SCOTSGAY MAGAZINE ================= ScotsGay is a monthly magazine for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Edited, printed and published in Scotland ScotsGay 60/- Light - Issue 38a - March 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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Treut's subjects are the San Francisco Bay Area's sexual outlaws; from a sex worker-cum-performance artist, to sexual "cyborgs" who have altered their bodies using hormones and surgery. Through a series of interviews with articulate and passionate characters, Treut records their stories of hormone treatments, love lives and lifestyles, respectfully and with warmth. The result: an accessible and often humourous insight into life within a transgendered community. "Gendernaughts" is both an inviting and intriguing journey. More informative than Chennel 4's vague explorative attempts with their Boy Meets Girl series. Recently released by Millivres Multimedia, the video is available from Clone Zone, Virgin, HMV, Tower Records and all good video stockists at GBP15.99. ScotsGay has six free VHS copies to give away. If you'd like one, please write with your name and address to: Gendernauts Offer, ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. First come, first served! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Edinburgh/Dun Eideann ===================== Hiya peeps, Ali here again bringing you all the news and gossip. Cafe Habana are helping Ronnie on the bar celebrate his birthday on 13th April and then following it up with a Gay.Com meeting on the 14th. Habana have told me that there will be a Drag Artiste appearing so this could be fun, no doubt it'll be weird to see what the .com'ers look like in real life! Q-Bar on Leith Street seems to be coming more and more mixed every time that I pop in! There's a Happy Hour running daily from 4pm - 7pm except Fridays when they extend that to 9pm! It's a 2 for 1 offer so lots of cheap booze! As well as this they have an all you can eat buffet that runs daily from 12pm till 3pm and is very, very tasty as I've eaten there a few times! I notice that Planet Out has started a rather fab quiz on Tuesday nights from 8.00pm. Run by Nigel, he gives out lots of prizes, with the cheap drink behind the bar and the lovely young students that seem to appear, making it all worthwhile! The Claremont Bar boys will have returned from their annual holiday by the time this gets out, and they are returning to a quiz night that seems to get busier every week. With crazy prizes, mad "run arounds" and Liam's fabulous banter, all you need for a quiet Wednesday! CC Blooms have Kirsty back on 28th March with her wonderful tunes! Very popular with the ladies I hear, starting at 10.30pm you had better find a space! Icebreakers is on every other Wednesday from 7.00pm in CC's. The next one is on the 28th. Call CC's for more details. Peter would like all the customers to remember that the door policy means that they will shut at 1.30am prompt. Customers turning up after this may not be admitted. Joy @ Ego is proving to be very popular and seems to be getting more "gay" again. After speaking to Maggie Joy she tells me that there are more plans for Joy to get better and bigger! Mingin' is back at Studio 24 on the 24th March with Alan Joy and Brian Dempster. All for the lovely price of GBP5. What more do you want for a good night out? Lush returns to us on 1st April @ Ego. Dale and Craig are playing you all the tunes that you know as well as keeping us supplied with their drink promo's all night long. For only GBP3, Sundays keep getting better. Tackno return to us on 25th March with a Studio 54 feel. why not Boogie oogie woogie with Trendy Wendy, Shake your thing and feel mighty real @ Club Mercado! The next Tackno planned is 'Tackno to watch Girls by' on 29 April, so I'd start planning for that as well! Divine Divas returns on the 14th April with DJ Tina from Dolls, and will still be at The Venue on Calton Road. Oot on Tuesday at the Stand Comedy Club is back on 10th April. Craig Hill and the gang bring you 2 hours of comedy madness. This is a must see, and you could win a meal for two at the Blue Moon Cafe in their Blind Date competition. Stonewall Youth Project brings you Angels & Devils on 23rd March from 7pm to 11pm @ Club Java, Commercial Street. Billed as "An LGBT event for 13 - 25's" they bring you music from Alan Joy, The Lush Boys and a mystery DJ! It's free and they are running a shuttle bus from Picardy Place every 20 minutes so it's easier for everyone to get there! Rent (not that kind!) arrives at the Festival Theatre on Mon 27th - Sat 31st March. It's a fabby show by Jonathan Larson and starring Adam Rickitt. Based on Puccini's La Boheme and set in New York, it is a moving and uplifting love story celebrating the lives and loves of a group of young artists. And at The Playhouse, Sing-a-long-a-Sound-of-Music arrives on the 30th and 31st March. Dress up as a nun, become a member of the Von Trapp's or even drink too much and just sing-a-long and have fun - trust me I've done most of the above at the last one! Oh, remember I was trying to see what has happened to Grant Mackintosh (Queer Sunday blokey!), well I have been informed that he was spotted helping his mother shop in Asda's - awwww, he's nice really! (yeah right!) Any more sightings of him would be appreciated. Any other gossip or news to the usual address please and I'll probably see most of you out and about! Luv ya's Ali niniev@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- Glasgow/Glaschu =============== Arse Bandit With Attitude! Here we go again with the latest round up of all that's hot and what's a load of cack on the Glasgow scene. There seem to be a lot of rumours going around about Benetts closing down at the moment. These seem to stem from the building work that is going on in the area, and some of you lot appear to be under the impression that you'll be losing one of Glasgow's part-time gay-friendly clubs. The construction work is going on behind Benetts, and has nothing to do with them, so I'm afraid you're stuck with the place for the foreseeable future. That reminds me - I must get in contact with Mrs Grumpy in Dundee and find out if her plans for opening up a new club in Glasgow are any further forward. I've had a few of you complaining that you were unable to get copies of ScotsGay in the GLGBTC last issue. This was due to a quantity of magazines being removed from the premises without the knowledge or authorisation of the management comittee. It's a sad day when one individual feels he has the right to do the modern equivalent of Nazi book burning simply because he disagrees with opinions expressed and is unwilling or intellectually incapable of using the more usual right to reply. Nobody likes criticism, but freedom of speech is one of our fundamental rights in this country, and if I can accept letters of complaint about me without throwing a tantrum, it's not too much to expect others to behave in an equally adult fashion. It's interesting to note that the finger of suspicion has been pointed at the same individual on more than one occasion, and in the event of further removals of magazines, ScotsGay will be reporting them to the police for further investigation. You have been warned! I've given it a few good plugs before, but remember that the GLGBTC / Switchboard joint Ceilidh