longish hair. Am looking for a
Scotsman for mutual visits, fun and of
course friendship. Am interested in British
history, esoteric topics (Knights Templar,
Freemasons, Wicca) like to read, languages,
video, cinema, music (musicals,
etc.) and of course sex (top). I like the
Scottish accent and have always wanted to
know what’s hidden under the Scottish kilt.
LOL. So hope that somebody out there is
interested in contacting me. Write: Thomas
Piotrowski, Klippe 49, 42555 Velbert,
Germany. E-mail: Tirnanog42@gmx.de
SEEKING FRIEND AND LOVER
Thai guy look yonger and good looking,
honest sincere warm and kind. No drink!
No smoke! I’m looking for friend and lover
who can share my feeling and interests.
Especially could come to Thailand in order to
meet me. Thailand the land of smile welcomes
you all and I am very glad to hear
from you. Write: Oxide Phosa, Box 30,
Lomsak, Phetchabun, Thailand, 67110. Email:
get_dam@yahoo.com
MAKE SCOTSGAY YOUR
FRIEND IN SCOTLAND
just pick up your copy of ScotsGAy at one of
the venues listed on page 19.
US FILM & THEATRE
PRODUCER
Looking for young guy to enhance his
August visit. Will be in Edinburgh from 8-19
August and wish to meet young, boyish
looking 18-24 cute guy who will be invited
as my guest to attend Fringe plays and
enjoy great lunch and dinners. Staying at
the George Hotel. If you enjoy older guys,
(I’m 49, 6’0”, 13st 3lb) and having a
good spanking when I think you need it,
and are romantic, dependable, sincere and
fun to be with, I’d like to hear from you. Email
me directly at: LSBTRAVEL@aol.com
Take a chance and reply as you certainly
have nothing to lose and everything to gain
- especially a great new friend.
JOBS OFFERED
£100 PER HOUR
We are recruiting attractive guys to work as
escorts in our highly respected escort
agency. Earn up to £100 per hour for doing
what you enjoy. You will be well looked
after and supported in your work, and will
be involved with a progressive, dynamic
agency. Models also required. For more info
call Ross on 08444 170134 or E-mail:
ross@scotsguys.com [63]
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]
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.
[63a]
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Required for the summer season by busy
sailing school on West Coast of Scotland.
Applicants must be young, fit, cheerful and
reasonably broadminded. Experience not
necessary as full training will be provided.
Good terms and conditions including free
private accommodation. Night suit student
or school leaver. E-mail: swl121@aol.com
or Tel: 07831 846025 for further details.
[64]
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. [63a]
MALE CARER
Required to assist partially disabled single
man, dressing and undressing and light
household duties. Free accommodation and
salary available in comfortable bungalow on
main bus route 12 miles North of Perth.
Box SG63145.
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 Email:
xpozure4u@shaws2000.fsnet.co.uk
[99]
WELL HUNG MODELS 18-30
WANTED
Well hung male models aged 18-30 wanted
for adult website. Photo shoot in

Glasgow June 05. Good pay. Please apply
only if 8” or more. E-mail:
hunglads@lycos.co.uk or Write: Box
SG63132. [63a]
SERVICES
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 Dundee offers
translation services between the following
languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian,
Turkish and French. E-mail:
trots2@drink.demon.co.uk or Write: Box
SG63100. [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
DUNDEE
For the best relaxing massage, full body
plus head massage, in relaxing atmosphere.
Cal me now. Remedial treatments and
tuition in relaxing massage given. Tel:
07986 465474. [65a]
EDINBURGH
Chubby gay man offers erotic massage for
men (£20) in Central Edinburgh. Call Kenny
on 0131-661 1477 or 07880 658324.
[99]
SCOTSGUYS ESCORT AGENCY
The best gay escorts in Scotland are at
ScotsGuys! Visit
http://www.scotsguys.com/ for pictures
and details or call 08444 170134 (local
rate) for all enquiries and bookings. New
Escorts always wanted. [63a]
NEW EDINBURGH JAKE
New Jake, 30, fit muscle lad, XVWE, VGL,
tanned, offers discreet escort service, fully
versatile, CP, leather available. Based
Edinburgh can travel. In/out hotels. [63a]
MALE/MALE MASSAGE
Looking for a strong hard full body massage
with oils? Give me a call. Fife/Perth area.
