INSIDE OUT ========== InsideOut is a monthly magazine for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Edited, printed and published in Scotland Issue 23a - September 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 Scotland's lesbian, gay and bisexual scene. Bigger, Better and Cruisier, with the tales of Granny Spice, the Scottish Media Monitor, the outrageous GumBump, plus the sesquipedalian Meet Market!!! In this issue: Bump Your Gums Edinburgh Glasgow Letter From Moray Inverness Scottish Media Monitor Aberdeen Dundee ScotsGay Voice Personals Boxes - The ScotsGay Meet Market Venues ----------------------------------------------------------------- BUMP YOUR GUMS ============== Miss Dawn is as you can see now gracing herself between the sheets (Lucky me) of Scotland's top Gay Magazine, ScotsGay & lets hope it is as long as it was with Cruise. To my old Ed. Gordon good luck on your new venture just don't forget Miss Davenport!! To all my readers it is with the greatest of pleasure that I bring to you this column on who & what is happening on the streets & in the clubs of Glasgow & the bits surrounding it (the alleys & toilets) To the new Ed. it will be fun I'm sure!! It would seem that there are still a few narrow-minded people out there who are so far out of touch with what is really going on in their pubs & clubs so when they read about it in my columns they want or need to find offence at Miss Dawn's parts? Please let me try & explain to the brain damaged that this column only reports on what is seen or what is overheard (almost). It would then seem that these morons want the truth concealed, not told or profess it as lies. WHY? Well I'm glad to say that Missy does not lie, but to the few who take the odd "brainfart" let it be known that Dawn Davenport will continue to collate the facts & report to the public just exactly what is going on in the pubs, clubs & toilets (enough of the saunas) they are expected to frequent. After all the public do have the right to know what is going on. Fuck sake it isn't The X Files is it? This column is intended to entertain pure & simple. If these Dum Dums take any of this personally then tough but if you leave yourself open you can be sure that Missy will slip in & give you a good probing! So who is first? To the "straight" called Richard who was seen in Sadie's, The Court & The Waterloo - it was the same pish & drivel out his mouth everytime. "I'm straight honest. It's just that I like the atmosphere in these pubs & the folk that frequent them." If I remember correctly that was/is how most of us Girlz & Boyz find out just where our sexuality lies & where we want our hormones landing (with the exception of Tilly). So it was of no great surprise that by the end of the night he left in tow with none other than the lovely Kim. Go get ‘em girl. She'll drag a nail or three down his face if he starts any of his pish, but I have this nagging feeling (it doesn't happen very often) that we haven't seen the last of Richard. The Poo has more lovely Boyz ‘n' Girlz for all to ogle at. If you like a bit of the Irish then it has to be Sinead. What a gorgeous girl she is & can she serve up a sherry or two!! Onto the stunning, innocent looking Gareth: now that boy can move his buns & if the lovely Alan (sigh) doesn't keep those jeans of his tight & hot then I can see someone who might one day grow into them!! And finally we get to Kip, this is a sweet babe, but she ain't no child when it comes to handling the difficult customer. This girlz tongue (steady girlz) is razor & if she decided to give up the pub then a fine probing reporter she would make. To the oddball who was the most annoying person I have met in a long time let Missy say this. If you were related to David Seltzer then the only way that that could be true is if he modelled his character Damian on you, R.I.P. my dear (no I don't believe your phone number is 666). To give you that recognition would be giving you an identity, you don't have one! Bennets on a Saturday night seems to be attracting the usual crowd of (when I grow ups). It was like watching a bunch of weans scrambling for candy at Kindergarten (& that was only me) when one young boy took off his top & tossed it on the floor. I was there with my young friend Michael & I have to admit the sight of him stroking & licking the body of this young Adonis made me wish even harder (steady Boyz) for what I hope to get on my Birthday (30th of September). I suppose it boils down to good old fashioned jealousy. It was also nice to see Angie & Annie back together & so intimate. (Usually these Girlz keep it behind closed doors. So does this mean the start of "Dykes on their way OUT?") The music was loud & fast & I found it difficult to keep in step with what the boyz ‘n' girlz call music!! I mean whatever happened to Hazell Dean, Tiffany, Boystown, Blondie etc.. at least an older girl could timestep & still have breath at the end to blow someone's chugger down the back stairs. I got the feeling that the older clientele were not required on the weekends, but it's alright the rest of the week you are open when you have to rely on an older designer queen to fill your tills & dancefloors. Not like the Poo at all I think a wee lesson on how to treat the people who made it possible (after 10 years) for you to finally afford the long awaited, much hyped, over-rated (already) extension to the place. The question is though, do we really want or need a bigger Bennets after making do & then of course The Poo came along & the rest is pure heaven & history. And so to the mystery to end all mysteries, Whatever happened to Betty Hutton?? Well as always you have come to the right person. The various stories that have been doing their rounds have been both funny & downright rude. So here are a few of them: The first one was sent in by Greg from Glasgow he says she had to leave Glasgow quick style (Hutton with style??) because of unpaid accounts from clients? (our Betty is a cash in hand woman. You should know that dear, you've paid him often enough). Then there was the one about her having stuck her finger (as well as a few other things) in a Dyke whilst on a trek to Amsterdam (suppose it depends on how hard it was!!). We had Gary from Pollock drop us a line to say that she got herself a job in a whore house in Amsterdam, but I say why bother with all the restrictions - after all she is the original two legged, licensed brothel (remember the Best Little Whore House Off Duke Street!!). Sara from Edinbugger dropped me a note to say she spoke to Betty in a field & she's stopped drinking & has to refrain from entering any pubs to wean her temptation! (someone from Gordon's Gin distillers has just fainted - Betty has resisted many things in her life, but temptation is not one of them). Davie, Paul & Link from Glasgow said she had a complete breakdown & murdered the boyfriend (no such luck Eh Betty). A letter sent in simply signed Cilla suggested that she moved to Edinbugger to find a new set of postmen she could service (now this is a possibility because she took her old letter box with her!!). She died (no, because she still has three months left on her pension book & the fridge is still half full of Lamot Pils); the authorities finally caught up with her after finding out she was really a witch in a previous life & burnt her at the stake (wrong because shite doesn't burn); whilst on holiday she was shagged by a big ape & is now happily letting her young ones suckle her morning, noon & night (no Gary, but keep trying); she grew real tits & is showing them off in Edinbugger's pubs & clubs (the person who suggested this one obviously doesn't know Betty because anyone who really knows her knows that her tits are real)!! So where is she??? True she did hop off to Amsterdam, true she did finger the odd person (very odd knowing Miss Betty), true she was delayed at customs while she explained about the 500 cans of lager called "leftwi-nalegs", true she has moved to Edinbugger to the equivalent of our own fairy heights (hello to Kevin, Paula, Frank, Steven & Co) "VISTA TOWERS", true she did turn 70 last week & thought for about 2 seconds about retiring, but the truth is Betty needs time to settle into her tower & establish her lush connections before her return to Glasgow which won't be long because she said that she was attending a Hallowe'en night at the end of October for The Rainbow Fund at the Central Hotel. I of course will be there in my costume watching & waiting for all the gossip. So, Miss Hutton we wish you a speedy return because Glasgow is not the same without you. It's too quiet, too sombre, too still & to be honest too sober, the pubs & clubs have noted a drop in sales since your departure. Get it back on Mother & return to what you know is yours & where you belong. Before a certain other Betty steals away your limelight!! It would seem some gossip is in order at Sadie Frost's. It would appear that Betty B has for one reason or another departed this establishment & can now be seen running around Govan on a Saturday night. You had better be careful Betty you know what happened to the last person who got above themselves & departed Sadie's ? She ended up in Govan as well, but for very different reasons & they thought it would spice up the last series dream on... So Betty where are you now? Well I was given a piece of juicy information by an insider yesterday & it