SCOTSGAY MAGAZINE ================= ScotsGay is a monthly magazine for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Edited, printed and published in Scotland ScotsGay 60/- Light - Issue 35a - September 2000 ELECTRONIC EDITION ***Now available on the Web: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe information is now at the END of the magazine. All Material Copyright (c) Pageprint Limited 2000. Permission is hereby given to distribute this material provided that this copyright notice is included and that distribution is specifically for non-profitmaking reasons. Distribution for profit must be done only with prior written consent of the magazine any deviation from this will be seen as an infringement of copyright. Hardcopies are limited to one per person for personal use only and such hard copies are subject to the same copyright restrictions as laid out above. The printed edition of ScotsGay is available by post at the following rates: 6 issue sub (UK & EC) 6ukp 6 issue sub (Overseas) 12ukp 12 issue sub (UK & EC) 12ukp 12 issue sub (Overseas) 24ukp Make Cheques and POs payable to 'Pageprint'or 'ScotsGay'and send them to: Subscriptions ScotsGay Magazine PO Box 666 Edinburgh Scotland EH7 5YW Inside this issue: Granny Spice Edinburgh Glasgow Moray Dundee Scottish Media Monitor Inverness Aberdeen ScotsGay Voice Personals Boxes - The Meet Market Venues ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GRANNY SPICE ============ Well, well, didn't you all look so grand and such nice words in even the surly trash press. Not of course including Jack's homophobes at Media House of course. I noticed that Winnie the Poofbasher--leader of Scotland's ignorant and backward looking (he's so fond of being quoted as that--his mitre is almost as tight as his ass!) is keeping a grip on the diminutive whitewasher Ronnie and old Father Glum Tom (Wummin should be still!) in Clyde Street. Maybe Ratzinger doesn't want them upping his front page Protestant bashing! Meanwhile I hear the police are investigating further allegations of more paedophile priests on the loose or being sheltered. Perhaps at last someone is taking allegations seriously instead of letting Winnie police his own! The Diocese of Westminster is swinging into action of curb all the bad publicity too--keep up the pressure--name the closets! Especially those who slavishly follow Winning's line. What we need is lot more people having the courage to come forward and nail these pious bastards on the wall once and for all. I doubt we've heard the last of Winnie or his friends in Media House. The Record is a little less strident following the demise of Obergruppenredaktor Herr Martin, known for wringing the last gasps of homophobia from his hacks. Now banished, one wonders how long it will take him to approach the appropriate Lodge to be reinstated. Maybe Homo-hater Jack the Lad at Media House can employ him with the money he got out of Soapy? I'm sure the two of them could give even "Hate the poofters more than commies" Warner in SoS, a run for his money. The march was dignified and well reported in certain sections of the media and it was nice to see the faces of people who have supported us well over the years on television. A little birdie tells me however that certain people are still taking bolder steps in a certain park and that the public ire could certainly be provoked by the behaviour of certain very bold queens (who are known to us all) dishing out blow jobs in broad daylight in view of the general public. Indeed one resident who faces the park has told me one individual in particular seems to haunt the place day and night and doesn't discriminate--I hope you are all "playing safe" since this one has definitely got more to offer than "good head" and rumour has it the individual has "flipped"--and is out of control -- remember AYOR--and stay rubberised! One can certain enjoy open air assignations (discreetly!) but there seems to be an urge by certain individuals to let everyone else know about it. My advice--get a flight to Amsterdam and join a sex show and get paid for it. Over here that behaviour will only get you a sore face and encourage homophobic teenagers from the Southside looking for kicks to beat you up or, worse! I am told by the lovely Nola prior to her flying off yet again that the Frog and Nightgown in Newcastle is worth a visit for those of you passing through. It seems it has that kind of atmosphere the Waterloo had 10 years ago--and similar clientele--do report if you like it. Meantime the Rainbow Fund boys are up for a "Teuchter" time with their Ceildh on Saturday 28th October--tickets can be got from Francine Fishpaw in the Waterloo--always a good cause and nice people! I'm told that lots will be going on, so be there! One is preparing yet again for the new term and the lovely University young men--I trust those of you with rooms will be generous. It certainly won't be the lady Shona who I am told who is downsizing (only housewise not weight!) in a very big way--shock and horror. How will all that lovely China look so high up! See you next month. Love and safe fucks. Beti ----------------------------------------------------------------------- EDINBURGH/DUN EIDEANN ===================== The recent, well publicised, rape of a guy up Calton Hill has cast a rather depressing cloud over those of us who enjoy the delights of public sex environments. Let's hope that the perpetrators are soon caught. More cheerful happenings in the Capital have included easyEverything's capitulation over allowing ScotsGay to be viewed on its Internet screens. Frankly, I put the original banning down to gross technical incompetence rather than active homophobia. In any case, as niniev@yahoo.com (not hotmail.com - sorry about that) revealed in our last issue, it is trivial to get round their censorship anyway! I suppose we should consider listing their Rose Street Internet Cafe as it seems to attract a fair number of our online bretheren. Personally, I prefer the charms of Cyberia or Web 13 who seem to subscribe to the laudable idea that, if you're old enough to use a computer, you're old enough to see what is on the Net! Portobello hasn't opened a gay pub, as far as I know. But, as you'll see in the pic, the Glassblowers could do to have their sign fixed! Planet Out, the former Route 66, has had a welcome addition - they've put back the real ale after an absence of several years. It's Deuchar's IPA, served from a keg type font and somebody needs to kick their fitter up the arse as it is currently running through the python and is far too cold. A friend had a word with Harvey Milne up at the Caledonian Brewery and I think that the beer will becoming tolerably warmer in the near future. Nevertheless, nice to be able to get something decent to drink in a gay pub for once. Mark, who allegedly has the most gorgeous bum in Edinburgh and runs both the Holyrood and the Cauldron tells me that the lgbt clientele in his pubs is increasing. The Cauldron caters more to the younger loud noise brigade whilst the Holyrood attracts a varied clientele of all ages. Real ale in both! And Bill, the former Rabbi Bent, is often to be found behind the bar at the Holyrood. No real ale in the Claremont yet, but I'm working on it! (They used to have cask Belhaven 80/-. What happened?--Trypesetter) This pleasantly mixed pub just along the road from the Townhouse Sauna features Liam's Quiz every Wednesday from 9pm. Along with Nexus (where the lovely Feeh is off on holiday for a fortnight so Sam and the boys can come out to play), they've agreed to stock an interesting new bottled organic lager which has been suitably named for the gay market. That name will be revealed in our next issue! John johndunedin@drink.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- GLASGOW/GLASCHU =============== Arse Bandit with Attitude Hiya Scumbagz! Hopefully this month I'll be getting my usual piccie back at the top of this column after last month's bit of piss taking. Still, the photo of me with the sheep was a bit less embarrassing than the one of me riding the Editor's Honda C90. It got nicked shortly afterward. Who the fuck would want to pinch that? I shouldn't take the piss really - my motorbike is waiting on getting spare parts at the moment, and I've been getting a load of stick when I've been out on my mountain bike. (Don't get as much shagging either). The scene has been a bit quieter than expected, with most of the venues saying there have been fewer tourists this year, and whenever I've been out, there haven't been the crowds and queues that we remember from a few years ago. Unfortunately, things will be getting worse, and I've seen all this before with more venues chasing fewer people with less money to spend. We've already had a few recent casualties with the loss of the Boogie Bar, Love Boutique, Slave and Trade - hopefully there will be no more. Despite the lack of customers, last month saw a bumper number of complaints about crappy service and staff with an attitude problem. Needless to say, Delmonicas seems to be as big a shit-hole as ever, with the old story of staff who consider themselves WAAAAYY too far up their own arses to actually have to serve the public. Interesting to note that one particular name keeps cropping up regarding complaints about Dels - no doubt the person in question is working on getting a bit more "attitude". Sadies seem to have given up hope these days, with the same complaints about service, staff and unsatisfactory meals. Maybe they're just hanging on til they decide what to do with the place. Thankfully, The GLC Cafe, Austins, The Court Bar and The Waterloo don't inflict all this nonsense on their customers, and will no doubt be glad of it as the slump in the Glasgow Licensed Trade bites deeper. The big news this issue is of course the opening of Glasgow's newest gay venue - The Candle Bar, open 7 days a week from noon til midnight. I reported last issue that a new bar was in the pipeline, and it opened its doors just a few days ago. If you haven't been down to visit yet, it's at 20 Candleriggs in the heart of Merchant City, just a few minutes walk from Bennets, Austins and The Poo. The venue is quite large inside, and has a bar you can sit at as well as nice comfy seating at the back and a couple of raised areas where you can get a good view of the talent. There is also seating in the window for the posers, and they serve food from noon til 5pm. One thing you'll love about this place is the prices, which are actually on a