SCOTSGAY MAGAZINE ================= ScotsGay is a monthly magazine for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Edited, printed and published in Scotland ScotsGay 80/- Heavy - Issue 46 - June 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. The printed edition of ScotsGay is available by post at the following rates: 6 issue sub (UK & EC) 8ukp 6 issue sub (Overseas) 15ukp 12 issue sub (UK & EC) 15ukp 12 issue sub (Overseas) 28ukp Make Cheques and POs payable to 'Pageprint'or 'ScotsGay'and send them to: Subscriptions ScotsGay Magazine PO Box 666 Edinburgh Scotland EH7 5YW Inside this issue: Editorial News Alan Joy's Dance Chart ScotsDyke Time For T Stonewall Youth Edinburgh Glasgow Bi Vocal Ageism and Gerontophobia among Gay Men Scottish Media Monitor Aberdeen Dundee Letters International Report from Rex Wockner Films DVD Books Arts Filth Freebies ScotsGay Voice Personals Boxes - The ScotsGay Meet Market Helplines Listings Venues -------------------------------------------------------------------- EDITORIAL --------- Pride comes before the Fall as the USAnians might have it. It's been a battered Pride Scotland, this year. Latterly by the God of Rain, which contrived to piss mightily on our Party despite all the prayers from the Metropolitan Community Church. But, before Pride Day even dawned, more self abuse had been perpetrated on Pride itself. It's no secret that there has been much infighting amongst the Pride Scotland Limited Directors over the last year. Personalities, politics and sheer bloody mindedness were responsible in probably equal portions. Things culminated in mid May when Pride Chair Jaye Richards took umbrage and threw her coffee at another Director at a Board Meeting, announced that she was resigning as Chair and stormed off into the distance. When, a few weeks later, she announced that she hadn't really resigned, the other Directors weren't having any of it and she was told quite firmly that, whilst she remained a Director, she was no longer Chair. So, in revenge, Ms Richards sent out an E-mail, clearly intended to lead to Pride's cancellation, to sundry persons. Put simply, it was a total spoiler. It called into question the whole financial basis of the Festival. But it also attacked a number of the other Directors. It revealed that one of them was suffering not only from "mental health problems" but also that he had had to resign as a Director because of his own financial bankruptcy. It had a go at a former Director for his "alleged involvement" in drug-dealing. It went on to mention another Director's "personal problems". And it made reference to a former Director's "previous criminal conviction for other sordid activities" as well as criticising payments made to him for his services to Pride. Let's be quite blunt about it: these "sordid activities" some ten years ago involved underage youngsters and led to a court appearance where the Sheriff considered the matter so serious as to warrant a mere 18 months probation. The person concerned has had no restriction placed on them with regard to working with children, whilst the conviction is a spent conviction in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Yet, for all her moral outrage in the E-mail, it was Jaye who, knowing of this conviction, had been quite happy to support his appointment to a job with Pride without feeling the need to advise any of her co-Directors! Well, the shit hit the fan as no doubt intended. Despite the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, the Press saw fit to illegally name him, he had to resign and the Festival (not to mention the LGBT community) lost one of its hardest workers. And his life in our community was totally destroyed for something he did when he was "totally fucked up about his own sexuality" - destroyed mainly by the sort of people who think it's a good idea to attack paediatricians! The other side of things, the financial side, was the subject of a meeting with Glasgow City Council who were satisfied with the financial projection provided by the Directors. As you can imagine, with one key person missing, it fell on others to try and do everything. So everything wasn't done. As a result of the adverse press publicity, many people thought that the event had actually been cancelled. Whilst many refused to have anything to do with an organisation which had employed a sexual criminal. Which is why when Pride Day dawned, what had been seen as a surefire success with a guaranteed attendance of over 6,000, was beginning to look as if it would be more likely to break even than make a profit. Then, following a cracking Pride March, the skies opened and the pooves melted away in the rain. As we went to press, it wasn't clear what the final financial position will be. Money still has to come in from wrist bands worn by the 4,500 attenders. Bills still have to come in from some suppliers. My guess, as an outsider, is that Pride Scotland Limited is probably insolvent. Whether it can make arrangements with its creditors to allow it to trade out of that insolvency by operating a profitable event next year or by raising money from the community in other ways, I know not. What I do know is that the insolvency of the various companies running Pride in London over the years hasn't stopped that particular annual event. Some form of Pride Scotland must and will arise from the ruins in time for next year. Next time, the personal spite of one person should not be allowed to spoil it. And the Pagans should be invited to negotiate on our behalf with the God of Rain because the MCC have shown a total lack of competence in this regard! John Hein E-mail: john@scotsgay.