is being held on Friday 30th March. Venue is the Trades Hall in Glassford Street from 8pm till midnight, and tickets are GBP10 (GBP7.50 concessions) available from Clone Zone or the Tron Theatre box office. Price includes food and music is by the Macapella Band. Should be a good night out - me and Mrs Goldilocks are making a night of it, and should be dressed up for a change! All proceeds go to Centre and Switchboard funds, so it's all in a good cause. Both the new clubnights Fusion and Aurall seem to have got off to a good start. Fusion is now going to be held on the third Saturday of every second month, and the next confirmed date is Saturday 21st April, with tickets costing GBP5 available from 23 Precinct Records, or call 07890237642 for further details. The launch night was a big success with over 300 people turning up to the Renfrew Ferry, and the music pounding right up til 2am. The promoters of Taste and Fruitfly are also running a Glasgow monthly clubnight in Mas, Royal Exchange Square, and the next date is Sunday 15 April with DJs Tom Stefan (Home), Mark Price and Calum Walker (Fresh and Low), and Martin Valentine (Taste, Trafik). Remember also that the next Fruitfly clubnight will be held on Saturday 21st of April from 11pm - 4am in the Arches. Tickets are the usual GBP 8/GBP10 and Rob di Stefano from Twisted will be joining Fisher and Price on the night. Right, that should keep all you sad club bunnies happy for a while... The big news this month was of course the opening of Glasgow's newest gay venue - the Revolver Bar. After a few delays due to red tape, the doors finally opened, and I think this is one place that should prove popular with the slightly older crowd. Unfortunately, most venues only cater for brain dead, shit-for-brains scene bunnies brought up on a diet of Steps, crappy boybands and other inconsequential shite, so those of us who don't fit into the bimbo category will welcome the different atmosphere that the Revolver is offering. There will be no Karaoke - ever! It was all the rage years ago, but like combat trousers and number one crops, some gay men just don't know when to stop flogging a dead horse! There will be no DJ either. Many of us are fed up of these egotistical, hyped up nobodies with a mythical following playing the music they want to hear all night. The Revolver Bar has a state of the art juke box with loads of music, and no Kylie or Steps etc (although I notice Madonna is in there), and it's free! You can also play pool for only 50p a game, and on Sundays you can play computer games on the big screen. There's food available at all times, and the bar prices are reasonable too. The Revolver is looking for a slightly older clientele and it will be interesting to see where their customers come from. Hopefully even more of you lot will realise that places such as Sadies and Dels are not pulling in the crowds like they used to, and venues such as the Candle Bar and Revolver are providing a far better service at realistic prices. The Candle Bar should shortly be getting a refurb. Everyone seems to like the place, but a lot of you think it's just a bit too dark. So, it's getting redecorated, and the bar is getting moved to make even more room. There have been more additions to the entertainment, and you now have the hugely popular Robert and May Miller on Tuesdays, where May is on form as ever at having a joke with the audience. Chris Millar is now singing on Thursdays, Wendy DJs on Fridays, Stu DJs on Saturday, and there is a mixture of Karaoke and cabaret on Sundays. (I was in a couple of weeks ago and Torry was getting slagged off by Angie. Bloody cheek! I was born there!) Anyway, the Candle seems to be listening to what the punters are looking for, and seems to be getting busier than ever. I'm surprised that there are so many of you who haven't been in yet as it's been open for some time now - give it a try! Finally, I'd better give a mention to Jules who was throwing a tantrum that he never got a mention in the last issue. Oops! (and I thought he was the sensible silent type). I moaned some time ago that the new owners of the other Glasgow Gay and Lesbian Website should either get it online after all the empty promises, or remove it completely. Thankfully this has now been done, and it is finally 404. Perhaps Benetts should consider doing likewise, as they're still promoting their Halloween Party from last year. Get rid of it guys - it just looks amateurish when you can't be arsed to keep things up to date. Same goes for the Dels/Poo Site! And Flash Jardine from Revolver assures me he's going to be getting his updated shortly. Moving swiftly on to the Goldilocks Pub and Club Awards. These have now been updated to include the Revolver Bar, and unsurprisingly, The Waterloo wins Best Pub, Delmonicas equally predictably gets Biggest Dump, and Best Club goes to Bennets. SNIPPETS and stuff... There's a new Gay and Lesbian Introduction Agency operating in Scotland, so if you're not having any luck getting a shag by going down the pub, why not give'em a call on 01236 603150. No idea how much they charge etc, so don't ask me. >>> I see I've been in the Pink Paper again. Nice to know I'm so famous, but I just wish all those people who quote me (or rip off my entire column) sent me a bag of fivers from time to time. >>>The GLC Cafe now have Karaoke three times a week with Ricky on Saturday night, Francine on Friday and Lola on Sundays. Same wigs, same songs, same jokes - just 3 nights a week now! >>> What was Gus in Aberdeen on about in his last column? "Becoming like Goldilocks - perish the thought!" I'm afraid not Gus - takes a lot more than a dislike of gay fashion and crap haircuts (not to mention the dreaded Steps) to be a Goldilocks. It's taken me 40 odd years to be the obnoxious cynical bastard that pisses off so many pub and club owners. When you get barred from places, when you have 3 stalkers and when you never have to worry about finding something to take home and shag then you'll know you're up there with the master! >>> I've had a few more of you complaining about the bouncers in Benetts telling people to stop snogging as it upsets the breeders. I'd advise you lot to stop moaning and just do as they say. After all - they seem to run the place these days! >>> Centurion have now introduced "trick cards" in the Club. Those of you who've been to gay bars in the USA or Canada will have seen these before, but I've not seen them much over here. The idea is that if you see some guy you fancy, just fill out a card with your name and phone number (pens provided). Much easier than rummaging in your handbag for a bit of paper. If he's a dog, just give the phone number of your local takeaway. Right then- that's yer lot for this month. See you sluts next month. You can read the full unedited version on the Glasgow Gay and Lesbian Webshite, and remember to keep those Pub and Club votes coming in. Send in your jokes, gossip, mucky pictures and other filth by post or e-mail. Happy shagging! Goldilocks E-mail:- goldilocks@gay-glasgow.co.uk Webshite:- http://www.gay-glasgow.