SCOTSGAY MAGAZINE ================= ScotsGay is a monthly magazine for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Edited, printed and published in Scotland ScotsGay 60/- Light - Issue 37a - January 2001 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 2001. 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. 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Our hopes for the future: * A world in which our sexuality will be irrelevant to our position before the law. * A world in which our sexuality will be irrelevant to how we are treated by other people. * A world in which our sexuality will be relevant only when it comes to choosing sexual partners. Is it too much to ask? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Glaschu/Glasgow --------------- Arse Bandit with Attitude (and babe magnet - apparently) Hiya scumbagz! So, here we go with my first column of the new (real) Millennium. Hopefully this year will be better than last, which saw the Glasgow scene go from bad to worse with the closure of Austins, Trade, Love Boutique, Slave and Hype. I warned some time ago that the good old days where anyone could open up a gay bar, turn on the lights, open the doors and start grabbing the money are now well and truly over, and things are going to get harder over the next year, as more straight venues start to chase the mythical pink pound. I had a look over the past year to see what the overall results were for the Goldilocks Pub and Cub Awards, and there are no surprises. Bennets won Best Club every month, The Waterloo won Best Pub 10 months out of 12, and also won Best Service every month. Planet Peach won Best Club Night every month, and it comes as absolutely no surprise whatsoever that Delmonicas won Biggest Dump Award 11 months out of 12, with the Poo beating them into second position one month! Remember that the Goldilocks Awards are your chance to let the venues know what you think, and I am flattered to note that once again, the webmaster of another Glasgow website has stolen the concept of the Goldilocks Awards. Not very original of you Gordon, but at least you have the good sense to plagiarise Glasgow's best loved columnist! And talking of plagiarism - Many of you no doubt noticed the Gay and Lesbian column in the latest edition of BFM Magazine, currently being distributed around the pubs and clubs. Notice anything familiar about it? Not surprising really, as it was the exact same column which I wrote in the November edition of ScotsGay, stolen off the ScotsGay website, and reproduced in BFM without the prior knowledge or permission of either myself or ScotsGay Magazine! Obviously, I take the view that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but stealing my work and reprinting it verbatim has to be the ultimate boost to the ego! Unfortunately, my Small Bald Ginger Editor takes a dim view of copyright theft, and is threatening to sue BFM. No doubt I can invoice BFM for their latest column and add it to the others I'm still awaiting payment for! Had quite a few of you asking how Beti Hutton is these days. You probably noticed the Granny Spice column wasn't in the last edition, and this was due to our Beti being in hospital for heart surgery. You'll all be glad to know that Beti is now back home recovering, and should be back in the next issue. No doubt you can send your get well cards care of ScotsGay, and the Ed will send them on. It would seem that Beti will have a few words to say about the state of the NHS on her return. I've had a lot of you taking the piss over the last month about the fact that I've actually got a boyfriend now, and am having to behave myself. Yes, it's true - my days of slutting are over and I'm happily settled with my other half, so all you lot who are looking for a bit of rough trade are going to be disappointed from now on... Sorry! I was looking at the recent edition of Boyz Magazine to see if any of the Boyz Awards had made it to Glasgow, and noticed that yet again, neither Dels nor The Poo won anything this year. Obviously, the hype and bullshit are wearing a bit thin for both venues, and their customers are treating them with the indifference and mediocrity they truly deserve! Two years running they've won fuck-all now - can The Poo manage three in a row next year? The big event coming up to take a note of is of course the 9th Gay Ball in aid of the GBAWF. The date for this year is Monday the 5th of February, and the venue is the Albany Suite, Forte Posthouse Hotel in Bothwell Street. MC for the evening is May Miller, disco by Karen Dunbar, music by Stephen Duffy and Sheboom and a special appearance by the Nolans. Tickets for the event are GBP25 which includes a meal and they're available from all the bars. It's all for a good cause, so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. ScotsGay recently had a phone call from The Lane Sauna, unhappy about us mentioning that they're not as busy as they used to be, and demanding that we remove their listing. I'd like it make it quite clear to all venues that we are not in the habit of removing or amending listings simply because venue owners don't like it. This has always been the case for all venues, despite attempts to prevent the circulation of ScotsGay, and various threats made against both myself and my Ed over the years. If the situation should change at The Lane, then we will gladly change their listing, but I have spoken to various ex Lane customers who now frequent Centurion Spa, who agree that the place is not as busy as it was when I was involved in running it. Still a long way off, but worth making a note of now, is the Switchboard/LGBT Centre joint Ceilidh on 30th of March in The Trades Hall, Glassford Street. Tickets are GBP10 including food, and also include free entry into Bennets afterwards. (I wonder if those of us who are barred from Bennets get a reduced ticket price?) Music is by The Macappella Ceilidh Band, and you can get your tickets in Clone Zone. That gives me 2 months to try and get rid of the weight I've put on recently as my kilt doesn't fit me at the moment! News just in from the promoters of Taste and Fruitfly is that they will shortly be launching a new weekly clubnight called Aurall at MAS in Royal Exchange Square on Sunday nights. There are two preview nights planned on Sunday 28th Jan and Sunday 11th Feb, and the official launch party will be held on Sun 4th of March. As usual, there will be a host of big name DJs that us headbangers have never heard of and Aurall aims to bring together a contemporary blend of the outrageous, the bold and the beautiful