INSIDE OUT ========== InsideOut is a monthly magazine for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Edited, printed and published in Scotland Issue 20a - March 1998 ***Now available on the Web: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe information is now at the END of the magazine. The printed editions of ScotsGay and InsideOut are available by post at the following rates: 6 issue sub (UK & EC) 6ukp 6 issue sub (Overseas) 12ukp 12 issue sub (UK & EC) 10ukp 12 issue sub (Overseas) 22ukp Make Cheques and POs payable to 'Pageprint Limited' or 'ScotsGay' and send them to: Subscriptions ScotsGay Pageprint Limited PO Box 666 Edinburgh Scotland EH7 5YW THE guide to the whole gay, lesbian and bisexual scene in Scotland. IAN DUNN IS DEAD. In this issue: TalkOUT: Ian Dunn Dundee Edinburgh Glasgow Inverness Aberdeen ScotsGay Voice Personals Boxes - The ScotsGay Meet Market Venues IAN CAMPBELL DUNN 1st May 1943 - 10th March 1998 Pioneering Scottish lesbigay campaigner Ian Dunn died suddenly in Edinburgh on Tuesday 10th March. He collapsed as he was leaving Edinburgh Royal Infirmary whence he had been discharged after receiving tests for shortness of breath and chest pains. He was readmitted, but doctors were unable to revive him. Educated at Hillhead High School in Glasgow, Ian worked for a time for the Met Office at Prestwick Airport and later in London. If he had remained with the Met Office, his next promotion would have been to present TV weather bulletins. However, he moved to Edinburgh, attending Heriot Watt University where he studied Town Planning. Unfortunately, his work in co-organising the world's first International Gay Conference in 1974 meant that he neglected his studies and didn't graduate - something he was careful to hide from his parents. Nevertheless, he worked for many years in the City's planning department until he took early retirement during the recent local government reorganisation. In 1969, he was a founder member of the Scottish Minorities Group (which became the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group and is now OUTRIGHT Scotland). He was Convenor of OUTRIGHT Scotland at the time of his death and played a pivotal role in the organisation over the years. His main success was in persuading Robin Cook to move the amendment to the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980 which decriminalised sex for gay men aged 21 and over, but he continued to lobby for complete social and legal equality for homosexuals. He was also a founder member of the Paedophile Information Exchange, not because he was a paedophile, but because he believed in the rights of sexual minorities to organise politically. When he agreed to act as 'postbox' for a paedophile theoretical journal called Minor Problems (which had been expelled from its previous mailing facility), he was the subject of a front page expose by the Sunday Mail and, although he sued the paper, he later quietly dropped the action. The tabloid reports led to the Labour Party dumping him as a local council candidate, so he joined the breakaway Scottish Socialist Party but to no electoral success. He eventually rejoined the Scottish Labour Party of which he nevertheless remained publicly critical until his death. He was looking forward to the new Scottish Parliament - yet another of his campaigning issues - and had applied to the Labour Party to be considered as a Candidate. As a Humanist Officiant, he regularly conducted secular 'wedding' ceremonies for lesbian and gay couples which brought him further tabloid opprobrium. However, he was at the forefront of the debate between homosexual Humanists and Christians and organised two major lesbigay theological conferences (Changing Church Attitudes) and was working on a third due to take place in 2000. He was active in most radical causes in Edinburgh over the last quarter century or so, including the much lamented 1st of May Bookshop (with which he shared his birthday). In the Broughton area of Edinburgh, in which he lived for most of his adult life, he took a keen part in the activities of local civic amenity and conservation groups. Most recently, he was overjoyed at the success of the campaign to save the Phoebe Traquair murals at Mansfield Place Church. It is fitting that his funeral took place there. A prolific writer, he was a Director of Gay News, the first Editor of Gay Scotland and more recently contributed to both ScotsGay and Cruise Magazines. He is survived by his lover Ross Watt, his parents Donald and Audrey and sister Lorna. --- As Ian's personal finances were so strained, it seems likely he will leave nothing for his favourite causes. A special fund has been started and donations may be sent to Adam Cramond and Sons, 318 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. --- John Hein adds a personal note: Ian was a complex character, who was hard not to love - much as he frustrated all of us who knew him by his consummate self publicity and pig headed obstinacy. At least he never claimed to be an angel. He clearly suffered from his middle class upbringing (he came from a well-off family which had made its money in the biscuit trade) and his parents just as clearly suffered from him - neither of them nor his sister turned up at his funeral. Long time friend Marion Bowles tells of a family wedding when she was commanded by Ian's parents to act as much like Ian's girlfriend as possible at the reception in Glasgow's posh RSAC. However, on returning to stay at Ian's parents for the night, they weren't permitted, for reasons of morality, to sleep in the same room although absolutely nothing was likely to have happened! I first worked with Ian when he was Editor of Gay Scotland and found that, as long as you paid him what he considered to be due deference, he was a delight to be around. However, although many people's talents and efforts went to produce the magazine, it was Ian who took most of the credit and it was Ian who appeared in far too many of the photographs! Over the years, a succession of folk came and went from the organisations with which he was involved - many of them forced out because they just weren't prepared to do the Dunn thing. More recently, Ian was thrown out of OUTRIGHT Scotland because he refused to stop speaking on behalf of the organisation without being authorised to do so. He fought back, was readmitted and it was others (myself included) who left. It's interesting to note that some of the people who replaced us didn't last long and were no longer on speaking terms with Ian when he died, whilst many oldtimers, although despising his Cult of the Personality, recognised that our politics were nearer his than the Johnny Come Lately types who are more interested in making a fast buck than contributing to our Community. Ian suffered in his last few years from chronic financial problems which eventually forced him to sell up (for the benefit of his bankers) his beloved 30 Gayfield Square and move into modest rented accommodation next door. The final blow to his finances appears to have been running the Lesbian Gay & Bisexual Centre's Cafe - something he did to ensure the future of the Centre after an unfortunate cock-up by him in the Centre's planning status. Things weren't helped by an informal boycott by many of the people who used the Centre. It didn't help either that Ian really hadn't a clue how to run a catering establishment - much as he appeared to enjoy trying. Nevertheless, he told me only a few weeks ago that it had been one of the most enriching periods of his life. I often thought Ian to be on the stingy side - George Broadhead of the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association remarked to me recently that Ian was the only Humanist officiant who didn't send at least a token donation