SCOTSGAY MAGAZINE ================= ScotsGay is a monthly magazine for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Edited, printed and published in Scotland ScotsGay 60/- Light - Issue 45a - May 2002 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 2002. 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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Taste had one of their busiest nights ever at Ego on the last Bank Holiday at the beginning of the month, following a wonderfully good natured and fun afternoon at the Outhouse barbecue with the Space Face DJs. The fact that you can sit outside in the sun really does make a difference, and bars with an outside seat allocation will certainly clean up come summertime. Talking of Bank Holidays, The Jubilee Bank Holiday on Sunday 2nd June promises to be one to remember. With JOY, Luvely and Taste joining forces to bring you their "Jubilee Jamboree" at EGO, regulars to these nights will know that they are usually fantastic, and with EGO being used to such large numbers, the sometime problems with coat checks and capacities at these events should be long forgotten. Tickets available from Out of the Blue and the usual outlets. On the same night is Edinburgh's night of Jubilee Madness, featuring UP!, Pillbox and Dogma at Studio 24. Those of you who were at the New Year's Eve party when these three clubs last got together will know that it'll be a stormer! The other thing about this night is that it's free! Yes, you did read right, free! In order to thank all of those who have supported the three clubs over the years, they are giving out invitations to regulars and members, and those in the know. There will be limited places on the door, but these will be strictly on a first come-first served basis. Nice to see some clubs giving something for free at last! Another night for you to choose from on this uniquely long Bank Holiday weekend (both Monday and Tuesday are public holidays) is Tackno, who are holding their Tackno Britannia party at Ocean Terminal in Leith. Wendy will be providing the usual camp and kitsch nonsense in the salubrious surroundings of the Terrance Conran designed shopping centre. So you've got a lot to choose from, but, as I always advise on these occasions; Try something new! Luvely is going strong at The Liquid Rooms, and having been recently, I can say that it's definitely getting its gay crowd back. In fact a really nice mix of gay and straight. With no nasty atmosphere, and lots of smiley faces. UP! Having moved back to Studio 24 is picking back up again, and getting lots of its old regulars back. Its pre-club party at Planet Out is proving without a doubt that gay bars don't only want Kylie remixes! Get yourself along there to get your hands on free passes and other free giveaways. Next date is Friday 7th June. JOY, as usual is heaving at the gunwhals, as my mother used to say, and with their 7th birthday looming in August, with guest DJ Praha, it looks set to be with us for another 7! Lush, at Ego are getting busier and busier, and Dale and Craig's unique brand of commercial, yet somehow non cheesy pop is driving them wild every time. Lush also hold their pre-club party at Planet Out with guest passes and DJ Simone Black providing the soundtrack. Another club, making the weekends last longer is Lube, at the Venue, 4 weekly on a Friday with residents Brian Dempster and Gail Sellers providing a progressive and tribal soundtrack and regular guest appearances from stars around town. Fairy Liquid unfortunately is with us no longer. Apparently there's no room for two big clubs on a Tuesday night, The winner of the Tuesday war was Vibe, with their theme nights, and their close proximity to the rest of the bars was on to a winner from the start, and with drinks for GBP1 each, you can't beat it. Mingin', by the time you read this will have had its boat trip: Mingin' Ahoy. I'm sure there'll be some stories from the trip to relay next time. Talking about Mingin', they're having a Moulin Rouge party and with Alan offering free entry to anyone in suitable fancy dress (Ball-gowns, dinner suits, can-can outfits etc) It'll be another messy one! I can't wait to see the mess of the ball-gowns from the Studio's toilets!! Now, going back to the weather, summer, in Edinburgh inevitably means tourists, or tourist totty as many of you know them. If any of you are reading this, take my advice: Edinburgh is a fantastically diverse and mixed city with a plethora of bars and clubs available and suitable for the poof in you, don't just follow the pink paths. Edinburgh's gay club scene is formulaic, boring and simply old fashioned! Try some of the nights listed above. Enjoy the sun, and look after yourselves. Tottytastic E-mail: tottytastic@drink.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glasgow/Glaschu =============== Arse Bandit With Attitude HIYA SCUMBAGZ! At last - Summer is officially here. The first sign of good weather and fat 40somethings appear in the bars in shorts, T-shirts and shades trying to look trendy...yukkkkk! It's just plain sad guys - you ain't chickens any more, so stop making fools of yourselves. It's bad enough that the young scrawny screamy trash dress like this, but do we really need acres of flesh on show from the fat bastards too? (If you've got it, flaunt it! Ed.) The other sign that summer is here is the large number of e-mails that arrive asking me for a list of all the best places to go in Glasgow. As you know, half the Glasgow venues are shite, and the others are very good, so I make sure to warn our foreign visitors of the shit holes to avoid, rather than leaving them with an adverse impression of the scene. Before I start on this month's tripe, I'd better say hello to everyone who was asking for a mention, including all the old faces I was talking to on my last visit up to Aberdeen - we were up for the opening of Mrs Grumpy's lastest Poofter Palace and a lot of you were asking after me. Nice to see the scene doing so well up there, and seeing the city reminds me of just how tacky and squalid Glasgow is by comparison. Right then.. Let's get stuck into the various clubnights, and remember that these are all summarised in the Wotz On section at the bottom of this column. As usual, I'll include Taste which is actually held in the Liquid Room in Edinburgh every Sunday, but it's so popular with the Glasgow disco dollies it deserves a mention. Marnie from Fusion tells me that they will be having their first guest DJ this month, when Gonzalo (resident DJ from something called Trade) will be playing at the Riverside Club on Saturday the 8th of June. Greg Adamsom will be doing the warm up till 1am and Gonzalos slot is from 1-3.30am. Andrew Horne supplies the live percussion, and I'm told there will be some extra special lighting effects on the night. Melting Pot will be holding their monthly club night on Saturday the 25th of May down at the Riverside Club, and tickets are available on the door. The date for Traxx at the Arches next month is Friday the 14th of June and tickets are 14 quid on the door. Another homo friendly clubnight that you lot seem to like is Foot Therapy, which goes ahead next month on Friday the 7th of June at Alaska. Resident DJ Laurence Hughes is joined by various guests and tickets are ten pounds with concessions available. Finally, the date for Bedlam this month is Saturday the 25th of May up at the Queen Margaret Union for those of you who like a cheap Saturday night out. This of course is the same night as Foot Therapy, but I can't see too many of the queens having a dilemma about where to go! I gave a plug in my last column to Abnormals Anonymous, a new night of art and disco up at the CCA. I couldn't make it along to the night last month, but The Duchess of Duke Street (Still Fighting The Good Fight? Ed.) tells me that it was well attended, and should do well. The disco is kept seperate from the bar, so you're ok if you just want to sit and chat. Line up this month is music from Proforma, two videos and Louise Walsh reading extracts from her book. Anyway - tickets are 8 quid with concessions, and AA goes ahead this month on Friday the 24th of May. By the way, I love the billing for this event - "Uniquely Zeit-Gutsy club based art events for weird queers and their straight peers" That's the round up of the established clubnights this month, but we do have another one nighter set to launch this month. Venom is a new weekly clubnight which starts on Thursday the 30th of May, and will be held every Thursday thereafter. There are the usual drinks promos on offer for those of you who like to get pished on the cheap, and the night is being billed as "Glamour with a Hammer", whatever the fuck that is supposed to mean. I don't know whether this clubnight will work out or not as midweek gay nights are a risky venture, but give them a try on Thursdays at Alaska in Bath Street Lane. Numerous silly rumours doing the rounds at the moment regarding the Candle Bar, so let's get them sorted out next... As you may know, a few silly queens got miffed at the Candle for reasons I'm not going to waste space on and have started spreading childish rumours. To set the record straight - The Candle is not actively looking for a new owner, is not going straight, is not closing down, or any of the other crap stories doing the rounds. There have been a few additions to the entertainment, so here is a quick round up for you - The Saturday afternoon Jazz is as busy as ever, and although it's mainly full of straight blue rinsed grannies, the afternoon is very popular with quite a few of the Jazz loving pooves on the scene. On Sundays, Robert and May Miller do their slot from 3.30-6.30pm, Disc Jessie Wullie then takes over till 9pm and Angie O lets it rip from 9pm onwards. I see Angie has moved to a later slot, no doubt to give her more time to recover from the previous night which we all get to hear about in intimate detail. On Tuesday nights the Millers are back from 9pm onwards, Chris Miller does a mixture of Cabaret and Karaoke (Cabaroke I believe it's called), DJ Wendy does her thing on Fridays, and DJ Wullie is back again on Saturdays. The Candle are planning a whole new load of drinks promos in the near future, so watch out for the posters, etc. And now - a word of warning about a rip-off currently operating big time in one of the scene venues. I've had lot (and I mean a hell of a lot) of complaints regarding this particular scam over the past few weeks, and it would appear that a considerable number of the bar staff in this particular venue are defrauding the customers. It's a standard trick in some bars to accept 20 pound notes and give the customer change of a tenner in the hope they won't notice. A lot of you have been telling me the same story - the bartender gives you the wrong change, and if you complain, the bouncers are immediately called and you are physically removed from the premises. You are never offered the chance to make an official complaint to the manager, and the bouncers accuse you of being mistaken because you are drunk. (I've even heard this story from teetotallers!) Having spent many years in pub management, including the busiest pub in the country, I am well aware that some