to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where the focus is on the harmonious bump and grind to quality beats." Ummmm? I'm sure all you club bunnies will love it, but I somehow don't think you'll find Goldilocks headbanging away there in my bike jacket, Poundstretcher jeans and Heavy Metal T-shirt! (I'd love to know what "up-for-it pumping house" is all about by the way) I've been asked by the lovely Jeanette down in the Candle Bar to let you all know that in addition to the regular entertainment from Wendy, Stu, Jason, Angie and Gary, - starting on 20th of February, Robert and May Miller will also be providing the entertainment every Tuesday night. The Candle Bar seems to be following in the footsteps of the old Austins up in Hope Street, and I expect that Tuesdays down in the Candle Bar should become a very busy night if they can attract the same crowds that the Millers used to pull in. Definitely a night to watch out for! Talking of Robert Miller - the most bizarre sight of the past month had to be a lookalike who is the spitting image of him. The boyfriend and I were at a gig in The Cathouse, and I was absolutely convinced that Robert was down in the crowd, headbanging away in his Iron Maiden T-shirt with a bimbo in tow! Absolutely uncanny resemblance! Some of you will by now have heard of a new gay bar being opened by Brendan Nash next month. The location is not being disclosed yet, but it will be called The Revolver Bar and is close to the existing gay venues, although I've been asked to point out that it is not the old Austins in Miller Street. The concept behind the venue is that they'll be trying to get away from the format of loud queenybopper music, drag and Karaoke, and they'll be offering a standard of service lacking in some of the current straight owned venues. I'll reserve judgement on this particular point. It is also intended to have food available at all times, soft drinks will be reasonably priced, and they will also have real ale on offer for all the trainspotters (some of us prefer aeroplanes-trypesetter). Anyway, watch out for the opening date which should be announced shortly... They're also looking for staff, and it seems that being young and pretty will not necessarily guarantee you a job! SNIPPETS AND STUFF OOT, the gay comedy night held on the 2nd Sunday of the month at The Stand Comedy Club in Woodlands Road, are now doing a Gay Blind Date competition with a meal for two as first prize. >>> Centurion Spa are continuing with their redecoration of the premises, and manager Paul tells me that one of the next areas due for a major upgrade will be the showers. It is also intended to revamp the chill out room, and I believe another party night is also planned. >>> Wayne frae up in ra Broch has sent me another website owned by yet another pseudo - Christian (What do you mean 'pseudo' - he's the real thing. Ed) spouting hatred against Gays and Lesbians. Check it out at http://www.geocities.com/johnsunol2/ and he's even been nice enough to give his phone number so you can tell him he's probably just another closet who can't come to terms with the fact that he'd really like nothing more than getting one up the arse! >>> Nice to see that Brian Souter has lost another few million quid, and more ridicule from The City. The cost of the ill - fated "Keep The Clause Campaign" just keeps on rising, doesn't it? Souter really should have listened to the parting words of Reverend Robertson, before wasting his money! Well, that's about it for this month! As usual, you can send your complaints, smutty e-mails and death threats to the address at the back of the mag or by e-mail to the address below. As usual, you can read the full unedited version of my column on the Goldilocks webshite. See you all next month, Luv, Goldilocks E-mail:- goldilocks@gay-glasgow.co.uk Webshite:- http://www.gay-glasgow.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dun Eideann/Edinburgh --------------------- Hiya peeps, Ali here. I hope you all had a good New Year and all that. Hiya to Gus for attacking me over the festive period in the pub - you know who I mean! On with the usual then... Joy! has moved from Wilkie House and is now living at Ego, formerly Eden across the road from CC's. Alan, Maggie, Wendy and Sally will be bringing us Meaty House, Pop, Garage and all the usual shenanigans. Alan and Maggie have brought in their own sound system so none of the problems that beset all the other clubs that have been there! The Townhouse Sauna celebrated its 1st birthday under Martin and Brett during most of December. Biggest attraction, I hear, was the weekend appearance (all the way from Amsterdam) of the gorgeous Joshua who stars on our front cover. Atomix in the LGB centre now has its own piercing shop-pop in and speak to Scott and the boys about what's happening with this. Planet Out has nothing new to report at the moment, but the Stag and Turret has been very busy recently what with the Karaoke (now three nights a week) and the forthcoming Salsa Sunday on 2nd Feb. They've also got a Valentine Special Tribute to Fire Island on 16th Feb! Lush! is not on this month. Dale informs me that they are back in March - which happens to coincide with his 21st birthday! I will have more details in the next issue-promises to be a good night though... Hot Stuff's having a 'rest' just now after a hectic Xmas and New Year, but there's still the Karaoke with Titty Galore and JP's Quiz. Pop in and say hello to the boys! Tackno is back at the end of the month with a "Porn Star" theme - keep your trousers on but adopt a strange German or Swedish accent and all will be well - Danke! CC Blooms is open as usual with Karaoke from Georgy Boy and Emma, DJ's Blondie, Christine and Annie playing their usual music. Remember the Stand has "Oot on Tuesday" every 2nd Tuesday of the month. All the best comedians hosted by the very funny Craig Hill! On another note - check the Playhouse Theatre for its listings. The Sing-A-Long-A-Sound of Music is returning! An obvious excuse to praise the goddess that is Julie Andrews (and dress up like nuns - if we need an excuse for that!). Boo the Germans, cheer the children on, sing along to all the songs and get very, very drunk! The Valentines Ball is on in February - see Planet Out for more details regarding tickets and the like - should be a fun night but will sell out really quickly. The LGB Centre would like you all to know that every Monday night at 7.30 in the downstairs meeting room, a Mixed Choir is now starting. Get along and pretend to be the next Russell Watson or Pavarotti, maybe even Maria Callas! A Holocaust Memorial Exhibition is also