ScotsGay Issue 174 - ScotsGay Magazine

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SCOTSGAY
COMMUNITY MAGAZINE EDITED, PRINTED & PUBLISHED IN SCOTLAND SINCE
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SCOTSGAY
ISSUE 174
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Contents
Zander Bruce
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4 Listings
5 Edinburgh News
6 Glasgow News
6 Dundee News
7 Aberdeen News
8 Art for Artsake
9 Fringe Preview
10-11 Listings
12 -13 Contact Ads
14 Venues & Emporia
14 Two in Mumbai
15 Dementia & LGBTI
commission an investigation into any business they believe may be breaking the law under the Equalities Act
2010. The EHRC will decide whether a full and formal investigation would be appropriate. What fun!
It was lovely to head along to Waverley Care last week to
take part in their branding consultation for their MSM sexual health service that will be run in partnership with
LGBT Health & Wellbeing. Although it was sad to walk
down Union Street the night before and see the empty
GMH offices, having volunteered there myself sometime
back around the Crusades.
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Pets’ Parade
Blue is a 2
year old
Lurcher
and enjoys
playing
with
all
types of
toys but his favourite is a soft
teddy. He is a sweet boy that
is affectionate and gentle
Call the Dogs Trust on West
Calder (01506) 873459.
 www.dogstrust.org.uk/
rehoming/searchcentres/
westcalder
When 3 year
old Dan came
to the Shelter
after straying
in Midlothian
he was timid
and untrusting, but he’s
now becoming really friendly.
Call Lothian Cat Rescue on
Bonnyrigg on (01875) 821025.
 www.lothiancatrescue.org
News
Y
oo hoo! Well, the rather sporadic mixture of
sunshine and hailstones can only mean it’s June
- taps aff all round! So what’s new, folks?
The new testing nights on Tue began in Apr and are linked
in with ROAM and NHS Scotland. They are looking to
expand and solidify their offering to Gay, Bi and Men Who
Have Sex With Men in the Lothians but for now some volunteers and interested individuals got together to give
their views on possible branding. It was lovely to just sit
and talk about what our needs are, how we want to see
ourselves represented and bringing some of our experiences of working within the community into the process.
Things will be launching in the run-up to Pride Edinburgh
(2nd Jul) where there will be a major presence. Details
are under wraps for now, though.
TIE Campaign, the Time for Inclusive Education lobbyists won a major coup this month when it was announced that they will be partnering with Pride
Glasgow (which will take place 20th-21st Aug) and
their vision of LGBT-inclusive education for schools
and tackling homophobia, biphobia and transphobia
will become the official theme for the event.
This ticks a major box for the community as well, giving a political theme back to the March and Festival
that has been effectively absent since the old anti-Section 28 presence from (a few) years ago. Yes, it’s
nearly time for my annual “this is why you need Pride”
lecture. Brace yerselves.
Free Pride in Glasgow will once again be organised for
the same weekend. They’ve put all the ugliness of last
year’s anti-drag policy behind them and are welcoming all performers provided they “comply with (their)
safer spaces policy”. I’ve asked for a copy of it so we
all know where we stand (if it’s on the stage or not).
One location we’d love to have for a Highlands Pride
if anyone fancies it is Kinlochewe near Achnasheen in
Wester Ross. What’s up there, I hear you cry? That’s
where Tom and Liz Forrest run Cromasaig, their “Family & Heterosexual Friendly” Bed & Breakfast. Their
charming retro website features some stunning views
- and I’m not talking about the pictures of the surrounding scenery! They proudly display a sign on their
website that marriage is between a man and a
woman, alongside images promoting freedom of
speech and choice. Yet when contacted they seemed
unwilling to confirm whether they would accept a
booking from a gay couple, they gave dictionary definitions of both heterosexual and friendly (they may
be one but they certainly are not the latter). Complaints have been registered with Police Scotland and
Visit Scotland’s complaints department are also investigating. Tom and Liz Forrest did not want to discuss
the matter any further with me. Shame.
Maybe they’ve not heard that ILGA just declared Scotland the best country for LGBT rights in Europe for the
2nd year running. Of course there’s still along way to
go (Kinlochewe, apparently) but it’s generally heartening. Visit Scotland have had negative reports from
them since 2004 and refuse to list or endorse them. In
fact they have reported them to the Equality & Human
Rights Commission (EHRC), who have the power to
Peeking over the wall and into Cumbria, since our readership extends there, CELEBRATE: LGBT History in Cumbria
project have commissioned an exhibit by photographer
Colin Tennant. Although the final exhibition will be in Sep,
there will be a preview from 13th-26th Jun of “Here,
Today” which comprises eight images of LGBT people in
Cumbria who are over 60 and reflects on their lives.
Finally, the Church of Scotland has decided by a 339-215
vote to recognise Ministers and Deacons in same-sex
marriages. But Kirk ministers will not be able to register
same-sex civil partnerships or solemnise same-sex marriages themselves. The Very Rev John Chalmers, Principal
Clerk to the General Assembly, said that a report on Christian understanding of marriage would be presented to the
General Assembly next year but that it was not inevitable
that commissioners would endorse same-sex marriage
ceremonies being held in churches because each General
Assembly is unique and has a mind of its own.
As always, if you’ve anything on and want us to spread
the word (people read this, right?) then drop us a line at
 news@scotsgay.co.uk or remain forever in obscurity!
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HELPLINES
ABUSED MEN IN SCOTLAND
Tel: Freefone 0808 8000024
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Support for
men surviving domestic abuse.
Write: Unit GF11, Eric Liddell
Centre, 15 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh. EH10 4DP.
Office: 0131-447 7449.
contact@amis.org.uk
www.amis.org.uk
BREATHING SPACE
Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri 6pmMon 6am (24 hours at
weekends).
www.breathingspacescotland
.co.uk
CUMBRIA AND THE
BORDERS GAY HELPLINE
Tel: Bassenthwaite Lake
(01768) 776244
Nightly 6-9pm.
LGBT HELPLINE SCOTLAND
Tel: 0300 123 2523
Tue-Wed Noon-9pm.
Providing info and emotional
supporttoLGBTpeopleandallies
throughout Scotland’.
www.lgbt-helpline-scotland
.org.uk
OUTREACH CUMBRIA LGBT
TELEPHONE HELPLINE:
Tel: 0300 1237440 or
Freefone 0800 3457440.
Thu 7-9.30pm.
SEXUAL HEALTH LINE:
Tel: 0300 1237123
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun
11am-4pm. Confidential advice
and information. Minicom:
Freephone 0800 521361.
www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout
STOP HATE UK
24hours.Information,adviceand
supportforvictimsandwitnesses
of LGBTI Hate Crime and
incidents.
www.stophateuk.org
SWITCHBOARD THE LGBT+ HELPLINE
Tel: 0300 3300630
Daily 10am-11pm.
chris@switchboard.lgbt
www.switchboard.lgbt
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
Tel: 0808 8021221
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm.
The HIV and sexual health charity
for life.
info@tht.org.uk
www.tht.org.uk
MEDIA
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JAMES MORGAN BROWN
REVIEW
Independent journal intended to
increase awareness of important
LGBTQI non-fiction publications.
Named in honour of James
Morgan Brown, gay Glasgow
socialist and comrade of Edward
Carpenter.
jmbreview@linsert.org
www.linsert.org/jmbreview
KALEIDOSCOT
Online publication providing
news,reviews,opinionpiecesand
original articles of interest. Tel:
0844 585 1161. Fax: 0844 585
1171.
dan@kaleidoscot.com
www.kaleidoscot.com
SCENE ALBA
LGBT+ arts lifestyle magazine.
mail@scenealba.co.uk
www.scenealba.co.uk
fb: scenealba
UNDIVIDING LINES
LGBT+ magazine for the
Highlands
and
Islands.
undividinglines@mail.com
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NATIONAL
ORGANISATIONS
OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND
Scotland's oldest lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender rights
organisation. It was founded in
1969 as the Scottish Minorities
Group, later became the Scottish
Homosexual Rights Group and
changed its name to OUTRIGHT
SCOTLAND in December 1992.
Currently hibernating.
EQUALITY NETWORK
Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender equality in
Scotland. Write: 30 Bernard
Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6PR. Tel:
0131-467 6039. Weekly E-mail
and quarterly paper newsletters
on LGBT equality campaigns and
Regular
developments.
conferences, forums, and other
events. E-mail or write to join the
network, free!
en@equality-network.org
www.equality-network.org
t: @LGBTScotland
LESBIAN ARCHIVE
The UK's largest and most
significant collection of materials
relating to lesbian lives. The
collections are based at Glasgow
Women's Library, 23 Landressy
Street, Glasgow. G40 1BP. Tel:
0141-550 2267.
info@womenslibrary.org.uk
www.womenslibrary.org.uk
PRIDE EDINBURGH
Organising the national Pride
Scotia March and Edinburgh
Pride 2016 which will be held on
Sat 2nd Jul 2016! Tel: 0131-556
9471. Write: 58a Broughton
Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA.
info@prideedinburgh.org.uk
www.prideedinburgh.org.uk
fb:Pride Edinburgh
STONEWALL SCOTLAND
Campaigns for equality and
justice for gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender people living in
Scotland. Write: Mansfield
Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield
Place, Edinburgh. EH3 6BB. Tel:
0131-474 8019.
info@stonewallscotland.org.uk
www.stonewallscotland.org.uk
LOCAL
ORGANISATIONS
ABERDEENSHIRE:
GMH Quiz Team:
At Cheerz Bar Quiz Night every
Thu from 9pm (with the quiz
starting at 9.30pm) primarily for
anyone who is either new to
Aberdeen or to the scene, feeling
isolated or maybe wanting to
make new friends after a period
away from the scene. There will
alwaysbeamemberofstaffthere
and some volunteers.
Just Be Yourself:A voluntary run
online/social support group for
LGBT people in Aberdeenshire.
Aims to provide help and support
for LGBT people of all ages from
family issues to housing,
healthcare and employment, etc.
Tel: 0330 350 1140.
info@justbeyourself.org.uk
www.justbeyourself.org.uk
fb:justbeyourself.org.uk
t: @JBY_UK
range of social and recreational
activities. Write: PO Box 14120,
Selkirk. TD7 5WE.
lgbtborders@gmail.com
fb:ScottishBordersLGBTEquality
Forum
CARLISLE:
Cumbria Pride:Annual event.
cumbriapride@hotmail.co.uk
www.cumbriapride.org
fb: Cumbria Pride
LGBTHQ:6-8 Fisher Street. Runs
various projects and also offers a
free counselling service. The
centre is home to Sticky Bits Café
where you can get advice and
information about all the groups
and activities that are happening
in the centre and the Carlisle area.
SeelistinginVenuesandEmporia
for hours. Pride in North Cumbria
and Cumbria Pride also have
offices in the centre. For more
information Tel: Pam on Carlisle
(01228) 267247 or visit their
Facebook sites.
fb: LGBTHQCarlisle
fb: Sticky-Bits-Cafe
fb: pinc.cumbria
fb: Cumbria Pride
EDINBURGH:
Couple Counselling Lothian:
Scotland’s oldest and largest
relationship counselling agency
promotes the wellbeing and
longevity of same sex
relationships.65yearsexperience
of serving clients in Edinburgh
and the Lothians. Tel: 0131-556
1527.
info@cclothian.org.uk
www.cclothian.org.uk
Edinburgh LGBT Centre: Owned
and managed by Lesbian Gay
and Bisexual Community Project
Limited, which is registered as a
Scottish Charity and as a Scottish
Company. Bought in 1974 by the
Scottish Minorities Group, it is the
only LGBT-owned LGBT Centre
in the UK and is also the oldest
LGBT Centre outwith the USA.
Write: Edinburgh LGBT Centre,
58a/60 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh. EH1 3SA. Tel: 0131556 9471. Meeting Room
Booking Tel: 07817 533337.
info@edinburghlgbtcentre.org.uk
ExchangeMeetup:Whetheryou
identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, non-binary, queer,
questioning, intersex, asexual,
pan, poly, join a new social group
to connect with a likeminded
community and meet people.
Run by LGBT Health and
Wellbeing, takes place 7.309.30pm in The Regent Bar on 4th
Wed of each month. Tel: 0131523 1100.
admin@lgbthealth.org.uk
AYRSHIRE:
FALKIRK:
NESA (North, East, South
Ayrshire) Social Support Group:
Tel: David Bingham on 0141-332
3838.
david.bingham@tht.org.uk
Forth Valley Gay Group: For gay
and bisexual men over the age of
18. An opportunity to meet likeminded men in a safe and
supportiveenvironment.Meetsin
FalkirkonlastWedofeachmonth
6.30-8.30pm. Tel: Michael Harkin
on 0141-332 3838 or
07880170688.
Michael.harkin@tht.org.uk
Borders Bisexual Lesbian And
Gay Group (BBLAGG):
Organises social and recreational
events for LGBT adults living in
the Scottish Borders. Events
include: pub nights, men’s film
nights, hillwalks, barbeques and
an annual visit to Ireland to take
part in North West Pride. Tel:
Alastair Lings on Galashiels
(01896) 757861 or 07763
850087.
alastairlings@yahoo.co.uk
fb:Borders Bisexual Lesbian And
Gay Group ( BBLAGG )
Scottish Borders LGBT Equality:
Aims to provide advice and act as
a consulting body to all
community planning partner
organisations and to develop a
Highland Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender Forum:
Aims to promote and organise
local events where everyone is
welcome. Campaigns for the fair
treatment of all LGBT people and
liaises with many other
organisations (locally and
nationally). Tel:Inverness(01463)
898110.
forum@highlandlgbtforum.scot
www.highlandlgbtforum.scot
MORAY:
LGBT PLUS: Provides a limited
support service, including a
Dumfries-based
weekly
supportive drop-in space, and
telephone one to one support
sessions. Tel: 07547 157718.
info@lgbtplus.org.uk
www.lgbtplus.org.uk
fb: Dumfries and Galloway LGBT
Plus
LGBTI Argyll & Bute::
fb:LGBTI Argyll & Bute
BORDERS:
INVERNESS:
Gay Guys Inverness:
For gay and bi guys to socialise
from 8pm every Wed at
MacNabs Bar & Bistro at the
Columba Hotel, Inverness. Look
for the table with the shiny red
post box.
www.gayguysinverness.org
fb: Gay Guys Inverness
DUMFRIES:
Monday Dropin: An informal
weekly gathering open to all
identities, welcoming new faces
and regular attendees alike. Run
by LGBT Health and Wellbeing,
takes place 5.30-8pm at 9 Howe
Street every Mon. Tel: 0131-523
1100.
ARGYLL & BUTE:
Pride Glasgow: Organising
Glasgow pride event on Sat-Sun
20th-21st Aug 2016. Write: 34 St
Enoch Square, Suite 1/1,
Glasgow, G1 4DF. Tel: 0844 664
5428.
hello@pride.scot
www.pride.scot
fb:Pride Glasgow
GLASGOW:
Free Pride Glasgow:Organising
free Glasgow pride event in 2016
fb:FreePrideGlasgow
t: @freepridegla
LGBT Social Evening: 2nd Thu
of each month at the Spoon Café,
46 Trongate, G1 5ES. Run by and
for LGBTQI community
members. An informal,
welcoming and inclusive space
forallLGBTQIidentities.Tel:0141271 2330.
kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk
fb:lgbthealthy
LGBT Moray: Social networking
group for LGBT people in Moray.
1st Tue of each month: Get
together at The Muckle Cross
Pub, 34 High Street, Elgin from
7.30pm. Look for rainbow
coloured bag and a VW camper
money box on the table! 3rd Sat
of each month: Get together at
The Mosset Tavern, Gordon
Street, Forres from 10.30am.