members of staff use this scam. However - we are not talking about a few isolated incidents here. Due to the sheer volume of complaints I have had, it is quite clear that a large number of the staff are on the fiddle, and customers are being defrauded on a large scale. Obviously I cannot name the venue in print (Really? Ed.) - however, if you ask your friends if they are aware of this scam, I am quite sure that they will all name the same venue, due to the large number of people on the Glasgow scene who have been ripped off in this fashion. If you have been caught in this scam, ensure that all your friends know exactly which venue we are talking about here, and ensure they warn all their friends about the situation. If you are cheated in this way, there is no point in complaining as you will simply be barred from the premises, nor is there any point in deluding yourself that you will never go back, as we all know that gay men will always return to a shitty gay venue, no matter how badly they are treated (These venues know this). Better to make sure that you either never hand over a 20 pound note in this venue, or just add in the rip off factor to the cost of your night out. Alternatively, you can just accept that you're a poof who's going to get ripped off because you're too spineless to do anything about it. There are numerous events coming up in the next few months at the LGBTC, so here are a few for your diary. The Lesbian Inclusion Committee will be holding their third birthday party on Tuesday the 28th of May from 7pm onwards - not sure which room they will be using, but reception should be able to let you know. The Summer Fete goes ahead on Saturday the 15th of June, and the centre are looking for donations for the various stalls. If you have any books, CDs, bric-a-brac or any other tacky shite that some other poof or dyke might like then get in contact with the Centre. They're also looking for volunteers to do baking, so unless your cooking is as bad as mine, you might like to help out. The Cruise Down the Clyde goes ahead on Saturday the 1st of June, leaving Glasgow at 7pm and returning at 11pm. Tickets are 15 pounds including a buffet and you should get back in just in time to go out on the pull in Bunty's. The Centre also have a bus trip to Blackpool arranged. This will be leaving Glasgow at 11am and returning at 3.45 am, so that's plenty of time to get pished and have a shag on the beach. Tickets are 15 pounds and are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. See poster in the Centre for further details. The Centre are holding an Australian Christmas Party on Saturday the 22nd of June - not sure what surprises they have in store for you, but it's on from 8 till late and there is a barbie organised. Fancy dress is optional, although I'm not sure what you can dress up as that doesn't involve hats with corks or screaming little queens pretending they're Kylie. (I hear there were load of sad fairies in tears cos they didn't get to see her at the SECC - shame (not)). Tickets for all the above events are available from the Centre office, and also from Mother in the caff. And finally - I'll give a quick plug for the self defence classes the Centre are running. These are held every Sunday at 2pm might teach you some useful moves if you ever find yourself up against some of the arseholes out there. Oh - and I've had more of the younger crowd complaining about the behaviour of some of the Predatory Older Gentlemen in the Centre. Come on guys - leave the younger guys alone. They want to mix with guys their own age - not someone old enough to be their grandfather who's sad and stupid enough to think they're in with a chance of a shag from a pretty 16 year old. (Gross Generalisations 'R' Us: A. Some young people like mixing and/or shagging with folk old enough to be their great grandparents (ask Mrs Minerva if you don't believe me). B. 16 year old does not necessarily mean "pretty". Ageism works both ways! Ed.) It's a shame that a few of the younger guys have stopped using the centre due to the behaviour of a few POGs. If you haven't already bought your Pride wrist band, remember that Pride is a week long series of events this year, ending with the party on the Green on Saturday June the 22nd. Pride are looking for a minimum 6 pounds donation, and although this will piss off a lot of the selfish grasping queens who expect everyone else to organise Pride and give them everything on a plate for free, it's actually good value. Hannah Jones, Tina Cousins, Atomic Kitten and Tom Robinson will all be appearing, and if none of that appeals, the place will be heaving with pooves and dykes, so you're guaranteed to get a shag... This year, the beer tent will be run by Jon and Brendan from the Revolver, and they are looking for staff for the day. You can either work the late or early shift, giving you a chance to see some of the acts, get paid and still go on the pull. If you're interested, pop in to the Revolver for details. Pride are also looking for Stewards, Fundraisers and other volunteers, so if you can help, e-mail them on info@pridescotland.org or leave details at the LGBGT Centre. And finally - don't forget the Pride Ceilidh on Friday the 21st of June in St Andrews Hall. This will run from 8pm, tickets are 15 pounds and entertainment is from Cloud Howe. It's sure to sell out fast, so book now! SNIPPETS Phace Scotland have now extended their drop in counselling service at Spa 19 to run on Wednesdays, and one other day of the week. If you need any info about shagging safely etc, pop into the gym and see their counsellors. >>> Is it true that a Glasgow consortium is selling off one of their straight bars with the stipulation that the new owners can't open it as a gay bar to prevent competition with one of the dismal gay venues the aforementioned consortium currently owns? Free market forces, or a straight attempt to monopolise the Pink Pound?? You decide... >>> Right then.. 2.30 am and it's time for bed for Scotland's favourite gay columnist... As usual, keep those letters and e-mails coming in (even the mucky ones from prissy queens looking for a bit of rough) or talk to me if you see me online in Gay.Com where you can find me in the Scottish rooms, Biker room and a few that you don't want to know about... Catch you in a month's time...Happy shagging 'til then.. Love, Goldilocks WOTZ ON? CUBE Every Monday and Tuesday night ABNORMALS ANONYMOUS Friday 24th May TASTE Every Sunday (Edinburgh) VENOM Every Thursday BEDLAM Saturday 25th May FOOT THERAPY Friday 7th June TRAXX Friday 14th June OOT Comedy night Wednesday 12th June MELTING POT Saturday 25th May FUSION Saturday 8th June E-mail: goldilocks@goldilocksworld.co.uk Glasgow Gay and Lesbian Webshite: http://www.gay-glasgow.co.uk/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Scottish Media Monitor ====================== Garry Otton Sorts out Fact from Fantasy The resignation of Wendy Alexander, the woman who carried the can for the eventual repeal of Section 2a (Clause 28), on Friday, 3 May 2002, from the heart of Scottish politics was very sad news indeed. Reasons for her departure, fuelled by some wild speculation and fabrication, lit the media's torch. Alexander's differences with First Minister Jack McConnell were exposed to closer scrutiny. Jack McConnell was pictured smiling and elsewhere mockingly noted how he had been forced to cut short a trip to Arran, an island hardly a million miles away. On Alexander's departure, Alan Cochrane in Scottish editions of the Daily Telegraph remarked acidly: "Scotland will survive perfectly well without her... She may have the brains of a Shergar but she often displayed the political nous of a rocking horse. She demonstrated this never more publicly than with her handling of the debate to repeal Section 28, or 2(a) in Scotland, that allows the promotion of homosexual material in schools". What Cochrane conveniently forgot was his and most of the rest of the media's role in Section 2a's repeal. No politician could've foreseen such naked aggression. Cochrane continued: "She compounded that mishandling with the outright arrogance in telling Henry McLeish, the then First Minister, to effectively 'get stuffed' when he asked her to take responsibility for the water industry". It was, Cochrane described, performed in a "high-handed manner" for which she should have been sacked. "McConnell added the transport portfolio to her list of duties at the end of last year. She couldn't possibly do any more, she cried. Mr McConnell's response was a simple one. He told her to get on with it". But Alexander was forced to tackle a portfolio originally performed by five ministers! Reading between the lines, Cochrane believed McConnell's leaving message to Alexander was: "Look, life's a bitch in this game so why should you get special treatment?" With truly liberal opinion scarcer than rocking horse shit in Scotland's media, Cochrane dumped his stick-banging-on-floorboards opinion in the laps of listeners to BBC Radio Four's 'The World Tonight'. In the Scottish News of the World, commenting on SNP's Dorothy-Grace Elder's resignation being overshadowed by Labour's Wendy Alexander, Euan McColm snapped: "Alexander's behaviour shows she is capable of the most childish fit of spite - she puts her own moment in the spotlight before anything else... A Cabinet minister should be above childish tantrums... For all her brilliance, she has behaved little better than a spoilt child". John MacLeod - sufficiently conservative-natured to secure a regular place in the Scottish Daily Mail as well as the stodgy Herald - appeared to be wearing an apron as he leaned over the fence to gossip about someone who told someone about how "apparently a small woman called Wendy was forever aboard, (the first class carriage between Edinburgh and Glasgow), jabbering loudly into her mobile about 'effing Gordon and blinding Jack and bloody Henry' in utter disregard for the privacy or comfort of fellow passengers". MacLeod - a gay man, I'm embarrassed to say - variously described Alexander as "petulant", a "little lady" and "a figure more admired than loved". He suggested: "Alexander lacks gravitas. She is extremely small and talks at break-neck speed... Alexander's demotic whine is tiresome and her fondness for crude language was not to everyone's taste". (Would pin heels, a tight skirt to show her arse and three weeks at a Swiss finishing school suit)? Trotting out a string of Alexander's faults, he added how the late First Minister Donald Dewar had "stood by his protege even when she led the Executive straight into the Section 28 debacle..." and grumbled: "The Section 28 row highlighted Wendy Alexander's greatest liability; a persistent question about her judgment. The Scottish Executive was under no obligation to repeal Thatcher's 1987 measure. Scarcely a soul knew it applied in Scotland. Only the vociferous gay lobby cared about it and Labour had not even mentioned it in the 1999 manifesto". (Don't dare tell me how grateful I should be Scotland's press has at least one regular gay columnist)! Wendy Alexander had pitched battle with appalling levels of sexism that continue to bubble away in Holyrood and amongst the Scottish press pack. She, along