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- News ---- There is no news this month. The printed magazine carries a double page spread of photographs of Pride Scotland. If you'd like a copy and you live in the UK, you can phone 0906 1100256 and leave your name and address. Calls cost UKP1.50 per minute. Alternatively, send UKP1 along with your name and address to: ScotsGay Single Issue PO Box 666 Edinburgh Scotland EH7 5YW If you are outwith the UK, please send two International Reply Coupons instead of the UKP1. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dance Chart from Alan Joy ------------------------- 1. GIORGIO MORODER vs DANNY TENAGLIA FROM HERE TO ETERNITY (Dis-funktional) (Rhythm Masters Remix) 2. ROB SALMON & ROB RIVES BODY TALK (Yoshitoshi) 3. M FACTOR MOTHER (ARE YOU READY TO PLAY?) (Dirty Vegas Vocal) (Serious) 4. TRIPLE X COME CLOSER (Original Mix/Harry Peat Remix) (Kamaflage) 5. TOMY OR ZOX MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY (ATFC's Irrepressible Vocal) (Distinctive) 6. MIDNIGHT SOCIETY featuring ALAN T STRANGE SHADES OF LIGHT (Sounds For People) (Original Strange Shade Mix) 7. DECEPTICONS EASTERN PROMISE (Original Mix) (Dorigen) 8. DJ REMY BUTTERFLY (Original Mix) (Additive) 9. LOADED BANANAS EXTRATERRESTRIAL ENCOUNTER (S-Tracks) 10. VISUDDHA VISUALIZER (Tone Depth Remix) (Fade) 11. OLIVER LIEB SUBSONIK (Filterheadz Remix/Original Mix) (Data) 12. ENVY FALLING (High Vocal Pass) (Yoshitoshi) 13. DJ AWOL ABSENT (Yum Yum Remix) (Concept) 14. H-BOMB OPEN UP (Original) (Midset) 15. DANNY HOWELLS & DICK TREVOR KINKYFUNK (Main Mix) (Yoshitoshi) 16. DALLAS KISS REVELATION (Blackwatch Quattro Mix) (Automatic) 17. HOMERUN -- 5 (Q) 18. JOLLY MUSIC RADIO JOLLY (West London Deep In The Sticks Dub) (Illustrious) 19. SOUVERNANCE HAVIN' A GOOD TIME (Motivation Remix) (Positiva) 20. WEEKEND PLAYERS I'LL BE THERE (Mutiny Remix) (Multiply) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ScotsDyke --------- Working Class Lesbians "When I saw the advert for working-class lesbians I actually thought I'd be the only person". To be a lesbian is one thing, to be working-class is another and to be both is what? A double blessing? A bit of bad luck? An interesting experience? Something out of the ordinary? As someone who defines as a working-class lesbian, I decided to find out more about it - to try and answer the question of what it means to be both, by asking people who are. This may make me sound like some kind of sexuality trainspotter, which I admit is a sad possibility, but I also think it is an important subject worth addressing. The result of this is that I am currently doing a PhD looking at the relationship between class, sexual identity and society - interviewing working-class lesbians to find out about their life experiences. I want to find out about all aspects of life and how class and sexuality affects it, from education to clubbing, from relationships to shopping, and all the bits in between. When, in polite society, people ask me what my research is about and I, after drawing a deep and resigned breathe, tell them, the reaction is generally predictable. It consists either of a slight pause, an even slighter response, such as 'Oh' and a swift change of conversational direction, the blunt and mind numbing question 'Why?' or the firm assertion that 'You'll not find many of them', as if I am proposing to search out and interview some kind of obscure, endangered species. Whatever the response, the common assumption seems to be that it is a non-existent subject and that even if it is a valid area, what right do I have as an 'academic' to comment on or examine working-class life. I understand that class and class identification is an emotive issue and that people may feel uncomfortable with the idea of the do-gooder social researcher poking around, trying to dig up dirt on a community that they only view as exotic. But I am working-class, I am a lesbian and do-gooding has never been my strong point. I am not looking at 'others' but, to an extent, myself, at people with whom I share common ground and common experiences. The assumption that my current status as a student is somehow incompatible with a working-class identity is, I feel, wrong. It reduces the idea of being working-class to a series of cliches and stereotypes, things such as living on a council estate, manual work, being a 'bit rough', having a strong accent. These