from their officiant's fee to GALHA - but he surpassed himself at raising funds for causes which he supported. That was something which his parents certainly noticed: they sent him a Xmas card which basically said "We read in the papers how good you are at raising money for lots of organisations. Isn't it time you applied these talents to sorting out your own finances?" In other ways, he was typically generous, especially if it didn't cost him anything. Our next issue was to have included his offer to grow cannabis plants at his Villa in Spain on behalf of folk who could then go out and harvest the plants (presumably whilst paying to stay at the villa!). It would have caused a stushie, no doubt. And Ian would have revelled in the publicity. Always something of a sexual outlaw, he was typically forthright when it came to his sexual interests in piss and shit. The first was celebrated in the title he took when he was beatified by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - translated freely, it meant: Saint Ian of the Recreational Urinals. The second by his fight with HM Customs to be allowed to import sexually explicit materials involving shit. His funeral in the Mansfield Place Church which he worked so hard to save was well attended. Amongst the hundreds of mourners were people from all walks of life. From retired clerics to practising politicians. From homosexual campaigners to police officers (one Chief Inspector represented the local police force whilst others attended incognito). Some were obviously uncomfortable at the unconventionality of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's celebration of Ian's life. One young man turned up to exorcise his own ghosts: he claims that Ian raped him when he was 15 (although I have always believed that it was more a case of mixed signals than any mens rea on Ian's part). He came, he said, "just to make sure". Ian's coffin having been applauded out of the building, we stood around and ate the last of his favourite biscuits before going our separate ways, some of us to the Newtown for a wake of sorts. Despite everything, I'll miss you Ian, auld bugger that you were. -- Ian Buist offers us this tribute... Lines for Ian A great oak's fallen, In our wood, Strong and serene, in pride he stood. We other trees, beneath his shade, Grew well. We flourished; unafraid We spread our branches far and free, Nor reckoned with mortality. Struck down so soon, he yet lives on, For all he lived for is not gone. To us, who strive to take his place, Are left his courage, love and grace, And memories, bright as the sun. Farewell brave friend; great heart, well done Ian Buist 16.03.98 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DUNDEE ====== Talk of castration was one of the options being considered as the formerly gay nightclub Blundertek cancelled the International Women's Week disco with only seven days to go. Chief Librarian Bugsy Malone feels he did nothing wrong and promptly booked in some hard house/techno DJs in the hope that straight people might not notice how cold it was. Laughter all round as the lesbigay community read English paper Boyz' report on Dundee. The issue which reported on the three bars and two nightclubs which are all supposed to be full to capacity and "really jumping" arrived in Dundee on a weekend that the aforementioned club turned straight and the other venues were quieter than usual. Crawling to venue owners to get a slice of their advertising budget is industry standard, but misreporting is not. Our community in Tayside continues to grow and become more confident. The most important thing as we strive for more acceptance is that we do it with good humour, no militancy and a large helping of democracy. Fortunately my comments about the Menzieshill Mincers was laughed at by those with even a hint of humour. Bar XS is running a quiz night on Mondays and if you get 100% correct you win the jackpot which increases ten quid each week someone doesn't win. Currently at UKP50, the 'rollover' has a limit of UKP100 and they promise to make the questions a bit easier. I might try that. Classic gay favourite Bingo (as they say) is on Tuesdays and it's a rumour or fact they bought a bleedin' karaoke machine. But apologies to my critic of last month as I can't pretend karaoke is a "positive aspect". Liberty Nightclub had a PA by ICON but I don't remember what they sang as the feedback on the sound system spoilt it. My wimmin friends drooled over the female dancers. Also spotted with the group by my much older sister was Tony Cochrane, who along with Gwen, his Missus, ran our former gay club Beez Neez. Nice to see current venues working with the former scene. Scene queers were queueing up for the slinky silvery catsuits worn by promo girls from Snapshotz one Friday recently. More drinks promos are in the pipeline with some Italiany orange drink at Easter but can't remember its name. Dundee Outreach Team is 3 on Sunday 29th March and following the huge success of their first show held another cabaret in Liberty. Rehearsals are underway and prima donnas being made. There is talk of karaoke hosted by Jimmy McGinger (he of the "number one" pub) now he is a good singer. Not so many down from Aberdeen these days. Is it icy roads or has the scene got better? Brilliant scene in Glasgow these days, my recent visit made the harrowing job interview more bearable. I can almost hear the Dundee venues breathe a sigh of relief. Perhaps I could write about the Glasgow venues that Minerva has been barred from - it's always better to remain anonymous my dear. Just the same as the columnists in the Dundee Queerier! Liquid Silk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EDINBURGH ========= In Edinburgh spring is in the air and a new scene reviewer takes ScotsGay's helm and yanks it sideways. But what new can be said about top spot CC Blooms? It's a meet market right enough. Upstairs we're treated to the frequent din of Karaoke. If you're into such noise the best time is Sunday evening. It can be a giggle - but be prepared to be abused if you get up on stage! Down stairs it's dark, loud and smoky. Passive smoke ago-go in CC's. But the dance floor's down here and if you're into happy housey chart type guff - this place is for you. Friday and Saturday nights after midnight are the busiest and best times to be here. Tuesdays go retro and can be fun - check out those sling backs! And keep an eye out for frequent special events, If CC's ain't your idea of a good time, check out the plethora of one nighters doing the rounds. Bent is a good bet with Tachno's Trendy Wendy and Joy's Maggie. The music's housey, and the atmosphere's funky. Upstairs Mr Guy Christmas goes retro with some truly terrible Forth AM playlist tunes. But do go for a vada in the touchy up feely room. Oh yes. Open 11pm - 3am it costs UKP5 before midnight and UKP7 after. Bent's at the Shooting Gallery intermittently. Call 0410 467 2551 for more information. Joy, with travelling DJs Alan and Maggie (again), is still going strong. Very mixed as ever, you'll be rubbing shoulders with flamboyant hetties who are there to party - not to cop off. Joy is my favourite night out in Edinburgh - and if you're a serious clubber you won't do any better. The doors open at 10pm and they throw you out at 3am. To get in you part with UKP6 before 11pm and UKP8 after. Members save UKP1. It runs every fourth Saturday at Wilkie House, Cowgate, and you should call 0131-467 2551 for details. So away from the one nighters and into the pubs. Route 66 is chirpy cheerful with happy sexy staff. The bar is less expensive than the other venues and the air is breathable. This is the place to meet, drink and chat before the short trek up the street to CC's. For the staff, the bar prices, the decor, and the general