on in the LGB Centre until Saturday February 3rd, from 11am to 7pm each day. Worth seeing. Right - we have mucho grande gossip! Queer Sunday - remember that?? Well from what I (I'll take responsibility here!) see it no longer runs at all! Hmm has Grant Mackintosh bitten off more than he can chew - again? If you hear anything about this I need to know before the 10th February! Sorry to see that Cyberia closed its doors for good at the end of December. easyEverything has certainly grabbed a large share of the Internet Cafe market what with it being cheap and 24 hours and full of queens! My Edinburgh website thing has been put back as I need all your gossip, club listings, anything that is needed for Edinburgh. If you think it needs mentioned then let me know through the usual address at the bottom! Okay peeps, time to pack my Alka Seltzer and Rennies before I go to Glasgow. I must run, have to to remember to plan my escape route!! Lots of Love Ali niniev@yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scottish Media Monitor ---------------------- Garry Otton Voice of the Liberal Old Mother Burnie in the Daily Record, or 'Just Joan' - which I'm sure she will be if she carries on at this rate - waved her stick at a young married woman who had fallen for a female friend. The woman had written to Burnie asking where she could meet other bisexuals. Hubbie appeared to know all about this, so either they had a working relationship or we have a lady coming to terms with her sexuality. Old Mother Burnie reached for the Henbane and Belladonna: "You're not free to go looking for singles, straight, gay or bisexual... And that, by the way, includes your friend. Leave her alone". An 18-year-old girl who had also fallen "desperately" in love with a female friend got little comfort from Old Mother Burnie. "It's a pash", she scoffed. "Everyone gets them at some point in their lives. There's no need to panic about your sexuality or to worry too much. It will pass. I don't think for a second she reciprocates your feelings. It's just wishful thinking on your part and for both your sakes, don't throw yourself at the woman". That's what happens to naughty children who write to witches! NUUURSE! Gerald Warner's out of his bed! Gushing delirious nonsense in Scotland on Sunday he screeched: "Christ has been supplanted by Mammon and every other horned beast... This country has sunk to unprecedented depths of barbarism and degeneracy". 'Geraldine' joined William Hague, capitalising on the murder of 10-year-old Peckham boy, Damilola Taylor for the Tory/religionist cause. "When the West Indians first came to this country, they were among the stoutest pillars of the community. While the indigenous population began its long slide into decadence in the Sixties, corrupted by cynicism and permissiveness, the black population remained idealistic, patriotic and law-abiding". But as one kid told Carlos Alba in the Sunday Times Scotland: "People get stabbed in Wishaw every weekend, but it's got nothing to do with race. It's religious - Celtic v Rangers. If you want to see violence come down here after the next Old Firm game". 'Geraldine's' questionable obsession with homosexuality had him challenging Prime Minister Tony Blair after an equal age of consent had to be forced through the House of Commons after being blocked by an alliance of militant Christians in the House of Lords. "The Great Charlatan, when seeking election, pledged to defend family values. He has done so by using the Parliament Act - unconstitutionally - to force through legislation permitting buggery of 16-year-old boys and girls. This sodomites' charter was forced onto the statute book on the eve of World Aids Day - the politically correct Masque of the Red Death which impudently celebrates the triumph of perversion, while futilely seeking means of alleviating its unforgiving consequences. The Scottish parliament is to make its own contribution to the conquest of Aids by legalising group sex among men..." His own contribution was to inform readers condoms don't offer protection against the HIV virus! NUUUURSE! How unlike the 'Brigadier'! Tom Brown took to writing on the manufactured outrage of Queercompany.com's lesbian kiss. The 'Brigadier' was now sandwiched between a tolerant editor and an art department jumping at the chance to blow up a nice pic of two lassies locking tongues. But would you be-lieeeve it! Politely coughing over 'them' lesbian's "mildly titillating pose" he added, "but there does come a time when you have to let go, let them live their own lives - and not give a damn what the neighbours think". Well! Kiss-me-tits-and-call-me-Phyllis! I felt sorry for the poor car salesperson in Arnold Clark that approached Linda Watson-Brown when she popped in to test-drive a Citroën. She was apparently informed: "...If I chose to take a test drive in one of their vehicles, I would be rewarded with a gift voucher for the nation's most visited pornographic outlet..." With my interest in Citroëns renewed, Watson-Brown snapped: "A young man informed me that I didn't have to spend the GBP10 voucher on pornography. He also, helpfully, told me that some people like pornography and that he did not think his boss would be interested in my concerns". Neither are we. With dreary columns by Martin Clarke, is there anything else The Scotsman can come up with to help send it gurgling down the plughole? The Opium advert was too good for Linda Watson-Brown to miss and another page of anti-porn rant poured out of the moribund Scotsman. "...Leaning back, legs open at a ridiculous angle". Dahl was a woman "pretending to enjoy her own body... Her spread-eagled, created pose says more about the sad dupes we are believed to be by the advertising industry... Opiate of the people - pornography is the new religion". The complaints received by the Advertising Standards Authority over this ad fell far short of those received over Books Online's ad of a naked couple sitting reading a book. Their message? Sex is good, but reading's better! The Daily Mail's dogs barked at the heels of the Daily Express in their editorial. "The Mail Group recently sought to buy the Express titles, believing that we had the resources and professionalism to restore them to their former glory thus contributing to the diversity of the British newspaper market". What? Another sexually repressed Christian militant paper? Call that diverse? Were they taking the piss? The Mail explained: "...Newspapers are different. They are part of the fabric of our society, with an immense influence for good or ill. The values they promote do matter". Women were