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Aberdeen/Obar Dheadhain ======================= Well, the weekend is almost over once more. I have been spending most of today recovering from last night in Castro's, so my apologies go to the Ed, for it being so late! So, presumably you'll have heard about the closure of Madison's then? It is rather a shame, I think, as all it serves to do is remove the amount of choice that's available for the punter. But in true Aberdeen gay scene style, there only seems to room enough for one venue! Madison's tried in vain to win back some lost custom, but alas it was not to be, so it was no great surprise when I was told the news that they'd closed that evening. Also to be expected was an extra-busy Castro on Saturday night. All in all the atmosphere was a fairly lively one. The music could do with being just a teensy weensy bit tougher, but apart from that, and the recent escalation in the price of a pint (!) all was well. Couldn't bloody move on the dancefloor. This is going to be a relatively short piece this month, as my head still hurts rather a lot, and inspiration is running a wee bit on the thin side, but I do wish to take a few moments to reply to my critic in the last issue: Dear Dave MacDonald, Thank you for taking the time to write to me with your views on the City Bar and its recent, but short-lived, incarnation as a gay bar. I feel saddened that you felt you had to use such a threatening and abusive manner when making your point. I am also sorry that you feel that we are "subhuman", but I'm sure if you'd perhaps taken the time to come into the bar and actually try to mix with people, you may have had a different view on the subject. You may well have enjoyed yourself. Well, Mr MacDonald, do not fret because the "faggots" here decided that the pub wasn't to their liking anyway, so you can have your precious City Bar back. They've even taken out the juke-box so that we gayboys (and girlz) can't play Steps or Abba. Happy now? Finally, I have a question to ask? What is a "VISUS"? Oh, sorry, did you mean virus? If it's the HIV virus that you're talking about, then can I suggest that you take yourself down to your nearest health promotion outlet and obtain some leaflets. HIV is not exclusively a gay problem, and indeed the dangerous people are the ignorant bastards like you who think it is and don't bother taking precautions themselves. As to who is the more subhuman - is it us faggots, or people who go round wanting an entire section of the community wiped out by HIV? I would await your reply, but I believe that you no longer have that e-mail account. Now, go and wise up a wee bit and learn to live and let live. And while you're at it I suggest you get some hints on basic English. Yours sincerely, Gus Well, that's all for this month. Please do all be good, and with idiots like that around, be careful. Gus gus@drink.demon.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------- Scottish Media Monitor ====================== Garry Otton On Marriage, Weak Women and Roman Law There must be people out there who get off on dowager agony aunts towering over them in six-inch heels administering cruel punishment and retribution. How else can I explain Old Mother Burnie in the Daily Record? First the humble question: "He shows his little boys porn movies". In this case, it is a female partner of a dad of two boys, eight and 12 years, who are allowed to watch 'porn'. "...What they watch is disgusting... I don't want to cause trouble, but I don't think it is right", the woman begs. Next, the mistress of Scotland's morals pinches her lips and delivers her note of caution: "I don't think it's right either... I shudder to think what sort of an attitude they are going to have towards sex and women when they are grown up". A good one, I suspect. The "brilliant dad" also teach his kids to respect women. From a caring, sharing and emotional perspective: what better way to discover the diversity of sex? Better than any playground! On a letter from a woman who turned out to be more turned on by the female when she was invited along for a threesome, Old Mother Burnie spoke straight from her heart of Pyrex: "Hardly a sewing bee is it? It's not up to me to tell you how to run your sex life, but this sounds very grotty to me". And her advice for a 14-year-old lad who is attracted to both sexes: "Fortunately, you're too young for sex with anyone..." Hmm... Do I hear a carriage clock? ++ It was "hitch hitch hooray" in the Daily Record on the day after St Valentine's Day as they celebrated "National Marriage Week". Amongst the celebrations of dozens of participants in the modern-day cult that excludes same sex couples was the inevitable "Church outrage at gay men's TV marriage" when - blinded by the promotion of marriage as the only legitimate demonstration of commitment - Neil and Mark went through a blessing ceremony on Richard and Judy. Anne Allen, convener of the Church of Scotland's daft Board of Social Responsibility choked on her cup-cake. She was: "shocked but not surprised" and sniffed: "The media has for a while tried to endorse this kind of relationship". (Sorry, must've missed that)! Mrs Allen wasn't needed for any comments on "the perfect wedding day..." Instead, it was left to that paragon of virtue, the 'heterosexual marriage' to parade the world's biggest nude wedding held in Jamaica and couples in Thailand whose marriage, organised by local tourist agencies, married underwater, signing their waterproof registration documents with special pens. ++ Spreading fear and terror into the minds of the Scottish Daily Mail's gullible readers about the incorporation of European human rights legislation into Scots Law, they dragged in Gerald Warner. 'Geraldine' is to gays what Grangemouth is to Greenpeace. Suddenly: "We have an ancient and respected legal system in Scotland... already European in its cultural roots, since it derives from Roman Law. Respect for human rights- basic rights, as distinct from politically correct grandstanding..." Quite how he squares Roman Law with the burden of sexual repression in Scots Law today he doesn't say. Nonetheless, his obsession with homosexuality wasn't going unquenched. The decriminalisation of gay group sex - 'straights' have been doing it legally for years- became "a measure certain to inflame Scottish public opinion, as was the repeal of Section 28". That "measure"- in the same paper- was represented by the militant group, Christian Action Research for Education (CARE) whose Gordon McDonald begged ministers to "protect public morals" in Scotland and "fight it in the courts and protect our youngsters". Quite what protection the public was afforded against the Church was not mentioned. In an attack on other "Euromeddlers" who were challenging the US over the use of the death penalty in Scotland on Sunday, 'Geraldine' sneered: "The Americans must wish that Anna Lindh would go home and do what Swedes do best- commit suicide". ++ The notorious homophobe, Jim Sillars, who writes for the Scottish Sun, wanted to explain why women should not serve in the armed forces. "You might find this column indelicate", he advised. And indeed, Mr Sillars, I expect we will, but don't let that stop you. With self-confessed "moral courage" he warned: "Unlike the politically correct, it will describe the inevitable fate of women if we put them in the front line as soldiers". Apparently, women shouldn't serve in the armed forces because they can get pregnant and be raped. With men seemingly never having to take time off for sickness, subjected to humiliating sexual torture or raped, he advised: "Just one expecting a baby is enough to make