would seem that she is running out of pubs to frequent & was spotted drinking, smiling, looking very relaxed, comfortable & singing in The Waterloo (it's almost more than I can take!!!). Could this be a replacement for a Friday night or better still for Fishpaw (only kidding)? It would be a challenge for Betty to take on a night in Glasgow's longest & most frequented establishment (well it is now since Hutton moved). Think about it long & hard everyone do we want the two Bettys in the same pub? And talking of the Waterloo I have to admit Jo you are doing something right because I was in on Thursday (not to take part in the Quiz, however I did) & everybody was smiling & having fun (except one particular member of the bar staff & I wonder which one it could be?). What are you serving up in those pint pots?? It should come with a health warning. Drink this & you run the risk of cracking a smile, however it still doesn't work on the residents of your compost corner - you could of course try it out on some of the staff! Also did I spot the lovely Sonia bringing her own style of music to the pub on a Sunday afternoon along with the ever youthful DJ Myrtle - where did you get that Gawd awful name from darling? I'm sure we could come up with one or two more appropriate ones. How about DJ Hung One or DJ Poky or DJ Love Muscle or how about DJ Meat & two bags of Veg!! Sonia won't remember our conversation some time ago I'm sure, but talk we did & if I printed all we would both be facing divorces & slander counts, however Sonia (or Soggy as I heard her called - is there something we should know in connection with that name dear??) has a passion for Boiled Eggs & Marianne Faithful, but not necessarily in that order so if you want to show her some appreciation take her in a CD of Ms. (I'm not on drugs anymore, I'm A Christian) Faithful or a few fresh boiled eggs. Whatever!! The gossip in this establishment is that the refurbishment is now definite & the pub winds down on the 5th of October for two weeks. So where are you all off to I wonder. No matter where, Missy will track you down & have a report ready for the next time we meet until then I will finish off with a few hello's & one or two forgive-me-nots. To my picture inclusion this month the chap in the shorts bet everything in The Waterloo to win the snowball, but as we go to press it is sitting at ukp150.00 nice little sum. Brenda Finnie thought so as well that is why he stole Mr. Shorts away that night!!! And what can you say about the other Francine & Shelley? Toilet Humour I think!!!! I must say a big hello & Happy Anniversary to Sara & Louise from Balloch. Met these lovely Girlz in The Poo last Saturday night as we stood like sardines waiting & waiting for a wee celebration sherry at the bar (we are still waiting)!! A big Birthday Winch to Craig from Balornock (he says he is only 19 & I say I am still a virgin). I have to say a medium size hello to the guy in The Barn on Sunday last called Stephen. I would love to, but only with you wearing a bag in the correct place (was once freak of the week). And finally a great big hello to Colin (from Ayr) - you know who you are & what you are going to become one day, just keep at it & don't let Arseholes tell you what to do. So my dears, that is about it for another few weeks. Thank you to everyone who has taken time to write me in one shape or form. Keep up the good work & remember keep on doing exactly what it is you do best & let Miss Dawn sort out what is worth writing about. End Trans ......................... Dawn xxx ------------------------------------------------ EDINBURGH ========= All of a sudden Edinburgh falls silent as the Festival draws to a close. International totty of all genders and sexualities disappear. The scene seems to die a death. But scratch the surfice and you'll still find stuff going on. Like on September 9th... For one night (and day) only... to celebrate yours truly's birthday... my cohort Tom challenged the world (or more accurately myself and himself) to visit every single queer watering hole in the capital... The day began with coffee at Nexus, the queer centres own eatery. A nice range of snacks with dead friendly staff - Tom says that this place needs your support! While you are there you can look at the walls in the corridor and admire Scotland's best kept, best informed notice boards. Tom couldn't find a gay one nighter for later however (Wednesday not being a club night), but Sunday at Trendy Wendy's Club Mercardo sounded interesting! Tom had a wee vada in PJ's giftshop, which is also in the queer centre. Maybe he's tight - but he left without even getting me a card. Surely it can't be that expensive! Then we moved up the road to the Blue Moon Cafe. Any non animal eaters will appreciate the Veggie breakfasts served here with smiles and in this case, muscles. Why waiters in The Moon need so many I'm not sure. Still the prices aren't too hefty, and it's always nice and friendly. Tom recommends the Nachos. He says that they're the best in Edinburgh! I finally got my birthday present in the shop downstairs. Very reasonable too... Having a couple of hours to kill we decided to head for a sauna. It's not as expensive as you might think down at Number 18, ask for the special discount rates if you're a student or unemployed. We stayed for an hour but then couldn't decide where to go next. Tom suggested that we tossed for it. We eventually opted for a quick one in The Stag and Turret. Tom said that he now wanted to be a gay girl so he could chat up the manager. I was more concerned with the fact that it was the cheapest couple of pints of lager I'd bought since about 1987. Do visit the Stag. It's great value... After about three pints I needed a coffee so we headed for the Solas Cafe just up the road. Much of the queer world ignores the delights available here. Tom slagged me off for not mentioning it in this fine organ before. Solas are looking for volunteers (as well as patrons) so call in and put your self forward. Then to lunch in Cafe Kudos. I know that I, and others slagged it off in the past for being pricey and uncomfortable, but owner/manager Steve told us that improvements are on the way. One thing that Kudos has always had going for it is the excellent food. The chef certainly knows how to prepare a good pasta dish... and the salads are great. It was very quiet while we were in there but it was only 4pm and Tom says that they did have a very busy festival! Route 66 was the next stop. Tom and I both got chatted up! Get your kicks at 66. Anyone who's glanced over this fine column before knows that any one and every one thinks 66 is great - so I shan't pontificate. CC Blooms however, has been much slagged by many, but it isn't as bad as all that. What amazes me is that the very same people who do it down the most are the ones who were in it till five in the morning every night of the festival. Personally I couldn't stay that long because my lungs wouldn't take all the smoke (get the fucking air conditioning sorted... NOW!) If you can't stand a place don't go to it - that's what I say. Tom is in love with Peter the barman. Tom is a tart. Leaving the gay triangle we stumble into The New Town Bar... Tom has now decided that he fancies ex-Chapps hostess, and now NTB manageress Philip. Tom is a slut. Philip, on the other hand isn't, although he does do a nice line in party outfits. Disgruntled CC's punters should head here at the weekends (check out the dancefloor downstairs), but warning... it's men only! Last stop was Mother Babs' French Connection. It's the oldest gay bar in the capital. And the most cosy. After a staggeringly successful Festival you should be hearing a lot more from Frenchies from now on... perhaps even a wee ad in this fine organ... A quick mention must go to the re-opening of Club XS over in Dunfermline, as you can see from the pic, the place is hoaching with talent. Must get over there soon! PS Congrats to my one time Scene Around co-auther Nigel Chipps. He's now typing tall tales for Gay Times. Stick with me Tom... you'll go far! (And put that barman down) Martin Walker and Tom Gariboldi martin@drink.demon.