par with straight venues and there are various drinks promos on throughout the week, making it a welcome alternative to some of the other over-priced venues. There is entertainment on most nights with a 70s and 80s night on Tuesdays, complete with 70s and 80s prices. On Wednesdays, there is a quiz with all pints and bottled beer UKP1.50 ALL NIGHT, and Thursday night is Karaoke night with pints and bottles UKP1.50 all night too. At the weekend, there will be a DJ and more happy hours, and on Sundays there is a Karaoke Quiz with pints and bottles at UKP1.50 and doubles for singles on spirits. Nothing lined up for Mondays at the moment, but I'm sure the UKP1.50 drinks all night will be a big attraction itself! Manager Evan tells me that he is hoping to attract a mixed crowd, and on my visits so far, the place has had a fairly varied selection of customers in. Everyone I've spoken to so far has been impressed with the Candle Bar, and I expect it to do very well. The scene are becoming increasingly pissed off with the shitty service in places such as Dels, Sadies and The Poo, and The Candle Bar should pull in a few of their disgruntled customers. Check this place out - you'll love it, and I'm sure it will soon be packing them in, especially at the weekends. The Candle Bar also stocks all the gay mags, including ScotsGay. I walked in to Austins recently, only to have the staff take the piss about last month's photo of me and the sheep by making BAAH noises. Hmph! Anyway, there have been a few more changes to the entertainment with Brian Le Vell now MCing the Tuesday club while Chris is down in Blackpool for the summer season. The Sunday afternoon Karaoke session is now split between Deirdre (Halliwell) and Angie O, with Deirdre taking the first slot from 4-7pm and Angie doing from 7-10pm. Many of you will have heard Deirdre singing at the GGLC, and she can fairly belt them out! Also, when the Fruitfly club night is on, Austins have one of their DJs providing the music down on Miller Street. It looks as though Mrs Grumpy's plans to open up a new club in Glasgow will be put on hold for a while, as he's busy getting his new place up in Aberdeen sorted out first. Anyway - I spoke to him a little while back, and everyone is still keen to push on ahead, although the plans to acquire the building seem to be taking forever. Further details when I get them! It's interesting to note that there are only 2 full time gay clubs in the whole of Scotland, and Brian owns both of them! The Glasgow Gay and Lesbian Centre recently changed its name to the Glasgow Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgendered Centre, and have now decided to hold a competition to design a new logo for the Centre. The old logo has been in use for the past ten years, and it is hoped that the new one will be ready for use on stationery etc when the Centre is officially renamed on October the 29th. Anyway, if you're an arty type, and want to have a bash at designing a new logo, you can pick up an application form in the Centre. Closing date is the end of September, so get scribbling NOW! When Trade left Glasgow, it looked as though FUSE would become the next "famous one-nighter with a host of big-name DJs" - blah blah yawn.... I've tried to contact FUSE on a number of occasions, but they're obviously SOOOO wonderful, and so WAAAYYY up their own arses that they can't be bothered to reply. No doubt this arrogant bullshit is just what you dumb bastards look for in a club-night, so FUSE will probably appeal to you. They've got one night arranged at the Renfrew Ferry. Not sure of the date or price, but if you lot are dumb and desperate enough, I'm sure you'll find out easy enough and pay any old price. Will I be going? Will I be grovelling to get on the guest list? Can I be arsed bothering about these fucking club-nights that are SOOO full of shit? If they want a listing, they can get in touch - I don't give a fuck either way! During one of my recent visits to the Townhouse Sauna I bumped into a guy called Bill, who was also through from Glasgow for the day. Usual story - Goldilocks is standing there bollock naked and someone comes up to say hello! Anyway - Bill is a regular at the Court Bar and was wanting to know why all the gay press never mention anything for older guys on the scene, and why gay life seems to stop at 25. Bill is into older guys and had a long chat with me about the obsession that the gay press have with youth. Unfortunately, I have to agree with Bill - although I think ScotsGay at least tries to get away from the usual format that all the other mags have. I'm not too sure about the age of some of our contributors, but Ms Hutton is approaching 170 and the Ed and myself are both in our 40s, so we're hardly likely to fill the pages with articles on over-priced fashion, mindless trivia about STEPS and all the talentless boy-bands etc. Sadly, the scene IS obsessed with youth, and the search for a young slim partner. Check out the contact ads in any gay mag. How often do you see guys looking for a partner their own age, or older? The older generation are very quick to complain when the younger ones treat them as if they don't exist, but these same older guys are just as guilty of age discrimination by refusing to act their age and by persisting in their hopeless quest of trying to bed any nice pretty young man they can get drunk enough. Unfortunately, the scene is now so obsessed with youth, it has become virtually impossible to find gay magazines which make any mention whatsoever of older guys. Magazines generally rely on advertising, and if the scene isn't buying something, the revenue stops rolling in. All the fashion ads are targeted at younger guys, and all the ads for chat-lines and saunas invariably use pictures of younger guys in their advertising. It's all a cynical ploy to make us believe that spending money on some hideously overpriced underwear will make us look like the model in the picture, or that the guy on the other end of the chatline REALLY will look like the guy in the advert, or that when we go into the sauna it will be full of nice young men just like in the brochure! Still don't believe me - how often do you see anyone over 25 modelling anything in gay mags? And who keeps all these companies in business - all the oldies who refuse to grow up and continue to buy products and services which they think will make them more attractive to younger guys. I actually write for various websites and publications, and working for ScotsGay is the most enjoyable simply because there are so many old farts like myself. Other organisations cut parts of my copy or print it under a false name to avoid upsetting their advertisers. If a pub is shit, I can say so without having to worry about it being censored, unlike other magazines where all the clubs are great, the service is always great, the staff are great and all the pictures will always be of young men with a sun-bed tan dancing with their shirts off! I'm not under orders to fill this column with drivel about STEPS (Presumably a popular beat combo? Ed.) and all the other queeny shite you lot listen to, or fill it with gossip about bar staff whose youthful pretty boy looks make up for their incompetence. The glossy magazines need the advertising revenue to survive, and learned a long time ago that ageism (most of it perpetrated by older guys) makes it so easy to sell products using youthful images. Sadly, you lot are so stupid you fail to see this, and spend ever more money buying crap which you think will make you look younger, and therefore more attractive to younger guys. Wake up! Bill and I had a long talk, and it was interesting to hear from someone who wasn't buying into all this image bullshit that some mags try to sell you. Nice guy - hopefully I'll have some clothes on next time we meet. After months of me taking the piss, The Poo have now decided to get their website updated. Very nice it is too, covering Caffe Latte and Dels. Shame the venues don't show the same degree of professionalism and competence as the new website. Bennets have also got their new site finished too. Piece of crap compared to the old one, but you'll get a good laugh at the entertainment section. It seems that the Bennets site has somehow linked to a bar in America, so you will now see them offering Barbecues, Cocktails etc! Get it sorted! My own Glasgow website should shortly be getting brought up to date. And so we come to the famous Goldilocks Pub and Club Awards as chosen by the Glasgow scene. As usual, The Waterloo got Best Pub with 35% with Austins coming second on 11% and The Poo coming last with 2%. Best Club Night went to Planet Peach at 59%, and Best Club went to Bennets with 70%. Best Service went to The Waterloo with 35% and unsurprisingly the Biggest Dump Award went to Dels as usual with 29% of the votes. I must check back and see if Dels have managed to win Biggest Dump every month - wouldn't surprise me!! GOSSIP AND SNIPPETS >>> Shock news at the start of the month was the sudden announcement that Slave had closed. No warning - one night it was open, next day it closed. >>> Martin, one of the owners of the Townhouse Sauna in Edinburgh has set up a new website covering the scene in Scotland. As well as the usual listings for pubs and clubs, there are listings for places to stay throughout Scotland. Check it out at http://www.gayscotland.com/ >>> Centurion Spa has started this year's Winter Warmer promotion with free soup and rolls for customers. Also, the free Internet access has now been sorted out, and the computers are back online, although I don't understand why people pay to go to a sauna then spend the afternoon talking to someone in an Internet chatroom! The new vertical tanning unit has now been installed, but the old sun-bed is still available too. As usual, keep all our smutty e-mail coming in, or if you've any gossip or stuff let me know if you see me out and about. You can hardly miss me - I think I'm the only long haired poof in Glasgow, so I'm fairly easy to spot! E-mail:- goldilocks@gay-glasgow.co.uk Webshite: http://www.gay-glasgow.