atmosphere, Route 66 is Edinburgh's premier gay bar. Open 7 days - busy at weekends. Elsewhere - the Stag and Turret could be any local pub. Placed outside the gay triangle, it's a great place to get away from the crowd. Endless coffee refills are forthcoming if that's your poison. Also out of the way is The Newtown Bar. An old favourite., with a good selection of keg beer - many people have forgotten this place exists! Check it out downstairs if you dare! Caters for a slightly oder crowd. Back in the triangle is Cafe Kudos, probably the most expensive gay bar in the capital. It gets busy at night, but Kudos is at its best during the day. If the weather is good, sit in the sun, drink pots of tea and watch the boys go by. It's like sitting outside in Manchester's gay village (minus the canal). The food's good, but a little pricey. The staff are always helpful - even if they look like lost actors looking for a Levi's ad. The Blue Moon is another great place to eat in Edinburgh. The food is good, not too expensive, and the staff have sped up the service too. Award for bar person of the year (and every other year) goes to Ian. Simply the kindest, most helpful, smiliest person in the world! Ever! (- with added dress sense...) Another year. A new cafe. Since the Blue Moon vacated the Lesbigay centre on Broughton St., no less than four proprietors have come and gone. Yours truly's The Edge lasted longest totting up fourteen months of trade. Volker and Frank's Cafe Streuselkuchen went almost as soon as it came due to licensing problems as did the late Ian Dunn's Stonewall Cafe. Then, at the end of last year, NEXUS appeared. Finally the centre has a cafe you can depend upon. The least expensive of all the gay eateries, the selection's good and tasty. The place to eat in Edinburgh. Tell them ScotsGay sent you! Martin Walker martin@drink.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GLASGOW ======= 4pm. Well, I've finally managed to prise myself out of bed, promising never to touch alcohol again. Sound familiar does it? Anyway, time to gather up all the flyers, bits of paper and other assorted scribblings, and get this month's column written. At last the scene is getting back to normal after the post-Christmas lull - seems to take longer each year, but most places seem to be back to their old levels, and it's business as usual. Once again, the scene has been reduced to only two clubs (and neither of them are 7-day/3am venues) with the closure of Flamingos. Despite choosing the worst possible time of year to open, I had hoped more of you would have supported it, but it seems like too many of you are just too bloody lazy to get out of the Pink Ghetto and support those venues that are a little further out of the City Centre. Shortly after the closure of Squires, I predicted that Austins would be the next place to have problems in getting the trade. Well, it seems that I was right. The scene's not supporting it as much as before, and the boss is now looking at getting another bar nearer the Virginia/Glassford Street area. It's easy to see that this knock-on-effect has also reached Sadies, which has also been getting steadily quieter for a few months now, and more than half the evening trading period is a happy hour. OK, these are fine for pulling in the punters during the quiet times, but it's a bit worrying when they start getting longer and longer. Opening up Sappho's as a games room seems to have helped a bit, and hopefully might help stem the drift towards the Gay Ghetto. Although there is now the possibility of another club opening in the city centre, I think it's time the scene started to think about whether it's really in their interests to desert the pubs further away from the Pink Triangle, just because they can't be bothered to walk a few hundred yards further along the road. Remember this next time you get refused entry at the Poo or Bennets, just because it's your turn to make up the "Knock-Back" quota. I've had a lot of complaints about this recently, and it's going to get worse, as more people are told "Sorry - not tonight. Come back another time". Like, when it's quiet and they really need your money. It's funny how all this "image and attitude" bullshit has changed over the years, and people like me, who've looked like a dog's breakfast for years, are suddenly considered to be "fashionable" - Scary or what? Stella has decided to change things around a bit down at Tin Pan Alley, with the club music night now getting moved to Tuesday and Monday being re-launched as "The Handbag Factory". The idea is to give all you disco dollies a break from the harder clubby stuff you've been force-fed over the weekend, and strut your funky stuff to all the poofy old classics that currently go down so well on Tuesdays just now. The long-awaited refurb is still in the pipeline, but I really wish Tin Pans would get their finger out as far as the running of the bars is concerned, bloody awful state of affairs!! Every week, there's confusion about prices, bars running out of change, stock and glasses. Come on guys, it's been like this for months now, shows no sign of improving and is pissing off a lot of people. Get it sorted out!! And as for UKP1.20 for a can of coke, how come that's only 5p less than a pint of lager?? Only costs UKP6 a bloody case of the stuff from the wholesaler after all!! Overall, though, Tin Pans is getting back on its feet after the post-Christmas lull, and the Handbag night should soon be moving back upstairs again. Stella is also currently negotiating for another club night in a different venue but he's not telling me anything more at the moment, until things are definite! Interesting to see that Cruise columnist Ms Davenport was complaining about the crap service in Delmonicas last issue. Who does she thing she is, expecting prompt, efficient, friendly service?? This is a King venue after all, mind you even Dels would have a long way to go to match the defunct Club X, where shit-awful service seemed to be part of the mission-statement. And while we're on the subject, certain members of staff round in the Poo could be reminded that "Any person using offensive language to the annoyance of others in licensed premises shall be guilty of an offence" - LSA 1976. It's not clever, especially when the place is quiet, and the suits and ladies who do lunch can overhear the on- and off-duty staff discussing last night's shag!! Would somebody in the GGLC please get rid of all the old flyers and leaflets for club nights and stuff that are no longer running? I spoke to somebody about this before, but there's still stuff lying around for events that stopped months ago!! Snippets: Spoken to quite a few people recently who've been saying that they miss the Waterloo echoing to the screams of "Shag a lassie!!" now that Ms Hutton's not shrieking her tits off seven nights a week!! -+- The shrub removal over in Queen's Park seems to have stopped (not a lot left). This little exercise, which has left the top of the hill looking as though the council has been out with the Agent Orange, seems to have pissed off quite a few cruisers who had moved to the south side due to the increasing presence of Mr. Plod over in Kelvingrove Park -+- Recently a lot of the bars have decided to get the paint out and do a bit of decorating, with Austins, Tin Pans, Sadies and the psychedelic bogs in the Poo all getting a going-over. Amazing what a quick touch-up will do (not that I can remember) -+- Seems like ex-Squires manageress has won her industrial tribunal, and got a nice little cheque for two grand - nice one!! -+- I see Tom (Daily Record) Brown has been taking a swipe at lesbians and Jodie Foster for wanting to become mothers. Can't help but feel that the old fossil would do more good by having a go at all those straight bastards we keep reading about in the papers who make for worse parents than any of the lesbians with sprogs that I know -+- It finally looks as though the ridiculous 1am curfew is about to be changed or scrapped altogether. About time too!! With all the CCTV cameras we've got all over the place, and Plod stopping and searching people in the street, I don't really see the point of it any more, and it really pisses me off to go into a club, find it's dead, and you can't go anywhere else, coz you won't get in!! -+- All you Sauna Queens will be glad to know that Centurion's gym equipment has now arrived and should be installed shortly. Also, over at the Lane, the sunbed has now arrived and they've also reduced the entry price for those of you who don't want to hire a cabin. Right, that's all for this month - see you next issue! MINERVA. minerva@drink.demon.