with the other ousted woman from Donald Dewar's cabinet will be missed. Don't worry. Like any good diva; she'll be back with a new style and a remix! Watch yer back, Jack! She'll get the gay vote. And as any good marketing guru will tell you: We set the trends! A positive gay story in The Herald - where homophobia and censorship of gay issues have been recorded - on gay parenting was not allowed to escape the attention of one its most retrenched religionists. John MacLeod writing on sexual politics is like commissioning Margaret Thatcher to do a piece on the cup final. By his own confession: "There is no issue, in the decade I have written this column, on which I have agonised more than homosexuality". But why should sexually liberal readers, who far outnumber sexually repressed religionists like MacLeod anyway, have to share his personal agony? Why couldn't we, perhaps, have been enlightened by findings of same-sex 'marriages' in history or read the research challenging the interpretation of homosexuality in the Bible? All MacLeod could come up with was: "...Nothing can refute the reality that its practice is contrary to common sense and contrary to the Old and New Testaments". Such bigotry is hardly stimulating. Coming from a gay man, it is altogether rather sad. "Silly" amendments to the Adoption of Children Bill, allowing unmarried and same-sex couples to adopt children, brought about a customary fire and brimstone response from a broadsheet we are supposed to take seriously. "These proposals are yet another assault on the institution of marriage. The rights once exclusively afforded a married couple are being demolished in the name of toleration. This is not a good thing... Even in Eden, one man and one woman were faithfully and exclusively paired until death did them part". Of course, gays have no need to demolish the institution of marriage, with almost 50 per cent of heterosexual couples divorcing; they manage it quite nicely by themselves. Confusing parenting with marriage he remained adamant: "...Gay adoption is preposterous. It is one thing to forswear marriage. It is quite another to parody it". It was a perfect moment to introduce the subject of promiscuity: "...In recent decades we have seen in terrible fashion the consequences of promiscuous homosexuality". If he is referring to the terrible consequences of AIDS, then he brushes aside, not only the fact that the majority of people who are living with AIDS are not homosexual at all, but that if promiscuity was the problem, anything supporting long-term, monogamous relationships - marriage, for instance - would be very useful. With promiscuity out the way, child abuse was next: "Nor is it hard to find evidence of the pink pound itself demonstrating that the gay market-place panders to a less-than-pure interest in children". This less-than-pure interest was based on the marketing of two videos. Firstly, the Boys of St Vincent's, (1993), a Canadian television docudrama which had been shown in many countries, including Britain, and was loosely based on a case of abuse at a Catholic-run orphanage. This remarkably restrained film was co-produced by the National Film Board of Canada, had received excellent reviews, including the New York Times and has been showered with awards. "The mass of gay people, of course, regard such things with disgust...", he insisted. I would've thought that films and documentaries that expose the familiar theme of a religious background to sexual repression and child abuse are bound to be popular! Secondly, the Dutch film, For A Lost Soldier, (Voor Een Verloren Soldaat 1993), which has also been shown on British television. The film is about a 12-year-old ballet dancer who recalls his sexual awakenings and crush on a Canadian soldier during World War II. However exploitative you may feel the character of the soldier was in Rudi van Dantzig's original book, the film's sensitive, honest and touching portrayal is certainly no gay Lolita. There is something quite perverted in the suggestion that this film could be sexually arousing. MacLeod was outraged to find it for sale in Virgin Megastores in Glasgow on a shopping trip off the Isle of Harris where he lived. His hysterical rambling was supposed to be a wake-up call to Scotland's MP's on the "lunacy" of such "dangerous" measures in allowing gay couples who "are far less likely to endure than heterosexual marriage" to adopt children. John MacLeod once asked Scottish gays through ScotsGay magazine to forgive him for writing on homosexuality in "violent and hysterical terms" for "offensive and absurd comments" like suggesting gays "are simply not equipped to live". If I were his editor, I would be inclined to ask him to go away and suck some cock or something before even thinking about writing anything else about gay sexuality. If I were his friend, I'd recommend counselling. And while the Sunday Herald joined The Herald, promoting its former editor, Harry Reid's "explosive" new book, a naval gazing exercise on what to do with the Church of Scotland's dwindling congregation, their competitor, Scotland on Sunday was doing what one of Scotland's newspapers should have done a very long time ago. Jason Allardyce and Brian Brady's piece, 'God On Their Side?' lanced the festering sore of the Church's political activities in Scotland and exposed "a network of highly-organised evangelical Christians who... meet discreetly with government ministers". It was a revelation from a paper that once vociferously supported the efforts of religionists attempting to hijack the Scottish parliament's moral agenda. "Emulating the Christian right in the US, CARE (Christian Action Research and Education) has spent large sums on lobbyists to circumvent the electoral process and put morality firmly on the agenda in all the UK's parliaments and assemblies... With an annual income of GBP2.4m, 60 staff... and around 40,000 supporters 'to promote Christian standards in society', CARE has the ear of Britain's most senior MPs and MSPs... Since 1999 it has also relieved the financial burden on at least six MSPs by paying GBP3,000 a year to researchers, or 'interns', to work in their private offices. At the height of the battle over Section 28, when millionaire Brian Souter spent around GBP1m fighting its repeal, one such intern worked for the then schools minister Peter Peacock. While Peacock firmly rejected any suggestion that this relationship benefited CARE, the Christian charity which opposed repeal boasts on its website that its efforts ensured the law was replaced with strict guidelines on how homosexuality should be discussed in schools." 14 elected MPs and numerous MSPs from all the major parties have helped individuals with direct links with Christian groups like CARE, Evangelical Alliance Scotland or the Christian Institute to gain special access into parliament. One intern works in the office of Stephen Timms, the minister in charge of creating more religious schools, another works for Bill Tynan, chairman of the Scottish MPs. David Miller, of Stirling University's media research unit pulled no punches: "It is basically the buying of the parliament", he said. Scotland on Sunday revealed: "The Christian Right's lobbying for the Lord is becoming ever more ambitious. CARE's next and most controversial step is to infiltrate the Scottish Labour party, the SNP, the Scottish Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats to influence candidate selection procedures ahead of next year's Holyrood elections". This article was more deserving of the title: "explosive" than Harry Reid's book. Don't get too excited. Unfortunately, John McLellan is presently only an acting editor of SoS. It was a sex story presented in a way that only a Scottish tabloid can. "SHOP PUT PORN ON MY PC", the Scottish News of the World blasted. These stories read so much better when a child is involved, so enter a "shocked eight-year-old girl", from Edinburgh, who "found hardcore porn on the family computer" when she "accidentally accessed one of the sites after pressing a wrong key". I'm nonetheless astonished "little Chloe Riordan accidentally called up the filthy files" at all, after all, the "vile e-mails" were hidden on a cache on the computer's hard disc after it was returned from Currys where it had been mended. Chloe already had her own "wee e-mail account". The e-mails were the usual unsolicited stuff from America; if you have a PC you've probably already seen the ads: More babes than you'd find on a fortnight in Lesbos and enough Viagra to lift an eiderdown filled with gravel. Pull out your Visa, show them your number and it's all yours! Chloe's dad "was horrified" to discover the "X-rated filth" and stormed: "I'm disgusted. It was bad enough having to see those images for myself without my child being exposed to them... The material was depraved". Ever heard of Net Nanny? One of James Riordan's gripes was of "disturbing" material that included "webcams of schoolgirls and sex acts with teenagers". One of the sites was called Tender Youth, and another, Everyone Loves A Teacher's Pet. This is fantasy. If it were not, it would be a police matter. We have to separate fact from fantasy here; games of Daddy's Little Girl, bouncing up and down on your partner's lap, are not for little girls. They are games played by adults, straight or gay, men or women. Sex may well be the issue troubling S.N.O.T World, but was it for Chloe's dad who wanted "a refund and compensation"? The Daily Record, whose readers probably consider rucked nets at windows and quilted, flameproof nylon bedspreads stylish, sniffed: "His house was decorated with modern art, black and white portraits of himself, framed magazine covers and pictures of naked men. He drank Earl Grey tea from the finest china and conducted interviews in an arbour in the garden, with his spaniels Kenneth and Carla never far from his side". The Scotsman's Christine Aziz described him as "flamboyantly gay" who "kept photographs of Lenin, Marx, and naked men on his walls...", he was someone the Daily Telegraph called "a high-camp homosexual". Pim Fortuyn, a popular Dutch politician, was shot dead. He had voiced the concerns of many Dutch residents that the liberal laws of the Netherlands, which had traditionally welcomed immigrants was, at the same time, in danger of jeopardising those traditions. He was neither anti-Muslim nor immigration but expressed deep concerns over the influx of provincial Muslims who were unwilling to integrate into a liberal country. In the past, the Netherlands has taken gay Scots as political refugees prior to the eighties when homosexuality was illegal and when the age of homosexual consent in Britain was 21. More common refugees to the Netherlands, particularly Muslims, far from embracing the liberal values of their new home, are often traditional, conservative and virulently homophobic. Fortuyn expressed the belief that unlike Islam, Christianity and Judaism has gone through the Laundromat of humanism and enlightenment. Had anyone told him about Scotland? When the Clause 28 scandal swept the nation, Christian militants and the so-called 'right-wing' tried to make hasty alliances with other religionists, Muslims, Jews, Sikhs and Hindus to challenge the repeal of the law preventing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools. Fortuyn's labelling of Islam as "backward" certainly struck a chord with many Dutch, focusing on the incompatibility of religion with liberal government. Sadly, its populist message also attracted many who were undoubtedly racist. Garry Otton's book SEXUAL FASCISM is published by Ganymede Books priced GBP8.99. garry@scottishmediamonitor.com You can read Scotland's newspapers today and everyday online. The Scottish Media Monitor: http://www.scottishmediamonitor.