Meet in the back lounge, side
entrance from the end of the car
park. For further info or to be met
in advance: Tel: 07598 418638.
lgbtmoray@gmail.co.uk
www.lgbtmoray.co.uk
NORTH HIGHLANDS:
Caithness LGBTI Social Group:
Caithness LGBTI Social Group:
For people, living and working in
or visiting Caithness who identify
as LGBT or who are questioning
their identity. For all ages from 16
years+, regardless of whether
married, in a relationship, single,
separated, divorced or widowed.
Also welcomes the friends and
family of LGBT people. Meets last
Fri of each month from 7-9pm
alternating between (even
months) The Alexander Bain in
Wick and (odd months) Also
meets 3rd Sat of every even
month at 1pm in John o'Groats
- check online for venue.
caithnesslgbtgroup@gmail.com
fb:
CaithnessLGBTISocialgroupClosed
North Highlands LGBT Social
Group: For people with diverse
sexual and gender identities, who
are living in or visiting Caithness
or the Highlands and Islands.
Based in Caithness. Meet 1st Sat
of each month for lunch,
alternating between Thurso and
Wick. Welcomes people who
identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,
trans, intersex, queer, people who
are questioning their identity, and
friends, family and allies.
northhighlandslgbt@gmail.com
northhighlandslgbt.weebly.com/
fb:northhighlandslgbt
t: @cnhcaithlgbt
SHETLAND:
Shetland LGBT: Support and
social group for LGBT people in
Shetland. Organises a number of
social events and meetings at
various venues in Shetland.
shetlandlgbt@gmail.com
fb: Shetland LGBT
LISTINGS
CARLISLE:
Carlisle Women’s Group:
Social group for women
identifying as LBT and
hetrosexual to meet socialise, try
newthingsandmeetnewpeople.
EverysecondFri(startingon11th
Mar) 6-8pm. Sticky Bits Café, 6-8
Fisher Street, Carlisle. Tel: Pam on
Carlisle (01228) 267247.
stickybitscafe@hotmail.co.uk
DUMFRIES:
FabulousFannys:LesbianSocial
Group. Meets last Fri of each
month, 8-11pm, Rugman's Hall,
92 Whitesands, Dumfries. Bring
a bottle (no bar)
fannys2016@gmail.com
DUNDEE:
Outskirtsocial: Social group for
LBT women in the East of
Scotland. An opportunity for
women to make new friends,
connectupwithexistingonesand
generally have some fun.
ionafiesta@yahoo.co.uk
fb:Outskirtsocial
t: @Outskirtsocial
EDINBURGH:
AD Group: Social group
exclusively for lesbians over 40
who have come to terms with
their sexuality as lesbians. Meets
each month to plan social
activities such as cinema, meals
out, walks and more.
adgroup40@gmail.com
Amazing Gracies Women’s
Football Club: Aimed at LGBT
and non-LGBT women, meets
forafriendlykickabouteveryWed
(7-8pm) on the outdoor 5-a-side
astroturf pitch at Drummond
Community High School, 41
BellevuePlace,Edinburgh.Agreat
opportunity for women of any
age,fitness-level,andabilitytoplay
football in a welcoming and
friendly environment. New
players always welcome.
amazinggraciesfc@hotmail.com
Ladybird Book Group:
Gay women's book group meets
every 2nd Tue of each month
from 7.30pm at Café Nom de
Plume on Broughton Street,
Edinburgh. The reading list is a
mixture of fiction and non-fiction.
Ladybirdbookgroup
@hotmail.com
Rubyfruits Edinburgh: For
lesbians and bi women. Meets
Wed eve anytime after 7.30pm at
Woodland Creatures, 260-262
Leith Walk (from Wed 1st Jun at
JosephPearce,23ElmRow)and
1st Sun of each month anytime
after 2.30pm at The Regent.
Widen your social circle, network,
plan weekend/eve activities (eg
walking, cinema, exhibitions) and
maybe meet that special
somebody.
rubyfruitsedinburgh
@yahoo.com
www.rubyfruitsedinburgh.
webs.com
Women’s Wellbeing Group:
An inclusive group that offers the
chance to meet other LGBT
womeninarelaxedenvironment.
Chat, information and activities
promoting health and wellbeing.
The group is open to all LGBT
women and we welcome
transgenderpeoplewhoprimarily
identify as women. To stay up to
date with the group, including
meeting times and locations for
outings, Tel: Alison on 0131-652
3283.
alison@lgbthealth.org.uk
STIRLING & HILLFOOTS:
FIFE:
Out Here Forth Valley:
Social and support group which
has a wide range of diverse
people attending (18+). Meets 79pm on last Mon of each month
inStirlingtowncentre.Tel:Michael
Harkin on 07880 170688.
michael.harkin@tht.org.uk
Fife Inbetweeners:
A friendly group of lesbians who
meet every 2nd Sat eve from
8pmat TheSteadings,Bennochy
Road,Kirkcaldy.Informalmeeting
allows them to chat, have a wee
drink and even a game of pool!
Arranges social events and link
between the Rubyfruits Group in
Edinburgh and OutskirtSocial in
Dundee (hence the group's
name!)
braethedug@btinternet.com
StirlingGayMen'sSocialGroup:
Providesanalternativetothepubs
and clubs scene. Meets monthly
from Sep-Jun (generally 3rd Fri)
for a chat and supper.
mensgroup@talktalk.net
WOMEN'S
GLASGOW:
Glasgow Women's Library:
23 Landressy Street, Glasgow.
G40 1BP. Tel: 0141-550 2267.
Provides a library, archive, is an
Accredited Museum and also
houses the UK’s national Lesbian
Archives. Range of events,
courses and other activities
delivered through their learning
programmes,alongwithanAdult
Literacy and Numeracy Project
and Black and Minority Ethnic
Women’s Project. Check website
for more info.
info@womenslibrary.org.uk
www.womenslibrary.org.uk
OLGA - Older Lesbians Get
Around: Meets monthly. Tel:
07813 268938.
olgagroup@hotmail.co.uk
www.olga-group.co.uk
fb: olga.glasgow.1
Sandyford: 2-6 Sandyford Place,
Glasgow. G3 7NB. Sandyford
providessexual,reproductiveand
emotional health services for all
lesbian and bisexual women. Tel:
0141-211 8130 for further
information on sexual and
reproductive services or Tel:
0141-211 6700 for counselling
services. All services available at a
range of locations throughout
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
area.
www.sandyford.org
INVERNESS:
Highland Lesbian Republic: A
voluntary group which has been
in existence for over twenty years.
Organises fundraisers for
Womankind Worldwide.
High_Les@bigfoot.com
www.freewebs.com/
highlandlesbiangroup
www.womankind.org.uk
NATIONAL:
CAMERADERIE LESBIAN
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
Meets monthly in and around the
Tayside/Dundee/Aberdeenshire
area, weather permitting.
spamdd7@yahoo.com
LESBIAN SCOTLAND
Lesbian Guide to Scotland,
including links to social groups,
sports clubs, support groups and
events in different Scottish cities.
www.lesbianscotland.com
LILIDOTS LESBIAN WOMEN’S
WALKING GROUP SCOTLAND
Walks are held on the last Sun of
each month, usually with a 10am
start in various parts of Scotland.
www.lilidots.co.uk
SCOTTISH NETWORK FOR
LESBIAN STRENGTH
To further lesbian issues, follow a
lesbian agenda and foster lesbian
visibility.
High_Les@bigfoot.com
www.freewebs.com/
highlandlesbiangroup
YOUNG LESBIANS
See our Youth Groups listings.
BISEXUALS
BISCOTLAND
Peer support and social group. A
safe space, so meetings are only
open to people attracted to more
than one gender, or those
questioning their sexuality. Meets
1st Tue of each month 7-9pm at
THT, Breckenridge House, Third
Floor, 274 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow Also holds occasional
social events, which are open to
friends, partners and allies.
biscotland15@yahoo.com
wordpress.biscotland.org
fb:BiScotland
BI AND BEYOND EDINBURGH
Social gathering for people who
identify as bisexual and beyond.
With organised social activities
andrefreshments.Whateveryour
labelorlackoflabeltheywelcome
you! Meets 1st & 3rd Wed of
each month 7-9pm at LGBT
Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe
Street, Edinburgh.
biandbeyondedinburgh
@gmail.com
fb:biandbeyond
ABUSE
BROKEN RAINBOW LGBT
DOMESTICVIOLENCESERVICE
(UK)
Works to change the situation for
LGBT people facing domestic
violence.Runshelplineforlesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender
people, their family, friends, and
agenciestosupportLGBTpeople
around domestic violence. Mon
& Thu 10am-8pm, Tue & Wed
10am-5pm, Fri 1-5pm.Tel: 0300
999 5428 or Freefone 0800 999
5428.
mail@brokenrainbow.org.uk
www.brokenrainbow.org.uk
fb:brokenrainbowuk
t: @brokenrainbow
RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND
HELPLINE
Scotland-wide telephone service
providing support to women and
men experiencing sexual
violence, as well as their friends
and families. Tel: Freephone 0808
8010302
(6pm-Midnight).
Minicom available.
support@rapecrisisscotland.org.
uk
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
THRIVE
Counselling service for male
survivors of childhood sexual
abuse. Write: Sandyford
Counselling & Support Services,
2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow.
G3 7NB. Tel: 0141-211 8133 or
0141-211 6700.
thrive@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
ATHEISTS AND
HUMANISTS
GALHA LGBT HUMANISTS
A section of the British Humanist
Association (BHA). Exists to
promoteHumanismtotheLGBT
community and LGBT rights
from a Humanist perspective.
Also offers non-religious LGBT
people opportunities to meet likeminded people. Join by
becoming a member of the BHA
and telling them you want to be
signed up to GALHA.
www.galha.org
PINK TRIANGLE TRUST
GayHumanistcharityestablished
in 1992. Promotes the Humanist
outlook and LGBT rights.
Sponsors a number of LGBT
groups including LGBT History
Month, Galop (London's antiLGBT hate crime charity) and
Rainbows Across Borders, a
supportive and caring group for
LGBT people who are seeking
refugefromoppressiveandbrutal
regimes. Publishes an online
magazine the Pink Humanist.
Write: 34 Spring Lane,
Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8
2HB. Tel: Kenilworth (01926)
858450.
secretary@pinktriangle.org.uk
www.thepinktriangletrust.com
BEARS
BEARSCOTS
The national group for bears, big
boys, their friends and admirers.
Glasgow (1st weekend of each
month): Bears in the West,
Underground Bar, Fri 9pm-1am.
Edinburgh (2nd weekend of each
month): Bears in the East, Sat
10pm-2am (Check website for
venue). .
info@bearscots.org.uk
www.bearscots.org.uk
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BELIEVERS
AFFIRMATION SCOTLAND
Network in the Church of
Scotland of lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender Christians, their
friends and supporters. Formed
in 2006 in response to the issue
of ministers and deacons being
able to conduct ceremonies to
mark civil partnerships without
fear of censure.
membership
@affirmationscotland.org.uk
www.affirmationscotland.org.uk
AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH
41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh,
EH1 1EL. Meets Sun 11am LGBTpeopleespeciallywelcome.
Last Sat of each month 7pm: Our
Tribe(LGBTgatheringwithevents
and activities and worship).
nicola.a.robinson1@gmail.com
www.augustine.org.uk
DUMFRIES NORTHWEST
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND:
Inclusive and affirming and
welcomes LGBT people. Tel:
Dumfries(01387)249964.Write:
Dumfries Northwest Church
Office, Lochside Road, Dumfries.
DG2 0DZ.
www.dumfriesnorthwest.org.uk
EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP
FOR LESBIAN & GAY
CHRISTIANS
Lesbian, gay or bisexual? From
an Evangelical tradition? So are
they. Write: c/o Flat 3, 7 Upper
Tollington Park, Finsbury Park,
London. N4 3EJ.
info@eflgc.org.uk
www.eflgc.org.uk
(LGCM)
UK-based international charity
which challenges homophobia
andtransphobia,especiallywithin
the church and faith-based
organisations, as well as working
to create and praying for an
inclusive church. Write: Oxford
House, Derbyshire Street,
London. E2 6HG. Tel: 020-7739
1249.
lgcm@lgcm.org.uk
www.lgcm.org.uk
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY
CHURCH IN GLASGOW
A church of the LGBT
communities welcoming all
people. Meets for worship Sun
3pm at Ibrox Parish Church, 67
Clifford Street. Tel or Text: 07972
139128.
info@mccinglasgow.co.uk
www.mccinglasgow.co.uk
QUAKER LESBIAN AND GAY
FELLOWSHIP
Welcoming and supportive
national group for people of all
sexual orientations and their
friends. In 2016 they have
Meetups in Glasgow too.
enquiries@qlgf.org.uk
www.qlgf.org.uk
b: QuakerLGBTFellowshipUK
QUEST
Organisation for lesbian and gay
Catholics. Monthly meetings are
held in different regional groups
throughout Britain. Scottish
meetings held in Glasgow. Quest
Linkline-TheHelplineforGayand
Lesbian Catholics - Tel: (Freefone)
0808 808 0234 or 0300
1231989. Write: BM Box 2585,
LONDON. WC1N 3XX.
quest@questgaycatholic.org.uk
www.questgaycatholic.org.uk
SGI-UK (SCOTLAND)
Lay buddhist organisation
established in over 190 countries.
"In Nichiren Buddhism,
enlightenment is not a matter of
changing ourselves into
something which we are not.”
rainbow@sgi-uk.org
www.sgi-uk.org
UNITARIANS IN EDINBURGH
An inclusive community of
diversebeliefswhichsupportsthe
pursuit of individual spirituality.
Meets at St Mark's, 7 Castle
Terrace at 11am on Sun and for
Mindfulness@Lunchtime at
12.15pm on Tue. Very pleased to
welcomeallcouplestobemarried
in their churches.
minister
@edinburgh-unitarians.org.uk
www.edinburgh-unitarians.co.uk
S
Brett Herriot
edinburgh@scotsgay.co.uk
pring is very much with us and
summer is in the air with all the
promises that holds and there is
no greater start to summer than Pride
Edinburgh 2016 for that and all the other
goss from the scene lets go to it!
Elsewhere starting with Habana, They
have come through an emotional few
weeks that culminated with the laying to
rest of the legendary DJ Bunny Martin
Clancy and a touching green and white
balloon release held outside the bar. Life
however does go on and Habana held its
annual 80’s prom night where all the
gang and customer slipped into some
stunning 80’s costumes (well done Darren Glasgow for bringing Freddie Mercury, a hoover and a pair of pink stilettos
for the evening), Habana are also promising fun and games a plenty in the run
up to pride and the bar is always the perfect venue for a post work drink while
taking the sun outside the doors or getting your Sat night out started in style so
be sure to pop in.
Moving next door to CC’s where Sun
nights continue to be The Church of High
Kicks with a rotation of the best drag and
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Saturday July 2nd 2016
Pride Scotia March
Health and Community Fair
in Omni Centre
Outside stage at
Playhouse Theatre
LESBIAN AND GAY
CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT
www.prideedinburgh.org.uk
Listings continue on page 10
cabaret acts from across the city hosted
by Jon Pleased Wimmin and the Kickettes
and always rounds off your weekend in
spectacular style. Speaking of Jon, the
next
Automatic Night is confirmed
as Sat 18th Jun and promises to be another packed night of pop, disco, house
music plus a few surprises. Finally in CC’s
keep an eye on Alice Rabbit’s Rabbit Hole
on Tue night down in the Lab especially
as she delivers a few Pride fundraising
treats!
Down the road in Planet the best preclub fun can be found with drinks offers
and DJ’s spinning the best tracks, and as
always big cash prizes with Cilla Slack’s
Big Quiz which packs them in. Also keep
an eye out for the free stamps (often
available from a gorgeous drag queen or
two) that get you into Chalky’s for half
price or better still for Free.
EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S
BOOK GROUP
Aninclusivegroupwhereyoucan
meet new people and read and
discuss interesting books. Meets
on 4th Wed of each month..
info@gaybookgroup.co.uk
edgaybookgroup.wordpress
.com
GAY GORDONS EDINBURGH
Scotland's first LGBTQ Scottish
country dance group with a good
mix of men and women. Meets
Mon 7.30pm at Kirk O’Field
Church Hall, The Pleasance.
Always very welcoming of new
members, especially those new
to Scottish Country Dancing.
info@gaygordonsedinburgh
.com
www.gaygordonsedinburgh
.com
dùn eideann
Starting with the news from Pride Edinburgh! The date is Sat 2nd Jul and pride
does indeed come home with the main
stage being outside the Playhouse Theatre and top talent is promised, the
Community Fair also return to the Omni
Centre with even more venues hosting
events. It’s also been confirmed that the
annual Pride Scotia march will return
and for full details of that plus all the
other events head to
 www.prideedinburgh.org.uk
CULTURAL
EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S
CHORUS
Brings together individuals
interested in singing a fun
repertoire,includingpop,rockand
songs from the shows and
movies.Nowisagreattimetoget
involved, whether you're a closet
shower singer or have some
experience. Rehearses Tue eve
in Central Edinburgh. For full
details and to sign-up:
www.egmc.co.uk
Edinburgh
Speaking of Chalky’s it’s still the best
club night in the city and they’re brewing
big plans for Pride so keep an eye on
their Facebook for all the latest. Next
door in The Street it’s official Quality
Street is back - with Jaspero and Loulou
delivering their mix of Tunes, Gin and
Pussy Bombs it promises to be the very
best of entertainment every Thu night.
The Street also delivers the best atmosphere for pre club drinks, with a variety
of snack options available or perhaps a
chilled glass of white wine over conversation.
Don’t forget if it’s food and drinks you’re
after then pop into Café Nom de Plume
or perhaps some nice pub food and pint
or two of ale beckons then head to The
Regent.
The 2016 Hidden Door Festival returns
to the Capital with a celebration of arts
built around the theme of Electric City
taking place along a stretch of the Kings
Stables road from 27th May to 4th June,
promising a mixture of music, art, cinema, theatre, spoken word, poetry,
street food and so much more this is
eclectic mix with something to suit all
tastes. For full details check out their
website at
 hiddendoorblog.org
So there we have it, another month
rounded up! With Pride on the horizon
and a summer to embrace it looks like
2016 is gonna be a good one! Finally congratulations to all you Hibernian supporters! Our scene sits in the heart of the
green side of the city and many of you
will be glad your 100 plus year wait to
hold the cup aloft is finally over! There
was a special atmosphere around the
scene during the after match celebrations.
Whatever you choose to do enjoy it and
stay safe.
Bee Fiarse Beaujambes
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glasgow@scotsgay.co.uk
Glasgow
glaschu
ummer has arrived! Well kind of, it
was taps aff briefly and then taps
oan but no need for a jacket unless
it’s pishing with rain, then you can sweat
to death in the humidity of Glaswegian
almost summer! We welcome back the
throngs of canary fairies from Gran
Canaria, which I hear was a Mardi Gras of
lubricant, vodka, drag queens, drama
and dark rooms! Unfortunately there
aren’t many dark rooms in Glasgow so I
can see why the island is so popular with
our city’s gays!
week and are always showing the football games and such like! (I don’t know
any sport that involves balls other than
tea bagging, for which I would win a gold
medal).
If you’re down Underground on a Sat
night being served by the best team in
town and with DJ Marc on the decks,
you’ll be dancing your tits off! If you’re
around in the afternoon pop in for some
Bingo with me! You can also swing by
Speakeasy after Underground till the
wee small hours and go get your shimmy
on in the Trophy Room.
Back to the dear green place! What’s has
been going down this month? Well DILF
celebrated their 1st birthday party at the
Poetry Club, a massive congratulations
to DILF in Chief James Hurrell on the
milestone! A monthly night filling a hole
in the gay scene that was long overdue
and clearly desired! I love having a hole
filled and so do the patrons of DILF!
LUCID the 90’s Queer dance party is also
proving very popular every month in the
Brunswick for those who love being
transported back to a time when fashion
made no sense! Contra the alterative
LGBT rock and punk inspired night is also
on once a month. NSFW a one night 3
floor extravaganza hosted by Pearl Necklace will also be taking over the
Brunswick for a Top-Vers-Bottom Experience like no other, with art exhibitons,
Katie’s Bar have an upcoming charity
night Saints and Sinners, with performances, raffles and prizes to be won! All
proceeds going to Waverley Care. AXM
have their short shorts night and Delmonica’s have their quiz every Thu!
dancers, drag queens and sickening
tunes!
If you’re feeling like some fun and giggles head over to The Waterloo for
Graham Begg
dundee@scotsgay.co.uk
Wacky Wednesday’s with Christeen and
Graeme, with karaoke, live Facebook
sing along and picture quiz! Sounds like
a real hoot! The Gallery also have the
lovely Martin hosting karaoke every
So lots on offer to keep you entertained
and Pride is getting ever closer! Time to
start the outfit planning girls, boys, girly
boys, boyish girls, manly men, manly
women, womanly men, etc. Get out and
enjoy yourselves! You deserve it!
Dundee
Aidan Sutherland
G
aberdeen@scotsgay.co.uk
ood morning or good evening
Aberdeen (depending on when
you’re reading this). Are you enjoying the summer (all 5 days we’ve had
so far). If not then you should really get
out more, it’s been pretty warm! Now to
talk about the lovely city of Aberdeen.
Peachez’ Kiki has taken off tremendously
revitalising Thu nights with fortnightly
themed competitions. Her Eurovision
themed night was sensational providing
some of the best and most creative drag
I’ve seen in Aberdeen (see pictures). This
is every Thu from 9pm in Cheerz Bar so
do not miss out! As always if you can’t
make it out on a Thu there’s plenty of
other entertainment: Mama Romy hosts
the weekly quiz on a Tue, Disco Jim hosts
your karaoke Wed, Bobbie Dazzles you
on Fri evenings and Mama Romy helps
you party the night away every Sat, and
for those who have enough stamina for
a Sun sesh you have the fabulous Mr
Kevin Thorburn/Cherry Bakewell (whom
btw you can catch in Sinatras on Sat
nights).
Don’t forget that tickets are still available Cheerz’s summer spectacular
Greased Up. I personally cannot wait to
see this talented bunch of individuals
gender bend this classic with hilarious
(and hopefully filthy) jokes and big belty
musical numbers.
The article this month will be a short one
due to some minor illness on my part but
before I wrap things up I wanted to
address something: slut shaming. So, I
recently heard about someone who’s old
enough to know better (mid 30’s) slut
shaming someone who’s young enough
to have such sexualised behaviour be
standard practise (18). I’m actually sickened. I don’t even like said young guy
but I totally feel for him here.
obar dheadhainn
I’ve been slut shamed before and I still
get slut shamed nowadays. The difference between 18 year old me and 26
year old me is that 26 year old me really
doesn’t give a flying monkeys what anyone else says. Who doesn’t enjoy sex? I
mean really?! Get off your high horse and
get on a stiff one for God’s sake! Maybe
then you’ll not be such a miserable bitch!
If you slut shame people then in my eyes
you see yourself as ugly, pathetic, sexless and boring and you’re using hateful
comments to try and hide your jealousy
and make yourself feel better. Well I’ve
got news for you... Hate won’t cover that
face. Hate won’t hide your insecurities
and hate will certainly not stop people
like that young lad, or myself from having a good time. It will however lead you
further down your miserable unchosen
road of celibacy. Now do everyone a
favour... Stick a dick in your mouth and
can it! Apologies for the anger but I just
feel rather strongly about this subject.
Well that’s it from me for this month,
time to go enjoy the sunshine (it just
started pouring rain.... wonderful). Till
next month, have fun and stay safe!
Aberdeen has the smallest of gay scenes
and so word has a habit of getting
around and this leads to slut shaming.
It’s ridiculous. It’s nobody’s business but
the 2 (3, 4, 5+) people that are involved
in the act. Not you and your pals at the
bar.
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Beyoncé and P!NK and the one and only
Dave Lynn. Dates will be announced
soon!
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At the Salty Dog, Ross and the team are
doing a great job as ever notably with
their Sunday Club ever week which is always a good laugh with banging tunes
Dean and his team are doing well at
Out/B4 out with Jan playing the tunes
along with Dean whilst in B4 you can
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lozet has a new manager Daniel
who has fitted in well with all the
team. We also see Shona bidding
a fond farewell after four years of service
to move on to pastures new. A massive
good luck from everyone at the venue.
Klozet has also had a few acts and over
the past few weeks we saw Nya King as
Whitney Houston and the two from X
Factor Diva Fever. Fri night has karaoke
with Ruby Rox whilst the Sat disco night
with DJ Ross McGillvray is open right
through till 2.30am. Every second Sun
Re-Act is a Scottish volunteer run, Not
For Profit co-operative that has shipped
over 500 tons of hand-sorted donations
from the people of Scotland to people
fleeing the conflicts in the Middle East.
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Art for Artsake
W
elcome to another arts for
art’s sake! With the festival
season well within our sights
things are looking really busy, however
out on the year round theatre scene it’s
been yet another busy month with a
wide breath of productions on offer so
let’s get to those reviews and previews.
Sunshine On Leith - The Musical:
The Success of Stephen Greenhorn’s
script focusing on the lives of the Henshaw family as the Son Davy and his best
Pal Ally return home to Edinburgh after
a tour of duty in Her Majesty’s forces
combined with the hits of Scottish duo
The Proclaimers is nothing short of a runaway success.
With the release of the amateur rights,
many companies around the country are
taking on the show the latest being Fife
based Kelty Music Association who for
the most part succeed in delivering a fun
take on a show that’s packed with heart,
comedy and familiar music.
Playing the principal parts of Rab Henshaw and wife Jean are Peter Tomassi
and Lynne Gibb who convince as a couple who have been round the block more
than once and despite the revelation of
a secret that has lasted throughout their
30 years of marriage leaving ripples that
prooves tough to overcome. Playing the
parts of their daughter Liz is Stacy Muirhead who delivers in spades as the girl
with dreams of living across the ocean
far from her life in the capital. As son
Davy is Stephen McShane although
while gorgeous and a great actor has a
unique singing voice that takes a while
to sink into rhythm of the show but he
gets Davy’s story across in style. Rounding out the main cast is Matthew McMullan as Ally, while slightly miss cast as
McMullan is obviously too young to have
the background needed to completely
convey Ally’s story he does often succeed in the dramatic moments in sharing
Ally’s pain with the audience. Finally
Megan Muirhead (real life sister of
Stacey) plays Yvonne an English nurse
working in Edinburgh who falls for
Davy’s charms.
The company utilises a large ensemble
cast to play the gamut of characters that
inhabit the Edinburgh which surrounds
the central family and delivers on various
levels some better than others. However
where the show falls down are the lingering moments in the dark as scene
changes take place which linger just a little too long and drag the show out to a
rather overall long running time which
sadly pulls the shine off the overall product.
With a large band (and a surprise piper),
by the end of the show the cast have
done their bit to ensure a great night out
is had be all and life is successfully affirmed as we walk 500 miles with the
Henshaw Family.
Sunshine on Leith the Musical by Kelty
Musical Association. Carnegie Hall,
Dunfermline. Run Ended. Captivate
Theatre’s acclaimed production returns this Edinburgh Fringe in the Famous Spegieltent showing Almost
Daily check www.edfringe.com
Avenue Q Review: by Tiger Strode:
At the King’s Theatre in Tollcross is a
small cast of 11 with 8 or so puppets set
in a New York suburb. No, no, Big Bird
and Elmo didn’t sing about being gay or
racist. It must be Avenue Q, a devilishly
witty satire with Gilbertian lyrics set to
perfect timing. A beautiful use of a single
stage with many locations with it. In the
blink of an eye one character becomes
another on the other side of the stage!
Flawless staging that adds to the magic
of using puppets. Though the world premiere of Avenue Q was presented in the
Vineyard Theatre and The Group, New
York City back in 2003; It has up to date
jokes weaved through it to keep it contemporary and with themes of fidelity
and wondering “What do you do with a
BA in English?” To keep classic as well.
This feet of tongue in cheek hilarity, performed by Sell a Door Theatre Company,
left the audience laughing till they cried,
clapping until hand were sore and notably pensive. A must see for all ages
(over 18’s only though...)
Avenue Q. Kings Theatre Edinburgh.
Run Ended. UK tour continues till 18th
Jun.
Of Mice And Men Review:
The King’s Theatre Edinburgh made the
wise decision to be a founder member of
the “Touring Consortium Theatre Company” and as such has the ability to bring
some of the best English produced
drama north of the Border.
One of these is John Steinbeck’s classic
tale of morality in Middle America during
the deprivation of the 1920’s depression
that effected a generation of Americans.
Kristian Phillips plays Lennie a giant of
man who seemingly has a gentle side
whilst being obviously mentally damaged that doesn’t understand the damage his physical power can do, his best
friend George played in an effective and
powerfully stated manner from William
Rodell seems to be the only one who
truly understands Lennie and that
prooves to the ultimate downfall of
them both.
Beautifully staged on a wide open playing space that includes the wings, this is
a production which shows you the mechanics of theatre and shows just how
you can be totally captured by theatre
when the performances of this high a
quality are showcased to wonderful effect.
The Kings got it so right when signing up
to the consortium and with stellar productions like this, long may that partnership flourish as Edinburgh audiences
reap the benefits of these simply beautiful pieces of unmissable theatre.
Of Mice and Men. Kings Theatre Edinburgh. Run Ended.
Tell Me On A Sunday Review:
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s
song cycle of a London girl who moves
to New York City in search of love has enjoyed much success mostly recently during its 2003 West End run when the show
had an additional 30 minutes of content
added to it to bring the story fully to life
as a vehicle for the talented Denise Van
Outen.
This new 2016 production has reverted
to the Original 1982 format of one 65
minute act with the original late 70’s and
early 80’s setting and removing all modern references and going back to basics.
With the starring role going to Jodie
Prenger (who broke through on BBC’s I’d
Do Anything).
The actual portion of the show that is
Tell Me On Sunday is fantastic with
Prenger pouring her heart and soul into
the part conveying the emotional discoveries of love in a highly honest way
and makes for gripping viewing especially her performances of the shows big
hits, Take That Look Off Your Face and Tell
Me On A Sunday which brings the house
down.
Where the show fails is following a
lengthy 30 minute interval, Jodie returns
to the stage for a 30 minute second act
that consists of a few songs from the
musical, a duet with her understudy and
a few questions from the audience which
are read out by the production’s musical
director. The whole second act is nothing
short of padding and somewhat contrived and the show should have been
sold as a one act classic and priced accordingly.
However for all that being said, the show
was worth the price of ticket for Act 1
alone! And makes for perfect musical
theatre!
Tell Me On A Sunday. Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh. Run Ended. Visits
Dundee Caird Hall on 30th May and
Kirkcaldy Adam Smith Theatre on 31st
May.
Annie The Musical Review:
The timeless story of the little girl orphaned in depression Hit New York City
of the 1930’s has been cherished since it
first came to the stage in the 1970’s Now
acclaimed producers Michael Harrison
and David Ian present a brand new touring production of the show.
With great Scottish actress Elaine C
Smith leading the cast as Miss Hannigan
this is truly a production of Annie for a
new generation with a production concept that owes much to the RSC’s
Matilda with the same stylish deployment of a set that use the adage of Jigsaw Pieces as a metaphor for Annie
trying to put her life in both its past and
future together. Elaine simply excels herself as the baddy of the story forced to
work in a job looking after kids she
clearly hates but would rather have the
money than nothing at all, with great
timing and a strong vocal ability she is
what the best of Scottish theatre is all
about.