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVERNESS ========= Hello there folks. Well for the second time this year I find myself writing this column whilst on the train heading towards Edinburgh and the bright lights, however this is a more sombre occasion than the last, for today is perhaps the final chapter on a part of Scottish gay history, for today we say a fond and sad farewell to our friend, colleague, mentor and brother-in-arms, Ian Dunn. Much has been said about this dedicated and dare I say occasionally controversial man, and no doubt much more will be said, suffice to say that what equality and rights we do have as lesbians, gays and bisexuals, not to mention the transgender community, is perhaps in no small way down to him. Thank you St. Ian - you were a blessing. So what's been happening in the far-flung frozen North? Well, speaking to "Peter" of the Moray Switchboard, he informs me that a highly successful cheese and wine party was held recently with (despite severe weather) a great turnout of 31 folk from all over the Highlands & Moray (just goes to show that even the weather can't keep a good queen down!!). The event was held in aid of the switchboard and an excellent UKP144 was raised to help them carry on their vital service. Highlights of the evening included an alternative Pass the Parcel with... wait for it... a vibrating Cucumber!! (I'm not sure I want to know more, besides, I've searched the fruit and veg aisle in Safeway and have not been able to find one... any ideas Gus??). Peter has reminded me to let you all know that the pub nite at the Cat's Whiskers in Elgin has now gone fortnightly, and continues to be a success with members averaging around the forty folk mark. Recently I've been tottering along to the Station Hotel in Inverness to pay homage to the infamous and affectionately named Clashmore Knitting Circle, who meet Mon to Fri around 15:30pm in the bar/foyer area of the Hotel. It consists of a group of ladz of various ages who meet for coffee and a chat. Anything in excess of 12 ladz can turn up, to have coffee, gossip and a laugh. Their frivolous agenda is as follows: Monday - Knitting Partners Tuesday - Quiche Recipes Wednesday - Household Hints (what to do with a feather duster and 101 uses for a tin of Pledge) Thursday - Bargain Basement Friday - Store Detective Recognition, followed by Practical!! The ladz are very friendly and new quiche recipes and crochet tips are always welcome! Read Miss Paula Ivyson's comments in her latest edition of Gay Scotland. Good coverage of the RoH Ball I thought, and thanks for mentioning me and my little... notebook. Tell me Paula, you know what they say about some men and why they drive Big Cars, is the same true about those who use Big Cameras? (oops sorry Paul did I spell your names wrong, tut tut, silly me - your name-spelling capabilities must have rubbed off on me !!!) Met Bill Walker (ex-Conservative MP) at a recent TV debate, and from what I saw of him I reckon he drives a Big Car too! My apologies to Out & About, the North's lesbian group, for not using material from the copy of their newsletter they recently so kindly gave me - please do keep me informed of any activities you are doing that you wish to publicise. That's about it for now folks, and remember, if you feel like Chicken Tonight - then contact Gus coz he could do with some as well. Luv yas, CalMac calmac@drink.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABERDEEN ======== Oor Gussie is taking a short break, so it falls to me to cast an eye over the Aberdeen Scene. 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Cummin To Scotland 49 year old Manchester Crossdresser, likes giving oral, receiving anal, has booked Easter Holiday in Oban. Cum stay with me? Have 7" in my silk panties for you. Love Sophie xxx. Box SG20103. North-East North-east straight guy wants teacher. Looking to be educated by a horny, fun, w/e 25+ who would like a 31 year old cute blond to play with. Can accommodate. Box SG20104 Glasgow Guy 22 year old would like to meet guys in the Glasgow area for fun and friendship. I can accommodate. Box SG20105. Dundee/Tayside 22 year old student wants to meet guys with a sense of humour for a good time. Box SG20107. Slave for Master 18, perfect slave for a master. Will do absolutely anything. Cannot travel. Box SG20108. Falkirk Guy 45 year old bi-guy looking for some fun with guys the same age or younger. Slim and fit, can't accommodate, but can travel. ALA. Box SG20109. Sam Wanted For Good Home 36 year old, s/a, n/s professional, vgsoh, solvent, uncomplicated, single. Happy with one exception - looking for younger similar guy to share life. Tired of having Sunday breakfast prior to 1pm and alone. Box SG20110. Dundee 28 year old Dundee guy seeks casual mates for fun. No strings but lots of dates, I hope! Prefer hairy guys 20-30 and good looking!!!!! Can travel and accommodate. Very genuine and very discreet. Box SG20111. London 39 year old slim, hairy guy would like to make new friends. Easy going. If you have net access you can also check out my web page: http://www.odessa.demon.co.uk/ Box SG20112. Moray Living in the Moray area and would like to meet guys 21-27 who are fun and lively. I'm 29, sporty, with a sense of humour. All letters replied to (photo appreciated). Box SG20113. Biker Selfish tosser, 36, 5'6", dark short hair, hairy chested, hung, good bloke. Seek biker/pillion mates... passive, or fight... otherwise any C/fun, WS, naturist, exhibitionist, voyeur types to hang out with, any looks, age, experience. ALA, Glasgow/ Edinburgh/Dundee. Box SG20114. Glasgow 30, slim, discreet, non-scene, looking for young male for fun and frolics, can travel or accommodate. Box SG20115. Buddy Wanted! Sub male mid-forties wants to further his range of experience, pleasure and excitement!! Moderately pierced but planning more, thrilled at the thought of experimenting with bdsm, but not into w/s or rimming (health conscious!), smoker and social drinker (not so health conscious!). Relationships: let's see what happens... for now, sensation rules! I live in east Fife, but can travel any reasonable distance. Vital stats: 5'10", 170lb, 42"c, 34"w, brown eyes/hair. Age preferred 18-52, build, looks not important. Box SG20116. Edinburgh Guy Professional, confident, sorted and hairy Edinburgh 32 year old gay seeks similar. Looking for fun and friendship and possible 1-2-1 with the right guy. Told good looking and fun to be with. Box SG20117. Glasgow Area Hi - I'm Davie - 25, 5'8" fair / blue and stocky - into the nicer things in life, likes music, cinema and nights in and out. Looking for my boy next door type guy 18-25. ALA. Box SG20118. Training And Discipline I am 34 years old and looking for guys who require training and discipline. I live in the county of Caithness, and I am able to accommodate for weekend visits. Box SG20119. Inverness Area Robbie Coltrane lookalike. I'm 32, 5'8" 15.7 stone, dark brown hair, brown