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- MORAY/MOIREIBH ============== Okay, okay, yes it has been quiet in the Moray corner of the world recently, so when better to vanish off on holiday? The biggest news recently was that the venue for our Wednesday gatherings - The Park House - has been sold on to some lovely people who will be turning it into an office block. Nice. So where was that going to leave the group? Never fear as the Committee got onto it and have sourced another excellent establishment. The Royal Hotel in Elgin (just along from the Railway station) is now devoting their second and fourth SUNDAY of each month to our Clan. The lounge bar is closed as a 'private function' so the Group has the place to itself. The first Sunday saw a respectable turn-out with the more relaxed and cosy environment encouraging better socialising within the group. Let's hope it continues. Unfortunately the support for the arranged bus down to Pride wasn't so forthcoming. In the end the demand for seats was so poor (even including the Inverness Group) that the whole bus idea was cancelled and the few determined Moray Pridegoers were left to seek alternative methods. This was to be the first major event organised for the Moray Group by the new committee but it unfortunately left some of them quite disillusioned with the whole thing. It seems that beyond the fortnightly meetings, the Group appears unwilling to participate in anything further. A suggestion has been that perhaps the Group attending on a Sunday night might like to meet up for, say, afternoon walks etc. before heading to The Royal. Anything is worth trying. But the sheer difficulty in generating any interest, as previous committees have discovered, is not just, it seems, a problem at The Dome. Personally I've always agreed with the phrase 'Never look a gift-horse in the mouth'. It amazes me how such a big emphasis is put on being down-trodden and unfairly treated, and yet for example when we as a group are offered a member of the Police force exclusively for any gay agendas we might have, all hell breaks loose. She is invited, albeit informally, to one of our meetings to introduce herself and meet people, yet at her very first one she is criticised for being there, even in an unofficial capacity. And because a couple of people didn't like the idea at all, her attendance is considered too controversial, and within weeks her assistance to the Group is dismissed. The impression that's portrayed is one of 'you can't help those who don't wish to be helped', which is a fatal situation to be in in any scenario. It's always very interesting when you have the job of column writer because you regularly have people scrutinising about what you say, and I'm regularly left with the impression that others think they could do a much better job! Thankfully I'm reassured in the knowledge that it clearly isn't the case as I have been asking for the last three months for a charitable person to take on the writing of the Moray column and as yet not a single person has come forward! Nothing ever changes, ha ha! Anyway this IS my last episode so from next month Andrew, the Committee chairman, will (albeit begrudgingly!) temporarily fill the position until a resident 'journalist' can be found. One thing's for sure, he'll be in the know about what the committee is planning so there'll be loads of information on coming events. And where the Christmas do will be this year. So it just leaves me to say 'cheers' to you all and 'good luck' to the next columnist! Take care and make the most of every minute. Dr.Kenniff --------------------------------------------------------------------- DUNDEE/DUN DEAGH ================= Oh, will you look at the size of that...?! Hmm, I've never seen one that big in here before... What can this all mean? Has Barry taken to working in his see-through knickers again?? Has Simon L finally managed to squeeze himself into those wee tight Lycra cycling shorts? Nah, no such luck. The fact is Bar XS has increased the size of its measures! Yippee, or, as one patron put it "Brian's nips have got bigger!" So now there is even more reason to pop into XS these days, oh, and remember the drink's cheaper in there during the week too! If you like to exercise your muscles, the weekly Brain Drain Quiz still remains un-won! With the prize money standing at enough to buy yourself a night with me! (Several, actually...and people say I take myself too seriously.) If you fancy a night of cabaret style entertainment, Jack MacKay has his karaoke session every Wednesday night in Liberty's, and occasionally he lets some other people sing as well! Since the lovely Ally has departed to Blackpool (more about him later) Brian has retaken the karaoke as his own and introduced a UKP100 cash prize for the best singer! It's a ten-week contest, with the best singer from each week in with a chance at winning the money. Even better, the audience get to scream and boo to decide who's the best... so bring along as many mates as you can find if you want to win! And if one night's just not enough, you can always check out Thursday night at Charlie's Bar and Jack may let you sing there too. (He always does it his way... brings a tear to my eye every time!) As I mentioned earlier, Ally has flown away to Blackpool. He's started a new career as a showgirl!!! Yes, he's managed to get a job at Funny Girls, which for you unbelievers is the North Of England's premier "female impersonation" club. So if you ever go down (oops, watch out there Mr Batt (hiya Alan B!!)) pop in and say hi! (We miss you Ally, come back-- all is forgiven, well, except for that one night where you . A big Get Well Soon to Gavin, who hurt his ankle the other week, but Flowerpot Colin, being such a kind soul sent a lovely bouquet of flowers from one of his two shops-- all major credit cards accepted, don't ask where they're swiped! (Blatant plug...he's been nipping my head for weeks now... so there ya go, Col!) If you would like to say "hi" to Colin you will catch him in one of his shops, either in the Ferry, or in the Forum Centre (that's the Keiller Centre for the more traditional Dundonian!) and remember, ask for a discount, as he's now had a free plug, hee hee. "Oh, I'm soopa, thank you for asking." Yes, BP has finally revamped his closing tune at Libs to include the fabulous soundtrack from the South Park Movie. Unfortunately, this has prompted certain people: (names have not been changed to protect the innocent) Wayne, Rob & both Neil's to wear slightly more flamboyant clothing, the only excuse for this that we can give is "BLAME CANADA" (you know it's gonna happen, BP-- you just gotta play it, or I'll keep wearing that circus shirt!) Last line this month goes to several people, this is the apology thing. There comes a time in everyone's life when the pie of humble must be nibbled upon. So I unreservedly, and soberly, say sorry to the following people: Simon L, Paul R, Gavin S and Brian M. OK-- the toilet gag last time was, let us say, the exercise of artistic license, and was not meant to be taken too literally. So, with that all said {high-pitched squeak} I'm sorry. Big hugs. Can you find it in your hearts to forgive me, Colin's selling some lovely flowers just now...would you like a bunch? Perry XX perryj@drink.demon.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCOTTISH MEDIA MONITOR Garry Otton Celebrates The Scottish Media Monitor's campaign to remove the homophobic editor of the Religious Record won a major victory when, at 9am on Thursday, 31 August, Martin Clarke "resigned". Overseeing plummeting sales figures and low staff morale, I am left in little doubt he was sacked. He's now gone! Who knows where? Perhaps to edit a rag in some off-the-map God-fearing Nedsburgh where they tie sheep to a lamppost and call it a leisure centre. Who cares? Rumours that he is taking up editorship of London's Evening Standard are about as likely as 'Geraldine' Warner 'coming out' in a frock! The Coatbridge Advertiser, maybe: The London Evening Standard? Aye, riiiight! There were smiles all round at the Record over the good news. His pig-headedness, petulance, temper tantrums, cries of "fuck off... stupid cunt" and rabid queerbashing over the repeal of Section 28, supported by his Catholic wife Veronica won't be missed. The Herald's exclusive on Rangers' signing of Ronald de Boer had him up against the management after apparently "going ballistic" at deputy sports editor Alan Rowan who, along with his sports editor Jim Traynor, threatened to resign. Tony Blair is said to be thrilled. 'Geraldine' Warner was livid. His column in Scotland on Sunday screamed how we had all woken up "in Totalitaria" and launched a tirade of attacks on the repeal of Section 28 (again); the Scottish Executive's similarity to Ceausescu's Romania (?) and demanded liberal ministers Sam Galbraith, Susan Deacon and Wendy Alexander be disposed of. (Again). One senior journalist at the Record told The Scotsman; "You can hardly move in this place without being tripped up by the smiles". They should have been at ScotsGay. We're still falling over the bottles! Clarke's salary was reported to be around UKP250,000 and he is thought to have taken twice that amount as a pay-off! Steve McGinty in The Scotsman described Peter Cox, the Record's new editor as "lightweight" begging the question: So what exactly did "heavyweight" Clarke do for the Record? Apart from sink it? The Scottish Media Monitor wishes Peter Cox all the best in his new post. He cheerfully assures me: "Yes indeed! The juggernaut that is the Record is about to change course!!" I'm looking forward to lunch with him when I shall present him with - as 'Geraldine' would have it - a 'list of our demands'! The first of these is for the new Record to take away the 'special rights' and 'privileges' we enjoyed under Clarke and treat us the same as everyone else. This would begin by ending the discrimination against gays advertising in the Record's personal columns. I would like to see a more positive approach to issues of sexuality in the paper and a wheelchair ride to the nearest twilight home for some long-standing members of his staff who will no doubt be kicking and screaming all the way to Nuremberg: 'It wisnae me! He made me do it!' A second piece of good news concerns the Big Issue in Scotland. Editor Ken Laird has finally conceded that the banning of adverts for adult chat lines was a mistake. Imposed shortly before the Section 28 debacle the ban was supported by some religionists and anti-porn feminists. The Scotsman meanwhile goes further down the road of sexual repression with their writer Linda Watson-Brown. Not even a good writer, she just bores the pants off readers with the same trot regurgitated day in and day out. Although it is only men she sees as potential rapists, her views deform the expression of sexuality in both men and women, gay and straight. Watson-Brown wonders "whether I could justify returning to this topic yet again". But does anyway... Prompted by "the start of another week, and the start of another raft of stories about Sarah Payne". 