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------- GLASGOW ======= Well, I suppose I'd better start off with a few apologies. Sorry to Feòrag for calling her a Small Bald Ginger One, but nobody told me that my editor had given up trying to decipher my writing and had given the job to the Big Black Haired Busty Bicycle!!! (Do you really think the S.B.G.O. would dirty his hands with actual typing? It was always the Tall Butch Bearded Biker who interpreted yer scrawl, sweetie!) Better say OOPS to Francine as well, cos she ended up getting called Ms Fishpan, again due to my calligraphic crappiness! Got some slagging for that I did, just as well herself didn't have a microphone in her hand at the time, or I'd never be able to show my face in the Waterloo again!! For those of you who've not been to GGLC recently the long awaited refurb is now well under way. Martha, or "Mother" as she's known to the staff has been telling me all her plans for the future, which include a family day on Sundays, staring on October the 4th. The idea is to cater for lesbians and gay men with kids, so there will be face-painting, karaoke, play area, games, a crêche and a bouncy castle for the sprogs out in the courtyard. The lesbian discos have been well attended and are now a permanent feature on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. There's also a psychic night planned for Friday 16th of October, which should be interesting. I remember when Martha organised one of these down in Gillespies, and some of the things that the psychics came out with were quite amazing!! The Cafe-Bar itself is getting steadily busier, and there have been a few occasions when its been full to capacity and poor Gerry's not been able to sneak off for a fly ciggy!! And I'd better also say hello to the lovely Kelly for keeping me plied with cups of tea while I catch up on all the gossip. Over at the Waterloo the Fishpoo plan for world domination continues, with a Thursday quiz night in addition to her increasingly popular Sunday bingo session. (Cash prize currently at ukp150). Get all the quiz questions right on Thursday and you win the main prize with booze and stuff for the runners-up. The Waterloo will close on Sunday 4th October for a refurb, and should be open again on Friday 16th October. I've seen the plans and basically the layout will be staying the same but with more seating and the stage for the artistes is being made bigger. The general theme is going to remain traditional, so hopefully we won't have the posers and Cappucino Queens from the East End pansifying the place. And the good news is that all the old staff Craig, Daisy, Alison and the rest of the crew will all be back, along with the lovely Jo, who's set to become a permanent fixture, now that it looks as though Marion's not coming back. Sounds like Tenants Taverns have got the right idea about what they're doing, none of this crap about going upmarket, just keeping the atmosphere as it is. Jo in a frock, the bar staff in collar and tie, and Tucker in a bow-tie telling all us scruffy buggers that we can't come in because we don't fit their idea of trendy queens Had an interesting letter passed on to me which has been circulated to the Press and Outright Scotland recently. If the allegations made in the letter are true, it would appear that members of the Asian community are being refused entry to a couple of the gay venues on the grounds of their race. On asking the reason behind them being refused entry, they were told that they "didn't fit into the venue's clientele", "were too flash" and "no reason we're just telling you that you're not allowed in". Another Asian was alleged to be a drug dealer, and offered to undergo a search, which the door staff declined to do. My moles are currently working on these allegations to find out the true story, but if anyone from any of the ethnic minorities has experienced a similar problem, please either tell me about it if you see me out and about or you can contact me CONFIDENTIALLY through the phone, fax, e-mail and postal contacts at the back of the magazine. BITS & PIECES. DJ Stella has been busy carving out a new career in the recording studios, re-mixing tracks for various people, but I finally managed to get hold of him to find out the latest on the Monday club night that he's working on. The bad news is the venue he had lined up won't be going ahead, good news is he's looking for somewhere else. Unfortunately, this means you're stuck with Tin Pans for moment. And the same old complaints continue to flood in, no lager, no ice, no soft drinks, no glasses and fridge-loads of fresh air!! -+- Keep an eye out for the posters for the Hallowe'en Ceilidh, tickets available in advance, various acts on the night and proceeds to charity -+- Promised to give a mention to DJ Wendy at the Waterloo after she came up waving a copy of ScotsGay and looking all forlorn and neglected. Poor thing!! Well she's still doing her stuff on Saturday Nights, but you probably all know that anyway, cos you can't really miss that poster she's got up covering half the back wall at the Waterloo!! And where are those bloody photos you promised me weeks ago??? And what's with the long trousers??? -+- And I've also been asked to give a mention to La-La cos she thinks she's a star!! -+- Toyah at the Funky Crop Shop says that they can now wax all your fuzzy bits as well as doing number one crops for all you fashion victims -+- Looks like the gay trip "Doon ra Watter" won't be going ahead next year due to a couple of arseholes getting drunk and causing a fight. Strange how this is considered acceptable behaviour when the breeders do it, but when two gays out of 78 cause trouble, everybody has to suffer. You'll all have seen the adverts for B2, the second floor of Bennets, which will be opening soon. At the time of writing, the opening date hasn't been finalised, but the 16th of October seems to be getting mentioned. Don't quote me on that though, cos I've not got my opening night VIP invite yet!!! Should be quite a night, as the scene have been waiting for months now, to hear when the doors would finally be opening. Anybody else think that Cafe Lodsamince is getting a little bit too eager to get the place cleared up at the end of the night so the staff can go out clubbing? All the ashtrays in and chairs on the tables a full 20 minutes before closing time! No, I'm NOT kidding! I know I'm getting old when I sit there thinking "Eh - wouldn't have happened when I were a lad!". Get it sorted before the place gets even quieter still! Austins have been having a fun party nights recently, but I thought it a bit strange when I was up one evening and saw a few punters still dressed up to the nines from the previous night's Grease party! Better also point out that Jason is now doing a turn at Sadies as will as his usual session in Austins. Had to laugh when I went down to the GGLC to chech out the Hellfire Club. Didn't feel out of place at all, and that was in my everyday gear! The Hellfire Club is now a regular fixture on the first Friday of the month and Bunny is looking at the idea of holding another club night especially for all the leather fans. Still more silly rumours doing the rounds about The Lane. No, it hasn't closed down, despite what the gossips are saying, and never has, except when the sauna broke down. It's NOT being run illegally, it's been passed by the HSE, the Fire Department and the Police. The licensing board have done their obligatory site inspection, and the application for an Entertainment Licence (a new requirement for ALL health/fitness clubs and saunas) has gone ahead as planned. Objections to the licence application WERE made by Centurion Health Club, but were thrown out by the authorities, and I've seen all the relevant paperwork. I know there are a lot of sad people out there who prefer rumour to reality, but the green light outside the front door goes on at opening time, now at the earlier hour of 1pm. George is busy finishing off the last two remaining cabins, cos they're really needed at the weekend, and when the plans to double the size of the places are finalized, he's gonna be building some more through the back. "What's your problem?" This was the greeting I received recently down in the Poo one night from none other than Brendan ("I am SUCH a public figure") Nash. It appears that KCL are none too happy about the fact that Granny Spice, Dawn Davenport and myself have actually DARED to criticise their standards of service and attitude towards paying customers, and MR MASH, let it slip that he had been "getting pressure from above" about the situation. Judgement and reasoning obviously clouded by alcohol, he then DEMANDED that I stop writing any adverse comments about his club! As you can imagine, I wasn't having ANY of this nonsense and made it absolutely clear that I decide what goes in this column - NOBODY ELSE - and until such time as the never-ending string of complaints stops, this column will continue to reflect the feelings of the Gay & Lesbian Community. At this point, I was told that unless I knuckled under and conformed to the wished of our glorious PooFührer, I would no longer be allowed to pass out flyers and the club I was flyering for "will suffer because of it". OK, so this was a final act of desperation, but I don't give in to threats, bribes, demands or BLACKMAIL and left, after putting Mr Mash VERY firmly in his place regarding the situation. I was very disappointed to see someone of such standing reduced to publicly indulging in such a meandering and convoluted argument and ultimately making a fool of himself. It goes without saying, that I left the building with my integrity untarnished and my head held high. If anybody else is unhappy about comments made by ScotsGay they have the right of reply, we will publish any letters of complaint, and I will be very happy to justify and allegations I've made. Like, VERY, VERY, happy. Launching into a drunken tirade is NOT a professional, businesslike way of dealing with the press, something which Mr Mash has just found out the hard way. Publicans are like rent-boys, coppers and the press - always on duty, (and I say that as an ex-licensee, not a hack). Alcohol and harsh words are always a bad combination. I never drink when I'm out and about cos I need to remember all the stuff that the scene tells me, which is just as well really, because on the rare occasions that I find myself in situations such as the one above, I can easily resort to cold hard facts and logic to justify my position. Or, to put it another way - Don't argue with me when you're pissed, cos you'll only make an arse of yourself! As you probably know, fellow columnist Ms. Hutton is already barred from the Poo, along with Gordon Gosnell, and I suppose I am too now, so I'm relying on you readers out there to keep me up to date with your complaints. And Dawn Davenport had better watch out, cos she could be next for slating Dels! Now you know how far we're prepared to go in order to bring the truth to our readers, and the sacrifices we're prepared to make. Even his Gingerness is prepared to lose advertisers rather than let the press be gagged and intimidated like some banana republic! The scene may be scared to complain about their treatment for fear of being barred, WE AREN'T!!! Well, I think I'd better wrap things up now, cos I'm way over my word-limit, it's long past my bed-time, running out of beer and blank paper. Time for bed! See you next month when I'll be back with more complaints, waffle and words of wisdom. Minerva minerva@drink.demon.