things, I have been informed, are working-class. Surely class is more complex than that, and perhaps it would be fair to say that those cliched perceptions are generally held by those who do not identify as working-class? I grew up on a council estate and have a strong accent (and can look a bit dodgy when I've just got out of bed) - but class is more than just the sum of its parts. It is about how we see ourselves, our backgrounds, our family, our communities, our experiences - how we see others and how we see others seeing us. I am working-class because of where I come from; where I am coming from. I am in higher education, and while I realise that it's a fortunate position to be in, I don't feel that it compromises my identity, rather it reinforces my belief that who you are, what you are, matters a great deal. It seems fashionable at the moment to declare that class is dead within a 'classless' society. But class still has a great influence. It influences access to education, housing, jobs, resources. Who we are, who we love, who we sleep with have consequences that we are all aware of and are made aware of on a daily basis. It affects so many aspects of life, family relationships, friendships, how we socialise, where we socialise, where we feel comfortable and where we don't, how we view spaces and places and people. I am not attempting to define class or sexual identity, I know what it means to me - but that's not all that matters. What I want to find out is what it means to others, what criteria do they use to describe themselves and their position in society, what they name and how they name it and why. I want to understand what it means to be a working-class lesbian in today's society. In order to do this I hope to speak to women who define themselves as such. So far, I've carried out a series of interviews and the results have been very interesting. One of the things that is apparent is a sense of isolation, as one respondent put it: "When I saw the advert for working-class lesbians I actually thought I'd be the only person. because thinking about it I was actually the only definitely, like I'm so obviously working-class, but I don't know, maybe people hide it better than me". The 'scene' is often perceived as being quite middle-class; you need money to go to pubs and clubs, to wear the right clothes, to be visible, to conform to a certain stereotype. As another interviewee commented: "It seems that most gay people are actually. well educated I think. I don't know if this is a gay trait or not but most people you talk to have some kind of fashion style about them which would probably ooze money because they've got the money to buy those kind of clothes. When I feel my class is when I can't keep up with them on an intellectual level because they speak too fast or their arguments are too well argued". It would be flattering to believe that all members of lesbian and gay communities are, by definition, intelligent, charming and witty, with vast disposable incomes - but I somehow find that hard to believe. It would seem far more likely that, like society in general, the 'community' consists of a great variety of people with differing backgrounds, incomes, interests and abilities. We don't all have perfect teeth and an American Express Gold Card. Within this diverse and varied community we all have a role to play, an experience to share, something to offer. The acknowledgement of this diversity can only add to the depth and richness of the community and the broader picture of what it represents. What I want to do is to go some way towards this, to bring into sharper focus a group that is sometimes marginalised or under represented. As you have probably gathered by now, I want to interview working-class lesbians. So, if any of this interests you and you'd like to take part, or just find out more, please do get in touch. Confidentiality is, of course, guaranteed. Thanks for listening and hope to hear from you. Phone: Yvette Taylor on 07985 239566 or E-mail: wclesbianstudy@hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- Time for T ---------- Hi, this month I'm being a bit serious for once, but sometimes I feel that things need to be said, so: There are certain words and phrases which seem to only ever be used to exercise control and/or power. Minority is one, and another, which is very close to my own heart, is gender. Think about it. When is the issue of gender raised? The Western society in which we live is a patriarchal model, which is that males dominate. Women are still seen as subservient or second-class, witness phrases such as 'glass ceiling', and the predominance of women in caring professions and lower paid employment. As a transgendered person, I fully believe that the majority of the negative responses from men that my situation provokes are of the siding with the enemy/letting the side down variety. This hypothesis is borne out by observing matriarchal societies, where women are dominant. So gender is only ever an issue when one sex is expected to rule and the