As Annie the delightful Madeleine
Haynes smashes her way to success with
the audience standing to greet her at the
curtain call, these are stage kids with
three different sets of kids used across
the run to cope with the demands of the
production and special mention must go
to Alex Bourne as Daddy Warbucks who
brings deep charm, a great voice and
presence to the part as he transform’s
Annie’s life.
The only niggle of this viewing was the
harshness of the sound with the pit band
clearly too loud and the cast having no
clarity and diction as they over project to
compensate but thankfully it was more
balanced by the interval and hopefully
will become fine-tuned as the show beds
into its run.
Annie The Musical. Playhouse Theatre
Edinburgh. Run Ended. UK tour
continues.
N
early time for the Fringe again.
The bustle, the tourists, the talent. So much choice, but what
to see? We’ve pulled together some of
our highlights that we’ll be looking forward to. Remember we’ll have our online reviews every day during the festival
at  sgfringe.com
CC Bloom’s will have its third year as a
venue - returning to the underground lair
of mirth will be the sparkling sissy Dandy
Darkly in his new show Dandy Darkly’s
Myth Mouth - Cosmic Tales of Sex &
Death! New York City’s cult horror sensation returns with another all-new storytelling cabaret focused this year on
religion, addiction and retro science fiction. Calling all poets, perverts, addicts
and hackers. Crash land on Planet
Dandy! It’s his 4th year in Edinburgh and
his 3rd as part of PBH’s Free Fringe.
Every year the show is totally new, delightfully shocking and exploring LGBT
issues through the wildest stories,
touching hearts and other organs along
the way . 5 stars from us every year so
far - can he do it again? (most likely).
6th-22nd Aug (not 17th) 6.45pm.
Another CC Bloom’s alumna is Isla Dogs,
who’ll be working both sides of Greenside Place this year. She’s working her
own comedy stand-up hour over in
Chalky’s (Isla Dogs: Dogzilla)all about
her life as a high-functioning alcoholic
millionaire single mother of three. Then
after a disco nap and a couple of Prairie
Oysters, the blonde Rottweiler herself
will be all set to host a line-up of talent
on the late-night drunkards variety slot
(Isla Dogs’ Pedigree Chums). 6th-27th
Aug (not Weds) 7.15pm and 6th-28th
Aug (also not Weds) 10.30pm.
C U Next Tuesday Cabaret will be a
Fringe manifestation and collaboration
of Goddess-like proportions as the dive
crew will be homaging their (and our)
queer heroes through live performance
and also inviting some of the best queer
artists on the fringe to come play up at
Summerhall. 9th, 16th,23rd Aug. 8pm.
Wayne Carter Teaches You How To Be
Fabulous - this hirsute vision of manly
couture will be returning to PBH’s Free
Fringe, this year his fat arse (his words)
will be gracing the basement of the
Newsroom. He uses lip-syncs, jubilant
dance routines and self-destructive
comedic styling to highlight the plight of
gender identity. By the time the show
concludes, Carter makes sure everyone
has an understanding of what it means
to be fabulous, sometimes with the assistance of an unsuspecting audience
member. 4th-28th Aug 5pm.
Ever Mainard: Let Me Be Your Main
Man also tackles gender identity, along
with modern feminism, bad luck and
outlandish stories from her Texan upbringing it is something completely new
from across the pond. Stand-up and storytelling in Gilded Balloon’s Teviot from
4th-28th Aug (not 15th) 6.15pm.
After sell-out runs in London, King’s
Head Theatre’s Fucking Men arrives in
Edinburgh for the very first time. Do
guys only want one thing? And how far
will they go to get it? This frank, funny
and full-frontal play takes the search for
sexual satisfaction to the next level, laying bare the love lives of 10 men as they
navigate relationships, infidelity and
heartbreak. Guaranteed to set your
pulse racing! Can the Assembly Room
George Square Studios cope? Find out
4th-29th Aug (not Thu) 3.55pm.
Horse McDonald in Careful - There are
times in life when you need to be careful;
growing up gay in Lanark in the 70’s,
when the reward is half a pack of fruit
pastilles, when the lady on the train tells
you about the doctor you should meet.
These would be some of those times, but
you’ll always be saved if you use your
voice. Horse McDonald takes us on a
journey from kelpie in the Brownies to
one of Scotland’s most celebrated
singers, through those times when she
had to be... Careful. Gilded Balloon at the
Museum 3rd-29th Aug (not 15th) 7.30pm
The Rules Of Inflation looks to be a dark
and twisted journey (as all immersive
theatre should be). What’s the connection between a right-wing political
leader and a sadistic drag queen clown?
Find out by going back to your childhood
dream, a world full of colours, celebrations, party games and… rules? And you
know the rules. You would never dare to
break them, would you? Play the game,
the stakes are high and there is no way
out. Surgeons Hall seems like a suitably
grotesque space for this lurid late night
headfuck from Balloons Theatre. 15th20th Aug 11.20pm.
Wilde Without The Boy is a dramatization of De Profundis, Oscar Wilde’s searing letter written to his lover, Lord Alfred
Douglas, from gaol. Two years previously, Wilde had been imprisoned for
gross indecency. ‘The gods had given me
almost everything... Whatever I touched
I made beautiful... I summed up all systems in a phrase, and all existence in an
epigram.’ Gerard Logan brings Wilde to
life in the Assembly Hall on the Mound,
get your fix of mid-morning maudlin
from 4th-29th Aug 11am.
Jayde Adams - Jayde 31 We saw her in
Dec in Scottee: Camp (as Christmas) and
her Adele blew us away! So what does a
kickass Adele impersonator do when she
turns down a chance to be on a BBC
show about Adele impersonators that
Adele goes on (with a fake nose) that
goes viral? She hauls ass to Edinburgh
and puts on a show! She’ll be winning
just as many fans, if it takes her another
31 years! She is so much more than just
an impersonator, she’s deadpan funny,
charming and mesmerising. Go see her
at Voodoo Rooms 6th-29th Aug (not
17th).
Axis Of Awesome Won’t Ever Not Stop
Giving Up - this is the 7th year Axis Of
Awesome are appearing at the Fringe
and perhaps in previous years these musical comedians might not have been included with our previews. But then in
Feb this year the band released a
YouTube video - What’s Happened To
Jordan’s Beard? In the video Jordan revealed that she is a transgender woman.
She explained her lifelong struggle
with gender dysphoria and how her decision to transition came during the
band’s 2014 UK Tour. Benny and Lee
were instantly accepting and supportive
of lead singer Jordan’s gender identity
and transition and the three got straight
back to work recording their latest
album Viva La Vida Loca Las Vegas. Welcome to the family, now time to rock
(and laugh)! Gilded Balloon Debating
Hall, 3rd-14th Aug 10.30pm, then 15th28th Aug (not 25th) 9pm
Bourgeois and Maurice are back! If only
they would bring David Hoyle up with
them (they’ve just been performing their
joint show Middle Of The Road at London Wonderground). Their new show
How To Save The World Without Really
Trying promises more high camp, low
morals and original songs to cast serious
shade on modern living, politics and pop
culture. They’re going underground,
right into the Underbelly in Cowgate,
you have to go see them. Sharp as fuck.
Myra Dubois - Self AdMyra - Rotherham’s least celebrated daughter will be
bringing her unique brand of razor sharp
wit and pointed observations, as well as
the odd musical number for good measure (hers is a double).Confused by other
acts offering up shows about ‘things’
Myra’s show is all about her favourite
subject, herself. Six years after her stint
of tweeter and hostess of Eat Your Heart
Out, it’s been four years since Auntie
Myra’s Fun Show - now she’s back with a
show where punters pay up front and
she can entertain them at her leisure in
Gilded Balloon’s Nightclub. 3rd-28th Aug
(not 15th) 9.15pm.
Bethany Black (Extra) Ordinary starred
in Russell T. Davies’ Cucumber-BannanaTofu trilogy on Channel 4 and E4, becoming the first openly transgender
actor to star as a trans character on UK
television and the first on US broadcast
television. Following on from this she
played the role of 474 in the ninth series
of legendary BBC show Doctor Who becoming the first openly transgender
actor to appear in the show’s 50 year history. She is a former finalist in the Chortle Student Comedy Awards and was
nominated for Best Debut at the 2008
Leicester Comedy Festival. She’ll share
her tales of being an idiot and making
history entirely by accident at Stand 2.
4th-28th (not 15th) 6pm.
Finally, a regular favourite of ours, Andrew Doyle is back at The Stand with a
brand new show. He promises it’ll be
darker than ever (and this lad has gone
pretty dark before). It’s about how you
have to find a way to get on with life
even when the Fates are seemingly continually trying to find inventive new ways
to disappoint you (evil bitches). He’ll
look at the stumbling blocks he’s had to
face over the past year, and the solutions
he found - many of them self-destructive
but at least good for a laugh. His shows
are always well thought out, intense and
catching him in the bar later is like getting the Blu-Ray extras!
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LGBT FILM NIGHTS
View LGBT themed and
mainstream films in a friendly,
social setting. For more info Tel:
0131-523 1104.
jules@lgbthealth.org.uk
LGBT HISTORY MONTH
SCOTLAND
Increasing the awareness of
LGBT people’s lives, histories and
experiences. Website provides
listings for cultural opportunities,
events, news items, and
resources. If you would like to be
involved, volunteer or add
information, contact LGBT
HistoryMonth,39-40Commerce
Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6HD.
www.lgbthistory.org.uk
LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS
Queer arts collective based in
Glasgow. Makes films and
magazines, as well as hosting
screenings and events.
info@lockupyourdaughtersmaga
zine.co.uk
www.lockupyourdaughtersmaga
zine.co.uk
LOUD & PROUD
Scotland's LGBT community
choir. Led by Karen Dietz, it was
formed in 2005 and has
approximately 60 members. The
repertoire, which is sung mostly
a cappella, includes simple
rounds, world music, festive and
seasonal songs, popular music,
traditional music, lesbian/gay
‘anthems’, and show tunes.
Performs regularly, and meets
weekly for rehearsals in
Edinburgh.
info@loudandproudchoir.org
www.loudandproudchoir.org
LUVVIES THEATRE COMPANY
Edinburgh based LGBT theatre
company, which aims to give
LGBT people the opportunity to
act, direct, produce or organise
theatre or take part in any aspect
of the creative process. No
previous experience is necessary.
secretary@theluvvies.org
www.theluvvies.org
OURSTORY SCOTLAND
A charity which works to collect,
archive and present the life stories
and experiences of the LGBT
Community in Scotland. If you
have a story to tell or experiences
to share, or would like to find out
more about their upcoming
programme of events, then
please contact them. Write:
OurStory Scotland, Archives and
Special Collections, The Mitchell
Library,NorthStreet,Glasgow.G3
7DN.
info@ourstoryscotland.org.uk
www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk
OUTSPOKEN ARTS
SCOTLAND
Focuses on equality, arts and
communities of interest. New
name for Glasgay! and Gala
Scotland Ltd. Write: Outspoken
Arts Scotland Limited, 27-29
Trongate, Glasgow. G1 5EZ. Tel:
0141-552 7575. Fax: 0141-548
5157.
contact@outspokenarts.org
www.outspokenarts.org
fb:outspokenartsSC
t: @outspokenartsSC
REMEMBER WHEN PROJECT
Documenting the collective
history of Edinburgh's LGBT
communities, recording lifestories and personal memories
across the generations, and
celebrating our rich and varied
contributions to the quality of life
in the city. The culmination of this
work was an exhibition entitled
'Rainbow City: Stories from
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender Edinburgh' held at
the City Art Centre in 2006. Write:
Remember When Project, c/o
The Living Memory Association,
The Stables, 64/1 The Causeway,
Edinburgh. EH15 3PZ. Tel: 0131553 4580, and leave a message,
stating clearly that it is for
Remember When.
miles@livingmemory.org.uk
FETISH
MSC SCOTLAND
A social club for men interested in
Leather, Rubber, Uniform, and
related scenes. Write: PO Box 28,
Edinburgh. EH3 5JL.
secretary@msc-scotland.net
non restrictive organisation and
LGBT people are welcome at any
meeting.
AA Edinburgh: Tue 8pm
(Edinburgh Peace And Justice
Resource Centre, St John’s
Church, Princes Street). Please
note that the last meeting of the
month is open to non AA
members.
AA Glasgow: Tue 7.30pm
(Spoon Café, 46 Trongate), Fri
7.30pm (The Ogilvie Centre, 25
Rose Street).
AA National: Helpline: 0845
7697555 (24 hours). Northern
Service Office: 0141-226 2214.
www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.
uk
BROWNLEE CENTRE
(GLASGOW)
Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053
Great Western Road, Glasgow.
0YN.
Confidential
G12
information, advice, counselling
and direct access testing for HIV,
Hepatitis and Syphilis. The Centre
provides ongoing medical and
social care for people with HIV
infection, plus psychological and
emotional support for people
living with HIV and Hepatitis C
infections, as well as one to one
counselling for people at risk of
HIV. Tel: 0141-211 1089. Fax:
0141-211 1097. Mon-Thu 9am5pm, Tue 5-6.30pm, Fri
9am-4.30pm.
brownleehiv@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
www.brownleehiv.org
HIV-AIDS CARERS AND
FAMILIES SERVICE PROVIDER
SCOTLAND
10 Elderpark Workspace, 100
Elderpark Street, Glasgow. G51
3TR. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Telephone Support Service:
07901 507512 Mon-Fri 7pm10pm. Tel: 0141-445 8797.
hiv-aids_carers@lineone.net
www.hiv-aids-carers.org.uk
HIV SCOTLAND
18 York Place, Edinburgh. EH1
3EP. Tel: 0131-558 3713. The
national policy organisation for
HIV in Scotland. Speaks out for all
people living and at risk of HIV in
Scotlandandworkstoensurethat
all relevant policies are grounded
in evidence and the lived
experience of people living with
and affected by HIV.
info@hivscotland.com
www.hivscotland.com
THE JANEK LATOSINSKI
CHARITABLE TRUST
Canoffergrantstoindividualsand
to organisations related to people
livingwithHIVinGlasgowandthe
WestofScotland.See websitefor
more details and for how to
contact.
www.tjlct.org.uk
LGBT HEADSPACE
Safe, confidential, and free
activities to promote positive
mental health and wellbeing. One
to one information and support
by appointment also available.
Run by LGBT Health and
Wellbeing,9HoweSt,Edinburgh.
Tel: 0131-652 3283.
alison@lgbthealth.org.uk
LGBT HEALTH & WELLBEING
9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3
6TE. Tel: 0131-523 1100. 12
Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow. G4
9AS. Tel: 0141-271 2330. A
unique community initiative that
promotes the health, wellbeing
and equality of lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
people in Scotland. They provide
a range of services and varied
programme of events, most
delivered in central locations in
Edinburgh and Glasgow.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
MEN ONLY TAYSIDE
Sexual health services for men
who have sex with men in
Tayside.
www.menonlytayside.com
MEN TAYGETHER
Social group for gay and bisexual
men with HIV in Tayside. Meets
Dundee 1st Wed of each month
6-8pm. Tel: 07880 172047.
kevin.ditcham@tht.org.uk
HEALTH AND
ABILITIES
MEN UNITED @ THT
Social and support group for gay
and bisexual men living with HIV.