cynically trawled in to promote the Mail's twisted values. Bel Mooney celebrated WH Smith's decision not to stock sexy mags and the speed by which Richard Desmond secured the Express: "...As simple as a potential molester selecting one of Mr Desmond's magazines from the top shelf that seems to be spreading through our newsagents like a disease". The poor love was lost for words. "The difficulty in writing about them here is the lack of decent words to describe the content..." But she tried, bless her! "One photo-set displays an extremely fat, rather plain, sad-looking black woman, over 50, with a white toyboy. Pale, weedy, embarrassed, he looks about 19 and his nakedness is, if anything, more humiliating than hers. The ugly vaguely racist pictures degrade both participants and it is hard to imagine who would find them sexy". Not her, that's for sure! Leafing through one of Richard Desmond's sexy mags she found an 80-year-old woman : "Someone's grandmother, I thought - someone who should be treated with respect". And she isn't? "One or two of the readers' wives look as if they might be enjoying themselves, but maybe that's because it hasn't occurred to them to ask why the men they live with want to spread them across glossy pages for other men to masturbate over. Was this part of the deal when they made their vows, or at least decided to move in. Normal women are shy when they have to see the gynaecologist. Yet these women look normal..." And that was what this was all about. How her idea of 'normality' had just been violated. I want a liberal newspaper in Scotland. When I see it: I will support it. As the publisher of Northern & Shell, Richard Desmond promised me in a recent letter: 'Watch this space'! I'm watching Richard! The Sunday Mail thinks that for including a picture of a young woman holding up an unrolled condom in a handbook, the Guides Association is "under fire". Famous for their incessant moralising, we already know by whom. Mrs Ann Allen of the Kirk's ridiculous Board of Social Responsibility told the Sunday Mail that Girl Guides needed "a moral map, not how to use a condom". The Catholic Church issued a warning to parents over the manual and booked an appointment to meet the Guide Association. Scotland's new 'Sexfinder General', Father Danny McLaughlin bemoaned "the diminishing role of religion in the Guides". Religionist leaders in the Guides joined together round the camp fire. Penny Thomson wailed: "The word marriage is nowhere to be found. Nor can I find the word wife. It seems young women the Guides will become partners". Even marriage-mad ex-Record editor Martin Clarke joined in, bemoaning in The Scotsman the absence of marriage in the manual. Sunday Mail reporter Lynn McPherson found a Guide with a nose-ring on the front cover and groups encouraged to invite family planning clinics to meetings "to talk about relationships, discuss prostitution and ask MPs why single-sex marriages are illegal". Her report was accompanied by a saluting Guide in uniform with the caption: "Innocent: The traditional image of Guides". Oh bollocks! What tradition? Jolly hockey-stick days when sweet gals goose-stepped to brass-bands, made jam and kept ponies? And what about the crush on the gym mistress, rubbing yourself off with your best friend after lights out and sucking a Scout's cock behind the bike sheds? Get real! It happened! With Scotland's teenage pregnancy rate seven times higher than the Netherlands, the Sunday Mail should have been defending the Guides, not dancing to the tune of a Church press release. Oh dear, is Scotland ever going find its way in the 21st century? Editor, Alan Rennie is a failure. He should get out now! Where are they now? No one should be surprised... Erstwhile homophobic editor of the Scottish Daily Mail Ramsay Smith who did his level best to stir up as much shit as it could during the Section 28 war has moved to Jack Irvine's Media House as a political consultant. The Scottish School Boards' Association now has Alan Smith as its president and Ann Hill as chief executive. They both played key roles in the homophobic campaign to prevent proper sex education in schools and weren't slow to jump on the militant bandwagon. Pouncing on the Executive's consultation document, the Guide for Parents and Carers, Smith told The Scotsman: "The promotion of homosexuality is still a fear amongst parents..." A statement from the SSBA had their fingerprints all over it. "It was considered that there was not enough reference to marriage within the leaflet". They won't give up, will they? The religionists were all there for the Sunday Herald's report on Glasgow's Lord Provost, Alex Mosson's outrage that led to officers raiding Tower Records to relieve them of allegedly blasphemous Cradle of Filth t-shirts depicting a topless 'nun' straddled over the words, 'vestal masturbation' and on the back, in six-inch letters: 'Jesus is a Cunt'. Where was the Lord Provost when Brian Souter plastered homophobic religionist-inspired Keep the Clause posters across the city? Whether he's a cunt or not is a matter of debate! Mrs Allen was "horrified that anyone would want to wear blasphemous material like this". Order me a dozen, will you? Number one for prudery, when "BLOKES at a TOOL firm... stripped off for a sexy calendar... (and) revealed their hardware" for a Scottish Sun photographer, all their readers got was their "tools" covered by a trolley-load of hardware from B&Q. But shame on the Scottish Sun for printing such letters on the subject of HIV positive nurses working at a hospital in Wolverhampton. We do all know how HIV is transmitted, don't we? "Now that this is out I wonder how many more infected nurses there are around the country. I would not wish for either me or my family to be treated by them..." M Henry, Greenock. "NHS chiefs in Wolverhampton have sunk lower than the Titanic..." D Watson, Alford, Aberdeenshire. "Surely patients deserve better..." Peter Harris, Redding, Falkirk. "I was horrified to read that the NHS are allowing student nurses with HIV to continue their training. Although I do think that HIV carriers should be given job opportunities... It seems HIV is being welcomed with open arms". K Millen, Brechin. "People who are HIV positive should be banned from the medical profession. I'm honest enough to admit that I would not want myself or my children to be treated by someone with the virus". Jenny Thomson, Sighthill, Glasgow. "It's spine chilling..." J Dunne, Hamiltion. The English contributions were no better with only one woman, Diane Mitchell, Aberdeenshire representing the voice of reason and