eyes, hairy chest, good sense of humour and extremely straight acting. Must be discreet. I'm non (never) scene, and need some love. Box SG20120. Fife 42 year old guy looking for men with hairy chests for sex fun in the afternoons or evenings. Into most things. Box SG20121. Moray Area Looking for over 18, partners for relationships and definately more. I'm 18, large assets, and a hungry sex drive. Un-experienced welcome. Hairy guys especially but not a necessity. Box SG20124. Tall, Dark, Athletic Edinburgh based bi-guy (28), seeks gay men for no strings fun. I love posing, dressing, and all things outrageous and fetish. I just wanna be adored. Box SG20125. Central - Belt - Potential Attractive late 30's huy, mobile and can accommodate, slim, hairy, into most things especially hairy parts, discreet. Tried: scene, married = bored. So I would like to meet free funloving "nice" guys. Box SG20130. Leather Novice RU intereted in leather and 18-23, horny and passive? Then experienced leather master would like to meet you for safe hot scenes. Glasgow, Edinburgh. ALA. Box SG20131. Glasgow Guy Early 40's seeks similar younger guys for fun, friendship. Easy going, GSOH, enjoy nights in/out. Can accommodate. Possible 1-2-1. ALA promptly. Drop me a line. Box SG20132. Chaser 25, tall, dark, slim, SA, discreet, reliable, WLTM chubby/bear, 18-35, for fun, feeding, friendship and maybe relationship. Photo appreciated. Write soon. Box SG20133. Big Daddy 44 year old heavyweight from Central Scotland would like the pleasure of guys 18 to 30 to take in hand for some gentle introduction. Please write: you will not be disappointed. Box SG20134. Glasgow - Wrestling Fun 5'8", fit and 52 seeks younger well built smooth guys around my own height for fun fights. Your mat or mine. Let's share fun, fitness and get physical. Box SG20135. Romance Oriental, 28, professional, enjoys working out in gym, swimming, sharing a good novel and quiet evening with candle light dinner, seeks romantic encounters with guys under 32. Box SG20136. Skinheads Wanted! Dominant skins wanted by this submissive lad. Enjoys bootlicking, gob, verbal, rimming, w/s, etc. Indoors or out. Come on guys, get writing. ALAWP. Box SG20137. Glasgow - Paisley Straight acting 33 year old great body, fit, VWE, seeks sensible slim, smooth, horny, 19-26 for some hot fun. Genuine guy(s) need apply. Send photo. You'll not be disappointed. Go for it. SG20138. Big Lads Wanted 18-35 Big men wanted for strict training as whip, belt and cane slaves. Photo essential as is humble attitude. Central Scotland/anywhere. Box SG20139. Stornoway Guy - New To Glasgow Area Looking for genuine friends, possible 1-2-1, straight acting, own home, can accommodate or travel. Me: 46. You: genuine. Likes music, nights in, discussions. Letter with photo please if possible. Box SG20140. Edinburgh - Fife - Central Oriental guy sought by Scots professional man for friendship, maybe more. N/s. Discretion given and expected. Enjoy eating out, theatre, travel. Own home, can travel or accommodate. All letters answered. Box SG20141. Enjoy Giving Massage? Passive guy looking for regular massage, fun and friendship from active guy who enjoys and is experienced in body massage. Tayside area. Box SG20142. Edinburgh Area Professional man, 51, active, hirsute, 5'8", 'tache, slim, seeks younger guy for friendship, perhaps more. N/s, very discreet, varied interests, own home, can accommodate or travel. All replies answered. Box SG20143. West Midlands Sports man West Midlands lad, hunk, horny, fit, martial artist, genuine, down to earth, honest guys, SA, SL, GL. Seeks sound, sorted, SA mates 18-40 for freindship, fun, visits, Scotland, anywhere. Box SG20144. Aberdeen Area Gay, 25, brown hair, blue eyes, medium build, slightly hairy, non scene, can't accommodate, seeks friends 21-35 for fun and friendship, Write soon. Box SG20145. Glasgow - Anywhere Smooth, slim, fit, Glasgow guy, early 20's, SA, SL, seeking similar guy for nights of fun. Genuine, honest and sincere. Can accommodate. I will answer all letters. Total discretion offered. Box SG20147. Young Lad Looking For Muscle 18, short blond hair, blue eyes, good body looking for big muscled Father types - any age, any type but the bigger the better. Glasgow/Dundee/Fife. Box SG20148. Aberdeen Seeks Guys 22-30 Gay guy, 31, WLTM guy for close friendship/1-2-1 relationship. Me: 5'11", slim build, short black hair, brown eyes, SA. Box SG20149. Scotland 20something gay male WLTM same for good time. ALAWP. Box SG20151. Edinburgh Film Buff with GSOH seeks similar for trips to the movies. Me 26. You could be anyone. Box SG20152. Glasgow - Central Belt 31 year old seeks guy 18-25, slim, for safe fun and friendship. I'm 5'7", good/medium build, VWE, quite goodlooking. Can accommodate. Box SG20153. Back To School Tall guy wants to relive schooldays with new friends. Remember the Lochgelly? Kilt wearers especially welcome. ALA. Box SG20154. Looking For Romance In Dundee Male, 37, 5'6", slim, GSOH, enjoys life, seeks caring guy 23-35 for possible 1-2-1. Must be caring and sensitive. All letters answered with photo and phone number. Can accommodate. Box SG20155. Glasgow Glasgow guy, 28, not bad looking, SA, varied interests, WLTM someone (23-35) for friendship maybe leading to more. Photos appreciated. Box SG20156. Central Scotland Slim, straight acting, boyish good looking 28 year old into sport would like to hear from mature lads under 30. Box SG20157. I Need A Man For Spring Ayrshire: youthful 52, slim, good body, passive, WLTM discreet, active male, 45-60, for mutual pleasure and share new experiences. Likes briefs, gay videos. Will travel most areas of Scotland at weekends. Box SG20158. Glasgow - Edinburgh 42 year old male, but looks younger, seeks others for fun and friendship. Into briefs, DIY, photography, possibly w/s. Travel or accommodate. Box SG20159. Aberdeenshire Versatile guy, 32, 5'10", althletic slim build, No 2 crop, professional, told GL GSOH, open minded, WLTM sincere honest guy to share good times and ultimately 1-2-1. Write soon. ALA. Box SG20160. Aberdeen Bored 36 year old guy seeks similar. Likes TV, films, pubs and nights in. Go on, what have you to lose? Get writing. ALAWP. Box SG20161. Attractive Couple Two guys, early 30's, one white, one black, seek young passive guy for safe fun. No chubbies or bears. Box SG20162. Dundee - Tayside Very lonely 23 year old, 5'7", short hair, slim, very horny. You 20-30, like nights in/out, caring Fun, friendship, possible 1-2-1. Photo if possible. Can accommodate. Box SG20163. Naughty Boy Guy, 30, needs spanked over your knee, s/desk, chair, hand, slipper, belt, cane on trousers, pants, bare bottom. Your place. Glasgow/Edinburgh. ALA. Box SG20165. Edinburgh - Mate For Life Good looking SA guy, 42, looking for sincere honest attractive guy 35-45 for genuine 1-2-1 and lots of TLC. Non scene guy preferred. Into cinema, theatre, good times. ALAWP. Box SG20166. Edinburgh - Fife Slim and sexy 40's TV, looks good in mini and high heels, seeks a TV friend, any age, for get togethers. Can travel or accommodate. Box SG20167. Scots Over In Dublin Calling all Scots who are planning to come and live in Dublin. Dublin lad, 30, good looks/build, hairy, tall, GSOH, seeks similar guy for friendship/relationship, non scene. ALA. Discretion. Box SG20168. North Lanarkshire William, 29, slim, dark hair, clean shaven, great personality, looking for someone (20-40) to treat me right and have a nice time together. Have my own place. If interested, get back to me. Box SG20169. West Fife Daddy Needs Tubby Cub Mid 50's bear, night shift worker, OHAC, AC/DC, WLTM cuddly cub to spend afternoons together. Leather/toys turn me/you on. Spectacles also turn me on. Box SG20170. Scots/Irish Men Sought! Attractive 27 year old, 5'8", medium build, living