01577 830386. Bill. [63a]
MASSAGE AVAILABLE
Have a real rub-down with your copy of
ScotsGay.
GLASGOW & EDINBURGH!
Kyle - 18 year old boyish and cute gay
escort in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Slim,
toned, hung and horny. Versatile/passive
and can accommodate in Glasgow or visit
you. Will travel. Call 07043 368505.
[63a]
HOT NEW GUY!
Anton - 24 year old sexy guy with toned,
smooth body. Good looking and professional
guy giving a friendly, relaxed service at
my place or yours. Available in Glasgow,
Edinburgh and throughout Central Scotland.
Tel: 07050 174700 for details. [63a]
NEW GLASGOW ESCORT
Damien - 18 year Glasgow lad. Straight
acting/looking guy with a friendly and
open personality. I’m a VWE active guy
offering a discreet service. My place or
yours. Will travel. Call Ross: 07050
030424 for info. [63a]
NEW GLASGOW GAY ESCORT
Darren - 18 year old Glasgow lad. Very
cute, schoolboy looks, slim and smooth.
XVWE and always horny! Friendly and discreet
service at my place or yours. Will travel.
Tel:07043 368517 for details. [63a]
TEN INCH - GLASGOW
Craig - 21 year old Glasgow Gay Escort. Tall,
slim and smooth lad with ten inches to play
with. Versatile and horny. Can accommodate
in Glasgow or visit you. Call Craig
0141-876 1442. [63a]
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.
£20 session. Jim: Qualified, experienced,
caring. 0131-556 7199. [64a]
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.
W W W :
http://www.gayscotland.com/alvahouse/
[63a]
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 Email:
dublinstreetstay@hotmail.com for
bookings. WWW: http://www.dublinstreet.co.uk/
[68a]
B & B
Main High Street, Clachnaharry, Inverness.
£14.50pppn. Double or single. Breakfast
and light supper included. Tel: Inverness
(01463) 229662. Ask for Murdo. [63a]
INVERNESS - GLENUIG GUEST
HOUSE
Close to City Centre. Welcoming, gay-friendly
atmosphere. Spacious ensuite rooms. Off
street parking. Substantial continental
breakfast served until noon. Rates from
£18pppn. Tel: Inverness (01463)
250938. [64a]
NEAR PERTH
Guest House. En suite rooms B&B £25.
Dinner to order. Also massage, hairdressing
head and body. For a discreet personal service,
call Ron on 07730 876454. [67]
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]
PERTH
We are a gay and lesbian friendly guest
house in Perth. 10 mins from city centre
amenities. Comfortable rooms recently
refurbished and ensuite. 24 channel televideo.
All diets catered for. Excellent rates.
Full Scottish breakfast. See you soon.
Phone 07715 180157. E-mail:
enquiries@rosebankguesthouseperth.co.uk
[67]
PORTGOWER - HELMSDALE
Self catering accommodation to let. Fully
furnished house. Double bedroom, bathroom
and shower, sitting room,
kitchen/diner. Back and front door, Front
and back garden. Parking for three cars. Tel:
Murdo for further particulars on Inverness
(01463) 229662. [63a]
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/ [64a]
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!
HOMOPHOBIC CRIME 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: switchboard@rapidial.co.uk WWW: http://www.lgls.co.uk/
LOTHIAN LESBIAN LINE
Mon, Thu 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0131-557 0751
E-mail: switchboard@rapidial.co.uk 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/
ScotsG ay
63L
17

venues and emporia
ABERDEEN
ABERDEEN WOMEN’S CENTRE*
Shoe Lane, (next door to Lemon Tree). Tel:
(01224) 625010. Tue-Wed 10am-2pm,
Thu 5-9pm. A women only space where all
women are welcome without prejudice. Free
use of computers and Internet connection.
Access for disabled. No smoking policy in
Centre. Contact Maria Clark for more details
at E-mail: awc@clara.co.uk
BAR INDIGO*
20 Adelphi. 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.
WELLMANS 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.
ABERDOUR
FORRESTER’S ARMS*
35 High Street. Tel: (01383) 860544. Sun
12.30pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat 11.30am-
Midnight. Gay-friendly venue operated by Mark
(ex Edinburgh’s Holyrood Tavern). Real ale.