other to be ruled. This philosophy is carried on into other areas of life. Ethnic minority is somehow supposed to be politically correct. Those of us who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered are expected to be comforted by the knowledge that we have been assigned a minority status. However, if we examine the word minority in more detail, I believe we have cause to worry. For there to be a minority, there must logically be a majority. The inference is that this majority is somehow superior, in that it does not need to be defined, and that it dictates procedures to minorities. The majority does have to be defined, however, if society is to develop along the lines of diversity, inclusion and equality. The only way to define this majority in Great Britain today is to state that it must be the opposite of everything that is otherwise defined as a minority. Looking at the accepted and established groups which are thus categorised, we can define the majority as: white, Anglo-Saxon, Protestant, able-bodied, heterosexual and male, inasmuch as if you do not qualify on any one or more of these points, you will be recognised as belonging to a minority group. The majority holds the moral, ethical and legal high ground. All else is subservient to this ruling type and therefore has to argue its case for recognition, rights and existence (feminism, gay rights etc). Yet in this pantheistic, polyglot, multi-cultural and increasingly individualistic society, surely this perceived majority are no more than one more minority group. The male/female ratio is still roughly 50/50, there are more Muslims than Christians, and if you could add up all the gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people, what then would be the ratio of sexual orientation? At a seminar, I saw a postcard, which said 'Heterosexuality is not normal, just more common'. I would doubt even the validity of this statement. As long as we continue to use terms such as ethnic minority we are supporting and playing along with a divisive and destructive game. We none of us belong to a minority, we belong to groups, of equal value within society. This surely is the true essence and meaning of diversity. Remember John Lennon? Not for nothing was he provoked to write the deliberately controversial line "Woman is the nigger of the world". Let us be Victors, not Victims! Finally, the joke: Helva Fistenfarter, a 47 year old Munich woman had just been told that she is in fact a man! Doctors say their suspicions were first raised when they discovered that she could read a road map, and understood the offside rule! Andrea E-mail: transalba@mail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Stonewall Youth - Have your say ------------------------------- * Young? * LGBT? * Bored 'cos there nothing to do or 'cos you can't get into pubs? * No choices 'cos you're never asked and never listened to? * Get told what to do all the time? * Why bother 'cos nothing ever changes? Is this you? Do you wish it wasn't? Would you like to do something about it? Then read on because there might be something interesting for you! Stonewall Youth's been around for over 10 years doing stuff like groups and one to one support for LGBT young people like you. We've always really listened to the thoughts of the young people we've met, and now we are taking it all a Big Step further. We think that LGBT young people often get forgotten about by people who take all the big decisions, so often the things that happen for people in Scotland are not always good for LGBT youth. We want to change this with a national project called Have Your Say. The Scottish Executive (the Scottish Government) has given a grant to allow workers from Stonewall Youth to go out and about both on and off the gay scene to ask you what matters to you and what you would like to see done differently. We will be holding events throughout Scotland to try and meet with as many of you as possible however far away you are. Pride Scotland in Glasgow was one of these events, and there were 18 Stonewall Youth Volunteers who were involved in Outreach -- talking to people (21 and under) on the day. If you didn't see us there don't worry because there are going to be many more events in different parts of Scotland with other youth groups. The information you share with us will be fed back into the Scottish Executive so the people who make changes in Scotland really will hear your voices. Or maybe you want to do the talking yourself? We want to see a better Scotland for LGBT young people and can only do it with your help. There are many ways to become involved in the project: from volunteering or coming along to events to just reading the newsletter or giving feedback on our website. Start by joining our mailing list. If you would like to be involved in any way then fill in the Have Your Say form or contact us at Stonewall Youth: LGBT Youthline: 0845 113 0005 (Tues, 7.30 -- 9pm) Web: http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ E-mail: hys@lgbtyouth.org.uk Happy times from