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Aberdeen/Obar Dheadhain ======================= Hello everybody! Well I reckon this will be my last time here, since I plan on cutting my remaining ties with Aberdeen at the end of the month. So if you think you have what it takes to keep track of all the stuff that's happening in Aberdeen's gay scene these days then I'm sure the editor would love to hear from you. I myself plan on getting back to writing tech manuals for geeks - and you always wondered where I got my writing style from! Bar Castro's seemed to have a great laugh with the recent Bob the Builder strip night, the JCB was a particularly nice touch! Fidel's also had a successful night when John Winters displayed his stock of various wares. Despite trouble from the local council, his shop, located on Urquhart Road, is still going strong. Although John acknowledges that he mainly caters for a straight clientele, he is enthusiastic to expand his market and will try to get products or stock any items that are requested. Fidel's are to put on male lap dancers every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 8pm to midnight. Another first for Aberdeen, and again something that may just open up the closed-minds of many Aberdonians that little bit more. Entry will still be free, simply push the buzzer and wait for someone to let you in. Out clubbing seems to be becoming a popular place, drawing a lot of the scene on a Friday and Saturday night with its events and larger open capacity. It seems that some people have made a hobby of trying to come up with reasons why this club won't work, and rumours abound as to the large fights and murders that go on in the Crown Street area. I wonder if these same people would have been so worried for everyone's safety at the Caberfeidh - just to remind those who have forgotten it was located above Rabbies and across from the Hadden Street taxi rank. There are some great events lined up at Out Clubbing over the coming weeks, and many more in the pipeline. This Saturday (the 25th of May) is Mr. Gay UK, and the following Saturday is Tina Cousins. The club is currently not opening on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. This is only a temporary situation due to commitments in Dundee, and it will be opening seven days a week again as soon as possible. There is currently a promo running on Sundays--double voddies and a mixer for two quid. The North East Equality Forum will next be meeting on the 21st of May, and then the 25th of June. One encouraging sign of the progress this forum is making, is initial steps to setting up an LGBT youth group. The LGBT representative on the council's Youth Action Committee, along with Mark Thompson of Phace Scotland, are compiling an LGBT Youth Needs Assessment. They are coming up with a questionnaire, aimed at 14-25 year olds, that will assess the requirements of such a youth group. To find out more about this either attend the next Forum meeting, or call The Grampian Gay Men's Health Project (Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 587 166). Chris chris@cutearse.co.uk http://www.cutearse.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pride Special ============= A Message from The Pride Scotland Festival Week Co-ordinator. The 2002 Pride Scotland Festival is almost upon us and for those of us who have been involved in the long haul, to provide the kind of diverse and challenging ingredients demanded of us, it has been a journey of discovery. In autumn 2001, following two difficult Festival years, we held a community consultation to determine whether or not Scotland needed and wanted a Pride Festival. The overwhelming message of that meeting was that the need for a uniquely Scottish lesbian, gay, bisexual and transpeople celebration, was even more relevant in 2002 than ever, not just because, laws still remain that need reformed, but because we have a right to enjoy ourselves at an event to be proud of. The Pride Scotland Festival does not simply happen, it is constructed, partly through the ideas and work over time. There have been Scottish Pride events since 1995 and each year dedicated individuals toil in the background to organise everything from how many toilets there are on the site, to finding out what artists are available. More than this, it would be impossible to mount the quality of this year's Week long Festival, had it not been for the incredible work of previous committees. As this year's Pride Scotland Co-ordinator, I have been tremendously impressed with the quality of documents from Festivals held in the past, and it is a fact that nearly every "new idea" this year, has its origins in years past. Glasgow City Council, have once again proved to be the good friend of Pride Scotland, supporting the Festival in a number of useful ways, not least by giving financial support and the clear support of many council officials and councillors. Once again the Rainbow flag will fly over the Glasgow City Chambers, on the day of the Rainbow Party on Glasgow Green, as it will over other Council buildings in Scotland. The 2002 Pride Scotland Festival is the most ambitious ever attempted, satellite events are happening all over Scotland, from Inverness to Dumfries, in the week of Pride and the Field festival on Glasgow Green, will see innovations which the first organisers could only have dreamt of, a fun fayre, the best main stage line up ever, a truly diverse stage line up in the Diversity Marquee, first class acts on the Women's Stage and a fantastic Dance Tent, with 1st class DJs. The escalating costs of mounting Pride and of improving the Festival, have necessitated the introduction of the wrist band entry and any excess funds raised from this, will, we hope, also lay the foundations of a greatly improved Festival in 2003. So when you attend the events associated with the 2002 Pride Scotland Festival, please spare a thought for all the hard work of the people involved, not only this year but in the past and also for the future, and then consider whether you could be one of these people changing the world. D. Stuart Hammond Events ====== The Festival Week Friday June 14th -- Saturday June 22nd All Week Events Hoist the Rainbow Flag: Every Council throughout Scotland has been asked to fly the rainbow flag in the week from Fri. 14th - Saturday 22nd June. We know that Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh are intending to fly the diversity flag. Best dressed Pub / Club event starts: All LGBT Pubs and Clubs in Scotland have been invited to take part in a competition to win an award for the best decorated premises, Throughout the week Pride Judges will travel to choose the best dressed pub. Candle Bar, Habana Bar, Revolver Bar & Sadie Frosts Scotland Pride LGBT Karaoke Competition. Sadie Frosts Bar, Delmonica's Bar, Candle Bar, GLC Cafe Bar & Habana Scotland Pride Drag King & Queen Competition: Liberty's Bar & Delmonica's Bar Friday June 14th - Focus on DUNDEE Priscilla Performing Bus Poetry and Art on tour, reaches Dundee. Women's disco held at function suite in Liberty's. Competitions to be held throughout the night, including King / Queen Drag Competition, Wet T- Shirt. Plus free entry to Liberty's nightclub after. Contact Tel: 01382 200660. Glasgow - Civic Reception - Raising the Pride Flag - Lighting the Pride Torch. Saturday June 15th - Focus on EDINBURGH Pricilla Performing Bus - Poetry and Art on tour, reaches Edinburgh. Edinburgh LGB Centre Barbecue / Tea Party. Launch of 2nd Poetry & Writing Anthology at Poetry & Writing event in Edinburgh LGB Centre Edinburgh - "Art with Pride" Exhibitions begin in Glasgow LGBT Centre and run to the end of June. Glasgow - LGBT Centre holds its Pride Summer Fete. Inverness - "Pride Party" welcomes all, venue still to be confirmed. Contact Tel: 01463 711585 or E-Mail: project@reachout.demon.co.uk and ask for Ronald. Dundee - "Vicars" and "Tarts" For the MEN, at Liberty's nightclub. Contact Tel: 01382 200660. Sunday June 16th - Focus on ABERDEEN Pricilla Performing Bus - Poetry and Art on tour, reaches Aberdeen. Petite Pride in the Park - This will be held in Duthie Park from 2pm - 8pm, There will be a beer tent, marquees', vendors and various bands playing - pop, rock, folk and jazz. Heilin' lads and lassies competition to be held on the day. "Shagtag" at Bar Castro's in evening. Inverness - Lesbian walk up " BEN WYVIS " to hoist the Rainbow Flag. Contact Maria on Tel: 07796397882 or the Highland Lesbian Group on High_Les@bigfoot.com . Glasgow - GLC / Pride Car Rally / Treasure Hunt. Dundee - For the WOMEN, Special event at "Paradise". Cost GBP10 to get in with free entry to Liberty's nightclub after. Contact Tel: 01382 228822. Monday June 17th - Focus on INVERNESS Pricilla Performing Pride Bus reaches Inverness, Film Night - " Dykes in the City " to be shown at Eden Court, Rosie Wilby and Virginia MacNaughton Concert - (female singer songwriters ) venue to be confirmed. Tuesday June 18th - Focus on FALKIRK Pricilla Performing Pride Bus reaches Falkirk Wednesday June 19th - Focus on DUMFRIES Pricilla Performing Bus - Poetry and Art on tour, reaches Dumfries. Glasgow - Comedy Night OOT @ the Stand Comedy Club Thursday June 20th Local events in local areas for local people. Friday June 21st - Midsummer's Pride Eve Glasgow - Pride Ceilidh in St. Andrews Hall Glasgow. featuring "Cloud Howe" Tickets GBP15 available from Clone Zone, GLC Cafe Bar and other locations. Saturday June 22nd - The Big Saturday The March - March participants assemble at Blythswood Square at 11.30am., Floats are being organised from all over Scotland to be evenly spaced between bands and marchers. March to be a spectacle, jugglers, fireaters, other diverse groups to be involved. 1:00pm The March Procession begins on time to march from Blythswood Square, along West Regent Street, turning right into West Nile Street, turning left into West George Street, entering into George Square from Nelson Mandela Place, turning right at the far side of George Square to process down Frederick Street, turning left into Ingram Street then right into Glassford Street, left into Trongate, right into Saltmarket, turning left processing to the gates of Glasgow Green and through the triple Arch to the festival site. Rainbow Party Glasgow Green - 2:00pm - 10:00 pm., Existing paths in the Glasgow Green to be used as frame for the Pride Village. Avenues to be named after LGBT heroes and sponsors. Main stage - Entertainment planned (subject to final confirmation & licenses) Jaye Richards Intro to Pride Scotland 2002, Take Note (Gospel Choir), Hannah Jones "I am, what I am", Pride Committee on stage, crowning of the Drag King & Queen, Rosie & Virginia McNaughton, Ian Bonner Evans "Minute Silence for those no longer with us". Balloon release, Rosie & Virginia McNaughton, Gary Mullin as Freddie Mercury, Tina Cousins, Atomic Kitten, Robbie Williams sound alike, Awesome (boy band), Tom Robinson, Gary Mullin as Freddie Mercury, Kelly Lorette, Hannah Jones, Redd, ABBA Tribute band Master of Ceremony - Phil McHugh comedian 3 hours, Betty 'B' (John Smith) 2 hours, Rachel Jury Poet / comedian 1 hour Diversity Marquee - Sponsored by PCS Union - Co-ordinator Stuart Hammond, Caith McGee & Mila Brown - Political emphasis - Poetry - Union stalls - Pricilla Performing Bus Poetry and Art on tour, in the tent. Pride Awards Ceremony. 