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------- LETTER FROM MORAY ================= DESOLATION I have to admit that I'm not really in the mood to write anything this month. Only a couple of hours ago I went through the hell of having my little cat put to sleep and, although it was better for him, it has left me feeling pretty desolate. Au revoir, little furry friend. I miss you. Also, after having boosted Moray as "the happening place", I now find myself in the position of having to describe the area as "the place where virtually nothing is happening". Let me explain. As Chair(man) of Pride of Moray Firth Social Group, I felt privileged to be entrusted with the overall responsibility for organising events for our Community, and also being able to raise the profile of the area in general (like having our own space in ScotsGay, for example). I wanted to give the people here something back for the welcome they had given me upon my return to the area. In the main things had been going pretty well. We had arranged trips to various events, including Pride Scotland, held our first disco in Elgin, and had organised a very successful Summer Party at the Rothes Glen Hotel, which secured our funding for the next few months. However, I missed the August meeting of the Social Group committee, and was dismayed to discover that the next planned event was a Hallowe'en Party, which left a gap of almost three months with nothing going on. At the beginning of September, at our regular Cat's Whiskers gathering in Elgin, I spoke to Committee members, stressing the need for us to organise a local event as a matter of urgency, and I asked our Secretary, Andrew, to keep in close contact with me regarding this and a number of other matters which I felt needed immediate attention. As I write this, 17 days later, I am still awaiting his phone call. I can only deduce from this that Andrew feels no responsibility towards our membership and, as I feel that I have done all that is humanly possible to keep the momentum going, but to no avail, I have now resigned from the Social Group committee. I feel very disappointed and extremely angry that things have reached this stage. As I stated last month, I am also very disheartened by the lack of support given to us by our neighbours in the various Highland groups (with the exception of Joerg at REACH OUT), who seem to spend more time finding things to complain about than acting in a positive manner. You would think that it would be in everybody's interests to support each other, but as the saying goes, "There's nowt as queer as fowk"! I would like to take this opportunity to thank Simon for his efforts in opening up his home every month as a venue for the local Community to socialise in, although (at times) the lack of support for his endeavours is also somewhat disappointing. I hope that, in the future, people appreciate just how much is being done for them and stop taking everything for granted, before individual efforts such as Simon's cease to exist. Apart from the above, Moray LGB Switchboard held a fundraising Cheese and Wine on 12th September, which attracted a reasonable crowd and made some money for a worthwhile cause. Everyone in attendance enjoyed a very pleasant evening. All power to your efforts, guys'n'gals - I wish you every success for the future. The only other social event this month will be the bash at ‘Maison Simon' on Saturday, 26th September, so perhaps I'll see some of you there. All that remains for me to say is that, regrettably (since I am no longer in a position to be aware of what will be happening in Moray) this will be my last article for ScotsGay. Sorry to be leaving on such a bummer, but that's life! I hope I've managed to cause a few chuckles along the way, but sometimes you just have to move on. Laddies and Gentlewomen, Matron Hattie has left the building. Take care, everybody! MorayBitch MorayBitch@bigfoot.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- INVERNESS ========= Right then folks, down to business, lots going to be happening over the next couple of months, so pay attention, sit up straight (?) and now we will start... Thursday 1st October sees the Red Ribbon Fashion Show being held in the Inverness Town House. This is being run by Reach Out Highland, and is going to be a proper fashion show, but with a lighthearted vein. Several weel kent local faces will be modelling an array of little numbers and compere for the evening is our old friend Andrew Hunter. Tickets are ukp6 and this also gets you a free glass of wine. The show starts at 8pm. Saturday 31st October will see the YGG and the Highland T Group combining forces & assets to hold a Hallowe'en Party. Contact ROH for further details on that one. World Aids Week this year will be marked with a number of events, Friday 27th of November is the kick off with ROH and the Children 1st charity presenting a youth concert at Eden Court Theatre called "Rock The North". Tickets are available from Eden Court Theatre Box Office (01463) 234234, prices are as follows: ukp5 - Adult; ukp3 - OAP + Full time Student, and ukp2.50 each for groups of 20 or more. There is one performance and this starts at 7:30pm. ROH staff & friends will be on stage too! Sunday 29th of November, at 8pm, sees a service of remembrance and dedication held at the chapel, Raigmore Hospital. All welcome. World AIDS Day itself on Tuesday December 1st sees an open day at the ROH offices from 09:30am til 4:30pm, again all interested parties welcome. Also on the 1st films will be shown at Eden Court: these have still to be arranged so contact ROH for further details of films and speakers. Ending the week on Friday 4th December is the very popular and successful Red Ribbon Ceilidh, which will be held at the Station Hotel. This promises to be a great night (as always) - it really is the society event of our year. Inflation has not reached this event yet with tickets costing the same as last year at ukp10 - well worth the cost. Further details of all mentioned events can be obtained from ROH - support@ reachout.demon.co.uk, or on 01463 711585. The upstairs refurbishment has now been completed at ROH, and I hear the place is looking great. Calmac xxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SCOTTISH MEDIA MONITOR ====================== GARY OTTON KEEPS UP THE PRESSURE Oh, please! Shouldn't a young, open-minded journalist cover the Gay Olympics in Amsterdam? Someone with a real handle on life, rather than some barfly better suited to a cheap booze trip to Boulogne? The Daily Record rushed out their best man: Redneck, Bob Shields. Lumbering round the canals like a spare prick at a wedding he honed his pencil dick on anyone willing to share a trip down his narrow mind. Heaving his fat arse into a taxi, he leant over and talked to the driver. "Every city's arbiter of good taste," he praised him for delivering such corals of wisdom as: "We are very tolerant here… but we do not want to see them naked on our canal boats." (The same driver was probably giggling along with a couple of drag queens in the back seat of his next hire). Bob Shields was triggered into action, "I'm no homophobic, but…" he began before launching into a predictable tirade of prejudice, sexual repression and bigotry. "…My money is with the Dutchman at the wheel of car 1055. There's a time and a place for everything and two half-naked men, French kissing, at midday outside an ice cream parlour full of children is neither." Cacking his Y-fronts at the sight of a quarter of a million people having a good time, Uncle Bob shook his fists in the face of countless studies showing Holland screwing Scotland up the arse with better and more effective sex education. Studies that show targeting the young with sex education early do not make them have more sex earlier! But what the hell! He slung in his sixpenny worth anyway: "I'm all for safe sex as well… But blindly handing out Durex ‘medals' with a condom inside to obviously under-age boys is trying to solve a problem while encouraging another one." Heading for a quick swally down the Last Chance saloon of Restraint, Uncle Bob took solace in a young "teenager" he found in a bar who reassured him that not everyone at this event was gay. He must have let go a huge sigh of relief. Or did he just let go? Only "local teenager Danny de Jong" will know. In any case, "after seeing the bodybuilding finals" he satisfied himself there were "no limp wrists here…" And Uncle Bob finally "left