in London, looking for friendship, visit exchange, maybe more. Interests include Irish/Scottish culture.music (traditional, rebel), Celtic FC. SA essential! Photo? Box SG20171. Eurovision '98 Calling Eurovision fans interested in meeting in Glasgow for social events during April leading up to the big might itself on May 9th. Write with SAE for details and invite. Box SG20172. Glasgow - West End Lad Honest caring 24 year old, 6' and slim, who likes a smoke. Seeking fun and friendship with non scene, straight acting muscular guy. Photo cool but not ness. Box SG20173. Fife - Edinburgh - Glasgow Slim guys 18-60 sought by 40 year old Fife guy, SA, SL, NS, medium built, passive, for no strings fun. Can travel or accommodate. Frequent visitor to Glasgow and Edinburgh. ALAWP. Box SG20174. Rough Master Wanted 32 years old, 5'9", medium build, seeks master. I enjoy giving 'O' (swallowing), taking 'A', CP, bondage and being used as a toilet. Poppers. Can accommodate. Box SG20175. Glasgow Bear 40 year old bear would like to meet someone similar for fun. Me hairy, bald, slim, moustached, denim, leather. I hate poppers and drugs. Box SG20176. Fife Honest, kindly and affectionate 38 year old would like to meet dark haired guy of slim-medium build, living in the Fife area. I'm slim, 5'9", balding, NS and N/SM. I enjoy music, theatre, waling, driving and travelling to places of interest. It would be nice to have company. Box SG20177. West Coast GWM with GSOH, 45, slim, SA, SL, 5'10", genuine, honest and reliable, told GL, WE with normal healthy sexual appetite, seeks slim, hairy 25-35 male for friendship, hopefully more. ALAWP. Box SG20178. Not Perfect! But Close! GWM, 25, slim, 5'11", quiet and friendly disposition, SA, SL, short dark hair and told VGL, normal sexual appetites, but a bit of a cuddle junkie, seeking slim young male. Box SG20179. Sub Skin Seeks active guys into yellow, gob, verbal, boot-licking for long hard sessions. Send explicit letter and photo for prompt reply. Box SG20180. Aberdeen - Surrounding Area Young looking 33, dark eyes, hair, 'tache, 5'7", medium build, tattooed, pierced, hairy, WE, varied interests, non scene, looking for guys similar age with GSOH. Can accommodate. ALAWP. Box SG20181. Naughty Boys Required For spanking and remedial punishment. Report to me in Edinburgh. Box SG20182. BISEXUAL Fife Area Looking for man, woman or couples to stretch me across the bed and whip my hairy chest before making love to me. Box SG20122. Central Scotland - Glasgow - Edinburgh Friendly guy, 40, seeks younger (18-22) bi guys for fun and no strings friendship. Your place or mine. Non smokers preferred. Box SG20123. Edinburgh 27, bisexual male, seeks woman who can cope with my boyfriends (although perhaps not personally!). GSOH. Told I'm cute. Are you? Box SG20150. Dundee's Newest Student Import 26 year old blond-crop, SA, told VGL + VGSOH, moving to Dundee over summer to study! Need sincere mates (male/female) to show me around. Prefer NS, maybe 1-2-1. Get writing! ALA. Box SG20164. Edinburgh Male, 35, tall, slim, seeks cuddly female for fun and friendship. Interests mostly vanilla but keen to distress the right damsell with knotty frolics. Box SG20183. PASSING GLANCES Emmerdale Roy It's me from Dundee. Got cut off on Internet connection. Get in touch! Box SG20106. Aberdeen Feb 24th, 1.15pm, standing at bus shelter City Centre, Aberdeen. You watched me hobble the look and smile said it all. Jeans, checked shirt, leather jacket. Write soon. Box SG20146. FRIENDS ABROAD Canada 23 year old bisexual female seeks female 19-42. I have my own home which you can move into with me. I have a full time job and go to the University of British Columbia. I am a 5'6", brown haired, 130lb, good looking girl. If you are interested, please write: Ana Hindlich, 714 Burden Street, H6P 2ML, Prince George, B.C. Canada or E-mail: ortizh0@unbc.ca Scotland In June Good looking, easy going American, dark hair, moustache, bike jacket and 501's, seeks correspondence, eventual meeting with Scots guy, smooth, 21-35, anywhere, in jeans and great smile. ALAWP. Jerry, 179 North Union Street, Lambertville, New Jersey, 08530, USA. Brazilian Moving to Glasgow I am a 29 year old Brazilian, moving to Glasgow in Sept 98 for a post graduate course in the UK. I am 1.75 metres tall, very straight acting, genuine and looking for friends. If this sounds interesting to you, please drop me a line and let's talk more. E-Mail: rodaher@ibm.net or write: Rogerio Almeida, Rua Inhambu, 942 apt 11, Moema, Sao Paulo, SP, CEP 04520-013, Brazil. Spain I like men with muscular body or maybe xtra pounds. I'm 35 yrs old. E-mMail: vickytor@hotmail.com or write: Victor Navarro, Avda. Porto 8, Madrid, Spain. Russia Dear friends! Russian guy , 40 years. Live in Moscow. Growth 180, WEIGHT 90. Very much I love all kinds of art, theatre, music, travel, dogs, birds, flowers! 10 years one! I want to find the gay-friend for creation of family. Agrees on Moving, if the conditions and certainly mutual LOVE will allow! I DO NOT SMOKE! I DO NOT DRINK! It would be very desirable to find the man, with similar interests, clever. Understanding, As sex, in this age not on the first place, though very much I love to be engaged love BUT ONLY With LIKED (FAVOURITE)! I WAIT, I HOPE...... .E-mail: neron@df.ru JOBS WANTED Licenced Trade Experienced Club/Bar Manager seeks position in gay or straight establishment. References available. 14 years experience. Box SG20127. JOBS OFFERED Cash For Your Body Photogenic guys can earn UKP75 cash - or UKP100 with chest and arm definition - posing for Mike Arlen who has had 13 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. 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Central Private Hotel Mixed clientele, Junction 28 M1, short distance to Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, ALTON TOWERS, Sherwood Forest, Rooms En-suite, Licensed Restaurant, vegetarians, laundry service. Own front door key, no restrictions, Massage & Sunbed room. Weekend rates available. Phone: 01623 552373/Fax: 01623 443106. Edinburgh Mansfield House - Small elegant guest house within minutes of bars and clubs. All rooms have colour TV, tea and coffee making facilities. Basic room or En Suite. Continental breakfast available until midday. 57 Dublin Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6NL. Tel/FAX: 0131-556 7980. New York and San Francisco Pride Travel has the largest selection of gay and lesbian friendly hotels, guest houses and apartments in New York, San Francisco and throughout the USA/Canada. For brochure, phone Pride Travel-USA on 01273 606656. Provincetown USA Provincetown - America's most popular gay/lesbian resort. It's like being at Gay Pride every day of the week. Live the legend. For free brochure telephone Pride Travel-USA on 01273 606656. Rothes Glen Hotel Moray's premier country house hotel, in acres of grounds and glorious views towards the Grampian Mountains, is noted for warmth and friendly service. Six miles south of Elgin, midway between Inverness and Aberdeen. Contact Michael or Freddie, Rothes Glen Hotel, Rothes, Morayshire. AB38 7AQ. Telephone: 01340 831254. E-mail: 101516.1660@compuserve.com Southern Spain B+B. Private luxury villa, pool secluded. Stunning views to Mediterranean. Close to gay beaches, busy scene. For brochure: Tel/Fax Chris, Peter, 0034 524 73252, mobile 0034 509 556654. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VENUES ====== Aberdeen ABERDEEN WOMEN'S CENTRE Shoe Lane, off Queen Street. Tel: (01224) 625010. Fax: 01224 625777. Mon-Fri 9.30-4pm. Where the women hang out. Lesbian group meets Wed 8-10pm. CASTRO BAR AND CLUB 47 Netherkirkgate. Tel: (01224) 624472. Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 3pm-2am. Aberdeen's longest established gay venue. CLUB 2000 62 Shiprow. Tel: (01224) 596999. 