3.30pm Artistes - Helen Reeves - singer songwriter, Priscilla artists perform, Pride Awards ceremony, Tom Robinson - singer songwriter, Garth Cruikshank & Eddie McCabe (winners of Perrier Comedy Award 2001), Take Note Gospel choir, Pricilla artists perform, Barbara Bush - drag artist performs, Redd - singer, Charlie Ross - comedian, Betty 'B' (John Smith) - drag singer artiste, Angie Brown - comedian performs, Karaoke competition finalists Women's Tent - Co-ordinator Gail McCready - Claire Summerskill, Tartan Gussets, Rosie & Virginia McNaughton, Carmel Carroll (Opera Singer), Commotion (women drummers), Penicuik YMCA dancers, Carol Laula, Rachel Jury, Lynette Johnston Dance Tent - This will be a taster event for All the Colours are Purple event in the evening at the Arches. Steve Thomas "Trade", Jon Pleased Wimmin, Fisher & Price from "Taste" & "Fruitfly", George Paterson and Tommy Kay from "Luvely", Maggie and Alan Joy from "Joy" Edinburgh Samaritans Tent - For a wee bit of listening ear. Beverage Marquees - Revolver on the Green. Catering - A wide variety of good quality meal options, including vegetarian foods are available from our vendors, Supreme Catering. First Aid Provision will be on site all day in clearly marked areas. Youth Tent - with Stonewall Youth Group. Crche - A limited crche facility for three to eight year olds. Chill Out Marquee - For those needing a quiet space for a moments reflection. Pride Scotland Field Base & Information Marquee - information about a wide range of issues. Market Village - Groups and businesses from all over the Nation, will be present, to provide information and sell you goods from leather wear to fun items. Fun Fair - All the fun of the fair with a wide range of rides and I don't just mean the good looking kind. The Evening Festivities - 10:00 pm - "All the Colours are Purple" Dance event in the Arches featuring List A, DJs and music to suit all tastes. Tickets GBP15 London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival @ the GFT 2002 The Glasgow Film Theatre will show a range of interesting films before, during and after Pride Week. The above programme is believed to be correct as on 22nd May 2002 but, like all good things, is subject to change. Personal Safety =============== Attacks on our community both collectively and as individuals, are an unwelcome feature of life, but there are things you can do to refuse to be an easy target. This information is not here to frighten you, but to help to ensure that everyone has a good and safe time during the Pride Scotland Festival. * Try to leave clubs/pubs and events with friends. * If you leave with someone you have just met, introduce them to someone you know and tell them where you are going. * If you are alone, stay alert, project confidence and be aware of potentially dangerous places and situations. * Trust your instincts. If in doubt, make your excuses and get out of the situation. * If someone buys you a drink try to watch it from point of sale till you drink it, spiking of drinks is not unheard of. * Attackers hope for a passive victim! Carry a personal attack alarm or a whistle, be prepared to shout. * Harassment often precedes an attack! If you decide to respond, be prepared. * If trouble occurs, try to remain calm and defuse the situation. * If you are attacked, only you can decide whether to fight back. You have every right to use reasonable force. * Don't remain a victim! If you have been attacked, always report the incident as soon after as possible, many police forces have special phone lines to report homophobic attacks and the 999 service is also for our community. If you witness an attack, dial 999, try to scare off the attackers and stay with the victim until help arrives. * Help and advice is also available from the nationwide network of help lines, which serve the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transpeople community. Pride Scotland Rainbow Party on Glasgow Green, Do's and Don'ts. * Do aim to enjoy yourself, safely at a fabulous event. * Do buy your wrist band well in advance of the Rainbow Party on Glasgow Green. * Do bring appropriate weather protection, sun lotions and/or rain proof clothing, remember our unpredictable weather. * Do bring enough money for the day and have somewhere safe to keep it. * Do bring proof of age, if you look young, as this may be required by security and bar staff. * Do dispose of all rubbish in the bins provided. * Do not attempt to bring any beverages, whether alcohol or soft drinks, on to Glasgow Green, the security will confiscate all cans and bottles whether glass or plastic, prior to you getting onto the site. * Do not bring drugs onto the site, or be prepared for the inevitable consequences. * Do not bring offensive weapons onto the Green. * Do not come on your own if you are aged under 14, you must be accompanied by an adult. * Do not leave bags or belongings unattended, anywhere on the festival site. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dundee/Dun Deagh ================ The main gay club in Dundee closed its doors for a major refurbishment on Saturday 18th May after a largely successful run or over five years. So, how much is all this going to cost and will the door prices go up even more? Rumours of five grand to over GBP100,000 have been heard but it's difficult to guess as the design is a closely guarded secret. The club boss has told our glorious editor that he does not anticipate a hike in door prices. So, be warned then as that was not a definite "No"! Liberty is to still run on the top floor of the same building which also surprisingly has a a nightclub licence too. But, if you are scared of lifts, you had better stay clear. The venue is apparently done out as a club but I am told it still resembles a function suite. They are meant to be knocking a pound off entry at the weekend and keeping the same drinks promos too. Well, at least it's a place to go until Liberty2 opens or whatever it is to be called. Sadly, the gay scene is to lose one of the (normally) more popular staff as security boss at Libs, Joyce, heads north to manage Brian's Aberdeen venues. She is believed to already be up there and that's why she was missing from Libs last night. So, good luck to Joyce from the majority of the gay scene. With a few Dundonians already having braved the journey to OUT Clubbing, she will not be lonely. Frankie is DJ up there at the weekends too. I have heard so many reasons why DJ Ross is no longer working at Liberty. His Wednesdays were failing and his Sundays lost favour with the crowd too. Many would still like him there but maybe Ross is looking to play a Friday or Saturday - watch this space. He also told a friend he was "promised" a chance to play at OUT in Aberdeen and that Brian is suffering from memory loss! Also suffering from memory loss is the former manager of Liberty who told Brian finally that he had not been speeding for several months since losing his job. The normally strict Madame Grumpy let Gavin in and barred him again after one week when he discovered that yet another untruth had been found about Mr Smith. The city's gay area of Seagate will become even busier as the former rough Karaoke venue Underground opens as The Yard and Yates's new neighbour Lloyds opens. No doubt they will get some of our pink pounds too. Certainly, Charlie's has a steady flow of both gay and straight customers throughout the day and early evening but is suffering on Brooklyns Karaoke Nights of Thursday and Sunday. (Surely some mistake here. Isn't suffering what Brooklyns' customers do on these nights on account of the Karaoke? Ed.) Frankie is still doing Thursdays and Alan from Perth is on Sundays with numerous Elton John tracks! Delighted that our Community Safe Sex Team are giving out condoms, lube, safe sex leaflets and posters and promising a stall in the club. A marvellous return on two years wages. No wonder the NHS is on its knees. Atomic Kitten are playing Pride in Glasgow on Sat 22nd June and the refurbished Dundee Club (formerly Libs) that night. Tickets are now on sale at a tenner as ScotsGay told you last month. There goes my credit card again. Get in before the straights. Finally, that bastion of LGBT information formerly called Switchboard are considering renaming themselves from Diversitay. Suggestions are rolling in and yours are probably welcome. If you are thinking about identifying as gay, lesbian or whatever, would you know what "Diversitay" or "Switchboard" was/is? "Pooves and Dykes Helpline" has already been rejected, so I'll have another try! Shafted ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Inverness/Inbhir Nis ==================== Hey Peeps! Hope you are all having fun in this metropolis that we know and love: Inverness, Well, what's new on the scene? I was very pleased to see such a lively bunch of people at the fundraising event that was held last month in aid of Pride, but would like to see more of you fun loving chaps and chapesses in Sleepers on the 15th of June for the party. Remember, you need to be there to receive your wristband for the big Pride party in Glasgow on 21st June! Anyway, I have been at quite a few pre-summer parties which have all ended up with me and a few close friends being in a complete mess on the floor sucking and fucking each other (for future parties, just ask) Other local goss' I heard from a very reliable source (a well known public house) that Inverness is getting its very own gay bar/club!! I have been trying my hardest to get a meeting with the owner but as yet no success - they are never about when I phone. I will keep you all posted as to where this venue is and when it will be up and running. There is a Jubilee BBQ/Party being held in the Fluke on Culcabock Road with the theme being QUEENS (as in Drag Queens). So, for anyone looking for a good party that weekend, the Fluke's the place to be especially if you like to throw on your glam rags. Be there from 5pm. Sleepers has, as usual, been very busy on Friday and Saturday nights and they have recruited a new bar man whose name I cannot remember but he is very nice (although he needs tighter trousers). Also, I have heard that they are planning a re-fit of the bar which is not before time (is this because there is a threat looming from the new bar that's opening?). Ronald at ROH is still very busy helping Pride who are still looking for some volunteers to help them out on the day. If there is anyone wanting to get together to arrange a bus down to Glasgow for the big Party or if you need Free Advice, Free Condoms & Lube or just general info, Ronald's e-mail address is ronald@reachout.demon.uk Luv n Hugs David dwill88@hotmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Letters ======= From: Peter Scott-Presland E-mail: peter.scott-presland@transportforall.com Your recent editorial on the queen mum's demise - and the remarkable lack of coverage of her fag-haggery - prompts me to send you what I know to be a true story (unlike the "this old queen would like..." which is far too common for HM). When I was at college, a very pretty boy called Robert left university to live and work at Clarence House. When he came back to Oxford on his first leave, he told us this story: On his first morning, he was sent by the Head Butler to take HM's breakfast to her. 