her a weak link..." ++ The popularity of The Scotsman's full-time anti-porn campaigner, Linda Watson-Brown and the newspaper she works for sinks further by the day. After editor-in-chief, Andrew Neil lavishly squandered a few pages responding to criticism he read about himself in The Guardian; a swaggering Linda Watson-Brown responded to her attacks. More letters of criticism had poured in to correct or chastise her for failing to grasp the complexities of an argument. Amongst them, the former board examiner for the British Board of Film Classification. She spent a whole column berating them. "When you write columns like this, you know that people will disagree with you. In fact, you hope for it", she puffed. "But when alternative views are printed in the letters page which are just downright wrong, that's another matter. This has happened many times, and it is the effect on other readers which galls more than the nanosecond of irritation it brings to me". Enter, the Mothers of all anti-porn campaigners, Andrea Dworkin and Catherine MacKinnon from the USA. Behind attention-grabbing headers of male sexual violence against women in Bosnia, Watson-Brown dressed the controversial MacKinnon in white. "...Globally renowned feminist legal theorist... Mackinnon's background is impeccable". But of course! "She believes that the availability of pornographic materials contributed to the wave of sexual atrocities unleashed in the war". Watson-Brown's cover is blown. Her unquestioning rant is sourced. "Meeting Catherine Mackinnon and discussing these issues is both a terrifying and exhilarating experience. A few hours spent in her company leaves you over-whelmed with fears that the fight against injustice and discrimination is only beginning- but you also feel to use this as justification for inaction is inexcusable... In 1983, with Andrea Dworkin, she conceived and wrote ordinances, recognising pornography as a violation of civil rights". In fact, Mackinnon's numerous attempts to railroad through legislation curbing sexual practices failed. Many respected feminists and academics stood up to criticise her. Don't expect to find any alternative point of view in The Scotsman though. Watson-Brown's heroine, Professor Mackinnon is famous for arguing that female nudes painted by female artists would be curbed under her Ordinances and she once told a lesbian who enjoyed erotica: 'If pornography is part of your sexuality then you have no right to your sexuality'. ++ "Gay partners to get crime payouts in GBP20m move", screamed the Scottish Daily Mail and "compensation for gay crime victims", bawled The Herald. What was their problem? The changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme benefited all sorts of people, not just gays and received support from right across the political spectrum, so what makes the press want to highlight the benefits to partners of gays who are victims of appalling crimes? The next day, the Scottish Mail spat: "While gays are handed more rights, a crucial policy paper on the family has been delayed because his Ministers cannot even agree whether they support marriage". Their front-page headline tried to turn the tables on Labour: "HAGUE'S GBP1,000 BOOST FOR THE FAMILY". The Sun advised: "We like the sound of the Tories' commitment to marriage in their tax announcement yesterday. Might we suggest Gordon Brown does what he has done before... Nick the idea". With a so-called 'majority' determined to see Section 28 back on the statute books, and with the Conservatives the only Party that supported them, might we now see their particular brand of 'compassionate Conservatism' sweeping like a tidal-wave across Scotland during the election? Is that giggling I hear at the back? Just remember, as a Party, it was the Liberal Democrats who stood up firmly and resolutely against Conservatives, the SNP and even Labour's doubting Thomases during the repeal of Section 28. What is up with the homophobic, sexually repressed, Family Values campaigning Scottish Daily Mail? I looked for the homophobic, sexually repressed Family Values campaigning Martin Clarke's regular column only to find out he was on holiday in Gran Canaria; replaced by the homophobic, sexually repressed Family Values campaigning Katie Grant! We can't have this here! This is a local newspaper! For local people! Boring the pants off the unsuspecting, Bible-bashing Fatima Katie Grant whose poisoned apple ripens the pages of not only the Scottish Mail but Scotland on Sunday every week, reminded everyone of something we might have missed in Gordon Brown's Budget speech. He "mentioned the word 'families' 25 times". Not enough! So, cloaked in an article about state interference she sneaked in her mendacious religious propaganda by the back door. Her hideous 'Family' - regardless of how tortured it might be by circumstance - was explained "in it's ideal state, compromises a mother, a father and children... the ideal family also encompasses marriage, proven every year to be the best foundation for bringing up happy, secure and productive children". Where she got all this from was anyone's guess; certainly not from the little girl who was found locked in her room beaten and battered to death by her mum and dad. "I have mentioned the M word, a word that... has New Labour shuddering with horror..." Mrs Grant recently confessed, in her condescending and plumy voice on BBC Radio Scotland how she reads too much Heidi and thinks Swiss girls are all "rather nice". A Swiss listener told the Catholic Mother she didn't know very much about Switzerland. ++ Edinburgh-born Gareth 'Gilly' Gilchrist is set to appear as a volatile chef in the revamped soap, Crossroads. The Scottish Sun found "Gilly admits he's terrified of becoming a GAY icon in Crossroads". Come on! This is no Ramon Navarro. 38-year-old Gilchrist spent time at Her Majesty's Pleasure after joining his chums bursting into the home of a 76-year-old pensioner and her elderly brother, brandishing a fake gun. As for Mr Gilchrist's concerns, he can rest assured. Meanwhile, another piss-poor Scots actor, Stephen McCole appeared in the Scottish Sun. He "reckons getting his kit off for his first naked sex scenes was the worst experience of his career. The young Glaswegian insisted he preferred being in an army BOOT CAMP..." garryotton@bigfoot.com A new book by Garry Otton is under preparation. Get the full Monitor on the brand new website designed by Glasgow's top web-design company ALIENATION with gay Scottish news-feed and chatboards. http://www.scottishmediamonitor.com/ (c) 2001 Garry Otton ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Letters ======= An Open Letter to the Aberdeen Gay Community Well so it's happened once again, we never seem to learn from our mistakes do we? I am of course referring to the demise of Madisons or C2K as it was once affectionately known. Why oh why the Aberdeen gay scene can't or won't support more than one venue at a time is a mystery to me. I mean look at the facts: Aberdeen is a large city with an overall population of almost a quarter of a million. The oil boom dragged it screaming into the 20th Century but somehow the gay scene got lost along the way. Aberdeen may be a big city but boy does it have a small town mind with so many closeted or married gays who are terrified of their own shadow. So these guys would never set foot inside a gay bar