'Facts' were paraded through her columns to denigrate male sexuality. The portrayal of Sarah Payne as innocent, sweet, pretty, trusting and in white socks was being "appropriated by abusers". The "theft" of Sarah's innocence was consumed unquestionably, perverting everything we read about the case and "hijacked by mass pornographers". Her conclusion was: "Pornography legitimises violence and sexualises children". How does she know this? Because someone who has done "many respected studies" with male offenders says that the women in rape scenarios, that Watson-Brown insist "play such a large part" in "porn", end up thanking her attacker in 97 per cent of cases. So therefore: "The research is clear, the links obvious..." In fact, independent studies over links between 'pornography' and violence are anything but clear. Studies have shown erotica to actually reduce the levels of aggression in some men. To suggest erotic pictures in a magazine are responsible for men going on to rape women is just nonsense. There are many men who will read the same magazine found in possession of a rapist and not go on to rape a woman. Studies like those conducted by Dietz, who worked with the criminally insane during the mid-eighties found rapists were more likely to read crime magazines like True Detective than erotica. Heinrich Pommerenke was a mass murderer who considered it his duty to punish all women, believing them to be the source of all evil. He attacked his first victim in a local park after seeing Cecil B De Mille's The Ten Commandments. Watson-Brown ignores the studies that confirm one consistent factor in men who rape, and that is a background of sexual repression within the family. Once the damage of 'porn' was established as 'fact'. Linda Watson-Brown asked: "Are we doing anything about it?" Her friend Catherine Harper of Scottish Women Against Pornography used the previous day's Sunday Herald to expound their propaganda. "We have a collective responsibility to object to and challenge pornography and its message of hate". That "collective responsibility" was manifest in yet another feature about 'galvanising action' against pėdophiles, (and by association, the consumption of 'pornography'). Watson-Brown wants everybody "opening their eyes to what actually exists between the covers of 'men's lifestyle' magazines in their local newsagent shop". The delusional ranting of an embittered feminist dismissed men's wank-fodder as "easily procured pornography" full of "abusive, exploitative images and text" that "glorifies child sexual abuse and the dehumanisation of women". She wants the shelves cleared. After venting her frustration at "a clown" who "stood outside an Alldays store... distributing balloons to children" she charged him with "encouraging" children "to see the store as a convenient, family-friendly place". Marching into Alldays she found, just above the comics, magazines with "textual references to anal, oral and forced sex..." and gasped: "How should a parent explain to a child just learning to read what these words mean?" But what kind of mummy is it anyway who wants to lift up her wean in the middle of Alldays to leaf through the latest Rustler saying: "No, say it slowly. After me, sweetie: 'Ma-stur-ba-tion'"? Off Linda Waton-Brown trotted to complain to the manager - the first ever, by the way - before picking on some poor inadequate who had pulled out his chopper in another shop and wanked over some erotica in front of a shopkeeper. This showed "what 'soft porn' is and does". Spouting her nonsense in another piece in The Scotsman she tried to establish how "we live in a world which likes its women dead... Women are killed because they are women". Ignoring the fact that in relationships it is men who are most at risk of being murdered by their female partner, she spouted: "Male sexual violence comes from patriarchy" pointing the finger of blame on "entire systems of social values which perpetuate hateful ideas and patriarchal slaughter". Her direction was entirely predictable: "Consider the availability of exploitative magazines easily accessed through outlets such as local convenience stores, and question the glamorisation of violence and degradation in those publications". The Scotsman! Oh how the mighty have fallen. Last year the stuffy Scottish News of the World sneered at a serious article I wrote on the history of gay cruising, published in ScotsGay and on the Internet, as having "promoted" Strathclyde Park as "a pick-up place for gays". Now, in a report showing a naked couple with their genitals pressed up against each other and headed: "SCOTLAND LAID BARE", they reveal Scotland's "top 10 spots to fling off your clothes". Hypocrisy or what? The tabloid sniffed that a Helensburgh group had been "infiltrated by weirdos and would-be wife-swappers". And an Internet site to encourage newcomers attracted "perverts asking for saucy photographs and couples looking for sex sessions". Ooh, matron! The Edinburgh Evening News made the right assessment of why outdoor gay sex takes place. It was a shame they couldn't follow it up with the right conclusions. Headlined: "DEATH OF DECENCY", they called the New Calton Cemetery "a haunt for gay lovers". Few 'gay lovers' go there and why a "haunt"? Finding it "awash" with, amongst other things, "hypodermic needles" suggests it is not just used by gay men. The News found a 72-year-old woman overlooking the area to comment on "that filth" and of course, Tory councillor Daphne Sleigh to bemoan the fact that the cemetery was "frankly a no-go area after dark for most people". I would like to know who are these "most people" traipsing through the cemetery after dark! The editorial did not condone the "unacceptable behaviour" but stopped short of spelling out exactly what this behaviour was: Sex or litter? With thousands of pounds of public money spent cleaning up litter, are we making an exception here because it is gay trash? And if the News is ready to accept that outdoor sex is an inevitable part of life, perhaps the time has come to put the needs of the living before those who have long since departed and plan such areas as they do in Holland. Gerald Warner in the Scottish Mail proved he wouldn't know democracy if it smacked him round the chops when he described the House of Lords as "that last democratic check". He still whips up hatred for gays by regularly referring to his favourite bąte noire: Section 28. Blaming this on the likelihood people will be boycotting the ballot box on a large scale, he warned: "...Opposition may take an extra-parliamentary form; that the parliament might be brought to heel by huge, organised manifestations of public discontent. Brain Souter's Keep the Clause campaign was a possible portent of things to come". Moral conservatives were spoilt. If you missed the Mail, then 'Geraldine' spells it all out for you again in Scotland on Sunday. "Is there an adequate supply of tar and feathers in the country?" he begged provocatively. "This is a parliament of scoundrels... It is a pity that the parliament did not feel able to devote a fraction of the attention it has to promoting sodomite propaganda in schools, to the more basic responsibility of ensuring that the examination system was viable". Had he forgotten his own contribution in making the simple repeal of an archaic law he insists was Wendy Alexander's "personal whim" into the monster it became? Will no one put him out of his misery; dampen the flames of the burning hatred of homosexuality he feels so deep inside or throw water over his incitement to hatred before it gets out of control? In desperation 'Geraldine' begged: "The only other option is to organise resistance to the devolved dictatorship... Public opinion would have to mobilise in an extra-parliamentary context. The Keep the Clause campaign might prove to be the precursor of more heavyweight crusades... Tanks on the lawn and goose-stepping formations of a People's Army outside the window are not indispensable accessories to the extinction of democracy..." Warner describes homosexuality as "One of the Four Sins Crying to Heaven for Vengeance". Somebody stop this poisonous stick insect now! John Macleod offers an insight into the torturous path he took to his own 'coming out' as a gay man in The Herald when he remarked crossly: "Hell was a swearword. Now, so help us, Hell is a joke". In his feature, "mocking the reality of Hell", he was outraged over naming a TV programme Neighbours From Hell and a "glossy advert for a 4 x 4 vehicle..." showing "the beast at the bottom of Bedean nam Beann with the friendly slogan: 'Stick it where the hell you like'... This spoofing of a central tenet in Christian faith is offensive, ignorant and dangerous". This is too good a moment for me not to savour one more time. So for all the victims of Martin Clarke's editorship of the Daily Record: Through suicide; murder; beatings or still languishing in a Scottish jail. Good riddance, Clarke. And may you rot in Hell! garryotton@bigfoot.com Garry Otton's new book, SEXUAL REPRESSION will be available next year. For the full Monitor, the SCOTTISH MEDIA MONITOR's website is: http://www.bigfoot.com/~scotmedia (c) Garry Otton 2000 CUT IT OUT! Agony aunt Old Mother Burnie in the Record: "It is kinky to want three-in-bed". Better chuck her out then! The Herald sniggers over a fireman's gender re-assignment: "...A woman trapped in a fireman's body". Ally Ross in the Scottish Sun is "deluged by feminist propaganda and right-on diktats from the Government's PC thought-police, males are increasingly treated like second-class citizens" and was miffed "30-year-old Tina Bacon felt she wasn't getting porked enough..." The stuffy Scottish Sun found "a sleazy... shamed government worker" in "workers porn shame... frogmarched" out of the Scottish Executive. "It is believed he accessed a gay website NINE times in ONE day"! As for TV hit Big Brother, the old Record reckoned: "Public criticism began to challenge the euphoria and there were some calls for an end to TV voyeurism". For hopping into bed for what the Record called a "tacky romp" with sexy Craig, Tom 'Brigadier' Brown sniffed: "Flirty Claire, who seemed such a nice girl, has become Dirty Claire and her reputation is ruined". The Record praised the rest of the inhabitants for not succumbing to "carnal desire" while