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Edinburgh 32 year old, 5'11" seeking 50+ assertive disciplinarian to take the lead when he's been naughty - which happens quite a lot! Phone 09068 556613 - Number 1811. Bad Boy Needs Discipline 32 year old Edinburgh bad boy wants 50+ gentlemen who are strict disciplinarians with interest in CP. Phone 09068 556613 - Number 1602. Fraserburgh Versatile and fair-haired. Classical music, books and video-lover looking for similar. Phone 09068 556613 - Number 9628. -------------------------------------------------------------- BOXES - THE SCOTSGAY MEET MARKET ================================ To reply to a Contact Ad: By e-mail: We can now accept replies by e-mail for Box Numbers. They should be sent to boxreplies@drink.demon.co.uk and will be printed out and posted on by snail mail to the box number holders. There will be no charge for this service. As box number holders are unlikely to have access to e-mail, please include your name and address so that they can get back to you! 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Or you can send them by e-mail to scotsgay@drink.demon.co.uk *WOMEN Friends - Edinburgh Area I am looking for new friends in Edinburgh, for long walks on the beach, drinks, cinema, nights in with a bottle of wine and having a laugh. If you are 25-45 get in touch. Must have a GSOH, non smoking and know how to have a good time. Box SG45104. Searching For Special Lady Young 38 year old professional, sensitive, fun loving, honest woman, seeking thoroughly special friends/lady to share life's highs and lows and grow old with. I am a romantic at heart. Box SG45127. Fife Woman Gay female, middle years, looking for female to share life and love with. RU loving, caring and looking to be part of a romantic partnership? Box SG45128. Sugar Daddy Little girl (26) and her Mummy (50) looking for dyke daddy. Must be big, butch and brutal. Box SG45129. *MEN Men Spanking Men A fully illustrated magazine containing CP stories of Men Spanking Men. Canes, Tawses, Hands, Straps and much more. For full details and an order form, ring Jason Junior on 0800 9805469. E-mail: jason@jason-junior.co.uk WWW: http://www.jason-junior.co.uk [46a] Outlook: Becoming Bright Male, 38, 5'6", slim (fit), dark blue eyes, winning smile, GSOH, varied interests, seeks sincere, grounded, masculine guy, non-smoker with functioning brain and GSOH, for friendship, hopefully romance. Glasgow - Edinburgh. Box SG45106. Do You Prefer Older Men? Are you 16-26? Seriously prefer the company of older guys? Then this 44 year old guy with own house and car would like to meet you. Write fully. Photo helps (returned with mine). What have you got to lose? Box SG45107. Renfrewshire Male Slim mature guy seeks passive partner, 60 years+, for fun. Box SG45108. Afternoon Fun Handsome, muscular, active guy (37) seeks passive, slim, younger guy for no strings fun in the afternoon. Edinburgh area. Box SG45109. Bored Glasgow Guy Genuine Glasgow guy, 29, fed up with the usual scene types, looking for guy 18-30ish for friendship, etc. I enjoy pubs, clubs, music, films, most normal things. Box SG45110. Mid 20's Tall, medium build, green eyes. Seeking muscular gym-buddy for occasional work-out. Box SG45111. Active Pensioner Required 60 year old submissive, passive, bi seeks active pensioner for fun times. Glasgow area. Box SG45112. Edinburgh - Glasgow - Central Scotland Mature guy, 40's, offers no strings uncomplicated fun and friendship to 16-22 year old student type guy. Total discretion if required. Box SG45113. SA/SL Gay Guy 35 year old SA SL gay guy, masculine/medium build, seeking no strings fun, possible 1-1. Box SG45114. Loves Older Guy 34 loves much older for giving oily massage, mutual fun. Can accommodate some days. Box SG45116. Viva La Differenza! 30 year old Glasgow based man looking for friendship/relationship. Me: Caring, Continental, enjoying life, knowing what I want (definitely not the scene!). You: Not too many hang-ups, genuine, and in possession of a personality! Box SG45118. Very Muscular Active Guy Wanted I am looking for a genuine very muscular active guy for fun and friendship. Body-builder/biker/rugby types very welcome. Discretion assured. I'm 44 years, 5'9", 32w, 42c, zero crop balding, hazel eyes, hairy chest etc, good build. I have my own place and can accommodate no problem and live in Greenock. There must be somebody out there that is well built and looking for some discreet fun and possibly more? I'm very genuine and fed up with timewasters. Box SG45115. Funny - Clever - Smart - Gorgeous - Etc I am 20 and good-looking and studying to be a surveyor. Looking for an attractive, successful, smart, intellegent, witty man, 20-34, who likes a laugh. Do you exist? Box SG45119. Teens For Discreet Fun 28 year old lad looking for discreet fun (no-ties) with ladz (teenz to 24) in Aberdeen area. I am medium build str8 acting/looking and looking for fun!! I sometimes go out on scene but it's not my thing really. Cheers for now! Box SG45120. Passive Male Virgin I'm a medium build, passive, 44 year old male looking for some one to initiate me into gay fun. I'm fairly quiet and non scene preferring Classical Music to clubs, etc. Box SG45121. West Of Scotland - Glasgow I'm a 37 year old, slim, 6ft tall GWM WLTM. Well, you've heard it all before? Looking for similar, for friendship, socialising etc. You should be reasonably fit, slim and non-smoker (sorry!). I like long walks, good conversations, romantic nights. Scared? Don't be. Box SG45124. Teetotaler Wanted!? Non-drinker, non-smoker, drug-free, veggie, (but still fun!), seeks similar, late 20s/early 30s! Me: 35, 6'2", fair, blue eyed, attractive, slim, caring, affectionate, down to earth, artistic, genuine, sensual and sexual! Glasgow area. ALAWP. E-mail. Box SG45125. Looking For Friends 21 year old shy male, looking to make friends from all over Scotland. I am 5'5" with light hair and green eyes. I have a good personality and I respect people fully. Box SG45126. 1-2-1 Wanted John from Glasgow, living in Manchester, own place, can accommodate, can travel. John is a young at heart 50 year old, 5'6", medium to cuddly in build, smart/casually dressed, clean shaven with dark brown short hair and green eyes. A smoker seeking same but flexible. SA, mostly passive. Shy and lonely. WLTM slim to medium build romantic and caring dominant and active top guy (18-50). Flexible. Box SG45130. Friend In Need Twenty seven year old, just out of long standing relationship, seeks others for talks, maybe more. Photo guarantees reply. Can accommodate. Me: well cute and free. Box SG45131. Bodybuilding Coach - 30's Would be interested in coaching dedicated bodybuilders 16-45. Have own equipment. Photos please. Glasgow/anywhere. Box SG45132. Heart-Felt Lack of sex doesn't hurt. lack of company does! If you have life in you, send me a decent handwritten letter with a phone number. Emotions can feel good. Box SG45133. Home Alone In Fife - Come Visit! 40 year old versatile guy seeks slim guys/couples for no strings fun. Any age. Can accommodate or travel. I'm SL, SA, NS, NSm. Overnight stays possible. ALA. Write soon, guys! Box SG45134. Ayrshire - All Scotland Attractive, fit, mid 50's, slim, smart appearance, 5'7", 10st, very easy going, versatile, WLTM discreet guy, 40-65, for friendship and safe fun. Likes cuddles, kisses. If interested, can travel most areas. Box SG45135. Glasgow Men Wanted - NS But WE I want a man, 30+, NS, living in Glasgow so if we click we can visit often for fun and some friendship. I enjoy sauna, pub, food, fun. Box SG45137. 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Ideally would like to meet slim active tops, 18-30. Box SG45142. Cumbernauld - Kilsyth - Kirkintilloch Gay men's meeting meets in private house each Wed 7.30. For information: 01236 825656. Box SG45143. What's It Called Gay male, 42, requires friend for horny fun. Must be able to travel to Cumbernauld. Box SG45144. Come And Play Hard In Glasgow Glasgow bottom, 40, needs serviced by a hairy active man. I'm medium build, 5'9", seeking sexy fun from guys 35-55. Send explicit letter now. Box SG45145. Edinburgh - Anywhere No strings fun wanted for gay male, early 40's. Own house/business. Can travel but not accommodate. Discretion assured and expected. Box SG45146. Irish Guy In Northern Ireland 35, 5'8", would like to hear from young guys for friendship. GSOH. Box SG45147. Daytime Fun In Edinburgh Hot and horny guy, late 30's, wants to meet guys 30-40 for hot and horny fun. Have own place in Edinburgh. No strings. Just hot, horny fun. Box SG45148. Edinburgh Intelligent 40 year old, good personality and looks, various interests, in a bit of a rut WLTM similar guys for friendship, socialising, fun with right guy(s). Box SG45149. Passive Skinhead Slim, smooth, 29, into most things, WLTM active men, 45+, for fun. Frank letter ensures response. Will travel can party. Lothians/Scotland. Box SG45150. Aberdeen - Anywhere Male, 51, NS, WLTM 30-50 gay or bi male for casual fun. I'm medium build, 12st, 5'4". Can accommodate or travel. Box SG45151. Fife - Glenrothes - Kirkcaldy Retired affectionate man, seeking someone who is happy and open to discreet indoor/outdoor naturism, for platonic friendship. Own home. Non smoker. Photo appreciated. Box SG45152. Glasgow - Falkirk 49 year old, youthful looking cuddly bear would like to meet guys of any race and nationality for sincere friendship. Will answer all replies. Please write. Box SG45154. AB In Nappies & Plastic Pants Guy who is into AB scene wants to meet other guys for wet nappy fun. 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Reach Out And Touch Lonely mature student, 5'8", slim, muscular build, seeks male 18-35 for fun and friendship possible 1-2-1. Tired of an empty bed, could you fill it? Aberdeen. Box SG45162. *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 SG45101. Offshore Workers Wanted Any offshore workers especially those working out of Aberdeen or Bergen, Norway, want to get in touch with a 6ft blond slim lad with a GSOH for some fun? Box SG45102. 