compassion. garryotton@bigfoot.com A new book by Garry Otton is under preparation. http://www.scottishmediamonitor.com/ (c) 2000 Garry Otton Cut it out! * Conservative Justice spokesman Phil Gallie in The Scotsman: "The liberalisation in Scotland is just moving too quickly". For him. * Wife of Herald editor Mark, Colette Douglas Home in the Scottish Daily Mail: "What about reminding young women that the fashion industry that dictates their body size is run by gay men..." * Snivelling like a baby over the repeal of Section 28 in his Scottish Daily Mail column, ex-Record Martin Clarke recalled: "Never has an elected body done less to deserve the title of government than this one. ...A year of self-indulgent inactivity under Donald Dewar, punctuated only by the vanity of his Section 28 crusade". * 'Geraldine' Warner in Scotland on Sunday: "Wendy Alexander and Susan Deacon - have done more in one year to undermine the family and debauch young people's morals than a century of suits on green benches. Repeal of Section 28 and the ironically titled 'Healthy Respect' campaign among youngsters are milestones in moral decline". * Neil Mackay on Temptation Island in the Sunday Herald: A "study in adultery... two-week odyssey into sin... Suffice to say it's pretty tacky". Mrs Ann Allen called it: "Disney-in-negative... lacking in any appeal". The new 'Sexfinder General' said: "'Temptations' should be avoided". Just sounds like the average wedding video! * In her tightly permed, Doris Day world, Old Mother Burnie says in the Daily Record: "The majority of girls... choose to wait... Keeping the age of consent as it is, gives many of them an excuse to reject the dubious charms of classroom Romeos". Er... It does nothing of the sort! * On nudism, Old Mother Burnie grabbed a towel. "...Not in front of me", she squealed. Basting her excuses in fat, she found just one more reason to be ashamed of your body: "Most bodies are bodies unbeautiful, particularly male bodies. For one thing, 30 per cent are currently classed as obese and I would prefer they kept their excess baggage out of sight". * Tom Brown bragging about "compliments" he received in his column in the New Statesman: "The Sunday Herald described me as having 'macho, populist, politically incorrect tabloid credentials...'" * Scottish Daily Mail trying to relive the Section 28 furore on its front page: "CHURCHS' ANGER AS MINISTERS 'IGNORE' MARRIAGE". It was: "Unacceptable..." (Catholic Church). Inadequate..." (The Kirk). "Public tolerance is wearing thin... (and the Executive) "ratted on its commitment to religious groups..." (Scottish Daily Mail editorial). "It is not going to pay any heed to such significant voices as the Catholic Church and the Church of Scotland..." (An unnamed spokesman for the Catholic Church). "Why is marriage effectively outlawed? Do majorities no longer have any rights?" Scottish Daily Mail. Again. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dun Deagh/Dundee ---------------- Well it finally happened! After months of anticipation Charlie's Bar got its long overdue make-over! A new dance floor has been installed together with an impressive sound system and some modest lights... oh and I nearly forgot a bubble machine! The decor has been cleaned up considerably on one half of the bar, which leaves only the pool table area waiting for the make-over treatment etc. Charlie's newly appointed 'Events Director' Iain informs me that with this revamp he's inviting all sections of our community to utilise the bar for social functions/meetings/gatherings etc and he'll even throw in a free buffet to help your event along. So why not have a chat with Iain at Charlie's, if you're planning that coming out party for a friend or that long overdue gay wedding! (Derek and Dennis! Well it's gonna happen someday!) The run up to Hogmanay was heralded at Liberty with an appearance by the Lovely Rozella. The Dundee scene is a tad spoiled methinks! Compared to other establishments (you know those seedy places the hetties go to! ), with no other venue providing so many different acts over the year, accompanied with only a very modest increase in the entry charge. So major congratulations to all at Liberty. New Year was well provided for, with both Charlie's and Liberty holding events. Both venues were packed out and everyone seems to agree that it was a highly successful night all round. Charlie's held a big Hootenanny courtesy of DJ Ewan 'in the house', whose performance was second only to the free buffet! Liberty just opened the door! It was even busier in there than last year's bash, so they must be doing something right! For some it seems, everything should be cheap or heaven forbid free! with their every whim catered for! So 'Boo Woo' to all those critics over the year who see only the negative things on the scene! One interesting part of any new year is the Honours List, and not to be outdone we've come up with a few awards for Dundee! First award is in the Golden Peanut category (ask DJ Ewan-he'll explain this one). And the winner is... Greg P with mentions to Chef Daz and, strangely enough, another chef-Brian W. Best Dressed Drag-Queen was really closely 'scratched over' with congratulations to runners up 'Naughty Nurse' Paul R, 'Five Dollar Ho' Simon L and 'Call Girl' Neil R, but the award goes to 'Minnie Mouse/Ms. Xmas' Gavin S. Most Improved Gay Venue is the Mardi Gras! Well we couldn't make up our minds as both Liberty and Charlie's have improved considerably, so this was the easy way out! Best Dressed Lesbian goes to Kate... well she has the most marvellous pair of moo shoes! Best Dressed Bufty (not sponsored by H&M-Dundee's campest clothes shop) goes to...Victor for his avant-garde attire. Best Queen, again a very closely 'Bitched over' award, with too many names to mention. However, one name stands high above the rest! Can you guess who it is? Hee hee, I feel a competition coming on! Whoever guesses the winner of this award will get a mystery star prize! Birthday wishes to Marc T, caterer to the stars, and the equally talented Paul D "Happy Chanukah". Not forgetting Brian W of 'golden peanut' fame! Last line goes to the lovely Ally who made a glorious fleeting return to Dundee looking totally Fab, he's the official 'Darling' of Blackpool these days, with the news that this year's Ally Day in Blackpool has now been given the Royal confirmation. Perry perryj@drink.demon.co.uk Stop Press: Madam Grumpy is opening a new boozer. It's in St. Andrew's Lane, at the foot of the ramp, and it will have a pool table and, thanks to the licensing board's new edict, a dedicated non-smoking area. It's to be called Brooklyns Bar and will open for business on Friday 2nd February. 