asking – SHOULD this ever come to Scotland?" Too late, mate. Hasn't Manchester City Council beaten us to it? Filling their coffers with the Lesbian & Gay Mardi Gras? And while they're out in the sunshine enjoying all that cock on the canal boats, a comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival was led away handcuffed for saying "penis" in the street. As the police dragged him away, the public chanted "penis" back at them. Naughty David McSavage was given a good dressing down at the local Sheriff court before being let off for good behaviour. Miserable git, Bob Shields wasn't happy with all that Edinburgh Fringe malarkey, anyway. "CRUDE, LEWD AND NUDE… You're welcome to it…" grumbled the old codger, forced to stay up way past his Ovaltine. "Some time after 2am, the tables were cleared and the young Fringers and bingers boogied on down - or whatever it is they do these days." To illustrate his point, the Daily Record pictured The Naturals; a couple of performers parading down the Royal Mile in nude bodies of latex, the tabloid applied two stickers marked CENSORED over their shame: the parts of the body which modesty requires to be concealed. The penis is not something the Daily Record is entirely comfortable with. They were appalled that "it's as easy to buy hard-core pornography as a loaf of bread" following the British Board of Film Classification's outgoing chief censor, James Ferman's call for a relaxation of the law. Dressed badly in anoraks the "investigators looked as if they were on an innocent shopping trip but they were able to buy sick sex video films." As if expecting the shop assistants to drop to their knees in forgiveness the ‘investigators' noted "he showed no surprise when we asked to buy a porn movie and pulled out a drawer and three cardboard boxes of the filthy films. He said: ‘What do you fancy?'" (This must have been a learning curve for them). Stopping at another fine purveyor of erotica "a young man again showed no signs of surprise when asked for a porn movie. He simply said: ‘what kind do you want.'" Old Mother (Joan) Burnie was ushered in for a bit of overtime. "It's the usual crazy logic of the bleeding heart liberal who worries only about the rights of some half-baked minority without considering his responsibilities to the rest of us… Ferman's freedoms put women in chains… We are predominately porn's real victims… Sex is nice. Sex is natural. Sex is normal. But hard core pornography is none of these things." Studies do not back her argument, and, in any case, Ferman already made a clear distinction between sex and violence. There was only one thing left to do. Going down the same route as the rest of Scotland's grubby tabloids, the Daily Record declared: "We passed on the shop addresses to the Trading Standards Department and the police in Glasgow." ooo "The once-proud reputation of Grampian Police has slowly sunk under a tide of sleaze," warned the Daily Record after pointing to a "party girl who has brought shame to a police force." Moira Scott is undergoing an internal enquiry at Grampian Police for "claiming she had affairs with three senior officers." Imagine the gasps when the Daily Record got hold of the snaps! "They suggest that when the mother-of-one casts aside her uniform at the end of the day, her inhibitions follow closely behind. Taken on a works night out, they show a flamboyant woman, one who enjoys the physical attentions of men - and doesn't care who knows it." Meeow! What I saw was a girl out having a good time with her mates. What the Daily Record saw were "explicit" snaps, one of her in "a black top and short skirt… flashing her frilly knickers and suspenders… pictured with two men, one of whom is trying to lift her skirt, while another caresses her feet." You see; Moira broke the Daily Record's number one taboo. She "likes sex." The Daily Record managed to find someone to tow their sexually repressed line and rip the poor woman to shreds: "She enjoys taking showers in the nude under the waterfalls," snorted a "colleague." The Daily Record lamented the loss of her virtue and reminded Moira of better days, cocooned in pristine primness. "The portrayal of a sexually voracious woman is in sharp contrast to the smiling woman, in virginal white silk and lace, pictured 10 years ago on the day she married second husband Richard." ooo Ex Spare Rib and Independent editor Rosie Boycott was "delighted" in the Scottish Daily Express by the performance of "Blonde Bombsite," Lily Savage, "fag in hand, staggering through Edinburgh's grandest hotel" after being jumped on by security guards as she "teetered toward the PM's bedroom." They ruined her frock, and as our Lily says: "Prime Minister or not, he's getting the bill. New Labour, new frock, that's what I say." The Scotsman's story on Exodus International, a crackpot American religious organisation setting up in Inverness to "cure" gays curiously appeared with colour pictures of gays undergoing marriage ceremonies. Not a ceremony of which most gays approve. Still, The Scotsman claimed Exodus "has prompted frantic and angry debate over whether sexual orientation is determined by genetics, environment or choice…" That debate was never prompted by organisers, ex-drag queen Paulk and his ex-lesbian wife, that I do know! The Scotsman said "…fundamentalist Christian groups irritated party-goers in Edinburgh last when they picketed the Gay Pride festival…" but the Gay Pride festival hasn't been held in Edinburgh for well over a year! And they referred to "one of the more flamboyant members of Edinburgh's gay community in his youth, he is now married and the proud father of a son…" But Tom Robinson never turned his back on gay sexuality either. Clinton has certainly injected a bit of sex into the Scottish media if nowt else. In "When the Earth Moves," - a feature in The Herald - Ron Ferguson suggests "sex has moved all the way from being forbidden to being compulsory…" and has "graduated from the closet to the living room." What planet is his living room on? And: "The days when sex was a taboo subject have certainly long since gone." And: "The current wall-to-wall sexualisation of society is in danger of turning love-making from something essentially intimate and private and relational into a grotesque global television game show for voyeurs." Gimme a break! ooo Without agenda, no direction and riddled with hypocrisy. I think that sums up the opening shot of the Scottish Sun's efforts to "expose the bedtime secrets of randy Scots" in the same issue as they moralised on "fornicating liar" Bill Clinton and his affair with Monica Lewinsky. "Maybe we Brits, even if we don't all go to church, have a clearer sense of right and wrong than our holier-than-thou trans-Atlantic cousins." Then: "Doesn't anyone do the decent thing anymore? …Public figures who were caught out used to ‘fall on their swords' and quit without making a fuss." The Scottish Sun took a look at others in the "hall of shame" and managed to include George Michael. The Scottish Sun's "sizzling expose" of the "Sex Secrets of the Scots" began with a ritual thumbing through the pages of successful Scottish Contacts magazine. "…Every perverted request will be granted," it sniffed. There was a sense of deep shock as one sexual diversion was listed after another. "A granny in her 60s is pictured in stockings and suspenders begging for ANY man for sex… The leather-wearing masked perverts know no limits as they dish out pain in a bizarre sense of fun." (Do they)? "There are also uniformed stern butlers, naughty maids, strict headmistresses and naughty school boys – even a bus driver! They will romp anywhere – trains, car parks, the country-side and one picture even shows a man writhing naked in a massive muddy puddle." The story is wrapped round a shot of a nicely scrubbed hunk wrapping his arms protectively round a pretty blonde. It would have been just perfect for the cover of a Penny Romance. Are we supposed to be shocked by all this? Or should we take the Scottish Sun's advice and cut out the coupons for books with "free sex tips (?)" like Esquire magazine's Men On Sex where "eight hundred men have been stripped bare (so to speak) and their views and feeling about sex candidly explored by top psychologists…" Which I suppose makes it alright then. The feature improved as the week went on. There were interviews with fetishists, a lesbian and a transsexual. But every now and then it slipped into a male thing. "And so to bed… Scottish women as you've never heard them talk before." That ran into several pages. While the Scottish Sun was sensationalising sex in Scotland, its own diarist, Rikki Brown was sniffing at the sight of a couple not being intimate in the privacy of their own home. "Frankly it's embarrassing to watch and I wasn't the only one who thought this. …They must have been about 15. Yes, I was young myself once but I didn't winch in public." Then there was the "Gay porn shame of Page 3 Emily's father." For starters: Emily was quoted saying: "I have not seen my dad since I was five when he split up from my mum." And as for the shame of it, Mr McWilliam confessed: "There is no suggestion of any crime having been committed at the moment." Finally, the Daily Record really slipped on the wet floor when they delivered this little faux pas. Reporting a property boom in Edinburgh they advise us: "Now the toilets - all in central areas - are being touted as potential cottages, restaurants or shops." Get the full Monitor! Visit the Scottish Media Monitor web-site: - http://www.bigfoot.com/~scotmedia (c) Garry Otton 1998 --------------------------------------------------------------------- ABERDEEN ======== As I sit here in front of this prehistoric box I dare to call a PC, the world outside is bright and sunny, and although I should be making the most of it by getting out in the open air, I really can't be arsed. It's the weekend indeed, but I'm skint, so I'm going to use the time to catch up on some well needed rest (the last three weekends are beginning to take their toll - slight beer gut, bags under the eyes and a zero bank balance!) and actually try to get this copy done well before the deadline. This is the fourth time I've tried to sit and write this damned thing. I usually get half way through and run out of inspiration, or things to write, more to the point, and then when I finally do get that little spark of motivation, I end up writing too much and spend most of my time trying to cut it down to fit into the allocated space before the Ed gets his hands on it. In a fit of despair, I decided to look through various back issues to see if I could glean any little hints there, and the one thing I noticed was that we all had a hell of a lot more space to write in! So, with acquiring Cruise, and all those extra pages, surely we could get a wee bit extra room? Pleeease! By the way, during my nostalgic look back, I did come across Minerva's last article from Aberdeen, and I've yet to see what all these little perks of the job are. Free entry? Free drinks? (this is Aberdeen!) Oh, yeah, and everyone wants to shag you? Perhaps, but no-one that I seem to fancy! Well, enough of my rabbitting anyway. Well, it would seem that things are definitely looking up. Club 2000, apart from its usual sardine weekends, has seen quite a healthy turnout on weekdays, and Sunday evenings in particular have picked up quite a bit. There was almost a capacity crowd a couple of weeks ago, although this was in part due to a visit from Arsenal Ladies Football Team. I heard one of the local women comment, "I've never seen so many dykes in here at the one time!" Elaine continues to do her usual, although slightly harder choonz have been the order of the day, much to my delight, and to the disgust of others ("I hate that doo-doo music Elaine plays", was one punters reaction) but you can't please everyone, can you? Castro too seems to be a little busier at weekends, with Saturdays bringing in a slightly bigger crowd. The music policy is slightly different - not so much of the handbaggy stuff, thankfully. At this point I would like to retract everything I said in the past about Jacqui Morrison's choice of music (grovel, grovel). It might not have been to my taste in the past, but recently I have been enjoying it rather more. I'm also glad to have made my peace with the said person, having pissed her off ever so slightly!! Right, soapbox time once again. Actually, I have mentioned this before, and it has turned out to be quite a controversial issue. There are those that say gay clubs are for gay people, and there are those that prefer a more mixed environment. Colin of C2000 told me that he'd recently had complaints about the increasing amounts of straight people frequenting our venues, and he told me that there's really not much he can do about it. I tend to agree, I mean, you wouldn't want to be excluded from a "straight" venue simply because you're gay, would you? Well, why should it happen vice-versa. I have quite a few straight friends with whom I go out occasionally, and it would be pretty silly if we all had to split up and go to different venues at the end of the night, wouldn't it? Okay, okay, I know that it's annoying when the nicest looking person in a club turns out to be a breeder, but hey, shit happens. It happens to straights too... on a visit to Elgin's Joanna's last night there was some girl progressively chatting up each member in our group, her reaction being "Oh, dinna tell me ye're gay an' a'!" It would seem that the future of Aberdeen's scene is actually looking quite bright for a change. I have heard a few details of a new venue opening some time near the end of October, although at the time of writing I'm waiting for further information, and there are also rumours abound that the owner of Club 2000 is either looking to expand the existing premises or find somewhere else. Again, at the time of writing oor Colin is having a well deserved holiday in Canada, so I haven't had a chance to confirm anything. Oh, I must apologise for an error I made last month regarding anniversaries. Club 2000 will be a year old in February next year, and not November this year, although poor Colin did say that it felt like almost a year already! Well, there's nothing much else for me to say, except to apologise to anyone that had a visit from Grampian Police, who apparently were scouring the city for me. No, I hadn't done anything wrong, but I had been reported missing by my mother, who I simply hadn't phoned for a couple of days! I can't complain that it has been a boring month! I'd better finish off now, or I will be getting various bits hacked off by his Heiness. Be good, and if you can't be good, phone me! Cheerio. Gus gus@drink.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------- DUNDEE ====== Feathers were somewhat ruffled last month with my column reporting funding being misdirected at XXX and relationships which did not last, alledgedly because I reported them. It appears I am not flavour of the month at the Liberty Empire as I've been warned to cool my investigative journalist tendencies. Could it be freedom of the press is welcome only when they don't write anything bad? The ever slippery Liquid Silk will continue to get into the tightest of spots. Watch out because, as that prat Jeremy Beadle used to say, next time the star of the show could be YOU! Not earning any stars this month is the beer at Dirty D's which is flatter than a pancake. The staff even seem to have lost heart as their attempts to bolster trade are somewhat thwarted by La Deva. I even hear they sent spies into the competition to check numbers recently. Well even those at Xs are quieter and bemoaning the fact punters are frequenting the straight joints in town. Tickety Boos is gay friendly and the Bush which was once popular with older pooves has reopened. If you like the idea of very cheap booze, which is a rarity on the gay scene try the Undergound which has its fair share of the homo drinkers earlier in the evening. Be sure to take some form of protection with you and we ain't talking condoms in this notorious hostelry. The continuing Karaoke Wars between Devas and Liberty have resulted in the latter offering to the winning songbird ten seconds for a free go at the optics. The first night resulted in Andy (formerly ‘Curtains') getting a dozen nips out of grippy Brenda who laughed nervously as she counted the cost. The next week former scene star ‘Mother Boyle' achieved a slightly less advantageous number as she was apparently hindered by her zimmer. Perhaps Liberty could graciously lend their TV sets to Devas as we can't see the words on the discoloured picture. If you don't invest in the goods you canny blame us for taking wurr pink pounds to the straight joints! Rumours that a Glasgay operator has been looking for a venue in Dundee have not yet been confirmed but they are known to have viewed the ill fated Bibliofailure building. Another challenge for the virtual monopoly of the Big Yin would again divide the small Dundee gay scene and whatever you may think of him he was proved right that Dundee can only support one Gay nightclub. The cruising scene is becoming increasingly pissed off at the antics of a certain few of the local Constabulary at Riverside. For once the usual sources are tight lipped on the matter which makes me think it's quite serious. So if you are down there you risk being set up if they cannot get you on the sex thing and as Plod and chums now read this I won't give them further ammunition. 