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 (Handbag Heaven Show).
CHARLIE’S BAR*
75-79 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 226840. Sun
12.30-11pm, Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight. Gayfriendly
bar with free disco Fri & Sat 8pm-
Midnight. Free use of premises for prebooked
groups.
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 Fri & 5th Sat of
each month. Next dates: Fri 17th Jun, Fri
15th Jul, Sat 30th Jul (Summer/Beach
Theme). Club for trannies, admirers, anybody
with an open mind. Entertainment, Dancing.
Entry £5 (Trannies £3). WWW:
http://www.absolutely-dragulous.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-Fri 11.30am-1.30pm
& 5pm-8.30pm, Sat 11.30am-7.30pm, Sun
12.30-6.30pm.
BLACK BO’S
57/61 Blackfriars Street. Tel: 0131-557
6136. Mon-Thu 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-
10.30pm. Superb little mostly vegetarian
restaurant. Friendly staff. Mixed clientele. Email:
admin@blackbos.co.uk WWW:
http://www.blackbos.co.uk/
BLAZE
eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434.
11pm-3am. 1st, 3rd & 4th Fri of each
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. Tel: 0131-225 8313.
Info Line: 07736 936650. Sun 10pm-3am.
Hosted by DJ Dale Lush and Graeme F.
R&B/Soul/Disco. £2 entry before Midnight -
£3 thereafter. WWW: http://www.lushmarketing.com/
BURLY TOO
The Commplex, 39-40 Commercial Street,
Leith. Tel: 0131-555 5600. Info Line:
07930 357401. 10.30pm-3am. 3rd Sat of
each month. Next dates: Sat 18th Jun
“Topless & Tattoo”. Sat 23rd July “Brief
Encounter” - Dress Code Boots & Underwear
+ usual Burly dress code. Aimed at lads 25+.
Dress Code: Sportswear, denim, rubber,
leather, uniform, kilts. No designer or trendy
gear. Entry after 1am at the discretion of the
18
promoters/door security. “Burly designed to
be cruisy”. £8 on the door. 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 WWW:
http://www.ccblooms.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. 3rd Fri:
Drag night. 1st Sat: Bearscots for bears and
bear lovers. 2nd Sat: Gaykilts & Sporran
Clan. 3rd Sat: Fetish, leather and Scotskins.
4th Sat: Camouflage/uniform night. 5th Sat:
Drag night. E-mail: mail@claremontbar.co.uk
WWW: http://www.claremontbar.co.uk/
DÉ VILS
9 Seafield Road East, Portobello. Tel: 0131-
657 5575. New gay sauna. Reports welcome.
DISKO BLOODBATH
eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434.
11pm-3am. Monthly. 1st and 3rd Wed of
each month. Next dates: Wed 1st & 22nd
Jun. 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.
FEVER
eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434.
Info Line: 0131-557 4656. 11pm-3am.
Monthly. Next date: 25th Jun (Max Hebert
(Stereo, Montréal) and Residents). 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. Preclub
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.taste-clubs.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
eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434.
11pm-3am. 2nd Thu of each month. Next
date: Thu 9th Jun. “I’m Lickin It” - new
women’s club. £3. Pre club at Planet Out.
W W W :
http://mm.dfilm.com/mm2s/mm_route.p
hp?id=2323325
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/
HEROES
Subway Cowgate, 69 The Cowgate. 0131-
225 6766. 11pm-3am. Monthly. Next date:
Thu 23rd Jun. Edinburgh’s Pop Art Night - Live
Music, Art, DJs, GoGo Dancers. WWW:
http://www.geocities.com/YRaHERO/
JOY
The Venue, 15 Calton Road. JOY Info Line:
0131-467 2551. 11pm-3am. Monthly.
Next dates: Sat 4th Jun, 2nd Jul. Popular
club night held on three levels and featuring
DJs Maggie Joy, Alan Joy and Brett King in
the main room, Trendy Wendy and Sally F
downstairs in The Cooler. £8 Joy members/£10
otherwise - 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 dates:
Sat 4th Jun, 2nd Jul. 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. Monthly. Next dates:
Sat 11th Jun, 9th Jul. Keep your eyes open for
special passes in the bars over the next few
weeks for FREE ENTRY to Mingin’ before midnight.