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Versatile With A Smile Versatile guy in Edinburgh looking for fun and friendship with interesting SL SA guy. Phone number a good idea, pics appreciated but not essential. Box SG37168. Leatherboy Wanted Leather Top, 43, wants novice leatherboy 18-30 for introducing to leather. Good nature, horny attitude and fit body a bonus. Would suit student. Play area and gear provided. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Scotland. Box SG37169. Powerfully Built Slave 30's, seeks new master. Scotland/anywhere. Photo required. Box SG37170. Skinhead - Edinburgh - Glasgow 34, zero crop, into DM's, combats, waders and rubber, wants to meet guys into w/s fun. Phone number for quick reply. box SG37171. [38a] Wet And Willing Gay male, 36, 5'11", blond, smooth, slim, seeks older 50+ active males. Likes naturism, medical roleplay, being photographed. Hobbies: gardening, countryside. Travel only. Glasgow area. ALA. Box SG37172. Horny Penpals Wanted Into DIY 23 year old, good looking, always horny, very into DIY, wants penpals 18-30 for hot correspondence. Love watching straight guys DIY (seen lots), early fun, maybe shorts. Write soon. Anywhere. Box SG37173. Passive Guy 40 Seeks Active Are you 18-36, w/e and know how it's done? Some red? Can accommodate. Box SG37174. Sexy Mates Required Witty, sexy, horny guy, dark hair, fit swimmer's body, versatile, into footie gear, uniform, suits, looking for hot, horny, safe sessions. Anything goes. ALAWP. box SG37175. Glasgow Bear Lover Bear lover, 38, 15st, 6', seeks mature bear, hairy and passive, aged 40-60 for friendship leading to 1-2-1. Looks unimportant. ALA. Genuine replies from sorted guys only. Can accommodate. Box SG37176. Better Than The Rest Male, 31, likes nights in, nights out, pubs, clubs, travel, sport. All round nice guy seeks similar guy, 16-31 for friendship and maybe 1-2-1. Aberdeen/Scotland. Box SG37177. Edinburgh - Scotland - Anywhere Are you 16-21? Don't fit into the scene? That little bit different? Me too! Friendly, mature (40's) guy, cuddly and very hairy, seeks younger friends. Hobbies: computers, railways, radio communications, pre-transistor technology, etc. Box SG37178. Aberdeen Guy I am 29, medium Build, brown eyes/hair, looking to meet a SA/SL guy aged 20-30 for fun, friendship and possibly 1-2-1 relationship. Box SG37179. Edinburgh 25, good looking and gagging for it! So, if you're 25+, active/assertive, into poppers, videos and looking for a passive lad for a good time, write now. Box SG37180. Let Us Play Fit, fifties, Glasgow guy seeks younger muscular pal to chat with, wrestle with and love in the afternoon. Glasgow area only. ALA. Photo appreciated and returned - maybe! Box SG37181. Come And Go Or Roger And Out No strings daytime or evening fun offered to 16-22 year old guys by mature Edinburgh guy. City centre. Better than a lecture or double period of maths! Box SG37182. Submissive Lad Sub needs to be dominated by leather/rubber guys also skins into boot licking, w/s, CP, etc. Looks, age unimportant as long as you know what you want. ALAWP. Box SG37183. Glasgow Lad Seeks Older Glasgow Lad Glasgow laddie, 30, 5'9", fair haired, athletic, seeks Glasgow laddie, 50+, non scene, for some no strings fun. Day times preferred. Into 'O' and 'A' levels. GSOH. Photo if possible. Box SG37184. Glasgow Govan Guy Me: 51, average height/build, fed up with being good, want to be bad with other experienced versatile/active/passive guys. Age, looks, colour not important. Would love WE/VWE guys. Box SG37185. Submissive Transvestite Edinburgh TV, 36, WLTM a horny well endowed older man, a man to satisfy my deep womanly needs. 'O' and 'A' guaranteed for the right man. I need to satisfy. Box SG37186. Edinburgh Friendly Indian guy, 46, looking for daytime/evening no strings fun. I'm hairy, versatile, WE. Looking for 21-35. Looks and colour not important. Discretion assured. Cannot accommodate and can only travel within Central Edinburgh. Box SG37187. West Edinburgh Scout looking for cubs, any age, students, oriental, African, Asian. Why be alone? Join the pack. Must be clean shaven, enjoy massage, briefs, slim body and have GSOH. Box SG37188. New To The Capital! Sorted GWM, 29, VSA, VGL, 5'9", fair, blue eyes, toned, into martial arts, gym, beers, laughs, chilling, good music, WLTM similar NS VSA guys for mateyness, maybe more! Photo appreciated. Box SG37189. Filthy House In Edinburgh Get off on cleaning? Come and clean my filthy house. Cuddles (and maybe more) in return! Photo helps. Box SG37190. Edinburgh 43 year old guy, own house and car, is looking for a naturally submissive young guy (16+) for fun and friendship. Not into scene. Non smoker. Would suit shy guy. Write with full details. Photo helps (returned with mine). Total discretion assured (if required). Box SG37191. ***Bisexual Bi Curious? There has to be a first time for everything! If you're aged 16-21 or so, why not get in touch? Considerate experienced older guy will talk you through things at your own pace before getting down to some safe fun. Your limits respected. Total discretion assured. I have a large double bed and collection of gay videos in Edinburgh but will travel if required. Box SG37101. Fun Times Male, 34, Glasgow. Would love to meet other males or couples for discreet fun. All you have to do is put the fingers on the buttons. I am 5'9" and would suit those people who like their men to be big! Box SG37115. Me Me Me! Hi I am me! Well that's what they all say, look at me or contact me or I do this! Well I am looking for someone to contact, could it be you? I am 34/male/large build and want to contact you for fun times! Interested? Contact Me!! Box SG37144. ***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 SG37102. Perth Friendly 40something seeks regular no strings fun and frolics with similar aged or younger woman. Box SG37103. ***Friends Abroad Edinburgh Bound GWM, 38, 5'9", 165lb, brown hair, brown eyes. Hi guys! I'm going to be in London and Edinburgh in mid March for a long vacation. Would love to make some contacts. Anything is possible. Write: Rick Innes, 2205 South 11th St, St Louis, MO 63104, USA. E-mail: rickinnes@yahoo.com ***Looking For Borders Bookstore - Glasgow New Year's Eve. Gay section. Me: red hair, grey jacket, CAT bag. You: short brown hair, black jacket, diamond stitch. Got a bit busy. Couldn't talk. If interested, contact Box SG37105. Catriona Forsyth Looking for Catriona Forsyth. Spent great times in Edinburgh with her, then lost touch when I moved to