MeetsatTHTOffice,134Douglas
Street, Glasgow. G2 4HF. on Thu
eve from 7-9pm. Tel: David
Bingham on 0141-332 3838.
david.bingham@tht.org.uk
www.positivehelpedinburgh.uk
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Whilst AA runs the following
LGBTmeetingsinEdinburghand
Glasgow, please note that it is a
NUMBER 6:
24 Hill Street, Edinburgh, EH2
3JZ. One-Stop Shop for adults
with High-Functioning Autism &
Asperger Syndrome. LGBT
group meets occasionally. Tel:
Kim Maxwell on 0131-220 1075.
kim.maxwell@aiscotland.org.uk
POSITIVE HELP:
First Floor, 139 George Street,
Edinburgh. EH2 4JY. Practical
help for people who are infected
or affected by HIV/AIDS and
Hepatitis C in Edinburgh, their
familiesandcarers.Tel:0131-225
4766.
admin@positivehelpedinburgh
.co.uk
www.positivehelpedinburgh
.co.uk
RAINBOW HEALING &
MEDITATION TRUST
Relax and unwind with an
eveningofmeditationandspiritual
healing each Mon from 7.30pm,
at Room 8, 47b Bridge Street,
Musselburgh. No entrance fee
(Donations kindly accepted).
enquiries@rmht.org.uk
www.rmht.org.uk
ROAM OUTREACH:
Free, confidential space for Men
who have sex with Men, for
sexual health screening, 1-2-1
support, advice and free
condoms and lube. Mon 57.30pm: Spittal Street Centre,
Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh.
Tue 5.30-7.30pm: 10a Union
Street, Edinburgh. Wed 1.307pm: Whitburn Health Centre, 1
Weavers Lane, Whitburn. No.18
and Steamworks Sauna testing
Thu 5-8pm. All these clinics are
walk in and offer the following
services: Rapid 30 minute HIV
and Syphilis testing (finger prick
test), Self taken Chlamydia and
Gonorrhoea tests, Free condoms
and lube, 1-2-1 support. Free
Hepatitis A & B vaccinations are
available on Mon night and Wed
clinics ONLY. Tel: 0131-536 1773
or 07774 628227.
enquiries@roam-outreach.com
www.roam-outreach.com
SANDYFORD
2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow.
G3 7NB. Glasgow's main sexual,
reproductiveandemotionalhealth
centre. Free web access and
health library with large LGBT
lending collection. Specialist
services for gay men (See
separate ScotsGay Listing for
Steve Retson Project) and
lesbians (See separate ScotsGay
listing for Sandyford under
Women). Self-referal sexual
health service with open access
clinic each weekday with
registration from 8.30-10am or
book on 0141-211 8130 or at
www.sandyford.org/do-youwant-a-service/walk-in-services
.aspx
GGUHB.sandyfordweb@nhs.net
www.sandyford.org
STEVE RETSON PROJECT
SandyfordCentral,2-6Sandyford
Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB.
Specialistsexualhealthservicefor
gay and bisexual men. Provides
sexual and emotional health
services that are supportive, non
judgmental and sensitive to
men's needs. All services are free
of charge and confidential. You
canmakeanappointmentforany
of their clinics without having to
seeyourGPfirst.ClinicsrunMonWed 5pm-8pm - for
appointments call 0141-211
8628 or 0141 211 8130. Thu
testing only clinic 4.30-7pm - no
appointment needed..
www.steveretsonproject.org.uk
t: @steveretson
SCOTLAND - NATIONAL
OFFICE - GLASGOW
Breckenridge House, 274
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. G2
3EH. HIV prevention and support
services in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire
& Arran, Argyll & Bute, the
Glasgow area and Western
Central Scotland. Support and
advocacy services, such as
Confident Families and Financial
Futures, provides a full range of
welfare rights advice and
representation as well as
community support for people
living with blood borne viruses
including their friends and family.
Also provides a range of health
promotion services for gay and
bisexual men throughout the
West of Scotland. Please contact
for further details. Volunteers
welcome! Tel: 0141-332 3838.
Fax: 0141-332 3755. Helpline:
THT Direct 0808 8021221 MonFri10am-8pm.
info.scotland@tht.org.uk
www.tht.org.uk/scotland
SCOTLAND - ABERDEEN
2a Rose Street, Aberdeen, AB10
1UA. HIV and Hepatitis C support
services in Grampian, Tayside
and Highland. Support &
Advocacy Service provides a full
range of welfare rights advice and
living with blood borne viruses.
Please contact for further details.
Volunteers welcome! Tel: 07789
408209.
carina.strachan@tht.org.uk
SCOTLAND -- DUMFRIES
Heather Lodge, Sexual Health
D&G,NHSDumfries&Galloway,
Nithbank, Dumfries. DG1 2SD.
Supports the sexual health needs
of men who have sex with men
and the wider LGBT community.
Tel: 07436 108070.
Johnathon.Gallagher@tht.org.uk
SCOTLAND -- DUNDEE
Swan House, Explorer Road,
Dundee. DD2 1GB. HIV
prevention and support services
in the East of Scotland including
Tayside, Fife and Forth Valley.
Support and advocacy services,
such as Confident Families and
Financial Futures, provide a full
range of welfare rights advice and
living with blood borne viruses
including their friends and family.
Also provides a range of health
promotion services for gay and
bisexual men living in Tayside.
Rapid HIV testing clinic every
Wed eve, drop-in 6-8pm. Please
contact for further details.
Volunteerswelcome!Tel:Dundee
(01382) 561839. Helpline: THT
Direct 0808 8021221 Mon-Fri
10am-8pm.
info.dundee@tht.org.uk
WAVERLEY CARE
Waverley Care is Scotland’s HIV
and Hepatitis C charity - providing
Scotland wide services with
locations in Edinburgh Glasgow,
Kirkcaldy, Stirling and Inverness.
Their work is focused on
prevention,education,testingand
support and they’re here to
support anyone affected by HIV
or Hepatitis C in whatever ways
theyneed. Theycanprovideclear
information and advice, support
people to access testing and
treatment and provide access to
one-to-one, group and peer
support. Tel: 0131-558 1425
(Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) or 0131441 6989 (24 hours, 7 days per
week). Write: 3 Mansfield Place,
Edinburgh. EH3 6NB.
info@waverleycare.org
www.waverleycare.org
fb:WaverleyCareFanPage
t: @WaverleyCare
OLDER GAYS
CAFFMOS
Nationwide Social and Contacts
Club for the older gay gentleman
and his admirers, both young
and old. Scottish group meets
from 1-4pm on last Sun of each
month at Café Habana in
Edinburgh.. Write: Caffmos Ltd,
Aizlewood's Mill, Nursery Street,
Sheffield. S3 8GG.
Caffmos2@aol.com
Edward (Scottish Contact):
ebsc18624@blueyonder.co.uk
www.caffmoscommunity.com
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
50’S AND FRIENDS
Monthly social group for LGBT
plus people over 50 and their
friends (although if you're over 40
youarealsowelcome).Tel:07889
401628.
seniors@lgbtplus.org.uk
www.lgbtplus.org.uk
Plus
HIGHLAND RAINBOW FOLK
Independent working group
which raises awareness of issues
facing older LGBT people.
Monthly meetings in Inverness.
Tel: Tony on 07527 107852.
highlandrainbowfolk@gmail.com
GLASGOW COFFEE POSSE
LGBTAgenewmonthlymeet-up
run by LGBT community
members aged 50+. Inclusive
andwelcomingspacetosocialise,
have a cup of tea or coffee, and
meet or make friends. Tel: 0141271 2330.
lgbtage@lgbthealth.org.uk.
LGBT AGE
Support service for LGBT people
over 50 years old in Greater
Glasgow, Edinburgh and the
Lothians. Offers befriending,
social events and information
sessions. Please help spread the
word to any older LGBT people
you know. Anyone interested in
using the service or volunteering,
Tel: 0141-271 2330.
lgbtage@lgbthealth.org.uk.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk/content/lgbt-age
LGBT VINTAGE
To reduce social isolation and
improve the social well being and
mental health of older (aged 25
andover)LGBTpeopleinDundee
and surrounding areas. Café last
Thu of each month at Madigans
Food Emporium, Castle Street,
Dundee from 5-8pm. Tel: Pat on
Dundee (01382) 305758. Text:
07914 156379.
lgbtvintage@gmail.com
fb:lgbtvintagescotland
PRIME TIME (EDINBURGH)
Informal social group for men
over40.MeetsinGMH,10Union
Street,from2-4.30pmon1stand
3rd Sun of each month. Tel: John
on 0131-556 1309 or Alastair on
0131-558 9444.
j.thompson39@btinternet.com
SENIOR MOMENTS
Social and support group for
older lesbians and gay men (age
50+). Meets every Wed 11am1pmatStickyBitsCafé,6-8Fisher
Street, Carlisle. Tel: Pam on
Carlisle (01228) 267247.
ORDER OF
PERPETUAL
INDULGENCE
The Sisters and Brothers of the
OPI are part of a world wide order
of queer men and women of all
sexualities which is open to all
who feel the habit. Its tenets are:
The expiation of stigmatic guilt
andthepromulgationofuniversal
joythroughhabitualmanifestation
and perpetual perpetration.
www.thesisters.org.uk
OPI CONVENT OF DUNN
EIDEANN
The Edinburgh convent. Write:
MistressofCommunications,c/o
PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7
5YW.
opi@drink.demon.co.uk
OPI CONVENT OF MORAVIA
TheNorthEasternconvent.Write:
Sister Bobby OPI, Cairnglass, St
Combs, Fraserburgh. AB43 8UT.
Tel:Inverallochy(01346)583145.
circushighschool@gmail.com
OUTDOORS
FREEDOM CLUB
UK and Europe Wide LGBT
CaravanandCampingClub.Aims
to provide a means whereby gay
people can meet up for rallies
throughout the UK and
sometimes into Ireland and
Europe. Tel: Jeff on 07931
585851.
info@freedomclub.co.uk
www.freedomclub.co..uk
GAY BIRDERS CLUB
For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write:
Gay Birders Club, GeeBeeCee,
BCM-Mono, London. WC1N
3XX.
contact@gbc-online.org.uk
www.gbc-online.org.uk
GAY CARAVAN & CAMPING
CLUB
For men and women.
Tel: Ian on 07977 317872.
info@gaycaravanclub.com
www.gaycaravanclub.com
GAY OUTDOOR CLUB
Holds regular events including
walking, skiing, cycling, climbing,
mountain-biking,
kayaking,
mountaineering,camping,youthhostelling, badminton, running
and swimming.
info@goc.org.uk
www.goc.org.uk
fb:gayoutdoorclub
GLASGOW GAY RAMBLERS
GROUP
Leisurelywalksinthecountryside.
Bring sensible footwear/clothing
and packed lunch. 2nd Sat of
each month. Meet at Mitchell
Library, Berkeley Street. No
membership - just turn up. Cars
normally shared. Tel: Robert on
0141-950 1081.
www.gayramblers.scot/
OUTDOOR LADS
OutdoorLads is the UK's most
sociablegroupforgayandbimen
who love the outdoors and want
to get out more! Events UK-wide
and overseas include hiking,
climbing, camping, weekends
away, mountain biking, cycling,
gorge
scrambling,
mountaineering,
kayaking,
canoeing, expeditions and more.
Support@outdoorlads.com
www.outdoorlads.com
fb:outdoorlads
PARENTS
GAY DADS SCOTLAND
Support group for gay fathers.
Meets on last Thu of each month
(except Dec) in a private room in
Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a
Broughton Street. Assemble in
Café Nom de Plume first from
8pm - look out for sign on table.
Gay dads from all over Scotland
welcome.
info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk
www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk
OOR FAMILY ROCKS
Dundee located informal social
group for LGBT families. Aims to
provide a safe, inclusive space for
"us and oor bairns" to take part in
fun outdoor activities, creative
classes, music, food and laughter
and above all make new pals.
fb:OorFamilyRocks
PARENTS' ENQUIRY
SCOTLAND
Coming out? Information and
support for parents of LGBT
people. Helpline and admin: Tel:
0131-556 6047 before 9pm.
Write: c/o ScotsGay Magazine,
PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7
5YW.
parentsenquiry@hotmail.com
www.parentsenquiryscotland.org
RAINBOW FAMILIES
Quarterly events for anyone
looking to meet other LGBT
parents, share experiences and
socialise in a family setting. Tel:
Jules Barnes on 0131-523 1104.
POLITICAL
LGBT* IN UKIP:
Cailean Mongan - Scotland
Representative. Tel: 07581
394054.
caileanukip@outlook.com
LIBERAL PARTY
LESBIAN AND GAY CAMPAIGN
Tel: 0151-259 5935 (Telephone
Answering Machine). Write: 41
SuttonStreet,Liverpool,L137EG.
libgay@libparty.demon.co.uk
www.liberal.org.uk
SCOTTISH LIBERAL
DEMOCRATS
FOR LGBT EQUALITY
Tel: 0131-337 2314. Write: 4
Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh. EH12
5DR.
hq@scotlibdems.org.uk
www.scotlibdems.org.uk
t: @scotlibdems
PRISONERS
FREE MAGAZINES FOR
PRISONERS
Copies of ScotsGay are sent free
of charge to prisoners in UK
prisons and institutions. Please
contactusifyouwishtobeadded
to the mailing list.
BENT BARS PROJECT
Letter writing programme that
connects lebian, gay, bisexual,
transgender,transsexual,intersex,
queer and gender nonconforming communities across
prison walls. Write: BB Project,
PO Box 66754, London. WC1A
9BF.
bent.bars.project@gmail.com
www.bentbarsproject.org
REAL ALE
LESBIAN AND GAY REAL ALE
DRINKERS
The Edinburgh group of
CAMRA's Task Group for LGBT
real ale and cider fans. Meets in
The Regent on the last Mon of
eachmonthfrom9pmtosample
the brewers' art. Tel: Karen on
0131-557 8790.
lagrad@drink.demon.co.uk
www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk
and www.lagrad.org.uk
RESIDENTIAL
EVENTS
EDWARD CARPENTER
COMMUNITY OF GAY MEN
Committedtoprinciplesofcaring,
trusting, personal growth,
sharing, and creativity aimed at
nurturing 'community' as an
alternative to the commercial
scene. Organises Gay Men's
Weeks and shorter events each
year in SW Scotland, the English
Lake District and other venues
ECC,c/oSteveBrown,Laurieston
Hall, Castle Douglas, Dumfries
and Galloway. DG7 2NB.
contacttheecc@gmail.com
edwardcarpentercommunity
.org.uk
MEN4MEN
A safe space for men who are
attracted to men. A group of men
who are: attracted to men,
aspiring towards being at peace
with themselves and living
authentically, committed to a
journey of knowing themseelves
and how they relate to others and
their environment, exploring and
stretching their psychological,
emotional, physical, social,
spiritual and sexual limits whilst
respecting each other's personal
boundaries in a loving, sacred,
safe and supporting space,
valuing and building a caring and
daringcommunity,aspiringtolive
sustainably, valuing their
respectfulconnectionwithnature.
"All of you is welcome – your
shadow and your light.."
www.men4men.org.uk
THE FINDHORN FOUNDATION
Spiritual community, ecovillage
andholisticlearningcentre.Offers
regularresidentialworkshopsand
retreats for gay men and lesbians
at Findhorn in the North East of
Scotland, and at its retreat house
on the peaceful island of Iona. Tel:
Findhorn (01309) 690311.
enquiries@findhorn.org
http://bit.ly/findhorn-lgbt for all
Findhorn Foundation gay and
workshops,
or
lesbian
http://www.findhorn.org/ for
information about all the
Foundation’s activities.
SPORTS
CALEDONIAN THEBANS RFC
Caledonian Thebans Rugby
Football Club is Scotland's first
gay/bi friendly rugby club. Offers
gay/bi/trans men the chance to
learn the game and play rugby in
a safe and supportive
environment. Welcomes new
players (+18) at any level or
experience and new supporters
to the club. If you're interested in
playing or supporting gay rugby
in Scotland, please get in touch.
Come along and get fit! Tel: 0131529 7440. Write: 112 Roseburn
Street, Edinburgh. EH12 5PH.
chairman@thebans-rfc.co.uk
www.thebans-rfc.co.uk
EDINBURGHFRONTRUNNERS
Running and walking club for
LGBT people and their friends.