9pm-2am. Aberdeen's newest gay pub/club. Small and intimate. Cabaret (drag) every Friday. DJ on Saturday. Dundee DEVA'S 75 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 226840. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight. Dundee's long established gay bar. Dance floor with DJ Thu-Sat. Pool table. Something for everyone! LIBERTY NIGHTCLUB 124 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 200660. Wed-Sun 11pm-2.30am. Good atmosphere, very popular disco with wide selection of sounds and the occasional act/PA. Thursdays and Sundays are quieter - but not much. XS St Andrew's Lane (behind Liberty Nightclub). Tel: (01382) 200660. Mon-Sat 7pm-Midnight. Sun 7-11pm. Cafe/bar for lgb clientele under the same successful management as Liberty to which it has its own entrance. Dunfermline CLUB Xs 27 Canmore Street. Tel: (01383) 621700. Fri-Sat 10pm-2am. Fife's first all gay venue, building on a successful one nighter. Wed-Fri 3pm-Midnight, Sat 5pm-Midnight, Sun 7pm-Midnight. Upstairs Terrace Bar is open as a mixed bar for social gatherings. Edinburgh BENT 100% The Shooting Gallery, Broughton Street. Infoline: 0131-467 2551. Every 4th Saturday. 10pm-3am. UKP5 B4 11pm, UKP7 after. Gay club with strict "Nae Breeder" door policy. BLACK BO'S 57/61 Blackfriars Street. Tel: 0131-557 6136. Daily Noon-2pm (in the bar) and 6pm-10.30pm. Superb little vegetarian restaurant. Friendly staff. Mixed clientele. Excellent value lunch menu. BLUE MOON 1 Barony Street/36 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-556 2788. Mon-Thu 9am-1am, Fri-Sat 9am-1.30am, Sun 9am-Midnight. Popular lesbigay cafe/bar complex. BOBBIE'S BOOKSHOP 220 Morrison Street. Tel: 0131-538 7069. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Mixed bookshop selling a selection of UK and imported gay magazines. CAFE KUDOS 22 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-556 4349. Daily Noon-1am. Food Noon-9pm. Fresh, stylish and always crowded. Mainly gay but tolerant of well behaved heterosexuals. CAFE LUCIA 13-29 Nicolson Street. Tel: 0131-662 1112. Generally 10am-10pm but hours vary according to performances. Mixed bar attached to the Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Full of luvvies and their friends! CATWALK CAFE 2 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7770. FAX: 0131-478 7771. Not going for a gay clientele, but still decidedly gay friendly. C.C. BLOOM'S 23 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. Mon-Fri 7pm-3am, Sat-Sun 2pm-3am. Karaoke on Thursday and Sunday. Male strippers Sun at 4.30pm. Disco every night from 10.30pm. CITY CAFE 19 Blair Street. Tel: 0131-220 0125. 11am-11pm. Not as outrageously mixed as it used to be, but still seriously conventional. CLAREMONT BAR & RESTAURANT 133/135 East Claremont Street. Tel: 0131-556 5662. FAX: 0131-558 3539. Bar: Mon-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 12.30pm-1am. Restaurant: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm and 6pm-10pm, Sat 11.30am-10pm, Sun 12.30pm-10pm. Gay owned, gay friendly and renowned for courtesy, comfort and good food. WWW: http://members.aol.com/scifipub E-mail: scifipub@aol.com CLOUDS 16 Forth Street. Tel: 0131-550 3808 FAX: 0131-550 3807. A gay-owned business helping those seeking to rent accommodation, landlords and those looking for flatmates find each other based on similar requirements, criteria, life-styles etc. E-mail:cloudsacc@aol.com CYBERIA 88 Hanover Street. Tel: 0131-220 4403. Daily 10am-10pm (12pm-7pm Sun) Friendly mixed cybercafe with friendly mixed staff. Where the wired queers hang out. WWW: http://www.cybersurf.co.uk/ E-mail: edinburgh@cybersurf.co.uk DIVINE DIVA'S The Venue (Top Floor), 15 Calton Road. Tel: 0131-556 8997. Every fourth Friday - 9.30pm-3am. Women only one nighter with all proceeds going to Edinburgh Switchboard. EDINBURGH LESBIAN GAY AND BISEXUAL CENTRE 58a and 60 Broughton Street. Houses PJ's , Nexus Cafe-Bar, OUTRIGHT Scotland, Pride Scotland and Massage for Health. Also provides meeting and noticeboard space for many lesbigay organisations. Private mailboxes available. FANTASIES 8b Drummond Street. Tel/FAX: 0131-557 8336. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun Noon-9pm. Scotland's ONLY licenced SEX shop where you'll be made welcome by the very bearish Vince (who's straight) or Paddy (who isn't). Toys galore, video rental too! Glamour shop upstairs. FOUR BBBB's CLUB 26b Dublin Street. Tel: 0131-538 7775. Big Beary Bulky Boys have their own club at Intense in the New Town Bar on the 4th Friday of the month. 8-10pm - bar opens to non members 9pm-1am. FRENCH CONNECTION 89 Rose Street Lane North. Tel: 0131-225 7651. Mon-Sat Noon-1am, Sun 1pm-1am. Intimate bar just off Rose Street Crawl. Never a dull moment. Karaoke Tue/Fri. JOY Wilkie House, Cowgate. JOY Info Line: 0131-467 2551. Next dates: 4th April, 2nd May. 10pm-3am. Joy, Scotland's most upfront gay club! UKP7 members/UKP8 non-members (reduced entry of UKP5 before 11pm). E-mail: clubjoy@hotmail.com WWW: http://freespace.virgin.net/alanjoy.dj/joyhome.htm LOVEATE BISTRO Within the Stag & Turret, 1-7 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131-478 7231. Mon-Sat Noon-3.30pm and 5-9pm. Cosy upstairs bistro. Good value food with special discounts for bus drivers and OAPs! MASSAGE FOR HEALTH 58a/60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-669 8039 or 0131-478 1090. By appointment only. Therapeutic massage from ITEC qualified practitioners Anne and John. Concessions available. NEW TOWN BAR 26B Dublin Street. Tel: 0131-538 7775. Mon-Thu Noon-1am. Fri-Sat Noon-2am. Sun 12.30pm-1am. Especially popular with Bears, but has wide clientele. Intense, the sub-basement leather and fetish bar is open Wed-Thu 10pm-1am, Fri-Sat 10pm-2am and Sun 10pm-1am - men only, dress code. NEXUS CAFE-BAR 60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-478 7069. 11am-11pm. The cafe at the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Centre. Now under new management with a new name and increasingly busy. E-mail: nexus1cb@aol.com No EIGHTEEN 18 Albert Place. Tel: 0131-553 3222. Mon-Sat Noon-10pm, Sun 2-10pm. Sauna club for gay gentlemen - run by a couple of straight Dykes! Open on Sundays - great for that aprs Kirk Session! THE OUTHOUSE Broughton Street Lane. Tel: 0131-557 6668. Mon-Sat Noon-1am. Sun 12.30pm-1am. Gay friendly cafe bar in a small lane in the gay triangle. OUT OF THE BLUE 36 Broughton Street. (Downstairs at the Blue Moon Cafe). Tel: 0131-478 7048. Noon-9pm. New gay and lesbian store selling books, mags, videos, wearing apparel, etc. Providing some welcome competition for Mrs Tubby Bear at PJ's! PJ'S 60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-558 8174. Mon-Sat Noon-7pm, Sun Noon-5pm. Gifts and toys for gay boyz and girlz. ROUTE 66 6 Baxter's Place. Tel: 0131-524 0061. Mon-Sat 12.30pm-1am, Sun 3pm-1am. Misnamed - it's the best Route to a 69 that we've ever found - ask for details of where the bus stops are! The only gay bar in Scotland which serves Real Ale. THE STAG & TURRET 1-7 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131-478 7231. Mon-Sat 11am-1am. Sun 12.30pm-1am. Friendly gay boozer just round the corner from the Solas Centre. Entertainment most evenings. SOLAS CAFE 2/4 Abbeymount. Tel: 0131-661 0982. Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 11am-4pm, Wed 5-9pm. Attached to Solas National HIV Information Centre. Good home cooking (everything cooked on the premises). Both dead animal and veggie. TACKNO Club Mercado, 36-39 Market Street. Tel: 0131-226 4224. Last Sun of each month 11pm-4am. DJ Trendy Wendy. Mixed and crowded club night. TASTE The Honeycomb, 36-38a Blair Street. Tel: 0131-220 4381. Sun 11pm-3am. Weekly mixed members' club with DJs Fisher and Price. THEATRE ROYAL BAR 24 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-557 2142. Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight. Basically straight, this Real Ale bar (formerly a Gas Board Showroom) in the middle of Edinburgh's Gay Triangle attracts a fair number of queers for an off-scene pint before heading for nearby fleshpots. TOMMY THAI'S BAR Linden Hotel, 9-13 Nelson Street. Tel: 0131-557 4344. Daily Noon-11pm. Cosy bar attached to Edinburgh's biggest gay hotel. Cruisy at times. Superb Thai restaurant. Owned by London's Philbeach Hotel. WWW: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/linden/ E-mail: 100756.3112@compuserve.com WEB 13 13 Bread Street. Tel: 0131-229 8883. Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun Noon-6pm. Informal mixed cybercafe with homely and approachable staff. WWW: http://www.web13.co.uk/ E-mail: queries@web13.co.uk WORLD CAFE IN LEITH 30 Sandport Street. Tel: 0131-538 7076. Tue-Fri 10.30am-10pm. Sat-Sun Noon-10pm. Gay friendly cafe in Leith offering coffee and snacks from around the world. Falkirk DROOKIT DUCK 16 Grahams Road. Tel: (01324) 613644. Mon 11am-3pm and 5pm-11.30. Tue-Thu 11am-3pm and 5pm-12.30am. Fri-Sat 11am-1am. Sun 7pm-Midnight. Straight bar used by a few discrete local gays. Near to Grahamston station. PIERRE'S RESTAURANT FRANÇAISE 140 Grahams Road. Tel: (01324) 635843. Lunch: Tue-Fri Noon-2.15pm. Dinner: Tue-Sat 6.45-9.30pm. Mixed discreet clientele. Real French food and wine at a reasonable price. Galashiels GREEN'S DINER 4 Green Street. Tel: (01896) 757667. Mon-Tue 10am-5pm. Wed-Sat 10am-10pm. Mixed. discreet trendy cafe/bar. Regular meeting place for all Border Town lesbians, gays and bisexuals. Closed Sundays. Glasgow AUSTINS 183a Hope Street. Tel: 0141-332 2707. Mon-Fri 4pm-Midnight, Sat-Sun 2pm-Midnight. Friendly and busy basement pub. Entertainment every evening. Happy hours: Mon-Fri 4-9pm, Sat 7-10pm. BENNETS DISCO 80-90, Glassford Street. Tel: 0141-552 5761. Tue-Sun 11pm-3am. Beautifully appointed busy club. Frequent PAs. Tuesdays are straight. CCA Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street. Tel: 0141-332 7521. Centre open Mon-Wed 9am-11pm Thur-Sat 9am-Midnight Sun Noon-5pm. Bookshop Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Sun Noon-5pm. Galleries Mon-Sat 11am-6pm Sun Noon-5pm (admission free). Two galleries, two performance spaces, cafe bar and bookshop. Lesbigay friendly place bustling with life, the universe and everything. Wheelchair accessible apart from upstairs performance space. E-mail: gen@cca-glasgow.com CAFFE LATTE 58 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-553 2553. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 11.30am-Midnight. European style diner. Relaxed atmosphere. Wide selection of pastas, pizzas and sandwiches. CENTURION 19 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-248 4485. Fax: 0141-400 1080. Sauna and Shop: Sun-Fri Noon-10pm, Sat Noon-Late (Allnighter). Shop sells toys, videos, mags and everything in between. Very busy on Sundays! CLONE ZONE 35 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 3103. Mon-Wed 10.30am-6pm, Thu-Sat 10.30am-10pm, Sun 1-7pm. The largest gay shop in Scotland. Clothes, videos, magazines, toys. COURT BAR 69 Hutcheson Street. Tel: 0141-552 2463. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 8.30pm-Midnight. Small bar beside former Sheriff Court. Straight until mid-evening. DELMONICA'S BAR 68 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 4803. Daily Noon-Midnight. Busy pub with backroom area (not THAT kind of backroom!). Pool table. GLASGOW GAY & LESBIAN CENTRE 11 Dixon Street. Tel/FAX: 0141-221 7203. Daily 10am-10pm. Glasgow's community centre for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Cafe. Other businesses in the centre include Asset Mortgages. Two large meeting rooms available for hire. Not as busy as it should be - it needs your support! Fully wheelchair accessible venue. WWW: http://www.gglc.org.uk/gglc/ E-mail: gglc@gglc.org.uk INTERNET CAFE 569 Sauchiehall Street. Tel: 0141-564 1052. Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-11pm. Friendly staff, mixed clientele, full Internet access from UKP2 per half hour. Food served all day. WWW: http://www.linkcafe.co.uk/ E-mail: tim@linkcafe.co.uk THE LANE 60 Robertson Street Lane (off Argyle Street). Tel: 0141-221 1802. 1-10pm. Newly opened "Exotic Gay Men's Club" with sauna and private cabins. Promotional offers. Look for the green light. LOVE BOUTIQUE The Arches, Midland Street. Tel: 0141-221 9736. 10.30pm-3am. 1st Saturday of the month. Busy mixed club popular with the younger crowd. OVER THE RAINBOW BISTRO 6 Kersland Street. Tel/FAX: 0141-357 3739. Cafe: Thur-Tue 9am-5pm. Bistro: Mon-Sat 7-11pm. Friendly cafe/bistro in the heart of the West End run by two beautiful, recently married, drama queens. Mixed clientele. Full vegetarian menu available. BYOW. Booking advised in the evening. THE POLO LOUNGE 84 Wilson Street. Tel: 0141-553 1221. Mon-Thu Noon-1am, Fri-Sun Noon-3am. Upmarket bar. Piano Bar on Tuesdays, Jazz on Sundays. Something new and definitely different. Trophy Room now open. Voted No.1 club in UK by Boyz. QC's CAFE-BAR GGLC, 11 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-204 5418. Mon-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm. The tastefully decorated eaterie for the Glasgow Gay and Lesbian Centre. SADIE FROST'S 8-10 West George Street. Tel: 0141-332 8005. Noon-Midnight. Bar meals Noon-7pm. Friendly staff who compliment the upmarket decor. Nice and convenient for rail travellers to the North and East of Scotland. TIN PAN ALLEY 39 Mitchell Street. Tel: 0141-248 8832. Mon-Tue. 11pm-3am. DJ Stella. Entry UKP2/3. Drinks UKP1.50. Tacky and cruisy as ever (in the nicest possible way). TRON THEATRE CAFE BAR 63 Trongate. Tel: 0141-552 8587. Noon-Midnight. Friendly theatre bar. Mixed. VICTORIA BAR 157-159 Bridgegait. Tel: 0141-552 6040. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 12.30pm-Midnight. Basically straight, but justly popular with Glasgow's many Real Ale queens and dykes. THE WATERLOO 306 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-221 7359. Daily Noon-Midnight. Popular, crowded, down to earth gay drinking shop. Scotland's oldest gay bar - what more can we say? Busy, busy, busy! Inverness NICO'S BAR/BISTRO Glen Mhor Hotel, Ness Bank. Tel: (01463) 234308. Wed and Fri 9-11pm. Smart relaxed bar popular with local gays especially on Wednesday and Friday nights (9.15pm onwards). Mixed clientele. Kilmarnock KAYPARK TAVERN 27/29 London Road. Tel: (01563) 523623. Straight pub - the lounge is used by some local gays on Mondays evenings. Stirling BARNTON BISTRO 3 1/2 Barnton Street. Tel: (01786) 461698. Mon-Thur 10.30am-11.45pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-12.45am, Sun Noon-11.45pm. (Food: Day and early evening). Near to railway station, Mixed, busy, bohemian and friendly bar/bistro. Popular with students and Sons/Daughters of the Rock alike. Good food. Real Ale. InsideOut: a monthly magazine for lesbians, gays and bisexuals. ISSN: 1360-9327. Edited, printed and published in Scotland. (c) Pageprint Publishing Limited, March 1998. PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5JW. In even numbered months, InsideOut appears as part of ScotsGay. Non profit use by the lesbigay community of material in the magazine will normally be permitted free of charge - but contact us first for permission. We haven't had sex with most of the people who appear in the magazine, so we don't actually know what their sexuality is. Editorial: Tel: 0131-539 0666. Fax: 0131-539 2999. E-mail: scotsgay@drink.demon.co.uk. Internet World-Wide-Web: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ Advertising: Tel: 0131-558 1279. Fax: 0131-539 2999. 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