the 'Brigadier' gasped: "Not only have they been getting their kit off, they are also being mentally undressed and left psychologically naked. No-one knows what the long-term effects are likely to be". ------------------------------------------------------------------------ INVERNESS/INBHIR NIS ==================== Hi there, everyone. Greetings from "Kuddels". I'm hoping to become your regular (no, I don't need a laxative ) columnist and correspondent, keeping you up to date with the news and "cummings and goings" from in and around the Inverness area. I hope that I'll be able to do as good a job as the previous postholder, who seems to have moved on to other pastures new. I hope that you'll let me have some feedback as to what you think, along with any news regarding "local events" and "gossip", which you think other readers could be interested in... Well, the tourist season, here, in Inverness, is beginning to wind down, with the result that local pubs and clubs are not quite as busy as they were in June, July and August. However, there are still a number of hunky German, Swedish, Canadian and Dutch tourists arriving by plane, train, coach and car. There also seem to be an unusually high number of Aussies arriving in town...perhaps, they're desperately trying to escape the overhyped Olympic games...or, perhaps, it could be something to do with cheaper airfares between Australia and Scotland. Most of them seem to be coming to Inverness, interested in either searching for Nessie, or sampling the produce of local distilleries. They also seem to be making appearances in local pubs and have also been known to turn up in some of the more popular and well known cruising areas, much to the delight of the "regular trade"... I've encountered several of these "visitors" over the past couple of months, and, just in case they've had a "bad day" and not managed to catch a glimpse of Nessie, I have been delighted to offer my own special brand of sympathy, by directing them towards my own monstrous trouser snake and offering copious amounts of "the water of life". I also do a very good breakfast for those who decide to stay and sample my overnight hospitality. To other matters now... I hear on the grapevine that Reach Out Highland have experienced problems in getting copies of ScotsGay magazine over the past couple of months. I have discovered that a certain number of copies are delivered to the Moray group meetings and that a certain number of copies are supposed to be sent to Reach Out Highland via a certain and well known "Sister Bobby"... However, it would appear that Sister Bobby is so busy with "other matters in hand" and her "ministering mercies", that supplies of ScotsGay have not reached as far as Inverness, so that interested parties can get their hands on them...Perhaps they'd like to get their hands on Sister Bobby instead for an explanation as to why they haven't been "getting it"...ScotsGay, that is... Perhaps Sister Bobby could do a little better in her efforts, or, otherwise, a more reliable way of getting the magazine through to Inverness will need to be found. (Actually, I deliver a bulk supply of ScotsGay to Bobby in Elgin each month - personally. He then has some delivered to the Moray group and puts a package for Reach Out Highland on the bus to Inverness. He tells me that, on a number of occasions, ROH hasn't got it together to Reach Out to Highland Omnibuses and uplift them from the bus station! However, our Inverness correspondent has kindly offered to pick them up from the bus station in future. Like the P&J, ScotsGay WILL get through - although I'm afraid that I draw the line at a further two hour's drive each month.--Ed.) Meanwhile, Jackie and staff at Reach Out Highland (see listings page) are continuing to provide a highly efficient and confidential counselling and advice service relating to sexual health, gender identity and other other related matters. They are currently about to extend their outreach workers project by recruiting skilled professional personnel to assist with advice and training, but would also welcome "volunteers" who would be willing to assist with office work and other tasks, and, where necessary, be willing to undertake a suitable course of training. Anyone interested should contact Reach Out Highland for further information. A new "Bears Group" has been started up in Inverness, for hairy, bearded and moustached types and their admirers. New members would be welcome to join. Visiting Bears, staying in, or passing through Inverness would also be welcome to attend. The SNP will shortly be holding their annual conference in Inverness. It will be very interesting to see if this "influx" to the town will boost "pink pound spending" in local bars, hotels and shops...Certainly, it should do, in common with what generally happens in other major conference venues...Local cruising areas should also be kept quite busy too. After all, the conference delegates can't all be straight, can they? With the SNP party manifesto attitude towards gays and lesbians, perhaps we should all consider voting for them...just in case they ever do manage to form their own government and achieve total independence for Scotland. I recently went through to Aberdeen and had a very interesting time exploring the local high spots, as well as overspending in the larger stores...I don't think my credit card will ever recover. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Madison and would recommend anyone who hasn't already done so, to pay it a visit. It's a great place with a wonderful atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff and a wide and varied clientele...you can't fail to enjoy yourself and also have loads of fun making new friends...I only wish we had somewhere like it, here, in Inverness... Unfortunately, we haven't...or do other readers know something that I don't? Well, I guess that's about all for this time around. Hope you're all "getting plenty and playing safe". Luv... KUDDELS kuddels@drink.demon.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------- ABERDEEN/OBAR DHEADHAIN ======================= Hello Queer Aberdeen! As you will know from the last issue, I will be sharing writing duties for a while so that Gus can have a bit more time for other projects. This is my first article for this fine publication and in order to do my journalistic duty for you, I have forced myself to have several nights out in Aberdeen risking liver and overdraft to bring you the latest news. Anyway, enough of this crap, let's get on with it! September has been a quiet month for Aberdeen so far although by the time you read this, most of the student population should have returned making life a little more interesting for everyone. Big news this month is Aberdeen's new mixed club night called Lashed. At the Forum on Friday the 22nd and featuring Jacqui Morrison and Kev Green, this promises to be an excellent night. Lashed runs from 10pm till 2am with a "pre-lashed party" at the City Bar from 8pm. Entry is UKP5.00 and you can get more information at http://www.lashed.net/. I hope to have some pictures for a future edition. Having been in Madison (formerly known as Club 2000) rather a lot lately, I can see the new owners have been spending money aplenty on the old place, improved sound system and lighting, air conditioner, new carpet at last and general redecoration. Oh, and I almost forgot, a lock on the cubicle door in the guys' loos. I'm pleased to see the place looking better although it's a pity that the door price has had to go up to pay for it. It's not all bad news though as you get free entry on a Sunday night if you go on Saturday, so the price increase won't affect you at all if you are a regular. I'm not sure about the Madison name change though, I suspect that whatever the new title may be, it will still be known to Aberdonians as "the club". Still, Madison is fun with friendly staff , good music and you can guarantee that most of the Aberdeen scene will be in there on Friday and Saturday nights. Another place where you will find a large lesbian/gay crowd at the weekends is Morgans on Market Street . Now as far as I know, Morgans is not officially a "gay "or even mixed establishment, but a friendly atmosphere, good music, good food and reasonable prices make a visit essential. On my recent visits to the City Bar, things have been fairly quiet. This is a shame because the City can be a lot of fun even during the week. It's good to have somewhere to catch up with your pals and enjoy a bit of conversation. Every pub needs to make a profit to stay in business though, and I'm sure the City is no different. If we want to keep our only two gay venues then they both need our pink pounds. Hopefully the return of the student population this month will give things a boost but ultimately it's a case of use it or lose it. The Mudd Club on Monday nights continues to be popular and with beer at UKP1 a pint is a cheap way to have a lot of fun and a bad hangover the next day. I'm sure I saw a couple of the staff from Madison there last week - maybe they were just checking out the competition. There will be a Women's disco at the East Neuk on Friday the 29th of September. From what I hear the organisers are planning on making this a night to remember. As well as the disco, there will be a raffle with big prizes and I'm told that more entertainment is planned but I can't tell you about it yet because the details are still being finalised. The event will be in aid of breast cancer charities in Scotland. More information from Switchboard. Aberdeen Gay Lesbian and Bisexual Switchboard are keen to hear from people who are interested in becoming volunteers. This could be your chance to get involved in helping other folk when they need it most. Full training will be provided for suitable applicants beginning with a weekend planned for the end of September. If you are interested, you should give Switchboard a call for more information and an application form. 