Membership is open to all,
regardless of age, gender identity
or expression, sexuality, or ability.
Check out their "Learn-to-Run"
programmes!
edinburgh.frontrunners
@gmail.com
www.edinburghfrontrunners.org
fb:EdinburghFrontrunners
t: @EdiFrontrunners
EDINBURGH RACQUETEERS
BADMINTON GROUP
Gay and lesbian badminton club,
meets each Thu from 7-9pm at
Meadowbank Stadium. Seeks
more full time and part-time
players. Plays more at an
intermediate level and takes part
in some friendly competitions.
Come along, have fun, enjoy
meeting the other members for a
friendly game and a social gettogether afterwards. Plays all year
round.
info@theracqueteers.co.uk
GAY FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS
NETWORK
Write: GFSN Membership
Secretary, PO Box 7424, Milton
Keynes. MK8 9WQ. Tel: Barry on
Milton Keynes (01908) 564085.
Scottish Contact: Kevin Rowe Tel/Text: 07808 263173 or
kevrowe72@yahoo.co.uk
www.gfsn.org.uk
GLASGOW ALPHAS RUGBY
FOOTBALL CLUB
New inclusive rugby club based
in Glasgow. Offers a comfortable
and supportive environment for
all to either get fit, socialise or even
develop skills within rugby union.
All players of all experience levels
are welcome to join (+18).
Constantly
looking
for
sponsorship and support.
glasgowalphas@gmail.com
www.pitchero.co.uk/clubs/
glasgowalphas
fb:glasgowalphas
t: @GlasgowAlphas
GLASGOW FRONTRUNNERS
Glasgow’s road-running group
for the LGBT+ community and
friends. Has runs for all abilities
(from walk/jog to marathoner!) at
6.15pm on Thu and 10.30am on
Sun. Run from the Arc gym at
Glasgow Caledonian University.
secretary
@glasgowfrontrunners.org
www.GlasgowFrontrunners.org
fb:GlasgowFrontrunners
TEAM SCOTLAND
BADMINTON CLUB
Glasgow based gay and lesbian
badminton club meets Sun
Noon-2pm
at
National
Badminton Academy, Scotstoun
for competitive games.
International tournaments and
matches against clubs in London
and Europe are held annually.
Sorry - no beginners. Tel:
Raymond on 0141-778 9220.
GLASGOW GAY AND LESBIAN
BADMINTON CLUB
Meets each Thu from 8-10pm.
Come along and have fun and
enjoy meeting the other
members for a friendly game. All
welcome. Tel: Paul on 07708
514676 (6-11pm).
STUDENTS
GRANITE CITY STORMERS FC
Gay football team meeting
regularly to play, train and for
social events. Based in Aberdeen
and open to people of all ages,
experience and ability. Always on
the lookout for new members
and volunteers, so if you can help
out with organising training,
fundraising, coaching, arranging
kick abouts or socials or
contributinginanyway,pleaseget
in touch!
robleadbetter@hotmail.co.uk
HOTSCOTS
Scotland'sveryfirstLGBTclubfor
football players and fans alike.
Holds regular training sessions
every weekly at Saughton Sports
Complex and kick-abouts every
Fri eve, also at Saughton. Would
love to hear from anyone who
would like to take part. Competes
inDivision1oftheUKnationalgay
league but all ability levels are
welcome, and the social side is
just as important as the playing.
So what are you waiting for?
mail@hotscotsfc.com
www.hotscotsfc.com
fb:Hotscotsfc
KNOCKOUT LGBT BOXING
CLUB
Offers safe and friendly training
sessions for LGBT folk and
friends.
knockoutglasgow@gmail.com
fb:knockoutglasgow
LEAP SPORTS
National organisation created to
increase the visibility and
participation of LGBT people in
Scottish sport and physical
activity. If you are interested in
trying a new sport, finding out
what opportunities are available
near you, or even starting your
own club, they can help. Website
provides a directory of all affiliated
LGBT sports clubs in Scotland,
with meeting times and contact
information. Also runs a range of
sporting events and festivals
throughout the year for LGBT
people and their friends.
info@leapsports.org
www.leapsports.org
LGBT BASKETBALL
GROUP
Friendly and informal group for
beginners and regular players
alike. Meets Tue 7-8pm at Leith
Community Education Centre,
12A New Kirkgate, EH6 6AD. Get
in touch with Jules for more info.
thesonics@hotmailco.uk
SALTIRE THISTLE FC
LGBTfriendlyfootballteambased
in Glasgow open to anyone who
has an interest in football
regardless of gender, race, sexual
orientation, ability or age (18+).
Plays in the Gay Football
Supporters Network (GFSN)
League,regularlytravellingtheUK
toplayagainstotherLGBTfriendly
teams. In 2012/2013, made their
debut in The Glasgow & District
Sunday Football Championship
(GDSFC), playing on Sun against
local teams from Glasgow.
Welcomes anyone interested in
participating in football or getting
involved behind the scenes to
contact them or to come along to
their training sessions Wed 79pm at Glasgow Green Football
Centre.
saltirethistlefc@hotmail.co.uk
www.clubwebsite.co.uk/saltirethistle
t: @saltirethistle
SHUTTLESCOTS
BADMINTON CLUB
Friendly and relaxed group of
mixed ability players, including
beginners. Meets 7-9pm every
Tue at Meadowbank Stadium,
Edinburgh with a coach on hand
every other week and doubles
social play in between. The club is
a great opportunity to meet new
people, make friends and get
some exercise.
info@shuttlescots.co.uk
www.shuttlescots.co.uk
Many Universities and Colleges
have LGBTI+ Societies - contact
viayourStudentsUnion.Tel:NUS
ScotlandLGBTI+Officeron01315566598orFax:0131-5575679.
Write: Shaun Patrick Murphy,
LGBTI+ Officer, NUS Scotland, 1
Papermill Wynd, Edinburgh. EH7
4QL.
lgbt@nus-scotland.org.uk or
mail@nus-scotland.org.uk
TRANSGENDER
NATIONAL:
TRANS MEN SCOTLAND
Provides peer support for trans
men and trans-masculine nonbinary people. Can be contacted
via e-mail/phone/social media by
anyone who was registered
female at birth, whether you are a
trans man, female to male
transgender, exploring or
questioning your gender identity
or know someone who is.
Provides information and
answers any questions you may
have, about any topic regarding
female to male transition. Hoping
to start monthly support groups
soon - keep an eye on website for
details. For further info Tel/Text
07751 973338.
transmenscotland@gmail.com
transmenscotland.wordpress
.com
ABERDEEN:
NEST Support:Write: c/o GREC,
41 Union Street, Aberdeen. AB11
5BN.
nestsupport@gmail.com
www.nestsupport.co.uk
ARGYLL & BUTE:
Waverley Care Argyll & Bute:
One to one support for people
living in Argyll & Bute who are
trans or exploring their gender
identity. Occasional peer support
too! Tel/Text: Katrina on 07760
701308.
katrina.mitchell
@waverleycare.org
www.waverleycare.org
CARLISLE:
Transgender Social Sessions:
Group meets on 1st Mon of each
month at Sticky Bits Café at the
LGBTHQ,FisherStreet.Changing
facilities available and parking
close by. For more information
contact Pam on Carlisle (01228)
267247.
DUMFRIES:
TG Times: Social and support
group for transgender people,
those questioning their gender
identity or cross-dressing. Tel:
07547 157718.
support@lgbtplus.org.uk
www.lgbtplus.org.uk
Plus
EDINBURGH:
Edinburgh Trans Women:
Support group for transsexual
women. Meets 1st Sat of each
month 7.30-9.30pm in LGBT
Centre for Health and Wellbeing,
9 Howe Street.
info
@edinburghtranswomen.org.uk
www.edinburghtranswomen.org.uk
Lothian Transgender Support
Service: LTSP is for anyone who
self-identifies as trans* and/or
non-binary. This holistic
programme of support includes
the T monthly e-bulletin,
informationand1:1support,new
referral appointments, managing
transition courses, confidence
building workshops and regular
T time social events. You do not
have to be based in Lothian to
access LTSP, but please be aware
that events, courses and
workshops are delivered in
Edinburgh.
For
events,
workshops and T Monthly, Tel:
Jules on 0131-523 1104. For
information and 1:1 support, Tel:
George on 0131-652 3281.
george@lgbthealth.org.uk
T-Time Edinburgh: 3rd Sat of
each month. A friendly and well
established monthly drop-in
social event in Edinburgh for the
transgender community. A fun,
safe,sociableandinclusivesetting
forthetransgendercommunityto
meet friends, find out about
information and support for trans
people and enjoy fun and
informative activities. There is
space to change for those who
needit.Tel:JulesStapletonBarnes
on 0131-523 1104.
GLASGOW:
Glasgow Transgender Support
Service:
For anyone who self-identifies as
trans* and/or non-binary. This
holistic programme of support
includes the T monthly e-bulletin,
informationand1:1support,new
referral appointments, managing
transition courses, confidence
building workshops and regular
T time social events. You do not
have to be based in Glasgow to
accessGTSP,butpleasebeaware
that events, courses and
workshops are delivered in
Glasgow. Tel: Katrina Mitchell on
0141-271 2330.
katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk
Sandyford Trans Women's
Support Group: Meets twice a
month. Further details and
support from group member on
07758 462988 or contact
Sandyford Community Access
Co-ordinator on 0141-232 8417.
colinmackillop@nhs.net
T-Time Glasgow:Monthly dropin social event in Glasgow for the
transgender community on 1st
Sat of each month. Provides a
safe and sociable setting for the
transgender community to meet
friends,findoutaboutinformation
and support for trans people and
enjoy fun and informative
activities.Thereisspacetochange
for those who need it. Tel: Katrina
Mitchell on 0141-271 2330.
katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk
INVERNESS:
Swans Of Scotland: Meets last
Thu of each month from 7-9pm
at Beaufort Hotel, 11 Culduthel
Road.
swansofscotland@gmail.com
www.spanglefish.com
/SwansofScotland
GMB SCOTLAND
EQUAL RIGHTS GROUP
Write: Regional Equal Rights
Officer, GMB Scotland, Fountain
House, 1/3 Woodside Crescent,
Glasgow. G3 7UJ. Tel: 0141-352
8109.
drew.duffy@gmb.org.uk
HIGHLAND LIFE STAFF
EQUALITY NETWORK
LGBT staff network for public
sector employees in the
Highlands.
LGBT@highlandlife.net
www.highlandlife.net/lgbt-network
PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES UNION (PCS)
PROUD GROUP
Scottish Rep : Dave McNeilly c/o
PCS, Equalities Committee, 160
Falcon Road, London. SW11
2LN. Tel: 07896 471891.
pcsproud@live.co.uk
www.pcsproud.org.uk
YOUTH
NATIONAL:
LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND
The Citadel, 39/40 Commercial
Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6JD.
services
and
Provides
opportunities for LGBT young
people (13-25) throughout
Scotland. Tel: 0131-555 3940.
Glasgow Office: 30 (3/2) Bell
Street, Glasgow. G1 1LG. Tel:
0141-552 7425. Their website
has details of Youth Groups
throughout Scotland.
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
fb: lgbtys
QUEER YOUTH
UK rganisation run by young
peopleprovidingaunitedvoicefor
all lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual,
pansexual, intersex, transgender,
transsexual, queer and curious
youth. Queer Youth Scotland
usually meets monthly in either
Glasgow, Dundee or Edinburgh.
www.queeryouth.org.uk
ABERDEEN:
Zone Youth: LGBT group for
people aged under 26.
zoneyouth@aberdeencity.gov.uk
fb:zoneyouthlgbt
ARGYLL & BUTE
STIRLING:
Central Scotland Transgender
Group: Meets 2nd Sat of each
month.
sarah_m_whyte@yahoo.co.uk
TRANSGENDER YOUTH
See our Youth listings.
WORKPLACE
EIS LGBT NETWORK
Write: 46 Moray Place,
Edinburgh, EH3 6BH. Tel: 0131225 6244. Assistant Secretary
(Education and Equality) abradley@eis.org.uk
National Officer (Education and
Equality) - jkemp@eis.org.uk
EX-PAT
On-line group (with aspirations to
becoming a supportive
community) for gay men in
Scotland who have spent
period(s) abroad (e.g. exvolunteers and ex-service-men)
and face challenges (such as reconnecting with family and
making new friends) on return.
Depending on response,
meetings may be arranged .
royalscot34@hotmail,com
FIRE BRIGADES UNION
LGBT SUPPORT GROUP
For firefighters and control staff.
Write: c/o Pat Carberry, FBU, 68
Coombe Road, Kingston upon
Thames, Surrey. KT2 7SE. Tel:
07725 602524 or 020-8541
1765.
PCarberry@fbu.org.uk
www.fbulgbt.org.uk
GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION
SCOTLAND
Membership is open to all police
officersandpolicestaff,servingor
retired. Tel: 07795 291751 .
www.gpascotland.com
LEVENMOUTH:
STIRLING:
Youth 2 LGBT Youth Group:
Meets every Mon in Leven.
Lisa.Hunter@fife.gov.uk
Triangle!: Meets every 2nd Wed
from 6.30–8.30pm at the
Crawford Hall.
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
DUNDEE:
PERTH:
Allsorts: Meets every Tue 6-8pm
at The Shore, 15 Shore Terrace.
Glow: Meets Thu 6–8pm at 6886 Scott Street.
Different Visions Celebrate
(DV8):
Youth group for young people 25
and under who have issues with
their sexuality or with the sexuality
of a member of their family. Drop
InService9-5pmatEighteenAnd
Under, 1 Victoria Road. Offers a
safe and friendly environment to
meetanddiscussissuesaffecting
the LGBT community and our
families. Tel: Shaun on Dundee
(01382) 206222.
shauntaylor498@hotmail.co.uk
DUNFERMLINE:
UNISON
GlasgowCityLGBTGroup.Meets
pay day Tue at 5pm in Glasgow
City Unison Offices, 84 Bell Street.
All LGBT members welcome.
PERTH:
PerthTransGroup:Meets1stSat
of each month at 7pm at
Grampian Hotel, York Place,
Perth.
kate4851@hotmail.com
meets Thu 7-9pm. School Lane,
Laurieknowe. Dumfries. Tel:
Dumfries (01387) 255058.
Waverley Care and LGBT Youth
Scotland are planning a brand
new LGBT group for young
peopleinArgyll&Bute!Theirgoal
is to create a safe, friendly and
confidential environment for
young people where they can
meet new friends, get involved in
projects, get support and advice,
but most importantly have a
laugh. But first… they really need
yourviews!Taketheirquickonline
survey and let them know what
sort of group you’d like in your
area! Tel/Text: Katrina on 07760
701308.
katrina.mitchell
@waverleycare.org
goo.gl/A8bpSm
LGBT Youth Group:Meets every
Wed eve at Tower House Youth
Centre,CommercialSchoolLane.
vikki.robertson@fife.gov.uk
EDINBURGH:
LGBT Youth: All groups and
further information: LGBT Youth
Scotland. 40 Commercial Street,
EH6 6BY Tel: 0131-555 3940.
Mon: 7-9pm ages 16-25, Sexual
Health and Relationships Youth
Team - Designing resources and
to
increase
workshops
awareness of Good Sex Is... Tue:
7-9pm Beyond Gender - For
transgender, non-binary and
intersexpeopleaged13-25.Wed:
6.30-8.30pmSoundYouth-Fun,
engaging LGBT group for ages
13-17. Thu: 7-9pm VADA - Fun,
engaging LGBT group for ages
17-25. Also offers - c:card, 1-2-1s
and National Opportunities.