Also as a wee twist to the night, Alan Joy
will be playing first (11pm-1am) and Brian
Dempster will be finishing off the night (1am-
3am). £6 entry (£5 before midnight). E-mail:
mingin@blueyonder.co.uk
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 Fri & Sat with resident
DJ Malcolm from 10pm-2am - also
available for hire Sun-Thu. E-mail:
Webmaster@thenewtownbar.co.uk WWW:
http://www.thenewtownbar.co.uk/
No EIGHTEEN*
18 Albert Place, Leith Walk. Tel: 0131-553
3222. Mon-Thu Noon-10pm, Fri-Sun Noon-
11pm. Claims to be Edinburgh’s busiest men
only 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. £9 (£7 concessions). Manager’s
special: admission £5 after 8pm. WWW:
http://www.number18sauna.com/
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
POLYSUPER
Mood Nightclub, Omni Leisure Development,
Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-550 1640. Mon
10pm-3am. A Polysuper selection of commercial
R’n’B, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s hits and
today’s Top Of The Pops blended with a
cheezee assortment of the most popular
camp anthems. Entry: £3/£2 student/flyer.
Great Drinks Promos From £1.50. E-mail:
petehimsworth@petehimsworth.com WWW:
http://www.polysuper.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.
Alan Joy’s dog-friendly gay bar, run in conjunction
with Lisa from Luvely. Real ale,
relaxed atmosphere, comfortable surroundings.
Coffee and croissants. CAMRA’s Lesbian
and Gay Real Ale Drinkers meet here on the
1st Mon of each month at 8pm (except Aug
- 2nd Mon). WWW: http://www.lagradedinburgh.org.uk/
SALA CAFÉ-BAR*
60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-478 7069.
Sun, Tue-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-
1am. 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. E-mail: salacafebar@hotmail.com
SOLAS CAFÉ*
2/4 Abbeymount. Tel: 0131-661 0982.
Mon, Wed, Fri 11am-4pm, Tue, Thu 11am-
8pm. 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
3pm Mon-Fri. Lockers £9, Cabins £14 at all
other times. Students & under 25 £5 lockers
all day, every day! No membership required.
Proudly gay owned & operated. WWW:
http://www.steamworks-sauna.co.uk/
THE STREET*
2 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-556 4272.
11.30am-1am. Small but perfectly formed
bar (formerly Pop Rokit) recently taken over
and refurbished by Louise (ex-POut), Annie
and Trendy Wendy. Food served 11.30am-
7.30pm.
TACKNO
eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434.
Last Sun of each month. 11pm-3am. DJ
Trendy Wendy. Mixed and crowded club
night. Note new venue.
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. Sun 29th May: Josh the Funky One
(Chicago). Sun 12th Jun: Alex Anderson (The
Gallery, London) stands in for Fisher & Price
while they are in Canada and Martin
Valentine. Sun 19th Jun: Max Hebert
(Stereo, Montréal) with Mark Price and
Martin Valentine. Sun 3rd Jul: Taste’s 11th
Birthday Party - with guests Mike Monday
(Kinky Vinyl, Playtime London) and Harri
(Sub Club Glasgow). Doors open 10pm.
Tickets will be available in early Jun at
Ripping Records and Q Store (plus a booking
fee) and Taste of course, priced £8 members,
£10 guests or on the door at £10 members
and £12 guests.Regular prices: £6
Members/£8 Guests £5 before 11.30pm.
Drink promos until 1am. WWW:
http://www.taste-clubs.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/
VELVET WOMEN’S CLUB NIGHT
The Commplex, 39-40 Commercial Street,
Leith. Tel: 0131-555 5600. 10pm-2am.
First Sat of each month. Next dates: Sat 4th
Jun, 2nd Jul, 6th Aug. Male guests welcome
if invited and accompanied by a lady. New
music & guest DJs. £6/£5 conc. with ID.
Discount entry before 10.30pm. E-mail: clubvelvet@blueyonder.co.uk
WWW:
http://www.webflyers.co.uk/Flyer/377
VIBE*
eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434.
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 gayfriendly
Italian reataurant. Best lasagna in
Edinburgh!
E-mail: info@vittoriarestaurant.com
WWW: http://www.vittoriarestaurant.com/
WIGGLE*
eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434.
Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 11pm-3am.
Monthly. Next date: Sat 18th Jun. In the
main hall, resident DJs Trendy Wendy and
Jon Pleased blend camp with classics and
new sounds. Dale Lush and DJ Michelle go a
touch alternative downstairs. Entry to Wiggle
is £10 (£8 for green card holders).
E-mail: wiggle@blueyonder.co.uk
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. Recently re-opened after
disastrous fire.
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. Next
events: Sat 4th Jun “Topless & Tattoo”. Fri
1st Jul “Leather Night dress code leather +
usual Burly dress code - guys in full biker gear
get a free drink at the bar. £8 members/£10
nightly membership. Strict Dress
Code: rubber, leather, uniform, industrial,
sportswear, kilts & denim. Designed to be
cruisy. E-mail: dv8scots@hotmail.com
WWW: http://www.dv8scots.co.uk/
CCA*
350 Sauchiehall Street. Admin Tel: 0141-
332 7521. Fax: 0141-332 3226. Box
Office Tel: 0141-352 4900. Café Tel: 0141-
332 7959. Box Office: Tue-Thu 11am-
10.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11.30pm, Sun
11am-6pm. Gallery: Tue-Sun 11am-6pm,
Thu 11am-8pm. Café: Tue-Thu 11am-11pm,
Fri-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 11am-6pm. Bar:
Tue-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1am.
The Centre for Contemporary Arts. 6 performance
& exhibition spaces, Café/Bar, bookshop.
E-mail: gen@cca-glasgow.com WWW:
http://www.cca-glasgow.com/
CLONE ZONE*
45 Virginia St. Tel/Fax: 0141-553 2666.
Sun Noon-6.30pm, Mon-Sat 10.30am-7pm.
Clothes, videos, magazines, toys. E-mail:
admin@clonezone.co.uk WWW:
http://www.clonezone.co.uk/
CLUB DEVOTION
18 Jamaica Street. Tel: 0141-847 0820.
Thu-Sun. 11pm-3am. Popular gay club. Now
has two areas: Upstairs - carpeted and a nice
relaxing place to sit down, Downstairs - main
dance floor and stage. E-mail:
clubbing@pinkdevotion.co.uk WWW:
http://www.pinkdevotion.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
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!
Karaoke on Fri, Sat.
GLASGOW LGBT CENTRE (GGLC)*
11 Dixon Street. Tel/Fax: 0141-221 7203.
Daily 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/
THE LANE
60 Robertson Street Lane (off Argyle Street).
Tel: 0141-221 1802. Noon-8pm. “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. 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. E-mail:
morven.stewart@tron.co.uk 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.
STIRLING
BARNTON BISTRO*
31/2 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/
ScotsGay: a monthly magazine
for lesbians, gays and
bisexuals. ScotsGay 60/-
Light appears in odd numbered
months, whilst
ScotsGay 80/- Heavy
appears in even numbered
months. ISSN: 1357-0595.
Edited, printed and published
in Scotland
© Pageprint Publishing
Limited, May 2005. PO Box
666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW.
Non profit use by the lesbigay
community of material in the
magazine will normally be
permitted free of charge – but
contact us first for permission.
We haven’t had sex with
most of the people who
appear in the magazine, so
we don’t actually know what
their sexuality is.
Editorial
Tel: 0845 1208062
Fax: 0131-539 2999
E-mail:
scotsgay@drink.demon. co.uk
WWW:
http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/
Advertising
Tel: 0131-558 1279
Fax: 0131-539 2999
Subscribing by E-mail: Send
a ‘subscribe scotsgay-list’
message to listserver@drink
.demon.co.uk and the text
files of future editions will
be delivered to you by Email.
WWW: http://scotsgay.co.uk

Produced by NHS Greater Glasgow, NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran
It’s not surprising he
doesn’t have the balls.
Discussing HIV is always going to be
difficult - at least while there’s a stigma
around positive status. It could be
particularly awkward with a new guy
or a one-night stand, when you don’t
know how he’s going to react. But if
you try talking about HIV with him,
you may find the extra honesty and
trust can make your relationship -
and your sex - even better.
If you’d like some support with talking about HIV,
call PHACE Scotland on 0141 332 3838.
www.equalonline.co.uk
Working towards equality in sexual health in the West of Scotland