but these same guys can be found in various unnamed places in the city after dark with their trousers around their ankles! Many of those who are on the scene drink in straight bars only frequenting a gay venue after midnight and often with a straight female as some sort of security blanket. These aforementioned women seem to regard their gay companions as they would the latest fashion accessories! Now you might think so what's wrong with that - well if you have to ask then you most certainly have a problem! We are luckier than our previous generations in that so much has changed in our favour with regards to the majority's view of our lifestyle. Yes, there will always be bigots, malcontents and people who can be easily lead but they are not all on the other-side of the fence! Take the closure of Madisons as an example of what I am talking about. It opened just over three years ago and filled the vacuum left by the Caberfeidh five months earlier. It was a small but friendly club with a good atmosphere although at weekends it could be extremely crowded and if there were more than ten people on the dance floor you were in danger of being crushed to death. However it was all we had as Castro's Mk I, which had been in its final death throws for sometime, closed a short time after Madisons opened. So for nearly three years on the surface all appeared to be well but behind the scene it was a different story, one that I can't really tell here. Suffice to say it was thanks to some nifty work on behalf of a certain party that the club remained open at all during the early part of last year. When the club changed hands it was given a mini facelift and had a lot of back office work carried out so not surprisingly the door charge was raised to help recoup some of the costs. Well what would you have done in similar circumstances? Unfortunately some of my fellow Aberdonians showed their true colours and vented their feelings by habitually moaning about the cost of one thing or another or the DJ or the colour scheme etc. Come on, do you really expect to gain free access to any club at the weekend? You can't please everyone all of the time. Anyway in early December last year Castro's Mk II opened its doors in a venue that had been tried and failed both gay and straight many times before. What happened next was text book Aberdeen gay scene as just like sheep the majority took to its heels and started to graze on pastures new (or in this case not so new). I have seen this familiar pattern many times before so it came as no surprise that after limping along for three months Madisons had to call it a day resulting in our losing a venue and several people losing their jobs. Which brings me back to where I came in: why can't we learn from our mistakes. We most definitely should be able to support at least two venues-after all, Dundee can! Even the most obtuse amongst us must realise that competition is a good thing and that a monopoly is not, as it limits choice and inflates prices. So in the meantime we are back to one venue for which, even now as you read this, the clock is ticking away. Perhaps the next enterprising but foolish person(s) investing in the gay scene will decide to open up the sort of venue that would cater for everyone i.e. a cafe bar/bar/disco but here's the rub, would you support it and how long for? Once again the Aberdeen gay scene has got what it deserves! Hi, I hope that you you will be able to publish the above letter in your magazine as it's the only way that I am going to get the message across to the people who are destroying the growth of the gay scene in my city. I have been out now for 15 years and during that time I have seen many changes but just when I think that we are finally getting somewhere we take 3 steps backwards. John, Aberdeen (name and address supplied) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inverness/Inbhir Nis ==================== Hi there , everyone. Kuddels back again with news and views from Inverness, though I must say that there hasn't been a great deal happening in the area lately, so, there isn't a great deal to "spill the beans on"... no juicy gossip or scandal, I'm afraid... First of all, allow me to apologise for the absence of my column lately... This was due to the fact that I have been in hospital, having a few tests done (no, not on my brain) and I am now waiting for a date to be admitted for surgery. Also, when I came out of hospital, I had to rush home to the Isle of Mull, as my father had been taken ill and admitted to hospital. Talking of hospitals, I do hope that Granny Spice is now fully recovered from her surgery and is enjoying life to the full... she must be feeling years younger and much fitter now... Glasgow watch out! You must all be aware, by now, after all the hype and publicity, that Inverness has been given city status, but I really don't think that this will make a great deal of difference and bring thousands of extra tourists flocking to the area (as the former Town Councillors, now called City Fathers) would like to think. After all, many prospective visitors and tourists from "down south" have cancelled their visits (much to the dismay of hotel and guesthouse owners) owing to the restrictions on travel imposed by the present (and terrible) outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Anyway, even if they did manage to get here, our "City of Inverness" can hardly compete with the likes of Glasgow and Edinburgh, as far as the gay "scene" is concerned. Still, despite all of that, our local "venues" try to keep themselves busy and the local gays are giving much needed support to our two main gay and gay friendly venues... viz Nico's and The Royal Highland Hotel . Keep up the good work boys! Recently, the Scottish Labour Party held their conference in the Eden Court Theatre. This brought an influx of Party delegates and supporters to the City and helped to swell the local economy as far as hotels and bars were concerned. There were also notable increases in the number of people visiting the local and not so local cruising areas whilst the conference was taking place... Wonder what the visitors thought of our "Highland hospitality" and the way in which they were made to feel "welcome and wanted" by the area's gay population. The centre of Inverness is, at present, a hive of activity. Phase 2 of the brand new shopping complex is well under way next to the railway station and across the road from the Eastgate Centre. There seem to be building and construction workers everywhere. Some of them are extremely hunky and make me break out in a cold sweat when I see them passing in their extremely tight jeans, lumberjack shirts and hardhats. Maybe, I'll get the opportunity to find myself one of them, preferably, in the role of "erection supervisor" and have some fun and games... Well, I can always dream, can't I? Guess that's about all for now. So, until next time... .I hope you all continue to have fun, get all you want and wish for and practise lots of safe and happy sex. All the best, Kuddels kuddels@drink.