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/edinburgh
FALKIRK:
FK1nclude: Group for LGBT
young people and their friends
and allies aged 13-26. Meets Thu
6.30-8.30pm at Park Street
CommunityEducationBase,Park
Street.
GLASGOW:
Rainbow Sisters Girls' Group:
Meets every 2nd Mon 7-9pm at
30(3/2)BellStreet.For13-17year
olds.
Shout: Meets every Tue 7-9pm at
30(3/2)BellStreet.For13-18year
olds.
Standout: Meets every Wed 79pm at 30 (3/2) Bell Street. For
18-25 year olds.
Trans Youth Glasgow: Meets
every2ndMon7-9pmat30(3/2)
Bell Street. For 13-25 year old
transgender youth.
GLENROTHES:
ALLOA:
PROUD LGBT Youth Group:
For 13-18 year olds. Meets Wed.
Ryan.smart-cs@fife.gov.uk
CLAX LGBT Group: Meets 1st
Thu of each month from 6.308.30pm at Kilncraigs.
INVERNESS:
BORDERS:
Inverness LGBT Youth Group:
Meets every Tue from 7-9pm at
the Bike Shed in Grant Street. Tel:
Kim on 07974 996051.
INVOLVED: Meets Wed 5-8pm
inGalashiels.Tel:0131-5553940.
KILMARNOCK:
CARLISLE:
All About Us Youth Group: For
13-26 year olds. Meets Mon
6.30-8.30pm. Tel: Mary Gladwell
on Kilmarnock (01563) 576372.
PiNC:PrideinNorthCumbria.For
LGBT young people 13-25 years
old. Thu 6-8pm: youth drop in
session at LGBTHQ 6-8 Fisher
Street Carlisle.Tel: Pam on 07971
253241 or Carlisle (01228)
267247.
pinc-cumbria@hotmail.co.uk
www.prideinnorthcumbria.org
fb:pinc.cumbria
Mary.gladwell@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
KIRKCALDY:
Flavours Of Fife LGBT Youth
Group:
LANARKSHIRE:
CLYDEBANK:
Y Sort It FUSION LGBT Youth
Group: Meets every Mon 6.308.30pm at 5 West Thomson
Street.
Laura@ysortit.com
Mix United Youth Group
For 14-18 year olds, meets every
Fri eve 7.30-9.30pm. Tel: Pamela
on Hamilton (01698) 456680 or
0779 5453995.
pamela.burns@yls.org.uk
DUMFRIES:
fb:Hamilton.Universal.
Connections
hamilton.lanlinks.org
Dumfries & Galloway LGBTYS:
Phoenix LGBT Youth Group for
people aged 13-18 meetsTue 68pm. New Age LGBT Youth
Group for people aged 18-25
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relationship. Box
SG17419.
Hot Smooth Young
Lad
Looking for some
fun. No holes barred,
Up for anything. Box
SG17420.
Dunfermline
Young 41, sporty,
many interests and
hobbies. Looking for
young sporty type
people with similar
interests. Waiting for
Mr Right to come
along. Fed up of
being lonely. Like
people who wear
trainers. Box
SG17421.
54 Year Old Looking
For Fun
I'm a 54 year old guy
from Hamilton. I'm
single, live alone, car,
job, 5'10", medium
build, cropped hair,
GSOH, versatile, hairy
chest, not too bad
looking. Up for/try
anything, love to go
with the flow. I also
happen to be HIV+,
undetectable and on
meds, so otherwise
healthy. I can accommodate or travel
within reason, free in
the evenings and
weekends. So if any
of this is of interest to
you, get in touch. Box
SG17422.
your own pace before
getting down to some
safe fun. Your limits
respected. Total discretion assured. Live
in Edinburgh and can
accommodate but
may travel if required.
Box SG17412.
Perhaps
Glasgow guy, 68, tall,
slim, seeks fun and
friendship. Tel: 07788
763948 or write: Box
SG17423.
Bisexual Horny Passive Guy
Horny and willing to
suck, fuck and swallow cum and use sex
toys and gay porn. I
am in prison but will
be out soon. Box
SG17417.
Wheelchair User
Requires Mates
I require fit gym buddies to train with and
mates, I Live in rural
Angus. I'm 36, wheelchair user, 6'2", bald,
tattooed. wanting 1838, fit. All replies answered. Box
SG17424.
Phillipa Snatch
Seeks money for no
work. Box SG17425.
Edinburgh
Small fat hairy old
bear looking for
smooth young cubs.
Your cave or mine.
Box SG17426.
Frottage Wanted
Male, 48, seeks
crossdresser for frottage, wanking and
roleplay. Aberdeen
area preferred. E-mail
pics: reidmichael55@gmail.co
m or Write: Box
SG17427.
Old Guy Looking For
Cute Teen
Old guy in Central
Scotland looking for
regular fun with
smooth teen. I have
transport and can accommodate. Reply
with age, description,
location and contact
details for more info.
Box SG17429.
BISEXUAL
Retired Hippy
Bi Curious?
There has to be a first
time for everything!
Aged 16-26? Get in
touch? Considerate,
experienced, versatile, older guy will talk
you through things at
Cash For Your Body
Photogenic guys can
earn £150 cash posing for Mike Arlen
who has had 15
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:
SERVICES
TRANS
Trans-tastic
Sexy glam TV, nice
figure, long legs,
slim, blonde, convincing, seeks genuine guy for
friendship maybe relationship. Also TV's
very welcome. Sorry,
can't accommodate
only travel. Lanarkshire. 07572 518323
or Write: Box
SG17415.
CAFFMOS
Contacts and friendships for men over
sixty. The organisation for the more
mature gentleman
and his admirers.
Write to: Caffmos
Ltd,
Aizlewood's Mill,
Nursery Street,
Sheffield. S3 8GG.
STRAIGHT
Silver Bear
Edinburgh based
50something guy
seeks morally relaxed
women of all ages for
fun and friendship.
Box SG17403.
Limited Companies
Only £90 for your
own Limited Company. PLCs, Guarantee, Charitable and
Unlimited Companies
also available.
Freephone 0800
526421. E-mail:
info@cosun.co.uk.
Web:
FOR SALE
www.cosun.co.uk
Traditional Scottish
School Teacher's
Tawse
1. Brown tough hide
(Heavy) Lochgelly
type 2 tail tawse £30. 2. Brown 4 tail
tough hide Henderson of Falkirk paddle
tawse - £30. 3. Black
hide (Light) 2 tail vintage tawse - £30.
Contact Jim on
07503 446534. [173]
Proofreading And
Tuition
In English (including
TEFL), French, Latin,
Greek and Gaelic,
Typing Services,
Historical and
Genealogical
Research. Charles S
Coventry, 303/3
Colinton Road,
Edinburgh. EH13
0NR.
Tel: 0131-441 7898.
E-mail: charlie
@charliecov.plus.com
Wigs
High quality synthetic
hairpieces and wigs,
all shapes, styles,
colours and sizes.
Write for list. Box
SG17408.
We do not provide
box numbers to advertisers outwith the
UK. Instead, their
personal contact
details will be published both in the
magazine and online.
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
Advertising Pays
ScotsGay
charges just £20
a month for an
ad here with
your picture! Email:
backrubsads@scotsgay.
co.uk or Tel: 0131-539
TD MONTHLY
A contact ads
publication for gay
and bisexual men,
18+, who enjoy all
forms of male-tomale discipline!
Contacts, Stories, CP
Pictures, CP Videos &
DVDs, News, CP
Clubs and Events.
E-mail:
tdmonthlymagazine
@btinternet.com
Web:
http://tdmonthly.wix.com
/tdmonthlydisclaimer
Qualified, experienced
(19 years) gay therapist who is friendly,
respectful and caring.
Contact Jim on
07925 199119. [176]
West Fife –
Therapies On A "Pay
What You Can" Basis
Edinburgh - Glasgow
Based
Muscle Latin guy,
available for in/out
calls 24 hours.
Friendly and discreet.
Call me on 07764
530691. (Bookings to
Glasgow need to be
made in advance).
[174]
Male Health &
Beauty
HND qualified beauty
therapist and HNC
Hairdresser. 2 hour
non sexual massage
to relaxing sounds of
the earth, air and sea
- £45. Beauty treatments, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures,
Eyelash tinting, gents
hairdressing for 20
years. Off the road
parking. Private quiet
beauty room. North
Ayrshire. Tel: 07938
693730. [177]
Massage For Guys Edinburgh
Experience a full body
Swedish Massage
using deep tissue
manipulation using
sensual Tantric techniques - guaranteed
to make you feel relaxed. Offered by fully
qualified and friendly
guy based in Edinburgh near Holy Corner. Sessions last just
over an hour. No outcalls. Reasonable
rates - £30 (£15 for
students) Phone
07983 422652 or Email: Massage-ForMen-Edinburgh@hot
mail.co.uk [176]
Massage For Men Edinburgh
Are you in need of an
affirming, masculine,
stress busting chill
out guys? Experience
the blissful pleasure
and nurturing benefits of a deeply relaxing full body massage
in a private city centre
sanctuary. I use a
broad range of techniques that can be selectively blended to
meet individual need.
My excellent value
rates are already reasonably discounted at
a price to suit most
guys' pockets. Full
rate for 1 hour £30. A
further discount is
made for Students,
Unemployed, Members of HM Forces
(with proof of status)
£15 and those with a
terminal illness £5.
mark
@rainbowhealing.org.
uk or Call
07940 421038 for a
professional, healing,
non-sexual
experience.
WHERE TO STAY
Advertising Pays
ScotsGay charges
just £60 a year for an
ad here! E-mail:
wheretostayads
@scotsgay.co.uk or
0666.
mikearlen69@gmail.com
A1 Erotic Videos
For all your mucky
movies:
www.filthonline.co.uk
FRIENDS
ABROAD
59, looking for some
love and affection
from women and
men of all ages. Box
SG17402.
JOBS OFFERED
BACK RUBS
Hi, my name is Mark
and I have created
www.rainbowhealing
.org.uk for Mind,
Body and Spirit
Therapies offering:
Massage, Emotional
Freedom Technique
(EFT), Reiki.
I have a therapy room
in the beautiful
setting that is www.
cherrytreelodge.net.
The credit crunch is
affecting some more
than it is others. So,
if the usual fees are in
the way of getting the
healing you need, I
invite you along in
good faith on a PAY
WHAT YOU CAN
basis. As part of my
business ethic, 5% of
any fees received go
to a featured charity.
Please take a look at
the site for more
details on the therapies, myself, my
usual fees and the
charities I support.
Contact:
Tel: 0131-539
0666.
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.
Web:
www.gayscotland.com
/alvahouse
Cherry Tree Lodge West Fife
Cherry Tree Lodge is
a gay owned,
secluded, easily
accessible guest
house and retreat
space offering bed
and breakfast with
stunning views of the
Scottish countryside
in the Kingdom of
Fife. We offer a
tranquil, relaxing
space for those
exploring the area,
business people who
want a more personal
experience than a
hotel or those just
wanting to stay
awhile and be nourished in mind, body
and soul. Tel: 01383
851059. It's a place
where you can just
"Be". Web: www.
cherrytreelodge.net
Penzance - Cornwall
Small, gay-friendly,
period hotel situated
with own parking in
town centre. Rooms
available en-suite.
Web:
www.cliffhotelpz.co.uk
Tel: Penzance
(01736) 368888.
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ISSUE 174
Gf With A Penis
Late 40's attractive
femme gay male
looking for masculine
gay or bi guy who
wants traditional
straight relationship
with another man. All
responses answered.
Your face pic gets
mine. Box SG17428.
Bi Curious
Lady, blonde hair,
blue eyes, quite tall,
age mid 60's wishes
to meet caring same
for nights in/out.
Must have car. Edinburgh only. Box
SG17430.
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Venues / Emporia
* Stocks ScotsGay
ABERDEEN
CHEERZ BAR & CLUB*
11 Hadden Street. Tel: 01224
582648. Lively gay bar and club
with entertainment and more.
fb: Cheerz Bar
fb: Cheerz.nightclub
MARKET ARMS*
13 Hadden Street. tel: 01224
580053. LGBT friendly pub with
karaoke five nights per week.
fb: TheMarketArmsAberdeen
WELLMAN’S HEALTH
STUDIO*
218 Holburn Street. Tel: 01224
211441. Mon-Fri Noon-10pm,
Sat Noon-9pm, Sun 2-9pm. 8man
Jacuzzi,
sauna,
steamroom, café. Free Internet
access. Massage available.
info@wellmans-healthstudio.co.uk
www.wellmans-healthstudio.co.uk
AYR
THE RUSTY NAIL*
9-13 South Harbour Street. Tel:
(01292) 738454. Wed 6-11pm,
Thu Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat Noon12.30am, Sun Noon-11pm.
New LGBT bar. Live music FriSat. Karaoke Sat.
kim@therustynail.co.uk
CARLISLE
STICKY BITS CAFÉ*
6-8 Fisher Street. Tel: (01228)
267247. Mon-Thu 10am-8pm,
Fri 10am-11pm, Sat 10am4am. <I>The first gay
café in Cumbria working with and for the LGBT
community. Offers reasonably
priced good food, LGBT
information, advice and a
friendly atmosphere. Tapas
served 7-10pm Sat.
fb: Sticky-Bits-Cafe
Sat Noon-2.30am. Free WiFi.
Regular live bands and acts.
Karaoke Wed & Fri. Winner of
Best Dundee Bar 2013.
www.klozetdundee.co.uk/
fb: klozet.dundee
NUMBER 11*
11 Princes Steet. Tel: (01382)
451986. Mon Noon-6pm, Tue
Noon-8pm, Wed-Sun Noon10pm (last entry 1 hour prior).
Gay sauna. Previously Jocks.
no.11sauna@live.com
www.number11.net
OUT*
124 Seagate. Tel: (01382)
200660. Wed-Sun 11pm2.30am. Good atmosphere,
very popular disco with wide
selection of sounds and the
occasional act/PA.
fb: outdundee
THE SALTY DOG*
9 Crichton Street. Tel: 07580
171426. 2pm-Midnight. Cosy
little bar. Fri & Sat: Karaoke. Sun:
"The Sunday Club" with free
buffet from 7pm.
fb: SaltyDog Dundee
EDINBURGH
THE AULD HOOSE*
23-25 St Leonards Street.
Tel: 0131-668 2934. Sun
12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat Noon1am. Everybody-friendly real ale
bar. Food served: Mon-Sat
Noon-9.30pm, Sun 12.30-8pm.
liz@theauldhoose.co.uk
www.theauldhoose.co.uk
THE BLACK ROSE TAVERN*
49 Rose Street. Tel: 0131-220
0414. 9am-1am. LGBT friendly
rock bar.
blackrosestreet49@hotmail.com
www.blackrosetavern.com
BOBBIE'S BOOKSHOP*
220 Morrison Street. Tel: 0131538
7069.
Mon-Sat
10am-1pm, 2-5.30pm. Sells a
selection of gay magazines.
DUNDEE
B4OUT*
2 St Andrew’s Lane. Tel: (01382)
200660. Wed-Sun 7pmMidnight. Gay bar. Karaoke
Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun. Free pool
table. Smoking balcony.
Available for Private Hire.
fb: b4out
KLOZET*
73-75 Seagate. Tel: (01382)
690403. Sun Noon-Midnight,
Mon-Thu Noon-Midnight, Fri-
CAFÉ HABANA*
22 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131558 1270. 1pm-1am. Friendly
pre-club bar popular with locals
and visitors. Free WiFi.
cafehabanaEH1@mac.com
www.cafehabanaEH1.com
CAFÉ NOM DE PLUME*
60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131478 1372. Relaxed licensed
café/bar forming part of
Edinburgh's original LGBT
Centre. Homemade soups,
Available NOW on Amazon
snacks &; meals served all day
with meat dishes, vegetarian,
vegan and gluten-free options
available. Free Wi-Fi. Dogs
allowed but no children under 5
years (5-17 years allowed until
8pm) because of alcohol
license. Does not accept
bookings for groups of more
than 12 people.
cafenomdeplume
@ntlbusiness.com
fb:cafenomdeplume
C.C. BLOOM'S*
23-24 Greenside Place. Tel:
0131-556 9331. Sun 12.30pm3am, Mon-Sat 11am-3am.