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If u want more details then reply! Box SG23106. Inexperienced In Fife Hi, guys. I am 22 years old, a student living in Fife. I am new to the gay scene and am looking for guys my own age to help introduce me to everything I've been missing out on. Box SG23107. Edinburgh/Fife Lad 19 yrs, tall, slim. Hoping to meet similar age non-scene guys for friendship/having a laugh. Priority given to hunky rugby players and true kilted Scots. Box SG23108. Live In Slave Wanted 36 year old dominant bear type guy, wants permanent live in slave to train and care for, ages 30 to 45, all replies answered. SG23109. Glasgow 20 yo, 6'1", slim, dark hair, blue eyes, slim figure - seeks similar (loosely speaking). I enjoy the scene and str8 pubs/clubs too. Also enjoys having a laugh and is willing to try anything for entertainment value! Am at college and would ideally like to meet other "happy" students. SG23112. Hi There Disabled guy looking for fun! My name is Kenny. I am 32, good-looking, lovable and enjoy most things as long as they are safe! I stay in the Glasgow area and can travel or accommodate so do get back to me soon and you will not be disappointed. SG23113. Real Man Sought, Ayrshire or Glasgow 49 year old passive, overweight guy seeks real rough, tough guy for full 1-2-1. Must be really active and not put off by inexperienced guy. Looks, age etc. unimportant. Personality and non smoker essential. Box SG23114. Slim Boy Wanted For Tenerife Hol Antique guy wants a slim lad 16 - 18 for 2 weeks in Tenerife in January. All expenses paid, plus. Will meet anywhere and talk over dinner to see how we get on. Box SG23115. Orcadian 30 year old Professional, gay man living and working in Kirkwall, Orkney. Looking for fun/friendship/Maybe more. You - aged between 30 and 50, a sense of humour is essential, as is discretion. Would like to meet up with other gay men in Orkney, but anywhere in the Scottish Mainland is fine, as I travel a fair bit. Replies only by email to kirkwall@hotmail.com - I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Student - Glasgow City I am a lonely overseas student, 29 years old, slim, 5'9", slightly hairy, looking for an older mature and affectionate MAN, to please him sexually. Being well built and hairy are pros to me. Photo would be appreciated. No accommodation. Box SG23119. Seeking Attractive TV Edinburgh guy seeking attractive TV for fun times. I'm 36, 5'11" tall and slim. I can't accommodate but can travel in Lothian/Borders area. Get in touch by E-mail only at ianrew@hotmail.com Older Love Truncheon Sought 49 year old passive guy seeks older (55-60) active man for mature fun. Looks/build etc. unimportant. Must be non smoker and able to accommodate. Box SG23120. Sociable Climber Bi guy. Slim, fit, 39yo male. Hair, teeth and SOH intact seeks bi/gay male 20-35 for outdoor adventures and maybe indoor fun. Based Hampshire but travel a lot. Fancy a trip to Peru? Box SG23121. Inverness - Highland 18 year old, tall, slim, good looking, wants to meet man (18-25) for fun and friendship. Box SG23122. Training Partner Wanted Hi I'm 34, 6'6" tall, dark hair, blue eyes and seriously unfit. I'm looking for a training partner to get fit with this autumn and winter. You should be around my age +/- is up to you. Like me you should be unfit and looking to improve the situation. See you soon! Box SG23123. Have You Got A Hairy Chest? 40 year old guy, living in Fife, is looking for guys with hairy chests to play around with. Box SG23124. Dad Sought Dad age 35+ sought for lots of fun. Tayside region or anywhere. Photo returned with mine. Box SG23125. North Glasgow Slave Hello I'm 27 and new to the scene. I would like to meet someone who could be my master and show me the world of BDSM, CP and the obvious. Cannot accommodate. Box SG23126. Edinburgh Area Lonely 24 year old Edinburger seeks similar aged, unconventional person into computing and new age interests for friendship, possibly more. No time wasters please. Box SG23127. Lonely Guy In Glasgow I am a 25 y/o guy in West End of Glasgow, WLTM guy 22-27 y/o for friendship, fun and hopefully relationship. My interests include pubs, clubs, nights in. Box SG23128. Leather Novice Wanted Have you fantasised about leather or rubber scenes? Handsome leather daddy seeks young, discreet novices to train and teach about the ways of leather. Genuine horny friendship to applicant 18-30. Box SG23129. Ayrshire Area Craig 23, 5'9", Slim BND S/A, W/E into 5-a-side, videos, socialising with 18-35 S/A, decent-looking guy into fun. ALA, photo if poss. Box SG23130. West Lothian - Anywhere 30 yr old S.A/S.L good-looking guy looking for similar. Also into muscular guys in sports gear, Adidas, Sambas 501s, pubs and videos. Bi guys welcome. ALAWP or without, Box SG23131. Grey Haired? All Over? Young-looking mid 30's man seeks older men 45+, slim to skinny for hot times. Very experienced, all detailed letters answered. Box SG23132. Edinburgh - Scotland Guy (40's) in open relationship, wishes to meet younger student type for uncomplicated fun and friendship. Can accommodate in Edinburgh and am prepared to travel for the right guy. Box SG23133. Fife - Dundee - Edinburgh Submissive 35 flat/top into CP, S/M, CBT, WS seeks leather top for hard sessions with cane, belt, tawse, whip and ropes. Can travel. Photo available. Box SG23134. Liverpool Erotic Penpal Bi, tall, toned, hung, 35yr, handsome, masculine, passive, GSOH, seeks active, erotic penpals, 18yr-40yr. W/E clubbers especially welcome. Let's get this party started right! ALA. Nice one. Box SG23135. Dundee/Tayside Slim white passive male, 50's, S/A. N/S. WLTM sincere, caring, loving active guy, any age, for friendship and possible relationship. Can travel or accommodate. Box SG23136. Glasgow/Edinburgh Gay male, 23, S/A WLTM others, any age, for friendship and maybe more. GSOH essential. Enjoys nights in and out. ALA with or without photo. Promise! Box SG23137. Fife/Kirkcaldy Guy, mid-60's, 5' 10", enjoys music, walking, countryside, romantic nights in, seeks friendship with younger man who finds an older friend important. Close proximity to Fife preferred. Colour unimportant ALAWP. Box SG23138. Glasgow Good-looking guy, sporty, 32, very S/A, good body, likes football, music, films etc. Seeks 18-25 slim, smooth, straight-acting guy for fun, possible relationship. No queens! Send details with photo. No timewasters GSOH. Box SG23139. Edinburgh Boyish 40-year-old, slim, smooth WLTM couples/singles willing to experiment for uncomplicated fun, your place. Box SG23140. Fort-William Old Music Fan 31, tall, bearded, Christian man, many talents, sick of lonesome life. Desperate for fun with 27-31 partner. Very hairy hoping for not so hairy. P.S. Cannot drink. Box SG23141. Glasgow Area Bi guy, 45, seeks gay or bi males for fun and friendship. Would love to hear from TV or TS. Can travel but not accommodate. ALA. Box SG23143. Central Scotland - Anywhere Uncomplicated fun offered to young guy (under 25) by mature fun loving guy (41). Can accommodate or will travel. Phone and photo helps but not essential. Total discretion if required. Non smoker preferred. Box SG23144. Fife - Edinburgh - Dundee I'm early retired looking for a friend with time on his hands who is a nipple man with a gentle touch. P.S. I've got good hands too. Colour unimportant. ALAWP. Box SG23145. Glasgow - Edinburgh 31 year old, slim, VWE, quite good-looking, good body, seeks guy 18-35 for fun and friendship. Box SG23146. Oriental Guys Genuine ad. Sincere GWM, 33 y/o, 5' 10", slim build, hairy chest and legs WLTM slim, tall and smooth oriental gay guy for good times and hopefully a 1-2-1 relationship. Box SG23147. Sales Rep Seeks Discipline Help keep slim 46, on his toes after work by training, duties, service and CP. Born to serve, both day and night. Frank expectations and photo (returnable) essential. ALA. Box SG23148. Handsome Slave Horny slave, 35, WLTM experienced master who specialises in pain and perversion for intense S/M and Bastille scenes. Edinburgh/Glasgow, travel no problem. Box SG23149. Glasgow - Lanarkshire Young 35, 5' 11", 10st ,slim, short red hair, tache, GSOH S.A. passive looking for top man for no strings fun. Bi guys welcome, can accommodate. Get writing. Box SG23150. Squash Partner Required By 21 year old, for twice-weekly evening bouts. I've been playing for just over a year. I'd prefer someone more experienced than me. Serious offers only. Box SG23153. Party Animal - Aberdeen/North East 23, 5'9", SA, SL, dark hair and eyes, likes pubs/clubs, into hard house/trance, as well as cosy nights in. WLTM cute guy 18-25, for friendship and possible relationship. You must be warm, caring, preferably non-scene, but up for a party! Photo appreciated but not essential. Box SG23154. Edinburgh - Lothians - Fife Non-scene versatile Asian, 38, looking for fun and friendship - age, colour immaterial. Cannot accommodate but can travel. Total discretion required and offered. Send full and frank letter - photograph appreciated but not essential. Box SG23155. Glasgow - Edinburgh - Anywhere Do you enjoy getting your rocks off watching gay videos? Well one horny guy is waiting to hear from you. You show me yours and I'll show you mine! Box SG23156. Foot Fetishists Anywhere Are you turned on by men's feet? Are you into boots, trainers and sweaty socks? Then I want to hear from you. Photo guarantees a reply! Box SG23157. Sexy Glaswegian Guy 52 slim fit, swimmer, dark hair, tache VGSOH, seeks friends, lovers, couples into uniform, suits, swimming gear, boxers or anything else that grabs your fancy. ALAWP can accommodate. Box SG23158. Stonehaven Gay Or Bi David 42 younger looking/good looking horny as hell, must have GSOH and be discreet, any nationality. Interest: theatre, eating out, cozy nights in. Can accommodate. Box SG23159. Aberdeen 25 year old, reasonably good looking, into music, cinema, sport and socialising. Looking for an older guy for fun, friendship, possible 1-2-1. Box SG23160. Bear Hugs For Smooth Cubs Small hairy bear, 42, preparing for winter hibernation, welcomes smooth young cubs to his Edinburgh cave for mutual pawing sessions. Box SG23161. Friends! Good looking 26 yr old oriental professional. New to Edinburgh. Seeks genuine friends with similar outlook in life. Into outdoor pursuits, world affairs, food & drink, music, similar age preferred. Box SG23162. Been A Bad Boy? Uncle (40s, 5'10", slimish, clean shaven) will hold you firmly over his knee and apply a flexible gymshoe to your bare bottom until it's red-hot and stinging. No escape! 