London. Please get in contact - I miss you loads. Fiona (King). Box SG37109. Bear at Amsterdam Airport You cruised 'Bear' capped bear at Amsterdam airport waiting for a flight back to Edinburgh. You sat right behind me on the plane, caressed my arm. I passed you my business card. Get in touch... Box SG37160. ***Accommodation To Let Warrender Park Terrace - Marchmont Stylish 2 dbl b/rm flat with views over Meadows to Castle. All New! Sanded floors, carpet & furniture. Quality dining/kitchen with d/wshr, dryer etc. Will go quick! GBP800/mth. Ring owner 0131-447 5308. ***Jobs Offered Cash For Your Body Photogenic guys can earn GBP75 cash - or GBP100 with chest and arm definition - posing for Mike Arlen who has had 13 glossy magazines published called Mike Arlen's Guys. Send snapshots of your magnificent body to him: Mike Arlen, Wetherby Studios, 23 Wetherby Mansions, Earls Court Square, London. SW5 9BH or Phone: 020-7373 1107. E-mail: mike.arlen@talk21.com [99] Models Wanted Previously published photographer needs good looking guys (18-25) who want to earn GBP20 per hour for publication work. For details please phone Stuart on 0141-636 6556 (No withheld numbers please) or E-mail: xpozure4u@shaws2000.fsnet.co.uk [99] ***Services CAFFMOS Contacts and friendships for men over sixty. The organisation for the more mature gentleman and his admirers. Write to: CAFFMOS, PO Box 2273, Hove. BN3 2GF. Or phone Hove (01273) 220995 for information. [99] Contact Mag Contact Mag for adults: over 900 photos. Approval copy from: Matchmaker (K38), Chorley, PR7 4BS. Or ring 01257 483335 (24 hours). [99] CP Contact Paper CP contact paper for spanking, skins, discipline, etc. SAE to TD Monthly, PO Box 352, Manchester. M60 2PG. [99] CP Equipment Canes, Birches, Straps, Strops, Tawses, Paddles - all Hand Made. From as little as GBP3. For a catalogue and order form, ring Jason Junior on Freephone 0800 9805469. E-mail: jason@jason-junior.co.uk WWW: http://www.jason-junior.co.uk [42a] Edinburgh Laser Clinic Laser hair removal/reshaping - any area from face to feet! Tattoos removed. Birthmarks, freckles, age/liver spots, warts and verrucas. 32 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. EH3 9EZ. Phone: 0131-229 0234. Treatments confidential. [39] Free TV/TS News A Tranny not for profit newsletter. Views, news, venues and free personal adverts. A5 sae: BM Box 2534, London. WC1N 3XX. [99] Golden Wheel Seeking discreet gay or bisexual new friends, male or female? Long standing service, all areas and worldwide. Send stamp for details to: (Sadie), The Golden Wheel, Liverpool. L15 3HT. [99] Limited Companies - Why Pay More? Only GBP90 for your own Limited or PLC. Freephone 0800 526421 for our free 'Guide To Limited Companies'. [99] Worldwide Penfriends Regular lists. Make friends, exchange holidays, improve your languages. For general and music lovers' lists send GBP3: "The Penpal List", c/o 221B Merton Road, Southfields, London. SW18 5EE. [99] ***Back Rubs Central Glasgow Matt, 35, gym body, 5'8", shaved head, tattooed, pierced, versatile, friendly, relaxed service, all tastes catered for. Call 07947 356093 for appointment - in or out. [38] Dundee - Aberdeen Gym toned all over, 27, young black guy, active, VWE, smooth, friendly 12.5 stones, good looking, 6ft. In/out calls, overnight is a possibility. Chris 0705 0082461. [38a] Edinburgh Big chubby passive guy offers relaxing massage services to genuine callers - please phone: 0131-653 0436 (anytime) and ask for Kenny. [99] Glasgow City Centre Paul, 24, smooth, toned, tanned and much more offers friendly relaxed versatile service. 100%. In/out calls, 7 days. 24hrs. Call 078811 566423. WWW: http://www.glasgowgayescort.com/ You won't be disappointed. [38a] Massage For Men - Edinburgh Great relaxing, holistic, sensual, tantric, full body pampering relief in nurturing masculine environment. Shower, warm towels, refreshments. GBP15 per session. Exceptionally good value. Jim. Qualified, experienced, caring. 0131-556 7199. [40] ***Where to Stay All New, All Gay Guesthouses - Edinburgh Two great locations. Exclusively gay. Easy walk to nightlife. Stylish rooms, all with TV and video (tapes available). Shared and private bathrooms. Breakfast available till noon. Non-smoking houses. Easy parking. Room rates: GBP29-GBP49 per night. Call 0131-558 1382 or Fax 0131-556 8279. WWW: http://www. gayscotland.com/alvahouse/ [39a] Camp and Cruise Wonderful holiday opportunity on Lossiemouth sea front. Residential four berth fully-equipped mobile home near cruisy beach. WC and all facilities. GBP150 a week all in. Available April-October. Phone: Elgin (01343) 542928. [99] North East Scotland Farmhouse Retreat - Bed & Breakfast Gay, non-scene, rustic, remote, private, warm relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy that extra special break you really need. Treat yourself. Discretion assured service. Details and other information: phone 01261 851154. [38] Perth B&B Gay friendly, near city centre. GBP18 per person. Massage. Ask for Ron. Tel: 01738 621737. [37a] 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] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venues ------ * indicates that these venues stock ScotsGay ***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. CASTRO'S* 47 Netherkirkgate. Wed-Sun 5pm-2am. After a period as straightsville, has re-opened as a mixed venue. Free admission before midnight. MADISON* 62 Shiprow. Tel: (01224) 596999. 10pm-2am. Friendly, small and intimate pub/club. Previously Club 2000. Much improved since its recent acquisition by the owner of Liberty in Dundee. Free entry. ***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 BROOKLYNS BAR* 2 St Andrew's Lane. Tel: (01382) 200660. 5pm-Midnight. Opens Friday 2nd Feb. New bar with pool table and non smoking area!!! Owned by Liberty and bang next door. CHARLIE'S BAR* 75 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 226840. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight. Sun 12.30-11pm. Gay friendly bar convenient for Liberty and the bus station. 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. 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. 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 8pm-3am. Two floors. Karaoke on Thu and Sun. 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 DIVINE DIVA'S The Venue (Top Floor), 15 Calton Road. Tel: 0131-557 0751. Every fourth Fri. 10pm-3am. Next dates: 16th Feb, 16th Mar. Women only one nighter with all proceeds going to Edinburgh Switchboard. E-mail: jean@lgls.org DOLLS At the Blue Moon Cafe, 36 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-476 2699. Tue-Sun 3pm-late. Women only bar/lounge. Memberships free to all women. Small, but perfectly formed! E-mail: dollsy2k@hotmail.com EASYEVERYTHING 58 Rose Street. 