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dundee/Dun-deagh ================ Well peeps what has been happening in Dundee over the last wee while I hear you ask? Well, rumours were silenced when at long last Dundee's newest gay bar Brooklyn opened its doors. For those of you who may be unaware, the new pub is located in the same building as Liberty and has its entrance just before the ramp that once led to Bar XS. Just look out for the large rainbow flag hanging proudly over the door. The decor is fresh and stylish, with a reasonable price list! "What more can you ask for?" I hear you say! Well for those who need a little bit more there is a pool table and dare I say it... "yes dare"... a small dance floor for those who cannot resist temptation each time a Steps track comes on! The bar staff are all familiar faces from Liberty and 'as yet' there seems to be no return of the ever popular cheap 'pub to club' tickets... keep nipping Gavin's head he may give in! Elsewhere things seem to be ticking away nicely. Charlie's Bar continues to be its usual busy self with DJ Ewan doing his unique cabaret/disco show every Saturday, while mid week there's a 'killer pool' contest, with a bottle of booze for the lucky winner! Liberty continues to open its doors, for why... lord only knows! Oh my, I've said something controversial! Ooops! Quick Back to neutrality (won't worry no-one reads further than line three anyway!) Right where were I... oh yes Liberty is still the busiest place to hang out in Dundee with the Mardi Gras a close second midweek! Rumours that a member of Liberty's bar staff was asked to leave the 'Mardi' for snoggin' the face off some random bloke are indeed true, although sources close to the event say the real reason was jealousy! Speaking of bar staff, I note with sadness that 'wee Nellie' is no longer working at Liberty, rumours as to his departure are (as usual) abound so I won't add to them here. However, 'Nellie' does seem happy with his new found freedom from the 'Entertainment Industry' and he's even found time to get himself a new bloke! For those who attend Dundee's ever growing number of universities and colleges, the University of Dundee's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Society is going strong with numerous events, trips, etc. The Society holds a weekly Informal and if discretion rates high on your list, low key meetings every Monday during term time and remembers it's open to people from both Universities. For a full list of details check out their web page (maintained by the king of the bleached blondes 'Duncan B') at the Dundee Universities Home page For those of you who like to wander off the scene occasionally (yes it does happen!) Raffles Bar on the Perth Road is getting popular with some of the 'Boys and Girls' as Sir David Pedder so delicately states in his own unique and sophisticated banter. Oh and don't forget Dundee Universities Students Union, it's always packed with something for everyone, not to mention having the cheapest drink in the town! Oh almost forgot 'quote of the month' goes to Michael R this month with the very respectable entry "don't get mad... get the wardrobe" which he informs me is his guiding principle when things go pear-shaped. Finally, there has been something of a constant rumour floating around about a new gay disco opening in Dundee! Well it's still all second hand information. However, I can report that it seems that a return to the days of wandering up to Brown Street may be on the cards. In the not too distant past there was a gay disco at the Brown Street venue and from what I've been told there may be again! So watch this space! Last line goes to Wayne G, who was chosen to display some of his work at a London gallery this month, only to be knocked down and injured by a black cab while there. 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Ullapool - Stornoway - Lewis English lad visits regularly - would like to make contact/meet up with fit discreet mates in area for fun times. Box SG38139. Edinburgh Area I am 45, but look younger, slim with hairy body, looking for new friends for safe fun. Into 'o', briefs, photography, particularly seeking W/E older guys. Box SG38140. Stirling Gay Male Fun loving 38 year old gay male, honest, sincere, enjoys pubs, clubs, nights in and out, seeks similar male 20-40 for friendship and possible 1-2-1. Box SG38141. Clydebank - Dunbarton Area 20's WLTM new friends, SA and discreet, slim smooth body, neat butt, dark hair, can accommodate or travel, into swimming, naughty underwear and photos etc. Box SG38142. This Charming Englishman Eloquent, enigmatic, eclectic, erudite, environmentalist, can be ethereal, epicurean, esoteric, and elegant. 5'10", 39, assume nothing! Everything to discover, anywhere, based by Dundee. Letter or e-mail to tom_derech@hotmail.com or write to Box SG38143. Infinity And Beyond Hi, I'm 26, 5'10", slim build, black hair, green eyes, seek guys 27-34 for relationship and good times. ALA. Box SG38144. Husky Highlander - Rob Roy Lookalike Seeks slim young pal for mountain and forest adventure. Your kilt and claymore will be provided. Gaelic spoken. No experience necessary. Can train in all Highland customs and pursuits. Siuthad! Box SG38145. Fife - Edinburgh - Dundee Areas Fife guy, 38, seeks slim guys of any age for no strings fun. My place or yours. I'm versatile, honest, discreet, SA, SL, and non-scene. Write soon. ALA. Box SG38146. West Coast - Anywhere Genuine, youthful 50's, smart straight appearance, good slim body, cute little butt, waist 31", totally passive, WLTM discreet active top for no strings safe fun, likes gay videos and countryside at weekends. Box SG38147. Long-Term Relationship Wanted Caring 50 year old, bearded, non-smoker, non-scene, slightly impotent WLTM sympathetic understanding chubby overweight NS for friendship, holidays, sharing life with. Possibly bearded, hairy, bald, age/looks unimportant. Glasgow. Box SG38148. Ayrshire Attractive, fit, mid 50's, slim, straight appearance, 5'7", 10st, WLTM discreet guy, 40-65, for friendship and safe fun. Likes evening meals in and watching gay videos, likes countryside more than cities. Box SG38149. Sole Mates Guy, 36, dark, attractive, really into feet, WLTM like-minded guys 18-45 for mutual foot fun. Likes massage, toe sucking, clean smooth feet. Edinburgh - anywhere. ALAWP. Box SG38150. Traditional Discipline Genuine guy 46, 5'11", 32" waist, 42" chest, seeks guys requiring no strings discreet CP. Can accommodate, afternoons or evenings. Preferably guys 30+, Glasgow area. ALA. Box SG38151. Friendly Bi Guy - 40's - In Glasgow Welcomes anyone into watersports, 18-45. I cannot accommodate, but can travel. Also enjoy massage, videos, voyeurism, love hairy bodies, also XXVWE. Photos (returned). Let's meet soon.Box SG38152. Edinburgh - East Scotland Tall active 40's guy WLTM passive cross dresser or TV/TS aged 18-30 who enjoys dressing to please. Box SG38153. To Have And To Hold 32 year old good-looking guy into nights in or out looking for someone aged 18-25 for fun, friendship, maybe more. Go on, nothing ventured, nothing gained. ALA. Glasgow. Box SG38154. New Friends Needed Sorted 33 year old guy, gym worked body, masculine, reasonable looks. Recently stuck in rut, urgently needs new friends, change of social scene. Socially flexible and sexually adventurous. Glasgow, Edinburgh. ALAWP. Box SG38155. Daddy Looking For Son 49 year old daddy wants son 16-30 to role play with hugs and kisses when good, hard spanking given when bad. I am tall, slim, fit, Glasgow area. Box SG38156. Dundee Mature 55 year old, slim, passive gay guy is looking to meet others and make friends in and around Dundee area. Age and looks