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Looking for Genuine Top Guy I'm 43, 5'9", 32w, 42c, fit, zero crop, tache, green eyes, hairy chest, stomach, arms, legs etc, 80kg, average down to earth guy. I am looking for Rugby/Biker/Muscle/Leather/Skin Top for hot horny times. There must be somebody out there that's not a timewaster and genuine. I have had my share of timewasters and only want a good time. If by some sheer chance you are genuine and honest (fat chance of that with Glasgow guys) a relationship may came out of it, I have no objections. I'm just West of Glasgow - about 25mins on the motorway. Got my own place, live alone, can accommodate. Box SG35113. Strathclyde Late 40's bear looking for young slim chaser under 30 to share cave on part/fulltime basis. Box SG35114. Glasgow 50 year old businessman looking to meet student or unemployed guy, 18-25 with time to spare, sometimes away for a few days at a time and looking for companion to accompany him. Box SG35115. Afternoon Fun 33 year old, blue eyes, 5'8" tall, down to earth guy, looking for a younger guy for afternoon fun. I am 12 stones and have a 34" waist. Box SG35121. DaddyBear4ChubbyCub DaddyBear looking for LTR and 1-2-1 with chubbycub in West Fife. Non smokers only please. Box SG35122. Big Scots Bear Big Guy in mid 40's, just over 6 feet, hairy with short receeding dark hair and close cropped beard. Professional guy. G/S/H and sensitive where it counts. Looking for other like minded guys (mid 30's-50's) for friendship and good times for relaxing hours. Box SG35123. Let's Make A Great Combination Handsome, masculine and loving. Succesful professional with classical good looks and toned body. I'm shy and have found it fairly difficult meeting others. I have so much to offer the right guy. Box SG35124. Dunfermline - Dundee Hi, I am a 26 year old inexperienced guy looking to meet a younger person in the Dunfermline or Dundee area. 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Box SG35129. First Time Fifer Dunfermline lad, 26, 5'10", well built, VWE, wants some fun with anyone under 25 for first time experience. Photo and short e-mail or letter essential, although looks unimportant. Box SG35130. Looking For Fun And Love If you are interested in having fun in the Highlands of Scotland then contact me. I can accommodate. I am 5'10", big heart, big sense of humour, med build and looking for a serious friendship, hopefully leading to relationship. All replies answered. Box SG35131. Glasgow/Edinburgh If you are under 25 and prefer the company of older guys, then let this genuine guy invite you home. I live in the Glasgow area and can accommodate overnight. Box SG35132. Carry On Camping Glasgow guy, 37, tired of marrieds, straight acting and bi's. Looking for camp scene men 30-55 into daytime or evening casual fun. Into most things. Can't accommodate at the moment but will travel. Box SG35133. Student Alert Are you an under 24 year old student, with time in hand, let's get together and and see what pops up. I am a 47 year old easy going guy who likes camp or quiet guys who are not as camp as they appear. Box SG35134. Glasgow Asian Friendly, 26, 6ft, slim gay asian guy, Glasgow, looking for firstly new mates (18-60) in Scotland - anything else a bonus. ALA. Box SG35135. Mutual Massage Sick of always giving and never getting? Male, 39, 6'2", slim-ish, inoffensive appearance. Looking for similar with a talent for massage. Reciprocal arrangement wanted with someone in the Edinburgh area. Box SG35136. Aberdeen Man Seeks Couple I'm a sexy bi/curious guy 25 looking for an older couple to help live out my fantasies, I am willing to try anything once and I am hungry for a taste. I can be very very VERY sexy. Box SG35137. I'm Chubby - Come And Chase Me Heavy hairy guy seeks genuine chubby chasers for nice nights and divine days! Younger chasers welcome as are sane sorted stock guys. Would like to go to Pride with you. Box SG35138. Edinburgh Guy Looking for love. I'm a 41 year old guy who's looking for fun and friendship. Box SG35139. Fife - Edinburgh - Anywhere Older dominant guys with a firm hand sought for this 37 year old guy. Interests include bondage and toys. Clean, discreet with no hangups. ALA. Box SG35140. Glasgow - West Of Scotland Fit, fifty-year old bald, hairy, professional man seeks mature, smooth guy for mutual admiration sessions - and perhaps a strong, physical relationship. Mutual discretion and respect a must. Box SG35141. Mature Uncle Required In Edinburgh 46 year old chubby bald guy seeks kind hearted disciplinarian, mature(50+), active, uncle type to show me the error of my ways and educate me in ways to please/serve you. Live and work in Edinburgh, can't accommodate. Box SG35142. Down To Earth And Sorted At 36, 5'7" and medium stocky build, this attentive S/A, S/L, N/S and non-smoking masculine Glasgow male seeks similar who is into the outdoors, nights in/out, being fit and chilling out with that certain someone with varied hobbies and interests. GSOH a MUST!! Box SG35143. Looking For Love Hi guys. I'm an Indian lad, 27 years old, been told not bad looking, but not vain, slim toned, black short hair and green eyes. I'm not looking for a one night stand, I am looking for a genuine guy out there who like me is looking for true love. All I can say is will 2 people ever meet. I consider myself to be honest, genuine, loving and caring. To me, personality counts more than looks but looks are a bonus. So if there are any guys out there looking for that special person to shower them with love and affection then look no further. Come on, take a chance and let's ride this rollercoaster of life together. I live in Manchester. Box SG35144. Very Willing Passive male (41) looking for uncomplicated fun with very demanding male. Willing to try most things. Age unimportant. Box SG35145. Edinburgh - Anywhere Student type? Know what you want? Then come and get it! Friendly 40's guy offers discreet fun and frolics to young guys. Write fully. Photo helps but not essential. Can accommodate but will travel. Box SG35150. Aberdeen Gay Guy Slim professional guy, 33, 5'9", into theatre, gym, cinema, music, seeks similar guy 25-35, GSOH for friendship, possible relationship. Photo if possible. ALA. Box SG35152. Penfriends Sought Fit and fifty Glasgow guy seeks penfriends of a younger persuasion anywhere in Scotland. My interests include: walking, cycling, wrestling and railways. Let's exchange letters on any topic - serious, flippant, sexy. Box SG35153. Fancy Living In London? Nice guy, easy going, caring, 40's, OK loks, seeks genuine slim/skinny lad (18-24) hopefully to share home and heart! Take a chance and send your photo/phone. Box SG35154. Aberdeen - Anywhere Gay guy, 50's, seeks other guys over 40 - hairy a plus - for fun and friendship. Can accommodate, willing to travel. ALA. Box SG35155. Arbroath I'm 38 years old, 5'10" with dark hair and brown eyes. I work out regularly and am very fit. I enjoy socialising, cinema and going for long walks. I work in and live above a nightclub in Arbroath. I an looking for guys aged 18-50 for all night fun. Cleanliness and discretion assured. Can accommodate or will travel (up to a point). Please bear in mind that I am new to the gay scene so treat me very gently. Box SG35156. Edinburgh Area Shy foreign student with GSOH into TV, videos, quiet times, enjoy massage, briefs. Then no more home alone. Oriental, Asian, African more than welcome. ALA. Box SG35157. Come And Go! No strings quickies offered to young guys by friendly Edinburgh 40's guy. Box SG35158. Lanarkshire - Anywhere 50 year old, tall, slim, genuine guy looking for relaible guy for friendship and 1-2-1. Box SG35159. Edinburgh - Anywhere 40's top, mature, hirsute, 5'6", with cut thick 6", seeks young submissive bottom. ALAWP. Box SG35069. Edinburgh Non scene 40's guy seeks regular or one-off no strings fun with younger guy. You should be: under 26, smooth (shaved) face and body, stocky or well built, passive or versatile. Looks not too important. Box SG35160. Into Massage? 32 year old totally straight acting Edinburgh male, very good body, 15st, 6ft, hairy, into weights, WLTM S/A, overweight (14-18 stones) stocky man into giving serious no strings massage. Box SG35161. Edinburgh Fit guy, S/A, S/L, Non?Sc, late thirties, into working out, running and boxing WLTM similar guys for training, running, sparring. ALAWP. Box SG35162. Tayside - Perthshire - Anywhere 41 year old 6'1" SA/SL WLTM discreet honest non smoking gent, 55+, for fun and friendship. Can accommodate and travel. ALA. Box SG35163. Everlasting Love 31 year old blue eyed slimguy, smoker, who enjoys music, travel, food, pubs, clubs and good times seeks soulmate for friendship and hopefully 1-2-1. Based Edinburgh, can accommodate. ALAWP. Box SG35164. Gorgeous In Your Briefs? I'm 30, GL, slim, fair, blue eyed and looking for slim young guys who want fun on a casual basis. Personality a must. ALA (Photo?). Aberdeen. Box SG35165. Fat Old Wanker Needs suitable friends. (Pre)Come and enjoy yourself. Edinburgh. Box SG35166. Real Men Only I am 50, small (5'3"), fit (would-be brick shithouse), but need training. Looking for men only (no twinks) - any age - the harder the better. Central Scotland. No romance, just a shag, but don't mind a mate. Box SG35167. Ayrshire - Hung And Horny Ayrshire gay, 40, 6ft, W/E, apssive, macho, seeks guy 30-55, macho type. Can accommodate. Any colour. Looks not important. Discretion assured. ALA. Photo if possible. Box SG35168. Glasgow Shy Irish guy, 36, SA/SL, seeks similar friends (18-40) for pubs, clubbing and going out. Interests include fast cars, music and walking. Box SG35169. Glasgow Social worker/artist, 53, tall, slim, ex-married, non-scene, interests: art, reading, music, cinema, nights in/out. Seeks guys for real friendship. Also guy for closer friendship and possible 1-2-1. Box SG35170. Edinburgh Slim, fit, bi male, 45, WLTM active male. N/S, non smoking, in 30's possibly to include wife. Box SG35171. Leathermen 40+ Wanted: man who knows what good TT is! 6ft cropped Glasgow man, size 11 boots, needs man who knows his stuff. Can travel and accommodate. ALA. Photo helps but not required though. Box SG35172. Aberdeen Student 29 year old guy seeks guy 29+ for fun and friendship. Interests include theatre, cooking. Prefers nights in. ALAWP. Can't travel but can accommodate. Box SG35173. Irish Guy - 22 Seeks guys 18-30 all over Britain. Must have good sense of humour and be up for a laugh. We share holidays (Ireland & Scotland). Your photo gets mine. Box SG35174. Boyfriend Urgently Required Normal, average, Glasgow guy, 31, slim, N/S, 5'10", seeks one guy only for love, romance, affection and to share nights in and out. If you are similar, get writing. ALAWP. Box SG35175. Glasgow - West Of Scotland Male Glasgow/surrounding. 