20 Year Old In Edinburgh 20 year old student, fit bod, looking for fun with mainly bi couples but also gay couples. Box SG45105. Mistress Has Vacancies! Hi, Bi-Mistress has vacancies for submissive men who wish to get into the dom/slave scene... any sexuality, beginners welcome. Learn the ropes from me! Glasgow/Central Scotland, age 25-45. Write giving details. Box SG45122. Wanna 'Meat'? - I Mean "Meet"! I am 5'11", 38 waist, 52 chest. Cropped, clean shaven with green eyes. I like to experiment and would enjoy expanding my mind. Would like to meet other like minded individuals or groups for fun. I am a sociable creature, but like solitude at times. Contact me soon. Box SG45103. Hedonist Slim/athletic hedonist seeks couples or singles for in depth and prolonged contact. Into most things. Photo/video on application. Box SG45117. Wanted ASAP 58 year old guy seeks short cuddly passive for days out. Box SG45123. Edinburgh - Anywhere Fit guy, rugby type build, zero crop, 41, bisexual, WLTM horny couples, gay or straight. Box SG45136. *STRAIGHT Edinburgh - Anywhere Genial 30something guy, own house, car and business, seeks morally relaxed woman for fun and friendship. Box SG45160. *FRIENDS ABROAD Australia 24 GWM of Scottish descent living in Melbourne Australia seeks to find Scots pen pals. I am interested in meeting people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Write: Ashley Nichols, 239 Wiltshire Drive, Kew, Victoria, Australia, 3101. E-mail: ashleynichols77@hotmail.com Just Write :-) Canadian Girl, young 37, seeks penfriend from anywhere, would especially like to write to someone from Scotland. Likes movies, music (most kinds), animals (especially cats), computers, cuddling, sleeping late, beach walks, and driving in my Jeep with the music up loud. Write: Susan J., Box 805, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada, B0T 1K0. Rangers Fan Looking for contacts/friends in Glasgow. I am a 28 year old gay guy in Sydney and a Rangers fan, looking for other gay enthusiasts of the light blues! 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Send stamp for details to: (Sadie), The Golden Wheel, Liverpool. L15 3HT. [99] Limited Companies 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 WWW: http://www.quick-companies.co.uk/ [99] Proofreading And Tuition In English (including TEFL) French, Latin, Greek and Gaelic, typing services, historical and genealogical research. Write: Charles S Coventry, 23/9 Viewcraig Street, Edinburgh. EH8 9UJ. Phone: 0131-558 8785. E-mail: charlie_cov@yahoo.com WWW: http://www.geocities.com/charlie-cov/ [46] TD Monthly The UK's fastest-growing contact publication for gay men into spanking/CP and all related interests. Please send SAE for details. Write: TD Monthly, PO Box 352, Manchester. M60 2PG. WWW: http://geocities.com/tdmonthly/homepage.html [99] Translation Services Qualified translator based in Edinburgh offers translation services between the following languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish and French. E-mail: trots@drink.demon.co.uk or Write: Box SG45100. [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 Rd, Southfields, London. SW18 5EE. [99] *BACK RUBS Edinburgh Big, chubby, passive, gay guy, 45, gives great relaxing, sensual, erotic massage. Phone: 0131-653 0436 (or 07890 024865) anytime and ask for Kenny. [99] Gentleman's Massage - Edinburgh Erotic massage offered by friendly unthreatening broadminded male. For a pleasureable experience, call Gordon on 07759 476767. [45a] Glasgow Gay guy gives good massage. 5'11" tall, well built, very horny, well hung, so give me a call on 07763 713515. John. 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WWW: http://www.gayscotland.com/alvahouse/ [45a] Edinburgh The Alexander Guest House is a gay friendly guest house (owned and run) with a mixed clientele. Every detail has been thought of in our recently refurbished bedrooms to make your stay a more memorable one. They are equipped with refreshment trays, ironing facilities, hairdryers etc. We serve a full Scottish and continental breakfast menu. We are located 1 mile from the city on the south side with private parking. You can check out our web site at http://www.thealexanderguesthouse.co.uk/ Please call Glenn or Alex on 0131-258 4028 or E-mail: alexander@guest68. freeserve.co.uk A warm welcome awaits you. Mention ScotsGay and get 10% discount. [45a] Glasgow - New Exclusively Gay Bed And Breakfast Spencer's Guest House. Superior accommodation in the heart of Glasgow's West End. Our spacious recently refurbished rooms are equipped with colour TV, hairdryers and refreshment trays. Ironing facilities available on request. Close to all amenities. Affordable and easy access to city centre gay pubs and clubs. Full Scottish Breakfast served 8am-Noon. For further details, telephone: 0141-581 6765. [50a] Sutherland On A9 to Wick, B&B. Roadside, 60 miles from Inverness. Double or single. GBP13 per person. Tea and sandwiches included. Phone: Helmsdale (01431) 821570. [62] ------------------------------------------------------------------- Helplines ========= BISEXUAL HELPLINE Tue, Wed 7.30-9.30pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm. Phone: 0845 4501243 BORDERS GAY SWITCHBOARD Thu 7.30-10pm, Phone: Galashiels (01896) 756611 E-mail: BORDERS@switchboard.fsbusiness.co.uk CROSSLYNX NATIONAL TV/TS HELPLINE Mon 7.30-9.30pm, Phone: 0141-332 3333 WWW: http://SGLS.tripod.com/transgen.htm DIVERSITAY LGBT SWITCHBOARD (DUNDEE) Mon 7-10pm, Phone: Dundee (01382) 202620 E-mail: diversitay@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.dundeelgb.freeserve.co.uk/ DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY L&G PHONELINE Thu 7.30-9.30pm, Phone: Dumfries (01387) 261818 FIFE FRIEND Fri 7.30-10pm, Phone: Kirkcaldy (01592) 266688 E-mail: info@fifefriend.co.uk WWW: http://www.fifefriend.co.uk/ GRAMPIAN LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL SWITCHBOARD Wed, Fri 7.30-9.30pm. Phone: Aberdeen (01224) 212600 (Minicom available), E-mail: glgbs@glbgs.org.uk WWW: http://www.glgbs.org.uk/ LOTHIAN GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD Nightly 7.30-10pm, Phone: 0131-556 4049 E-mail: mail@lgls.org WWW: http://www.lgls.org/ LOTHIAN LESBIAN LINE Mon, Thu 7.30-10pm, Phone: 0131-557 0751 MORAY LGB SWITCHBOARD: Men: Fri 7-10pm; Women: Thu 7-10pm, Phone: Elgin (01343) 541188 NIGHT OWL CRISIS LINE: Nightly Midnight-5am, Phone: 0141-332 2992 STRATHCLYDE GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD Nightly 7-10pm, Phone: 0141-332 8372 E-mail: info@sgls.co.uk WWW: http://www.sgls.co.uk/ SWITCHBOARD LESBIAN LINE Wed 7.30-10pm, Phone: 0141-354 0400 WWW: http://www.sgls.co.uk/services1.htm LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY SWITCHBOARD 24 hours, Phone/Minicom: 020-7837 7324. FAX: 020-7837 7300. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venues ====== * indicates that these venues stock ScotsGay ABERDEEN -------- ABERDEEN WOMEN'S CENTRE* Shoe Lane, (next door to Lemon Tree). Tel: (01224) 625010 (Tue-Wed 10am-2pm), (01224) 713336 (Outwith hours). Tue-Wed 10am-2pm. Free use of computers. Latest computer/women's magazines. Latest edition of Newsletter for women in the gay community. Drop-in coffee lounge. Information resource Room/Women's library. Access for disabled. E-mail: AWCentre@hotmail.com Regular events: LESBIAN NIGHT 1st & 3rd Wed of each month from 7.30-9.30pm. Meet other lesbians of all ages, great fun night. Latest video always starts at 8pm for those interested. Pool table now installed. E-mail: LesbianNight@hotmail.com or Tel: (01224) 713336. POOL NIGHT every Friday evening from 8pm onwards. Bring your own refreshments or make coffee/tea in our kitchen. 50p for all the pool you can play! For more details E-mail: AroundAB_out2001@hotmail.com or Tel: (01224) 713336. LESBIANS AND FRIENDS LUNCH first Sat of each month 12.30-2.30pm. E-mail: BABSG@commdev.aberdeen.net.uk Tel: (01224) 625010 or (01224) 212600. BAR CASTRO'S* 47 Netherkirkgate. Tel: (01224) 639920. FAX: (01224) 637999. Sun 5pm-2am, Mon-Thu Noon-2am, Fri-Sat Noon-3am. Bright, friendly and open venue with DJs 7 nights. Regular theme nights. WWW: http://www.castrosbar.com/ E-mail: bar@castrosbar.com FIDELS* 40 Regent Quay. 5pm-Midnight. Club which it is intended will become members only with an annual subscription of GBP40 - members can sign in guests for GBP2. Bar. Free Internet access for members. Same owners as Castro's. OUT CLUBBING* Crown Street. Sun, Thu 11pm-2am. Fri-Sat 11pm-3am. Popular large venue. Regular promos and PAs. Gay owned. DUMFRIES -------- SWEATY BETTY'S* Ay-Jay's Bar, The Crichton Campus, Bankend Road. Tel: (01387) 702221. Last Fri of every month (from 28th Jun). 8pm-1am. A new regular club night for lesbians, gay men and their friends. GBP3/GBP2 concs. E-mail: surefire.promotions@virgin.net DUNDEE ------ BROOKLYN'S BAR* 2 St Andrew's Lane. Tel: (01382) 200660. Wed-Sun 7pm-Midnight. Well appointed gay friendly bar next door to Liberty Nightclub and under the same management. CHARLIE'S BAR* 75-79 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 226840. Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 12.30pm-Midnight. Gay friendly bar with free disco Fri & Sat 8-11pm. Free use of premises for pre-booked groups. 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. EDINBURGH --------- ANGEL DELIGHT The Venue (Top Floor), 15-21 Calton Road. Tel: 0131-557 0751. Every fourth Fri. Next dates: 14th Jun. 12th Jul. 10pm-3am. New Superclub for women only with a percentage of profits going to charity. Resident DJ Michelle plus guest DJs special guests and acts. GBP6 or GBP5 concesssions (GBP5 on the door before 11pm). Pre-club drinks at Habana or Nexus. E-mail: angeldelightsus@hotmail.com BLACK BO'S 57/61 Blackfriars Street. Tel: 0131-557 6136. Fri-Sat Noon-2pm. Daily 6-10pm. Superb little vegetarian restaurant. Friendly staff. Mixed clientele. E-mail: admin@blackbos.com WWW: http://www.blackbos.com/ 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 9.30am-11.30pm. 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. C.C. BLOOM'S 23 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. Mon-Sat 7pm-3am, Sun 8pm-3a m. 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/ EASYINTERNETCAFE 58 Rose Street. Tel: 0131-220 3580. Mon-Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 8am-11pm. Previously known as easyEverything. Large Internet Cafe from which many gay men seem to troll the net instead of just picking up each other! EDINBURGH LESBIAN GAY AND BISEXUAL CENTRE* 58a and 60 Broughton Street. Houses Nexus Cafe-Bar, Pride Scotland and Massage for Health. Also provides meeting and noticeboard space for many lesbigay organisations. Private mailboxes available. FRENCHIES BAR* 89 Rose Street Lane North. Tel: 0131-225 7651. Mon-Sat 1pm-1am, Sun 2pm-Midnight. This vibrant gay bar (Edinburgh's oldest) is in the heart of Rose Street. Happy Hour 6-8pm every day. Karaoke Sun from 4-9pm. HABANA* 22 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-558 1270. Mon-Sat Noon-1am, Sun 12.30pm-1am. Centrally located pre club bar. Open and bright as well as quite intimate. Busy. Quizoke every Thu with John. Drink promos throughout the month - see ad for details. 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/ Goths meet every Wednesday (perverts of all shapes and sizes most welcome!) from 9pm. JOY* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. JOY Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 10.30pm-3am. Fortnightly Sat. Next dates: 25th May, 8th &: 22nd Jun. Joy is Scotland's most upfront gay club. On two levels. GBP8 members/GBP10 non-members. E-mail: clubjoy@blueyonder.co.uk. WWW: http://www.clubjoy.co.uk/ LAUGHING DUCK* 24 Howe Street. Tel: 0131-220 2376. Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1pm, Sun 11.30am-11pm. After many years and several incarnations as a straight bar, the Duck is gay again. LEATHER AND LACE* 8 Drummond Street. Tel: 0131-557 9413. FAX: 0131-557 8336. 25 Easter Road. Tel: 0131-623 6969. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun Noon-9pm. Scotland's ORIGINAL licenced SEX shops (formerly Fantasies) where you'll be made welcome by the very nice assortment of folk who work there! Toys galore, video rental too! Larger sizes stocked. LUBE* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. 10pm-3am. Next dates: Sun 16th & 30th Jun, thereafter 2nd Sun of each month. Commercial gay club. Gay/straight friendly. DJ's Scott Pearce, Brian Dempster and Yogi Haughton. GBP10. LUSH!* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. 10.30pm-3am. Last Fri of each month. Commercial gay club. Dance, Poptunes with DJ's Dale & Craig (Planet Out/Joy/Saturday Social). GBP5 members, GBP6 non members. WWW: http://www.clublush.co.uk/ LUVELY The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street. Tel: 0131-225 2564. Info Line: 07711 307997. First Sat of each Month. 10pm-late. Mega club night with resident DJ's Tommy Kay, Newton & Stone, Jared and GP. E-mail: Luvely_Team@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.luvely.net/ MASSAGE FOR HEALTH 58a/60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-669 8039, 0131-620 2214 or 07970 921209. By appointment only. Massage therapy from qualified practitioners Anne and John. Also Meditation & Relaxation with Yoga Classes. E-mail: info@massageforhealth.co.uk. WWW: http://www.massageforhealth.co.uk/ MINGIN' Studio 24, 24-26 Calton Road. Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 10.30pm-3am. Fortnightly Sat. Next dates: 1st, 15th & 29th Jun. Alan Joy's dark, sexy, dirty trance night features Alan Joy himself on the decks plus Brian Dempster. GBP6 entry. E-mail: mingin@blueyonder.co.uk MSDEMEANOUR Phnix Cellar Bar under the Phnix Bar at 46 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-557 0234. Info Line: 07831 372154. Monthly. 8.30pm-1am. Next dates: Sat 15th Jun, Sat 20th Jul. Edinburgh's only regular T-Girl night club. TG's GBP4, Regular Mortals GBP5. E-mail: MsDemeanourUK@aol.com WWW: http://www.msdemeanour.co.uk/ 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 men. Cellar Bar open Fri & Sat with resident DJ from 10pm-2am - "Formerly Men Only - Now Mixed"! Also available for hire Sun-Thu. NEXUS CAFE-BAR* 60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-478 7069. 11am-11pm. Great food and drink at reasonable prices. Internet access available. 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. Real ale. E-mail: admin@thestand.freeserve.co.uk WWW: http://www.thestand.co.uk/ OUT OF THE BLUE* 1 Barony Street. (Downstairs at the Blue Moon Cafe). Tel: 0131-478 7048. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm. Sat 11am-6pm. Sun Noon-6pm. Gay and lesbian store selling books, mags, videos, toys, wearing apparel, etc. OXYGEN Club Java, 39 Commercial Street, Leith. Tel: 0131-555 0007 or 07976 834195. Monthly. 9pm-2am. Mixed club: "our doors are open if your mind is open". Members GBP8 before midnight or GBP10 after. Non members GBP10 all night. Come early for drinks promotions. Bring four friends and a taxi receipt to the cash desk and they will refund your taxi fare up to GBP4. WWW: http://www.cluboxygen.co.uk/ 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. Can get quite busy. Karaoke on Fri from 8pm. SOLAS CAFE* 2/4 Abbeymount. Tel: 0131-661 0982. Tue & Thu 11am-7.30pm, Wed & Fri 11am-4pm. Attached to Solas HIV/AIDS 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 The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street (except on 2nd Jun & 25th Aug when it will be at Ego). Tel: 0131-225 2564. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. Sun 11pm-3am. DJs Fisher & Price play a progressive mix of garage and house in the Main Room with guests whilst Martin Valentine and Steven Wanless play garage and US house in the Back Room, to an up-for-it mixed/gay crowd. GBP6 Members/Guests GBP8 (GBP6/GBP10 on guest DJ nights). Sun 26th May: Pete Doyle (Society, Liverpool). Sun 2nd Jun: Jubilee Jamboree - Joint Taste/Joy/Luvely fundraiser at Ego for Pride Scotland (GBP10/GBP12 - GBP15 on night). Sun 23rd Jun: Jon Pleased (Quarterly Residency). Sun 30th Jun: 8th Birthday Party with The Sharp Boys, Mark Moore and Carl Dupree (USA). Sun 21 Jul: Jim "Shaft" Ryan (Miss Moneypenny's). Sun 18th Aug: Dimitri (Amsterdam). E-mail: contact-us@taste-clubs.com WWW: http://www.taste-clubs.com/ TOWNHOUSE SAUNA AND GYM* 53 East Claremont Street. Tel: 0131-556 6116. Sun-Thu Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 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.gayscotland.com/townhouse/index1.htm UP! Studio 24, 24-26 Calton Road. Tel: 0131-557 0751. Every 4th Fri. Next dates: 7th Jun, 5th Jul. 10.30pm-3am. Quality Tribal and Progressive trance, and usual UP! nonsense including bouncy castle and dressing UP! box! DJs Adrian Davenport & Nic Cavendish. GBP6 Members, GBP8 Guests. Planet UP! @ Planet Out, is on the same night as the club from 9pm-1am, with special giveaways including discount passes, CDs, with DJs Michelle, Nic Cavendish, Adrian Davenport and guests. Also, 3rd Sat of each month at PIVO, Calton Rd. DJs Nic Cavendish and guests. FREE 9pm-3am E-mail: up.up@talk21.com. WWW: http://www.upclub.co.uk/ VELVET CHAINS* Downstairs at the Laughing Duck (separate door), 24 Howe Street. Tel: 0131-220 2376. Monthly. 8pm-1am. Next date: Fri 7th Jun. New Goth BDSM Fetish Club for Goths, Gay Skins and Bears. Strict dress code. Entry GBP2, Unwaged/EDG&R members GBP1. WWW: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/velvetchains/ VIBE* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Tue 11pm-3am. New one nighter run by James Longworth. GBP2. E-mail: vibe@100ent.com WEB 13* 13 Bread Street. Tel: 0131-229 8883. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun Noon-6pm. Informal mixed cybercafe with homely and approachable staff. E-mail: queries@web13. co.uk WWW: http://www.web13.co.uk/ WOMAN'S OWN Club Java, 39 Commercial Street, Leith. Tel: 0131-555 5600. First Fri of each month. 10pm-2am. New club for women. Resident DJ Roz & guest DJ Lauren. Both DJs were finalists in the Vestax competition. GBP5 before midnight or GBP7 after. Come early for drinks promotions. Cocktails for only GBP1.50 all night. If you bring four friends and a taxi receipt to the cash desk they will refund your taxi fare up to GBP5. WORK?* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. First Fri of each month. Next dates: 7th Jun, 5th Jul. 10.30pm-3am. Popular monthly one nighter. GBP6 members/GBP8 non-members. 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/ E-mail: BennetsWeb@aol.com CANDLE BAR* 20 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-564 1285. Mon-Fri 4.30pm-Midnight, Sat-Sun Noon-Midnight. Upmarket bar in the heart of the Merchant City. Beautiful place with comfortable seating. Nice staff get the Goldilocks seal of approval. Regular cabaret, karaoke and disco. CCA* 350 Sauchiehall Street. Tel: 0141-332 7521. FAX: 0141-332 3226. Sun-Thu 11am-11pm. Fri-Sat 11am-Midnight. The Centre for Contemporary Arts. Performance & exhibition spaces, Cafe/Bar, bookshop. Abnormals Anonymous is a monthly dose of "performance art, live contemporary music, short film screenings and an installation piece followed by a twelve step programme of eclectic homo-disceau taking in four decades and countless genres of pop muzak". It benefits from the bar being separate to the disco area so you can actually chat. Next dates: Fri 24th May, Fri 21st Jun. E-mail: gen@cca-glasgow.com WWW: http://www.cca-glasgow.com/ CLONE ZONE* 11 Dixon Street. Tel/FAX: 0141-248 2593. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 1-7pm. 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. CUBE 34 & 44 Queen Street. Tel: 0141-226 8990. Mon-Tue 11pm-3am. Two-nighter with DJs Shawn and George. Various drinks promos. Entry GBP3. DELMONICA'S BAR 68 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 4803. Daily Noon-Midnight. Has recently shrunk during a refurb but we are pleased to confirm that the standard of service hasn't changed one iota. EASYINTERNETCAFE 57/61 St. Vincent Street. Tel: 0141-222 2365. 7am-10.30pm. Previously known as easyEverything. Large Internet Cafe from which many gay men seem to troll the net instead of just picking up each other! GLC CAFE/BAR* 11 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-226 5050. Daily 11am-Midnight. Full breakfast always available. Home cooking. Friendly and busy! Karaoke on Fri, Sat and Sun. GLASGOW LGBT CENTRE (GGLC)* 11 Dixon Street. Tel/FAX: 0141-221 7203. Daily 11am-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 very busy. OOT IN GLASGOW* Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Road. Tel: 0870 600 6055. Second Wed of each month. 8.30-10.30pm. Monthly gay comedy club. E-mail: admin@thestand.freeserve.co.uk WWW: http://www.thestand.co.uk/ THE POLO LOUNGE 84 Wilson Street. Tel: 0141-553 1221. Mon-Fri 5pm-1am, Sat-Sun Noon-3am. Smaller than previously but retains same attitude. WWW: http://www.pololounge.co.uk/ REVOLVER BAR* 6a John Street. Tel: 0141-553 2456. Noon-Midnight. A refreshing antidote to the current gay scene. Pool table, state of the art free jukebox (with over 6,000 tracks on it), reasonably priced drinks, good quality service, no karaoke. Food available at all times. 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. SPA 19* 19 Dixon Street. Tel: 0141-572 0347. Sun-Fri Noon-10pm, Sat Noon-4am (All Nighter). Previously Centurion Spa. Facilities include 2 sauna cabins, steamroom, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, Construction Zone, large rest area, private rest rooms, television lounge, smoking and non-smoking lounges, video monitors installed throughout premises. Free breakfasts on Sun. E-mail: spa_19uk@yahoo.co.uk. TRON THEATRE CAFE BAR* Chisholm Street. Tel: 0141-552 8587. 10am-Late. Friendly theatre bar. Mixed. Good food. E-mail: boxoffice@tron.co.uk. WWW: http://www.tron.co.uk/ VENOM Alaska, 142 Bath Street Lane. Tel: 0141-248 1777. Thu 11pm-3am. New one nighter. Launches on 30th May. 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 --------- SLEEPERS Station Square, Academy Street. Tel: (01463) 231926. Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-1am, Sat 11am-12.30am. Sun Noon-11pm. Inverness's main gay-friendly establishment. Smart hotel bar. Gayest on Wed and Fri evenings. KIRKCALDY --------- FEUARS ARMS 66 Commercial Street. Tel: (01592) 269056. Mon-Thu 11.30am-3pm & 5-11pm, Fri-Sat 11.30am-Midnight, Sun 12.30pm-Midnight. Mixed venue. Traditional pub (in the Good Beer Guide) serving real ale to a wide clientele. Listed Grade B - fascinating Gents lavatory (and three resident Spirits). 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: Until 7.30pm). 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, May 2002. 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