not important. Box SG38157. Leather Rubber Trainees 40's top guy with all the gear wants to train younger guys who want to try leather and rubber. Would suit student. No gear required, just horny attitude. Glasgow - Edinburgh. Box SG38158. Hot Horny Safe Fun Not bad looking, cheeky wee guy, 37, into versatile, liberating horny fun with swimming/footie gear, uniform/suits, anything that turns you on. Get writing lads, satisfaction guaranteed. ALAWP. Box SG38159. Dundee - Tayside Gay, early 40's, good looks, slim, 5'11", blue eyes, brown hair seeks guys 18-45 for horny nights in/out, can accommodate, any nationality, ALA. Box SG38160. Glasgow Fun Service Glasgow guy, 51, 5'10", slim, versatile, experienced bottom seeks WE/VWE guys 40-60 to give me regular servicing. Can travel or accommodate. Looks/colour not important. Frank letters/photo get reply. Box SG38161 Seeking 18-30 Friends wanted by 35 year old into videos, DIY, also seeking voyeurs and exhibitionists for adult fun games. Photo helps, but not essential. ALA with frank letter. Box SG38162. Glasgow West End Romantic wandering star WLTM similar spacey lad to explore the pleasures of life and each other!! Me? 44, 5'9", medium build, naughty and fun to be with. You? Surprise me!!! Box SG38163. Sexy Football Fun Genuinely GL Glasgow guy. SA, 27, 6', fit body, looking for GL lad 18-24, slim, athletic build, into fun in football shorts/socks or trackies. No femmes. Can accommodate. ALA. Box SG38164. Edinburgh Skinhead 34, zero crop, into DM's, combats, gas masks, rubber, etc. wants to meet guys into WS fun, gob and poppers. Phone number for quick reply. Box SG38165. Older Wants Younger In Fife Lonely 40 year old gay guy looking for love in Fife, have everything else but love. Looking for younger guy 18-30 for that special 1-2-1. Photo please. Box SG38166. Glasgow Bi Guy 40 something bi male seeks gay, bi + TV's for fun and friendship. Bi-curious welcome. 18+. No strings, but genuine friendship with right person. Sorry, cannot accommodate. Write soon! Box SG38167. Glasgow Fun loving horny 40 year old guy into cinema, eating out, scene (sometimes), average looks/build, would like to meet similar for good times! Box SG38168. Edinburgh Shy Guy Edinburgh 25 shy guy looking for soulmates. Into art galleries, cinema, culture, not into scene. Short dark hair, green eyes, told good-looking. Box SG38169. In Need Of Friendship Genuine guy, 47 year old, chubby to heavy build, is looking for guys any age, looks unimportant, can accommodate and travel. Box SG38170. 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 SG38171. Aberdeen Guy 30 Seeking Younger Young gay man, 30, seeks younger guys 18-30 for fun. No strings. Varied interests but enjoy most things. Seeks younger fun loving guy for good times. Don't be shy. Box SG38172. ***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 SG38105. Glasgow - Paisley Tall, dark hair, fit, 30w, 40ch, s/a, w/e, seeks younger 18-26 slim, smooth cute, horny guy. Genuine only. No time wasters. Can you send photo and horny details. Hurry: I'm waiting. Box SG38113. Lingerie Looking for anyone interested in stockings and suspenders etc like myself: Dee, 27, in Central Edinburgh. Or, if you're up for some fun, write with your phone number. Can't accommodate. Box SG38114. Bi Boy Needs Fun Fun Fun! Hi! My name is Cal and I live in Dundee. I would love to meet guys or gals for bi fun, are you up for it? Box SG38121. Bi-male Crossdresser - Aberdeen Seeks bi female for sexy uninhibited relationship. I'm 30, attractive, open, intelligent. Box SG38126. Ayr - Scottish Bi Hunk 34 years old, 6' tall, normal figure, short dark blond hair, blue eyes, uncut, open minded for (almost) anything. WLTM horny individuals, couples or group of all genders. Box SG38127. Looking For A Friend Male, 31, of nice appearance, looking for a similar bi/gay male for fun and good friendship and maybe 1-2-1. Have GSOH and am broadminded. Please reply. Box SG38138. ***Straight Edinburgh Re-advertised due to continuing lack of interest: Failed Irish thug, ex-boxer but still fit as fuck, now with University arts degree, job in the caring profession and pretentions at being an artist, seeks fun female friend for possible 1-2-1. GSOH required. Box SG38106. Pro Rege Lege Et Grege Friendly 40something Perth guy has almost given up hope of meeting a similar aged (or younger) Fair Maid for regular (or one off) no strings fun and frolics in the Fair City. Perhaps I should just move back to Edinburgh! Box SG38107. ***Friends Abroad Australia Adel Nth subs gay guy, 34, looking for a young good looking 18 year old white male guy for pen pal friends in UK. Reply with letter and photo if possible, please. Write: David Lambert, PO Box 869, Salisbury, South Australia, 5108. Bulgaria Bulgarian Penpal Club is looking for friends from the other side of the world to include in our gay listing. Write: Pencho Penchev, Publisher, Bulgarian Gay Club, Boutovo-5232, V. Tirnovski, Bulgaria. Tel: 00 359 6137335. E-mail: choicebg@yahoo.com or Pentcho@be2.net French Cabin Crew Moving To UK I'm a 23 year old French guy looking for his lover aged between 25 and 35 for a lasting relationship. I'm 1.78M, 74kg, very short brown hair, green eyes, hairy chest and legs, versatile. See you soon. Write: Dimitri Druciak, 37 Square St Charles, Paris, 75012, France. E-mail: ddruciak@hotmail.com Get Spanked In The Netherlands Guys till 40 slim spanked over my knee in your white T-shirt and socks by Dutch Dad 59/183/80 living East part of the Netherlands near the border with Germany. Can spank you by hand, paddle, tawse, slipper, whips, cane. Boy from Switzerland became 200 by hand and over 1,000 by leather paddles, slippers, cane and whips: only rec coloured burning buns. Have over 20 years experience; spanking over leather pants/boxers also possible and then bare bottom spanking. When you need a good Dutch spanking and for holidays in Europe, contact me, living 100km east of Amsterdam. Phone: 00 31 570 629381. Jan, Deventer. Latino Seeks Scots Guy Hello! 39 year old Latino man, into film, music, running, novels, travel, seeks friendly, smart Scots male with similar interests for pen friendship, maybe more someday. Write: Tomas Dejas, 226 Howland Canal, Venice, CA 90291, USA. E-mail: carambala@aol.com Looking For Redheads And Blonds Black hair, brown eyes, dark complexion, 52" chest, 34" waist, 17.5" arms and moderately hairy hispanic-american professional visiting Scotland July 20-27. Looking for Redheads and Blonds, however, fair skin is a turn on for me. If you're masculine, athletic/muscular/slender built, hairy, intelligent, fun, and sexy, I'm your match. I'll be staying in Edinburgh, but plan to travel around, be my guide/explorer/? Hope to hear from you sexy scottish men even if you don't have red hair. Rick. Write: Richard Ortiz, 8501 N. Chalmers Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153, USA. E-mail: Roinkc@aol.com Poland 30 year old, 181cm tall, 74kg, blond, blue eyes, handsome gay guy is looking for a good friend, any age but not fat, who will help me to find a job and teach me English. I am interested in long-term romance too. Only serious replies please. Write: Leszek Losiw, Kollataja 4-63, 28-200 Staszow, Poland. Scottish Men Are So Sexy! Dear Scottish men, my name is Matthew Gould and I live in Austin, Tx. I am writing to see if any men from the age of 25-45 are