20 year old monogamous seeks similar, 18-30. Into music, expecially classical, law, politics, clubbing, current affairs and going for coffee. Must be solvent. Box SG35176. Aberdeen Slim guy, 30, GSOH, SA, SL, friendly, passive, looking for horny guys for friendship and fun times. Age and looks unimportant. Aberdeen area. Box SG35177. New To The Capital Seeks Mates GWM student, new to Edinburgh, 28 years old, 5'9", fair and cropped!! Told GSOH, sweet and cute. Into all usual stuff. Seeks mates to show me around. Prefer NS and SA. No psychos/queens. Cheers. Box SG35178. Glasgow Gay man, 60, seeks gay man mid 50's. 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Perth Friendly 40's bi-guy seeks mixed couple or single female for fun and friendship. Box SG35151. Threeseomes? Bisexual guy, 40's, seeks couple for fun and games. I am tall, medium build and reasonable looks. Box SG35182. ***Straight Edinburgh Re-advertised due to lack of interest: Failed Irish thug, ex-boxer but still fit as fuck, now with University degree, job in the caring profession and pretentions at being an artist, seeks fun female friend for possible 1-2-1. GSOH required. Box SG35147. ***Looking For Looking For Kevin Hi, I met Kevin in Planet Out on Monday 18th September - very nice bloke, not big and a lovely smile. Later I met him again in CC's. I told him: see you tomorrow, same place same time. Please contact me. Love, Conrad from Holland. Box SG35146. ***Friends Abroad Belarus Handsome young (22;183;72), dark-fair hair, grey eyes would like to find new friends who can give a hand in difficult situations. Interests: languages, travelling, music, art. 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UKP18 per night with extras. [35a] Sutherland On A9 to Wick, B&B. Roadside. 60 miles from Inverness. Double or single. Phone: Helmsdale (01431) 821570. [38] The Maltings - Bed & Breakfast Small guest flat double room. Friendly Service. Homely atmosphere. Midway between Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen. Phone: Peter on 01674 674148 or mobile 07909 567683. [41] West Highlands B+B with dinner optional (cooking a speciality). The house is comfortable and interesting, set in a beautiful garden and overlooking loch and mountains. Visitors warmly welcomed. Please phone 01397 772625. [35a] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VENUES ====== aberdeen ABERDEEN WOMEN'S CENTRE Shoe Lane, off Queen Street. Tel: (01224) 625010. Fax: 01224 625777. Tue-Thu 10am-2pm. Where the women hang out. Lesbian group meets Wed 8-10pm. THE CITY BAR 25 Netherkirkgate. Tel: (01224) 619941. Noon-Midnight. Friendly city centre venue in side street just a few yards from the main road. MADISONS 62 Shiprow. Tel: (01224) 596999. 10pm-2am. Friendly, small and intimate pub/club. Entry charge Fri/Sat/Sun with no re-entry fee. Previously Club 2000. Much improved since its recent acquisition by the owner of Liberty in Dundee. coatbridge PULLMANS BAR AND PUNJAB EXPRESS RESTAURANT 22 West Canal Street. Tel: (01236) 440643. Comfortable bar with restaurant upstairs. Run by Kally. Food served 11am-Midnight, children's certificate and carry out food. Popular with local LGBTs who gather through in the back room round the fire. Gay friendly, warm welcome, and no bad attitudes from the local troggies allowed. Veggie nosh and bits of dead animals for the carnivores. Live music Wed to Sun eves, Karaoke on Thu and Quiz on Sun. Nice place! dundee BAR XS St Andrew's Lane (behind Liberty Nightclub). Tel: (01382) 200660. Mon-Sat 8pm-Midnight. Sun 8-11pm. Cafe/bar for lgb clientele under the same successful management as Liberty to which it has its own entrance. CHARLIE'S BAR 75 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 226840. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight. Sun 12.30-11pm. Dundee's longest established gay bar. Much improved. 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. E-mail: club@liberty-nightclub.co.uk WWW: http://www.liberty-nightclub.co.uk/ edinburgh ATOMIX 60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-558 8174. 11am-7pm. A different world of gay shopping - gifts and toys for gay boyz and girlz. New look interior with exclusive new fashion ranges and developed fetish section. E-mail: atomix@tinyonline.co.uk BLUE MOON 1 Barony Street/36 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-556 2788 (Bar) or 0131-557 0911 (Office). Mon-Fri 11am-11.30pm, Sat-Sun 9-12.30am. Food served until 10pm. 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. BO'S VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 57/61 Blackfriars Street. Tel: 0131-557 6136. Fri-Sat Noon-2pm. Daily 6-10pm. Superb little vegetarian restaurant. Friendly staff. Mixed clientele. Excellent value lunch menu. C32 CAFE 32c Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-557 2012. 10am-11pm. Stylish gay friendly licensed cafe with extensive menu including vegetarian selection. 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! THE CAULDRON 77 Clerk Street. Tel: 0131-622 7236. Noon-12.45am. Friendly real ale boozer frequented by omnisexual persons mainly of a Gothic persuasion. C.C. BLOOM'S 23 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. Mon-Sat 6pm-3am, Sun 4pm-3am. Karaoke on Thu and Sun. Male strippers Sun at 4.30pm. Disco every night from 10.30pm. 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-Wed 11.30am-2.30pm and 6pm-10pm, Thu-Sat 11.30am-10pm, Sun 12.30pm-10pm. Gay owned, gay friendly and renowned for courtesy, comfort and good food. First Sat of month from 8pm: a male only night aimed at leather, denim, rubber, skinhead, uniform and bears run in conjunction with the MSC Scotland Monthly Meeting and BearScots. E-mail: robin@scifipub99.freeserve.co.uk WWW: http://www.scifipub99.freeserve.co.uk/ CLOUDS 16 Forth Street. Tel: 0131-550 3808. FAX: 0131-550 3807. A gay friendly, Edinburgh based Letting Agency offering a comprehensive & competitive service for Landlords/Owners for long-term & short term property management. E-mail: cloudsacc@aol.com CLUB JAVA 40 Commercial Street, Leith. Tel: 0131-555 5622. Fri 5pm-2am. Free entry. New gay friendly night run by Alan Joy!. Downstairs bar has dancefloor with relaxed music policy. Upstairs lounge has comfortable seating, sofas, private wee booths, plants and a balcony. CYBERIA 88 Hanover Street. Tel: 0131-220 4403. 10am-10pm. Friendly mixed cybercafe with friendly mixed staff. Where the wired queers hang out. E-mail: edinburgh@cybersurf.co.uk WWW: http://www.cybersurf.co.uk/ DIVINE DIVA'S The Venue (Top Floor), 15 Calton Road. Tel: 0131-556 8997. Every fourth Fri. 10pm-3am. Future dates: Fri 29th Sep, 27th Oct (Halloween Ball). Women only one nighter with all proceeds going to Edinburgh Switchboard. DOLLS At the Blue Moon Cafe, 36 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-476 2699. 3pm-late. Women only bar/lounge (except Tue when men are welcome as guests). Memberships free to all women. Small, but perfectly formed! E-mail: dollsy2k@hotmail.com DUST Studio 24, 24 Calton Road. Thu 11pm-3am. A mix of Goth, Rock, Industrial, Metal and Punk DJ's. UKP2. Drinks promos. All sexualities. EDINBURGH GAY ESCORTS 19a Albany Street. Tel: 0131-558 1011. Fax: 0870 055 3890. Provides gay and lesbian escorts throughout Scotland. Tours of Edinburgh and surroundings. Member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association. E-mail: enquiries@edinburghgayescorts.co.uk WWW: http://www.edinburghgayescorts.co.uk EDINBURGH LESBIAN GAY AND BISEXUAL CENTRE 58a and 60 Broughton Street. Houses Atomix, 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 ORIGINAL licenced SEX shop where you'll be made welcome by the very bearish Vince (who's straight), Paddy (who isn't), Steve (who is a screaming butch nancy boy!), Dave (who keeps moaning that we haven't given him a name check) or Maya (who likes to fondle the Editor's beard). Toys galore, video rental too! Glamour shop upstairs stocks larger sizes. HABANA 22 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-558 1270. 11am-1am. Centrally located pre club bar. HOLYROOD TAVERN 9a Holyrood Road. Tel: 0131-556 5044. Noon-12.45am. Edinburgh's best kept secret. Real ale in a gay friendly atmosphere. "If you must go on the scene, why not have some beer first?" Diverse Drinkers meet there on the first Mon of the month from 8pm - WWW: http://www.antipope.org/feorag/drinkers/ HOT STUFF 89 Rose Street Lane North. Tel: 0131-225 7651. Noon-1am. Previously Frenchies, this vibrant gay 70's disco theme bar is in the heart of Rose Street. Karaoke Wed from 9pm. DJ "Disco Dale" Fri from 9pm. JOY Wilkie House, 207 Cowgate. JOY Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 10.30pm-3am. Every 4th Sat. Next dates: 16th Sep, 14th Oct. Joy, Scotland's most upfront gay club! UKP7 members/UKP10 non-members (reduced entry of UKP6/UKP9 before 11pm. E-mail: joy.scotland@virgin.net MASSAGE FOR HEALTH 58a/60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-669 8039, 0131-478 1090 or 07970 921209. By appointment only. Therapeutic massage from qualified practitioners Anne and John, range of complementary therapies. Concessions available. MINGIN' Studio 24, 24 Calton Road. Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 10.30pm-3am. Every 2nd Sat. Next date: Sat 23rd Sep. Alan Joy's dark, sexy, dirty trance night features Alan Joy himself on the decks plus Brian Dempster. UKP5 entry. E-mail: its.mingin@virgin.net THE MISSION Studio 24, 24 Calton Road. 11pm-3am. Every second Sat. Alternative music nightclub. Three floors of clubs, Rock, Gothic and Indie/dance, at Burn, Earth-Inferno and Mission Control. Happy Hour, Music Promos, Live Acts. Three Floors of Clubs for different people at the new MISSION alternative music nightclub. The original Rock, Gothic and Indie/dance clubs. (Burn, Earth-Inferno and Mission Control.) UKP4/5. Happy Hour. All sexualities. The Mission is the largest alternative club in Scotland with an average attendance of 600 plus. NEW TOWN BAR 26B Dublin Street. Tel: 0131-538 7775. Mon-Sat Noon-1am. Sun 12.30pm-1am. Especially popular with Bears, but has wide clientele. Intense, the downstairs Disco is open Fri-Sat 10pm-1am. NEXUS CAFE-BAR 60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-478 7069. 11am-11pm. Great food and drink at reasonable prices. Internet access available. Recently refurbished in the best possible taste. E-mail: nexus1cb@aol.com No EIGHTEEN 18 Albert Place. Tel: 0131-553 3222. Mon-Sat Noon-10pm, Sun 2-10pm. Long established sauna club for gay gentlemen! OOT: OUT ON TUESDAY Stand Comedy Club, York Place. Tel: 0131-558 7272. Second Tue of each month. 