24 hours. Large Internet Cafe from which many young gay men seem to troll the net instead of just picking up each other! 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: 0131-557 9413. 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 nice assortment of folk who work there! 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. Increasingly busy. 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. Mon-Sat 1pm-1am. Sun 2pm-Midnight. Previously Frenchies, this vibrant gay 70's disco theme bar is in the heart of Rose Street. Karaoke Wed from 9pm. JP's Trivia Quiz (in aid of GMH) Sun 4.30pm. JOY Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7435. JOY Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 10.30pm-3am. Every 4th Sat. Next dates: 3rd Feb, 3rd and 31st Mar, 28th Apr, 26th May. Joy, Scotland's most upfront gay club is moving to The Venue from April and is meanwhile in a temporary home. GBP8 members/GBP10 non-members. E-mail: joy.scotland@virgin.net LEATHER AND LACE* 25 Easter Road. Tel: 0131-623 6969. Noon-6pm. Run by the folk from Fantasies, this shop stocks an entirely different selection of naughty clothes of the type that do not actually require a sex shop licence but would if the Good Christians at the church round the corner had their Neanderthal way! LUSH! Why Not, 14 George Street. Tel: 0131-624 8633. 10.30pm-3am. Hibernating until March. Club night with DJ's Dale Wilkinson and Craig Dempster. Pre-club party at Nexus - 8pm. WWW: http://www.whynotclub.co.uk/ 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. E-mail: info@massageforhealth.co.uk WWW: http://www.massageforhealth.co.uk/ MINGIN' Studio 24, 24 Calton Road. Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 10.30pm-3am. Every 2nd Sat. Next dates: Sats 27th Jan, 10th and 24th Feb, 10th and 24th Mar, 7th and 21st Apr. Alan Joy's dark, sexy, dirty trance night features Alan Joy himself on the decks plus Brian Dempster. GBP5 entry. E-mail: its.mingin@virgin.net THE MISSION Studio 24, 24 Calton Road. 11pm-3am. Info Line: 07980 337363. Every second Sat. Next date: Sat 3rd Feb. Alternative music nightclub - Rock, Metal, Industrial with separate Goth Floor. All sexualities. E-mail: mission_edinburgh@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.trans-mission.org/ 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 and varied clientele. Intense, the downstairs Disco is open Fri-Sat 10pm-2am. Real ale. 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. Sun-Fri Noon-10pm, Sat Noon-11pm. Long established sauna club for gay gentlemen! Facilities include large sauna cabin, 14 man steam room, 10 (very popular) private rooms, 8 man filtered jacuzzi, TV lounge with hot and cold refreshments available and friendly staff. GBP8 (GBP5 concessions). WWW: http://www.number18sauna.co.uk/ 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. Real ale. QUEER SUNDAY @ EGO 14 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. THE STAG & TURRET* 1-7 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131-661 6443. Noon-1am. Friendly gay local just round the corner from the Solas Centre. Under new energetic management. Karaoke Wed and Thu 8.30pm-1am, Sun 4-9pm. 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 Marco Smith play garage and US house in the Back Room, to an up-for-it mixed/gay crowd. Preclub bar at Union, Cowgate with Marco Smith and Martin Valentine. GBP6 Members/GBP8 Guests. Sun 25th Feb: Moves to The Honeycomb, Niddry Street, Edinburgh. Opening night - special guest DJ Jo Mills. Sun 17th Mar: Mark Moore. 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 GBP9 (Concessions GBP6), Mon 18-22 years old FREE entry, Tue GBP2 before 2pm, Wed GBP12 per couple, Thu GBP6 entry before 4pm, Fri half price beers/spirits all day, Sun GBP5 for students. Annual Membership GBP2. Proudly gay owned and operated. WWW: http://www.townhouse-sauna.co.uk/ UP Studio 24, 24 Calton Road. Every 4th Fri. Next dates: Fri 2nd Feb, 2nd Mar. 10.30pm-3am. LGBT House/Trance Club for all sexualities. WWW: http://www.upclub.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 GBP1, 40 mins GBP2, 60 mins GBP3. Happy hours: 9am-11am and 8pm-10pm GBP1.50 per hour! E-mail: queries@web13.co.uk WWW: http://www.web13.co.uk/ ***Falkirk DROOKIT DUCK 16 Grahams Road. Tel: (01324) 613644. Sun-Thu 11am-11pm. Fri-Sat 11am-Midnight. Straight bar used by a few discrete local gays. Near to Grahamston station. ***Glasgow 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. 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 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. Free Internet access with webcam. Call-n-cruz internal telephone system. E-mail: centurionspa@gay.com WWW: http://www.centurionspa.fsnet.co.uk/ CLONE ZONE* 11 Dixon Street. Tel/FAX: 0141-248 2593. Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Noon-7pm. Clothes, videos, magazines, toys. 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. EASYEVERYTHING 57/61 St. Vincent Street. 24 hours. Large Internet Cafe from which many young gay men seem to troll the net instead of just picking up each other! FRUITFLY The Arches, Midland Street. Tel: 0141-221 4001. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. Next dates: Sat 17th Feb, 17th Mar (Fruitfly's Second Birthday with Mark Moore). 11pm-4am. DJs Fisher & Price play uplifting to hard house in the Main Room. A hassle-free night in like-minded company - guaranteed. Preclub bar at Eat, Drink, Man, Woman, King Street with Marco Smith. Entry GBP8 members/GBP10 guests. WWW: www.webflyers.co.uk/fruitfly/ GLC CAFE/BAR* GLGBTC, 11 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-400 1008. Daily 11am-Midnight. Full breakfast always available. Home cooking. Friendly and busy! Film Night Mon 7pm. 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: gglc2@dircon.co.uk WWW: http://www.gglc.org.uk/ also see their Art Gallery: http://www.gglc.org.uk/index2.html 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 GBP3. 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-Late. Friendly theatre bar. Mixed. E-mail: boxoffice@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: 09099 108174 (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. 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, January 2001. PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5JW. 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. 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