18-35. Edinburgh. Box SG23163. Screwdriver With Big Head Wanted! To screw 40 yr guy who is S/A, N/S and can accommodate or travel. I'm in Fife. Where are you? Slim guys preferred. Ages 18-60. Please send photo, ALA I promise. Box SG23164. Central Scotland Seeks Fun! 30, 5'8", enjoys nights in & nights out, music, travel and fun. Seeks similar for friendship, laughs, possibly more! You can also email me at central_park30@yahoo.com. Box SG23165. Glasgow Gay Virgin Guy 26, 5'8", medium build, nice good looking, needs a man 18-40, handsome and hung to teach me. ALA with photo and phone no., genuine and sincere and horny. Box SG23166. No Matter What, Take A Chance On Me! Surprise Me! Late 30s, N/SM, fit, hairy, romantic, genuine WLTM his younger boyz one treat! N/SM, semi-scene. Interests: fitness, arts, veggie meals, wine, fun domestic duties. Inverness flat, but all areas considered. Box SG23167. 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Box SG23172 Cub Seeks Bears Edinburgh/Central 32, short dark brown hair, C/Sh, NSc/NSc, medium build. Likes swimming, kilts and briefs. Seeks guys 28-45 for horny fun and friendship. Does yours peek over your T-shirt? ALA. Box SG23173. Tellytubby Chaser 29 yr old seeks chubby daddies into tattoos, skinheads, beards, glasses, W.H., T.T., piercing, leather, rubber, plastic, videos, books. ALL fantasies fulfilled. Tie me up, tie me down, I'm begging. Box SG23174. Falkirk - Edinburgh - Glasgow Good looking heavy weight 45 yrs old would like to meet guys, any age, any where, ALA. Box SG23175. Edinburgh Bi-guy 37, fit, works out regular, S/A, S/L, seeks training partners in Edinburgh area. Other interests: wrestling/combat sports. Box SG23176. Glasgow Gay Guy: Stop - Look - Listen Why is it so difficult to meet a genuine cute slim honest guy to share the better things in life with? You: 20-35, Me: slim, good body, 38 yrs looking for 1-2-1. ALAWP Go On!! Box SG23177. 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Midway between Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen. Call Peter on 01674 674148 or mobile 0831 438999. ----------------------------------------------------------- VENUES ====== Aberdeen ABERDEEN WOMEN'S CENTRE Shoe Lane, off Queen Street. Tel: (01224) 625010. Fax: 01224 625777. Wed 10am-4pm, Thu Noon-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. BAR XS St Andrew's Lane (behind Liberty Nightclub). Tel: (01382) 200660. Mon-Sat 8pm-Midnight. Sun 8-11pm. Cafe/bar for lgbt clientele under the same successful management as Liberty to which it has its own entrance. Dunfermline CLUB XS 33 Carnegie Drive (opposite Fire Station - enter from rear). Tel: (01383) 626501. Lounge Bar: Wed-Fri 3pm-Midnight. Sat Noon-Midnight. Sun 7pm-Midnight. Nightclub: Fri-Sat 10pm-2am. Newly opened rendevous for Fife lgbts. Karaoke on Thur and Sun. Edinburgh 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. 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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 Letting Agency helping people find flatmates/tenants and tenants find flatshares/flats. 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. 9.30pm-3am. Fridays: 2nd & 30th October and 27th November. Women only one nighter with all proceeds going to Edinburgh Switchboard. DUST Rockin' Horse, Cowgate. Info Line: 0131-228 6315. 11pm-3am. Thursday and Sunday. New music clubs: pansexual, gothic, industrial and alternative friendly zones with appropriate loud noise. Dust (Metal, industrial, goth, punk) is every Thursday whilst the following rotate each Sunday: Zululand (4th and 31st October - Psychobilly, punk, ska), Demon (13th September and 11th October - Industrial, techno), Rust (18th October - Old school metal) and Succubus (27th September and 25th October - Gothic, rock). E-mail: pure01@hotmail.com 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. Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 10.30pm-3am. Saturdays: October 17th, November 14th and December 12th. Joy, Scotland's most upfront gay club! ukp8 members/ukp9 non-members (reduced entry of ukp6/ukp7 before 11pm). E-mail: clubjoy@hotmail.com WWW: http://freespace.virgin.net/alanjoy.dj/joyhome.htm MASSAGE FOR HEALTH 58a/60 Broughton Street. Tel: 07970 921209, 0131-669 8039 or 0131-478 1090. By appointment only. Therapeutic massage from ITEC qualified practitioners Anne and John. Concessions available. MINGIN' Studio 24, Calton Road. Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 10.30pm-3am. Saturdays: September 26th, October 24th and November 21st. Alan Joy's new club Mingin' runs every fourth Saturday featuring Alan Joy himself on the decks plus guests. ukp5 entry. 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. Friendly, homely and usually 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 après 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! PERMISSION Shady Lady's, Cowgate. Next dates: October 11th and November 8th. 10.30pm - 3am. Doors close 1pm. Happy Hour 'til Midnight. Pansexual fetish club with dance floor & play space. Dress code (anything impressive and non-Nazi). E-mail: permission@hedonism.demon.co.uk Web: http://www.hedonism.demon.co.uk/permission/ 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! A shame they've taken the real ale out. THE STAG & TURRET 1-7 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131-478 7231. 11am-late. Friendly gay boozer just round the corner from the Solas Centre. Under new management. SOLAS CAFE Solas HIV/AIDS Support & Information Centre, 2/4 Abbeymount. Tel: 0131-661 0982. Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 11am-4pm, Wed 5-9pm. Good home cooking (everything cooked on the premises). Vegetarians and carnivores catered for. 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. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. 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. WEB 13 13 Bread Street. Tel: 0131-229 8883. Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun Noon-6pm. Informal mixed cybercafŽ with homely and approachable staff. WWW: http://www.web13.co.uk/ E-mail: queries@web13.co.uk Falkirk DROOKIT DUCK 16 Grahams Road. Tel: (01324) 613644. Mon 11am-3pm and 5pm-11.30pm. 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 Grahamston station. Galashiels GREEN'S DINER 4 Green Street. Tel: (01896) 757667. Tue 10am-5pm, Wed-Sat 10am-10pm. Relaxed Eurocafe style every opening day from 10am-5pm, Full Restaurant Service from 5pm (Booking essential 10 days in advance for weekends). Mixed. E-mail: Greensdiner@hotmail.com Glasgow AUSTINS 183a Hope Street. Tel: 0141-332 2707. Mon-Fri 4pm-Midnight, Sat-Sun 2pm-Midnight. Friendly and busy basement pub. Entertainment most evenings. Happy hours: Mon-Fri 4-9pm, Sat 7-10pm. BENNETS NIGHTCLUB 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 0522. 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-Sun Noon-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). New Steam Room all the way from Peterborough. Very busy on Sundays! CLONE ZONE 35 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 3103. Mon-Wed 10.30am-7pm, Thu-Sat 10.30am-9pm, Sun 1.30-7pm. Largest gay shop in Scotland. Clothes, videos, magazines, toys. WWW: http//www.czone.demon.co.uk/ 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 AND GRILL 68 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 4803. Daily Noon-Midnight. Busy pub with backroom area (not THAT kind of backroom!). FUNKY CROP SHOP 35 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 9790. Mon-Wed 11am-7pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-7pm. Unisex hair dressers located in Clone Zone shop. Does body shaving and waxing on request. Appointment not always necessary. GGLC CAFE-BAR GGLC, 11 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-400 1008. 10am-Midnight. Full breakfast always available. Home cooking. Now back under the capable hands of Martha! GLASGOW GAY & LESBIAN CENTRE 11 Dixon Street. Tel/FAX: 0141-221 7203. Mon-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun Noon-5pm. Glasgow's community centre for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Cafe. Two large meeting rooms available for hire. In a state of flux after recent changes in management. 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. Mon-Fri 1-10pm, Sat-Sun Noon-10pm. "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. 11pm-3am. 1st Saturday of the month. Busy mixed club popular with the younger crowd. OVER THE RAINBOW BISTRO 6 Kersland Street. 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. PENELOPE'S 18 Jamaica Street. Tel: 0141-400 1423. Tue 11pm-3am. Weekly club night. DJ Colin. Regular PAs and drinks promos. Entry ukp2/ukp3. THE POLO LOUNGE 84 Wilson Street. Tel: 0141-553 1221. Mon-Thu Noon-1am, Fri-Sun Noon-3am. Upmarket bar. Voted No.1 club in UK by Boyz. 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 7377. Mon-Tue. 11pm-3am. Free entry. Drinks ukp1.50. Not very busy. 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: 0141-229 5891. Daily Noon-Midnight. Semper idem! Popular, crowded, down to earth gay drinking shop. Scotland's oldest gay bar - what more can we say? Busy, busy, busy! 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. 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, September 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. Subscribing by E-mail: Send a 'subscribe scotsgay-list' message to listserver@drink.demon.co.uk and the text files of future editions will be delivered to you by e-mail.