9-11pm. Monthly gay comedy club in established comedy venue. Hot food. E-mail: tommy@thestand.freeserve.co.uk OUT OF THE BLUE 1 Barony Street. (Downstairs at the Blue Moon Cafe). Tel: 0131-478 7048. Sat-Wed Noon-7pm, Thu-Fri Noon-8pm. Gay and lesbian store selling books, mags, videos, toys, wearing apparel, etc. PLANET OUT 6 Baxter's Place. Tel: 0131-524 0061. Mon-Fri 4pm-1am, Sat-Sun 2pm-1am. Popular and busy gay bar with friendly staff. QUEER SUNDAY @ EDEN Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7435. Sun 10pm-3am. Weekly Gay Club in the centre of the Broughton Street Triangle. Two drinks for the price of one before Midnight. SASHA'S Tippler's Bar, 17 Bread St. Info Line: 07720 011032. First Sun of month. 8pm-1am. Scotland's only lesbian strip bar. Shows start 9pm. SHEBANG Wilkie House, 207 Cowgate. Tel: 0131-225 2935. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. Next dates: Sat 23rd Sep, 21st Oct, 18th Nov. 11pm-3am. Mixed club with an all-woman DJ line up. Entry UKP8 members/UKP10 guests. WWW: http://www.taste-clubs.com/shebang/ THE STAG & TURRET 1-7 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131-478 7231. 11am-1am. Friendly gay local just round the corner from the Solas Centre. SOLAS CAFE 2/4 Abbeymount. Tel: 0131-661 0982. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11am-4pm, Wed 5-9pm. Attached to Solas National HIV Information Centre. 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 10pm-3am. DJ Trendy Wendy. Mixed and crowded club night. WWW: http://hello.to/trendywendy/ TASTE Wilkie House, 207 Cowgate. Tel: 0131-225 2935. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. Sun 11pm-3am. DJs Fisher & Price play garage and uplifting to hard house in the Main Room with guests and Martin Valentine and Stuart Barrie play garage and US house in the Back Room, to an up-for-it mixed/gay crowd. UKP6 Members/UKP8 Guests. WWW: http://www.taste-clubs.com/ 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. TOWNHOUSE SAUNA AND GYM 53 East Claremont Street. Tel: 0131-556 6116. Sun-Thu Noon-11pm, Sat-Sun Noon-Midnight. Scotland's largest, featuring steam room, 20 person sauna, large Jacuzzi, new Kruze Video Zone, licensed bar and cafe, free weights gym, massage by appointment. Admission UKP9 (Concessions UKP6), Mon 18-22 years old FREE entry, Tue UKP2 before 2pm, Wed UKP12 per couple, Thu UKP6 entry before 4pm, Fri half price beers/spirits all day, Sun UKP5 for students. Annual Membership UKP2. Proudly gay owned and operated. WWW: http://www.townhouse-sauna.co.uk/ WEB 13 13 Bread Street. Tel: 0131-229 8883. 9am-10pm. Informal mixed cybercafe with homely and approachable staff. 27 terminals, 2 iMacs and a text scanner. New rates: 20 mins UKP1, 40 mins UKP2, 60 mins UKP3. Happy hours: 9am-11am and 8pm-10pm UKP1.50 per hour! E-mail: queries@web13.co.uk WWW: http://www.web13.co.uk/ falkirk DROOKIT DUCK 16 Grahams Road. Tel: (01324) 613644. Mon-Wed 11am-3pm and 6-11.30pm. Thu 11am-3pm and 5pm-Midnight. Fri-Sat 11am-12.30am. Sun Noon-Midnight. Straight bar used by a few discrete local gays. Near to Grahamston station. glasgow AUSTINS 61b Miller Street. Tel: 0141-221 0444. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 11am-10pm. Food: Noon-7pm. Smart plush bar. Upmarket. Overseen by Sandra and her friendly crew. Tuesday Club from 8pm with John and guest. BENNETS DISCO 80-90, Glassford Street. Tel: 0141-552 5761. Tue-Sun 11pm-3am. Beautifully appointed busy club on two floors. Frequent PAs. Tuesdays are straight. WWW: http://www.bennets.co.uk/ CCA Centre for Contemporary Arts @ McLellan Galleries, 270 Sauchiehall Street. Tel: 0141-332 0522. Lgbt-friendly arts complex temporarily located in the McLellan Galleries whilst their old building is being completely rebuilt to their requirements. CAFFE LATTE 58 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-553 2553. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun Noon-Midnight. European style diner. Relaxed atmosphere. Wide selection of pastas, pizzas and sandwiches. CANDLE BAR 20 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-564 1285. Noon-Midnight. Food served Noon-5pm. Glasgow's newest upmarket bar in the heart of the Merchant City. Beautiful place with comfortable seating. Nice staff in shorts get the Goldilocks seal of approval. Easy parking. Regular cabaret, karaoke and disco. CENTURION SPA 19 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-248 4485. Fax: 0141-400 1080. Sun-Fri Noon-10pm, Sat 11am-7am (All Nighter). Facilities now include 2 saunas, steamroom, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, fully equipped cafe, large rest area, luxury private rest rooms, television lounge, smoking and non-smoking lounges, Loyalty Scheme for regular clients. Recently extensively redecorated. E-mail: centurionspa@aol.com WWW: http://www.centurionspa.fsnet.co.uk/ CLONE ZONE 11 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-248 2593. Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Noon-7pm. Clothes, videos, magazines, toys. In increasingly less temporary accommodation at the GGLC due to a building mishap at their Virginia Street premises to which they hope to return soon. E-mail: admin@clonezone.co.uk WWW: http://www.clonezone.co.uk/ COURT BAR 69 Hutcheson Street. Tel: 0141-552 2463. Mon-Sat 8am-Midnight, Sun 12.30pm-Midnight. Intimate bar beside former Sheriff Court. Straight until mid-evening. DELMONICA'S BAR 68 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 4803. Daily Noon-Midnight. Large pub - popular with the younger crowd. Nice if your face fits. FRUITFLY The Arches, Midland Street. Tel: 0141-221 4001. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. Next dates: Sat 23rd Sep, 21st Oct, 18th Nov, 16th Dec. 11pm-4am. DJs Fisher & Price play uplifting to hard house in the Main Room. Either Martin Valentine or Stuart Barrie play Garage and US house in the Members' Room. A hassle-free night in like-minded company. Entry UKP8 members/UKP10 guests. WWW: http://www.taste-clubs.com/fruitfly/ GLC CAFE/BAR GLGBTC, 11 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-400 1008. Daily 11am-Midnight. Full breakfast always available. Home cooking. Friendly and busy! Big Greg with quizzes, "Who wants to be a Millionaire?", bingo and karaoke from 9pm Tue. Karaoke on Fri and Sun. GLASGOW LGBT CENTRE (GGLC) 11 Dixon Street, St Enoch. Tel/FAX: 0141-221 7203. Reception: 0141-400 7203. Daily 10am-Midnight. Welcomes lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered. Services include: Cafe Bar, Clone Zone shop, Info Box, Health Info, Interest Groups, Free Newspapers, Diary of Events, Reading Room, Garden of Reflection, Function space for hire and innovative Art Gallery. Increasingly busy and popular! Fully wheelchair accessible venue. E-mail: gglc1@dircon.co.uk WWW: http://www.gglc.org.uk/ also see their Art Gallery: http://www.gglc.org.uk/index2.html HYPE@MEDIA 142 Renfield Street. Mon 11pm-3am. Promising Monday one nighter in classy new nightclub. Trashy handbag and classic HI-NRG from DJ Stu. 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. Not as busy as it used to be. MacSORLEYS BAR 42 Jamaica Street. Tel: 0141-248 8581. Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight, Sun 12.30pm-Midnight. Glasgow's second oldest pub which is now actively seeking lgbt trade! Live music Fri, Sat and Sun eves. OOT IN GLASGOW Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Road. Tel: 0870 600 6055. Second Sun of month. 8.30-10.30pm. Monthly gay comedy club in new comedy venue. E-mail: tommy@thestand.freeserve.co.uk PLANET PEACH Queen Street. Tel: 0141-226 8990. Mon, Tue 11pm-3am. Two nighter with DJ Shawn. Various drinks promos. Entry UKP3 (UKP2 with flyer). THE POLO LOUNGE 84 Wilson Street. Tel: 0141-553 1221. Mon-Fri 5pm-1am, Sat-Sun Noon-3am. Upmarket bar with low seating. WWW: http://www.pololounge.co.uk/ SADIE FROST'S 8-10 West George Street. Tel: 0141-332 8005. Noon-Midnight. Bar meals Noon-7pm. A mere shadow of its former self. SILKS AND SECRETS 308 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-572 1017. Mon-Sat 10am-5.45pm. Sun Noon-5pm. Clothes and toys catering for gay, transvestite and fetish tastes. Friendly understanding staff. Larger sizes stocked. TRON THEATRE CAFE BAR Chisholm Street. Tel: 0141-552 8587. 10am-Midnight. Friendly theatre bar. Mixed. E-mail: info@tron.co.uk WWW: http://www.tron.co.uk/ VICTORIA BAR 157-159 Bridgegait. Tel: 0141-552 6040. Daily 11am-Midnight. Basically straight, but justly popular with Glasgow's many Real Ale queens and dykes. VIOLATE PO Box 808, Glasgow. G71 7YN. Violate Club Line: 0909 46 44 112 (60p per min at all times). BDSM and general pervery. Operates in Glasgow and Edinburgh. E-mail: info@violate.co.uk WWW: http://www.violate.co.uk/ THE WATERLOO 306 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-229 5891. Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight. Semper idem! Popular, crowded, down to earth gay drinking shop. Scotland's oldest gay bar - what more can we say? Busy, busy, busy! Awarded the Beti Hutton seal of approval. inverness NICO'S BAR/BISTRO Glen Mhor Hotel, Ness Bank. Tel: (01463) 234308. Wed and Fri 9-11pm. Smart relaxed bar popular with some local gays especially on Wednesday and Friday nights (9.15pm onwards). Mixed clientele. ROYAL HIGHLAND HOTEL Station Square, Academy Street. Tel: (01463) 231926. Wed and Fri 9-11pm. Formerly the Station Hotel. Inverness's main gay-friendly establishment. Smart hotel bar. Increasingly popular with Inverness gays who are tired of putting up with the antics of a certain homophobic establishment owner. stirling BARNTON BISTRO 3 1/2 Barnton Street. Tel: (01786) 461698. Mon-Thu 10.30am-Midnight, Fri-Sat 10.30am-1am, Sun Noon-Midnight. (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. troon FREUD'S 11 West Portland Street. Tel: (01292) 318258. Wed 8pm-12.0am. 'Gay friendly night' with DJ Barron. Ayrshire's only gay venue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ScotsGay: a monthly magazine for lesbians, gays and bisexuals. ScotsGay 60/- Light appears in odd numbered months, whilst ScotsGay 80/- Heavy appears in even numbered months. ISSN: 1357-0595. Edited, printed and published in Scotland (c) Pageprint Limited, September 2000. PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5W. Non profit use by the lesbigay community of material in the magazine will normally be permitted free of charge - but contact us first for permissin. 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 WWW: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ Advertising: Tel: 0131-558 1279. Fax: 0131-539 2999. 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