Recently renovated nightclub
with bar and restaurant.
ccblooms@tiscali.co.uk
fb: CCBloomsBar
CHALKY'S LATE NIGHT
LOUNGE*
4 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-558
7538. 5pm-3am. Busy club in
old GHQ/Mood premises.
chalkysedinburgh
@outlook.com
www.chalkysedinburgh.co.uk
fb: Chalkys
THE CHURCH OF
HIGH KICKS*
C.C. Blooms, 23-24 Greenside
Place. Sun 6-11pm. Tel: 0131556 9331. Hosted by drag DJ
Jon Pleased Wimmin, features
music, star turns, talent
competition, etc.
fb: Church of High Kicks
DILF
Studio 24, 24-26 Calton Road.
Tel: 0131-558 3758. Last Fri of
each month. 11pm-3am.
Sweaty dance party aimed at
gay men, featuring a mix of
house music fused with 'techy
uplifting tunes'.
fb: DILFScotland
EDINBURGH LGBT CENTRE*
58a and 60 Broughton Street.
Houses Café Nom De Plume
and Pride Scotia. Free WiFi
(sponsored by ScotsGay).
Bought in 1974 by the Scottish
Minorities Group, it is the only
LGBT-owned LGBT Centre in
the UK and is also the oldest
LGBT Centre outwith the USA.
Tel: 0131-556 9471. Meeting
Room Booking Tel: 07817
533337.
info
@edinburghlgbtcentre.org.uk
ELECTRO-SEXUAL*
C.C. Bloom’s, 23-24 Greenside
Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331.
11pm-3am. First Fri of each
month. Club night.
fb: Electroedinburgh
LGBT HEALTH &
WELLBEING*
9 Howe Street. Tel: 0131-523
1100. LGBT community centre
in the heart of the New Town
offering a range of events,
courses and activities. Provides
meeting space for community
groups. Rooms available for hire
for meetings and training.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
No EIGHTEEN*
18 Albert Place, Leith Walk. Tel:
0131-553 3222. Mon-Thu
Noon-10pm, Fri-Sun Noon11pm. The UK's first VAT
registered gay sauna! £12 (£10
concessions), £7 after 8pm.
fb: No.Eighteen
14 14
PLANET*
6 Baxter's Place. Tel: 0131-556
5551. 1pm-1am. Popular and
busy gay bar with friendly staff.
Karaoke Sun-Thu from 9pm.
Nightly DJ.
planetgaybar@googlemail.com
Q-STORE
5 Barony Street. Tel/Fax: 0131477 4756. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm,
Sat 11am-6pm. Scotland's only
licensed gay store.
THE REGENT*
2 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131661 8198. Sun 12.30pm-1am,
Mon-Sat
Noon-1am.
Edinburgh's Gay Real Ale Pub voted 2010 Edinburgh Pub Of
The Year by CAMRA members.
Deuchars IPA and Old Rosie
scrumpy always available plus a
range of guest ales. Relaxed
atmosphere and comfortable
surroundings. Snacks and
meals served all day until 10pm
plus coffees and teas. Free WiFi.
Dogs welcome but no children
under 5 years (5-17 allowed
until 8pm) because of alcohol
license. CAMRA's Lesbian &
Gay Real Ale Drinkers meet here
on the last Mon of the month
from 9pm.
www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk
info@theregentbar.co.uk
fb: The-Regent-355555274098
STEAMWORKS*
5 Broughton Market. Tel: 0131477 3567. Daily 11am-11pm.
Stylish sauna forming part of
busy gay hotel and sauna
complex in centre of gay quarter.
State-of-the-art
facilities
including large spa pool, sauna
cabin, large steam room, video
room, labyrinth with themed
areas, café lounge, free Internet
access, tanning booth. Lockers
£7, Cabins £12 before 2pm
Mon-Fri. Lockers £10, Cabins
£15 at all other times. Students
and under 26 £7 lockers all day,
every day! No membership
required.
www.steamworks-sauna.co.uk
THE STREET*
2 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-556
4272. Sun 12.30pm-1am,
Mon-Sat Noon-1 am. Small but
perfectly formed bar run by
Louise and Trendy Wendy.
www.thestreetbar.co.uk
WOODLAND CREATURES*
260–262 Leith Walk. Tel: 0131629 5509. Noon-1pm. Quirky
LGBT-friendly real ale bar with
good food.
fb: Woodland-Creatures
WORD POWER*
43-45 West Nicolson Street. Tel:
0131-662 9112. Sun Noon5pm, Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.
Independent radical bookshop.
Publisher of Rainbow City:
Stories from Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender
Edinburgh.
books@wordpower.co.uk
www.word-power.co.uk
fb: Word-Power-Books
GLASGOW
AXM CLUB*
80 Glassford Street. Tel: 0141552
5761.
Wed-Sun
10pm-3am. Popular club in
former Bennets premises.
info@axm-club.com
www.axmgroup.co.uk/
axm-club-glasgow/
BROADCAST*
427 Sauchiehall Street. Tel:
0141-332 7304. 5pm-1am.
Scene friendly bar that hosts the
Birdcage monthly queer party,
and gigs.
www.broadcastglasgow.com
birdcageglasgow@hotmail.com
CCA*
350 Sauchiehall Street. Tel:
0141-352 4900. Fax: 0141-332
3226. Café Tel: 0141-332 7959.
Info: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.
Gallery: Tue-Sat 11am-6pm.
Café: Mon -Sat, 10am-Midnight.
Bar: Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight.
Centre for Contemporary Arts.
ScotsGay available in bar.
gen@cca-glasgow.com
www.cca-glasgow.com
DELMONICA'S BAR*
68 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552
4803. Noon-Midnight. DJs
nightly from 9pm. Thu: Quiz.
Sun: Karaoke.
www.delmonicas.co.uk
DILF
The Poetry Club, 100 Eastvale
Place. Tel: 0141-337 1731. Last
Sat of each month. 10pm-2am.
Sweaty dance party aimed at
gay men, featuring a mix of
house music fused with 'techy
uplifting tunes'.
fb: DILFScotland
FHQ*
10 John Street. Tel: 0141-553
5851. Sat 11pm-3am.
Women’s bar/club.
www.fhqbar.co.uk
THE GALLERY*
101 Brunswick Street. Part of
the Old Sheriff Court Building.
Tel: 0141-552 6310. 11amMidnight. New and upmarket
bistro/bar,
clean
cut,
contemporary with a relaxed
atmosphere. Live entertainment,
large selection of wines, beers,
spirits, teas, coffees, food and
homebakes available. Free WiFi. External seating area.
fb: merchant.galleryglasgow
KATIE’S BAR*
3030. Noon-Midnight. Gay bar
with regular entertainment.
info@katiesbar.co.uk
www.katiesbar.co.uk
fb: KatiesBarGlasgow
LUKE & JACK
ADULT BOUTIQUE*
45 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552
5699. Mon-Thu 11am-6pm,
Fri-Sat 10.30am-6.30pm, Sun
Noon-5pm. Locally owned and
independent. Sells aromas, toys,
lubes, magazines and books,
underwear, T-shirts, gifts, etc.
hello@lukeandjack.co.uk
www.lukeandjack.co.uk
MERCHANT PRIDE
20 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-564
1285. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight,
Mon-Fri 4pm-Midnight, Sat
Noon-Midnight. Bar in the heart
of the Merchant City.
fb: MerchantPride
NO MORE FUCKING ABBA
Bacchus, 80 Glassford Street.
Tel: 0141-572 0080. 2nd Fri of
each month. 8pm-1am.
Monthly alternative/indie dance
night for the LGBT+ community
and their friends. Bringing you
music from the 70's to now
including Punk, New Wave, Brit
Pop and the Latest Tracks. Free
- donation to THT Scotland
requested.
fb: nmfabba
THE PIPEWORKS*
5-10 Metropole Lane. Tel: 0141552
5502.
Mon-Tue
Noon-11pm, Wed-Thu Noon1am, Fri Noon - Sun 11pm
(24hours). Men's Health and
Leisure Club. Usual facilities. £14
(£10 conc).
www.thepipeworks.com
POLO LOUNGE*
84 Wilson Street. Tel: 0141-553
1221. Sun 9pm-3am, Mon
11pm-3am (Club X only), Tue
10pm-3am, Wed 7pm-3am,
Thu-Sat 11pm-3am. long
established pub/club. Young
crowd.
www.pologlasgow.co.uk
THE RIDING ROOM*
The Joint On The Corner, 58
Virginia Street. Tel: 0845
6595904. 5pm-3am. Liquor
and cabaret.
george@theridingroom.co.uk
www.theridingroom.co.uk
SILKS AND SECRETS*
308 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-572
1017. Fax: 0141-221 0959. Sun
Noon-5pm, Mon-Sat 10am6pm. Clothes and toys catering
for gay, transvestite and fetish
tastes.
www.silksandsecrets.com
SPARKLES LOUNGE*
42 Oswald Street.
Glasgow’s newest gay bar .
SPEAKEASY*
5851. Wed-Sat 5pm-3am. Bank
Holiday weekends open from
Noon (inc Sun). Fresh alternative
to the gay scene. Food until
9pm.
speakeasy@g1group.com
www.speakeasyglasgow.co.uk
UNDERGROUND*
6a John Street. Tel: 0141-553
2456. Mon-Fri Noon-Midnight,
Sat-Sun 1pm-Midnight.
A refreshing antidote to the
current gay scene. Free WiFi.
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We arrived in Mumbai last night to be
welcomed by the panoramic night time
skyline of the city and the sparkling
lights of Marine Drive or the ‘Queen’s
Necklace’ so called because of its horseshoe shape looking on to the Arabian
Sea encasing Back Bay from World in the
www.undergroundglasgow.com
THE VIRGINIA GALLERY*
Basement, 45 Virgina Street.
Specialises in art from the LGBT
Community and erotic art for all!
Over 18's only. Regular themed
exhibitions and events. Open
Tue-Sat.
www.thevirginiagallery.co.uk
THE WATERLOO*
306 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-248
7216. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight,
Noon-Midnight.
Mon-Sat
Popular, crowded, down to earth
drinking shop. Scotland's oldest
gay bar. Busy, busy!
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STIRLING
KATIE’S BAR*
3 Barnton Street. Tel: (01786)
448458. Sun-Thu 8amMidnight, Fri-Sat 8am-1am.
LGBT friendly.
katiesbar10@hotmail.co.uk
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Two in Mumbai - Day
south to Bandra in the north.
Today Abhi will be our guide as we explore some of the landmarks of India’s
commercial capital. What is today the
City of Mumbai was once a cluster of
seven islands that formed part of the
kingdom of Ashoka, the famed Buddhist
emperor of India. The islands were subsequently colonised by a number of different rulers including the Portuguese in
1543 and the British from 1661 until Indian Independence in 1947. Through a
number of land reclamation projects and
bridge building, the islands are now all
interconnected to form the state of Maharashtra.
Mumbai is a city of
contrasts and is
home to many majestic
buildings
from colonial times
alongside modern
skyscrapers,
sprawling slums
and some of the
most expensive
real estate in the
world. Some fine
examples of colonial buildings can
be seen at the University of Mumbai
and some of its
many colleges, the
Rajabai Clock Tower which is almost a
replica of Big Ben in London, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Rail Terminus (Victoria
Station) and the Bombay High Court.
the Washermen at Dhobi Ghat where
clothes are washed in huge tubs of water
and bashed against rocks to remove dirt,
stains and soap. The washers, known as
Dhobis are all men and most of their
work nowadays comes from Mumbai’s
hotels and hospitals. The traditional way
of washing is still used although some
modern additions have been incorporated in the Ghat including electric dryers and irons.
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Another serving tradition is the wholesale market or Crawford Market which
sells all manner of fruits, veg and household goods. Once the only place one
could buy imported goods it still provides a lot of imported produce at
wholesale for resale by local businesses
in Mumbai or further afield. personal
shoppers are also welcome.
Driving along Marine Drive southwards
we head up a steep hill to reach the
Hanging Gardens first built in 1880 and
renovated in 1921. The gardens are built
over a reservoir that provides drinking
water to Mumbai and affords magnificent views of the Mumbai Skyline and
the Arabian Sea.
the most expensive private residence in
the world, built by local businessman
Mukesh Ambani at a cost of upwards of
1 billion US dollars.
Steve O’Donnell is a travel consultant
with Serene Journeys and a freelance
travel writer and photographer.
www.serenejourneys.co
Email: steve@serenejourneys.co
Dementia and LGBTI
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By Richard Leckerman
orking with Alzheimer Scotland, as a Dementia Advisor,
the role is varied and interesting. Over 90,000 people in Scotland have
a diagnosis of Dementia, with nearly
1,800 living in the East Renfrewshire locality area that I cover. In my awareness
raising to encourage communities to become more “Dementia Friendly,” I endeavour to be inclusive of all community
groups.
We support people living with a diagnosis, and their families, to live as well as
possible with dementia. We would like to
have greater visibility with the LGBTI
community to increase awareness and
use of our support and services.
Along with other Dementia Advisors,
one of the key things I do is to deliver
“Dementia Friends” awareness sessions.
These sessions teach people about the
little things that they can do that make
such a big difference to someone living
with dementia.
www.dementiafriendsscotland.org
Many very old traditions survive today in
Mumbai one of these being the work of
Within Alzheimer Scotland, Promoting
Excellence is part of our quality assurance
framework. To build on this staff need to
have a better understanding of issues affecting the LGBTI community. Tips for
inclusivity for people with a dementia diagnosis, are similar to LGBTI, where individual people’s hopes and experiences
are to be approached with dignity. Views
are listened and heard, safety and privacy are protected, and rights respected.
To endorse a holistic, person centred approach it is important to address issues
around sexuality in dementia. Touch and
intimacy is a basic human need, but is
often perceived as a taboo within the
elderly population. A recent study by the
University of Manchester found that
54% of men and 31% of women over the
age of 70 were still sexually active. Although attitudes are changing, the sexuality of older people has been
historically overlooked. This is an area
where further work is needed; much of
the available information tends to be
more anecdotal than grounded in research.
Care homes are a specific area where in-
Close-by to the Hanging Gardens is Malabar Hill, one of the most expensive
areas of Mumbai and home to many
Bollywood stars. The area also contains
creased awareness of LGBTI would be
beneficial. Some LGBTI people do not
feel that support services will be able or
willing to meet or understand their specific needs. They may have a fear of hostility and could well have experience of
past discrimination. An individual may
be uncomfortable with care staff knowing their sexual orientation.
The mental capacity of the individual will
influence how they respond to services.
Legislation such as The Equality Act
(Scotland) (2010), - and professional
bodies such as the Scottish Social Services Council and the Care Inspectorate
protect an individual’s rights. I would
argue that we all have - responsibility
when supporting people who are vulnerable, to ensure their choices are upheld.
At, Alzheimer Scotland, we are looking
to introduce a training toolkit “Sexuality
& Dementia” where staff can be given
the opportunity to better understand
such issues.
If you, a family member and /or friends
are interested in setting up “LBGTI” Dementia friendly support groups then
please contact me, Richard, at
rleckerman@alzscot.org
For further information, go to the website www.alzscot.org or phone Dementia
Helpline 0808 808 3000 (24 hours).
£7 Lockers & £12 Cabins
before 2pm Mon-Fri
£7 Lockers for Students
& under 26's at all times.

ScotsGay Issue 174 - ScotsGay Magazine

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