interested in becoming a pen pal. I am of Scottish, Irish decent and look Celtic. Curly brown hair - green/blue eyes. 160lbs. Swimmer built. Nice all over. Interested in letters and photographs. I am a photographer so you can count on photos coming your way! Write: Matthew Gould, 2707 Windswept Cove, Apt 201, Austin, TX 78745, USA. E-mail: matthew.gould@attws.com ***Cats Corner Chinchilla Persian Kittens GCCF registered, fully inoculated and wormed, champion sired, home reared, ready now to permanent loving homes only. Tel: 07714 103375. [38a] ***Looking For Michael G - Where Are You? Looking for school friend named Michael Gibb from Prestwick. Lost touch after I moved from Vancouver, Canada to San Diego, USA. Please contact John at jksandiego@amexol.net Music Teacher - Stirling Me Calum. Met in 70's. Me supermarket manager. Please get in touch as I've never forgotten you. Love. Box SG38102. ***Accommodation To Let Flatshare In Perthshire Sensible flatmate wanted to share nice flat in North Perthshire. Reasonable ren which can be negotiated. No timewasters please. ALA but photo helps. Box SG38101. Luxury Flatshare - Glasgow Large double room in luxury flat, all mod cons incl digital TV, E-mail and Internet access: GBP300 ic bills excl. telephone. Close to airport and train/bus. Tel: 0141-887 0495. [39] ***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 Required Male and female models require to do nude shoots. Scotland only. Call 01540 670029. 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 Badminton Glasgow Gay Club for men and women of all levels of play (beginners welcome). We meet in Knightwood area of Glasgow 7.00-9.30pm every Thu. 3 courts available. E mail: billyg8@lineone.net for full details or write to Box SG38129. 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] Corporal Contacts The CP Magazine offering strict male/male fun. Now in 19th year of publishing. Many Scottish subscribers. Stories, letters, interviews, photos, ads. "BEND OVER BOY!" Your SAE brings our illustrated Brochure: BCM/CORPCO (SG), London . WC1N 3XX. [43a] 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 Company. PLCs GBP100. Charitable and Unlimited Companies also available. Freephone 0800 526421 for our free 'Guide To Limited Companies'. E-mail: cosun@drink.demon.co.uk [99] Private Home Movies Why watch strangers when you can watch friends? Have your fantasies captured on tape. We tape anything! Contact us today. Tel: 0141-221 0411. E-mail: mail4pyramyd@aol.com Tuition - Proofreading - Word Processing Proofreading and tuition in English (including TEFL), French, Latin, Greek and Gaelic, typing services, historical and genealogical research. Charles S Coventry, 23/9 Viewcraig Street, Edinburgh. EH8 9UJ. Phone: 0131-558 8785. E-mail: charlie_cov@yahoo.com 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 Back Rubs Glasgow Steph, 5'6", slim, smooth, versatile, friendly. Relaxed and discreet service. Call 07932 420001. In/out calls. [38a] Dundee - Aberdeen Gym toned all over, 27, young black guy, active, smooth, friendly 12.5 stones, good looking, 6ft. In/out calls, overnight is a possibility. Chris 01224 824657 or 0705 0082461. E-mail: blackabout@hotmail.com [39a] 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] Aromatherapy From Bob Glasgow and surrounding areas. 6'2", hairy, muscular, WE. Swedish massage. GBP30. Satisfaction guaranteed. Available 7 days. No withheld numbers. 07929 597949. [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] 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 ====== 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. BAR CASTRO'S* 47 Netherkirkgate. Tel: (01224) 639920. Mon 5pm-Midnight, Tue-Sun 5pm-2am. Now Aberdeen's only gay venue following the closure of Madisons. Happy hours: 5-8pm daily. Free admission before midnight. 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. New bar with pool table and non smoking area!!! Owned by Liberty and bang next door. CHARLIE'S BAR* 75-79 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 226840. Mon-Sat 11am-11.45pm. Sun 12.30-11pm. Gay friendly bar with free disco Sat 8-11pm and karaoke first Thu of each month 8-11pm (both with DJ Ewan). Free use of premises for pre-booked groups. E-mail: charlies_bar2001@hotmail.com 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 and Third Sats 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 26 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. Now on 2nd Sat of each month. 10pm-3am. Women only one nighter with all proceeds going to Edinburgh Switchboard. Sat 14th April: Re-launch with DJ Tina from Dolls. Sat 12th May: 4th birthday with DJ Trendy Wendy from Tackno; 3 Piece Suite; Joy. Sat 9th Jun: DJ Michelle from The Polo Lounge; Poptastic. E-mail: jean@lgls.org 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: 31st Mar, 28th Apr, 26th May, 23rd June. Joy is Scotland's most upfront gay club. 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! Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. 10.30pm-3am. 1st and 3rd Sun of each month. Club night with DJ's Dale Wilkinson and Craig Dempster: funky dance, pop, house, anthems. GBP3. WWW: http://www.clublush.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 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 31st Mar. Alternative music nightclub - Rock, Metal, Industrial with separate Goth Floor. All sexualities. E-mail: mission_edinburgh@hotmail.com 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. 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, Cowgate. Tel: 0131-229 2583. 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. Next guest: Sun 22nd Apr: Rob di Stefano (Twisted). The move to The Honeycomb, Niddry Street has been postponed until further notice. 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 date: Fri 30th 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 AURALL Mas, Royal Exchange Square. Info Line: 0141-404 1510. Sun 11pm-3am. A mixed night for open minded hedonists. Up-for-it pumping residential loud noise. Entry GBP7 (GBP5 for Taste and Fruitfly members). 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: 0901 0220300. Info Line: 0141-404 1510. 3rd Sat of each month. Next date: Sat 22nd Apr. 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 Soba, Mitchell Lane with Marco Smith. Entry GBP8 members/GBP12 guests. WWW: http://www.fruitfly-club.com/ FUSION Renfrew Ferry, Clyde Place. Info Line: 07890 237642. 3rd Sat of every 2nd month. Next dates: Sats 21st Apr, 16th Jun. 9.30pm-2am. Club night that the organisers personally guarantee will take Glasgow by storm. Entry GBP5. E-mail: mdrproductions@hotmail.com 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: lgbt.glasgow@gglc.org.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/ REVOLVER BAR* 6a John Street. Tel: 0141-553 2456. 11am-Midnight. A refreshing antidote to the current gay scene. Pool table, state of the art free jukebox (with over 3,000 tracks on it), reasonably priced drinks, good quality service, no karaoke. Real ale. Food available. E-mail: info@revolverdotbar.com WWW: http://www.revolverdotbar.com/ 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. * indicates that these venues stock ScotsGay ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ScotsGay: a monthly magazine for lesbians, gays and bisexuals. 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