Stonewall Youth. x ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dun Eideann/Edinburgh --------------------- With Tottytastic being rushed into hospital with suspected appendicitis, it falls to me to give you a rundown on the Edinburgh scene this month. Alan Joy's boat trip, Mingin' Ahoy, was somewhat of a success with a good turnout in wheather that improved when the boat set sail. We've got a couple of pix of the day. Joy is Edinburgh's longest-running gay club night. In fact it is Edinburgh's longest-running club night full stop! For nine years, resident DJs Maggie Joy & Alan Joy, Trendy Wendy and Sally F (plus occasional guests) have been cranking up the atmosphere and entertaining several hundred people at every event. As a special treat for the birthday party at Ego on Sat 3rd August, the residents will be joined by PRAHA, the well known DJ/producer/remixer who has been turning out some of the best progressive percussive house music over the last few years. His remix of Fu Man Choo - Outlaw on Graham Gold's Good:As label was massive at Joy over the summer of 2001. This is Praha's Scottish debut and it's bound to whet his appetite for gigs north of the border. Doors open at 10pm and we'll be open until at least 3am (a later license has been applied for). Entry is GBP10 for Joy members/GBP12 otherwise. There are no advance tickets. CC Blooms (the name of which always reminds me of a famous Jewish eating house in Golders Green) have their 8th Birthday Party coming up on Wed 10th July. Karen Dunbar will be entertaining the troops and the evening will run from 9pm until late. And there's a free drink for all comers who come dressed as the star of their choice. Up the hill at Habana, there's a Charity Night on Fri 12th July in aid of The Playback Trust which raises money for physically disabled children. Cilla Slack will feature largely in the entertainment and there will be a raffle with a star prize of a TV Combi Unit - considerably more use than Ms Slack's Combi's! Lots of other prizes too. Velvet Chains, held in the downstairs bar at The Laughing Duck, had a most successful first night on 7th June. God (the promoter) tells me that there was a nearly full house of Goth BDSM types (although, to his sorrow, Bears were not largely in evidence). Thomas Duck finished up behind the bar as his staff were too freaked by the equipment which had been set up (which included some serious spanky-spanky gear). Anyway, their next outing will be on Fri 26th July. Enjoy! I'm barred, unfortunately, as I haven't spent enough on my anorak for it to be considered "fetish gear". I hear good reports of the Bear Nights held at the Claremont Bar on the first Sat of each month. The one on 6th July will feature the Scottish Heat of Mr Bear UK but I regret that I will be unable to enter due to a previous engagement (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it). Things usually kick off earlier with Bear Soup in the Hot Tub of the Townhouse Sauna where, I'm told, there can even be some Bear-loving Twinks in attendance! The legal kerfuffle with the new Steamworks establishment in Broughton Market has yet to be resolved and the Courts are grinding excedingly slowly at the moment. In the meantime, Sauna going types will have to confine themselves to Edinburgh's two currently open Saunat: No 18 and The Townhouse. Finns will note my use of their plural whilst the rest of you can pay your money and take your choice. Hopefully the grumblings of Tottytastic's appendix will give way next month to his usual grumblings in print. John Hein E-mail: john@scotsgay.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glaschu/Glasgow --------------- At the moment we were expecting copy from our vociferous Glasgow columnist, ScotsGay received the following resignation letter from Goldilocks. In response to his criticisms, all we can say is that ScotsGay is only as good as its contributors. Not forgetting, of course, all the people who work behind the scenes. Deliverers, copywriters, printers, teamakers, moneylenders, envelope stuffers and people willing to check the copy for spelling mistakes while perched on the edge of a box long after the pubs have turned out. Editors don't usually enjoy having to edit contributor's copy, but sometimes, for legal reasons it is necessary. That's my job. Nonetheless, it is always very sad when a long-standing, controversial columnist decides to move on, but that is the nature of of the business. It opens the doors for new talent. And I wonder, could that be you? If you are a good writer and looking for a career in writing, know about the Glasgow scene, and want to test your skills to a large audience, ScotsGay would like to hear from you! John After much consideration, I have decided that I no longer wish to continue writing the Glasgow column. Over the years, ScotsGay has degenerated into a poorly produced, badly managed, amateurish publication which no longer has the credibility it once had. Unlike other publications whose editors are proud to claim that the views expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect their own, ScotsGay has now reached the point where the voice of dissenters is either omitted due to lack of space, or is simply ridiculed by yourself, not in a structured editorial comment, but in a few throwaway lines inserted into the offending piece. One of your own friends summed up the situation perfectly -"John's too lazy to get off his fat arse and write his own articles" No doubt you are justifiably proud of this... It is also the case that the Trypesetter is able to make her own comments -- a situation that would never be allowed to arise in a professionally run publication, and it would also appear that you are quite happy to print letters of complaint about columnists, but lose letters disagreeing with your own views. As you are doubtless aware, there is a large backlash regarding the paedophiles, sleaze, and sharp practice currently operating on the scene, and the disrepute that certain individuals have brought upon Glasgow. I will shortly be making my own views on the matter public through other means, and the national press are also currently looking into the situation. (I believe SMG will be running articles today) I have every expectation that although your own views on the matter will be prominently published, the opinions of those of us who are disgusted by the criminal and fraudulent behaviour of certain elements are unlikely to see the light of day, or will be so heavily censored or otherwise changed by "Editor's comments" to be meaningless. I will be continuing my monthly round up of scene events in Glasgow for publication on the Glasgow Website and to my e-mail subscribers, but am no longer willing to contribute to a magazine which has now become little more than a censorious, autocratic vanity publication which shows little regard for freedom of expression. Graham ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bi Vocal -------- "So..." she began. I fidget on the leather sofa. "Umm, don't want one of these in me new flat. Look great but play havoc with ya arse." My quack had referred me to a professional listener (PC for shrink, I think) because I had to take some time off work with stress. "So..." she started again. I just knew what was coming, but I held the giggle in, "So tell me about your mother." These guys actually say that. I cast back to when I was first arrested for some teenage drunken misdemeanor. "You have the right to remain silent." A phrase you really don't expect to exist in real life. Back then I did laugh out loud and got a beating for it. Never trusted a policeman since. Back to the sofa. "My mother? She's great!" I wondered what she had to do with it. Nothing. This was supposed to be about work. But given that work pisses me off and my mother doesn't, I answered the question at length. Fifteen minutes later the subject of my sexuality came up. "So..." there's that bloody word again, "... you are bi-um-sexual" If she was cold before she was now building igloos. "Yes, but what has that to do with..." "Do your colleagues..." ...give a shit?" I interrupted, a tad agitated. "I don't care." I concluded. "Can I suggest that you do?" I work in a very busy office under constant daily stress. After four fairly good years, because of the usual reasons, namely too much to do and not nearly enough people to do it, it got to me. I'm not proud of it, but I'm not embarrassed either. Christ, I won't be the first or the last to let bad shit get to them. I suggested this to my professional, but not terribly good listener. But she remained firm, eager to talk about deviancy and my place in it. I obligingly talk about sex with boys and sex with girls. I talk about one night stands. About neighbors I fancy and parents I don't. And it occurs to me that if psychologists, councilors, and the general public are obsessed with sexuality, it is only the queers that get on with it. "So..." she began again, and this time I did laugh. "You need another job." "You know that's the first helpful and intelligible thing anyone's said to me all day?" I said encouragingly. Martin Walker E-mail: mgwuk@hotmail.com Coming Soon... Edinburgh Fringe Festival previews, and the best place in Edinburgh to eat and drink between shows. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Ageism and Gerontophobia among Gay Men -------------------------------------- Is There a Cure? During a recent year-long stay in a British resort, known for its liberal atmosphere, I sometimes visited a club, patronised mainly by people in the age group from twenty-five to forty-five. Among the guests who seemed never to miss a club-night, was an older man, around seventy-five. He was bent and somewhat crippled. Leaning against a stick he labourously paved his way up and down the stairs between the two bars. As predictable a guest as the man seemed to be, as foreseeable were the comments dropped behind his back, not always in a discreet tone of voice: "If I would grow that old and ugly, I'd rather shoot myself", "What is he doing here, it's pathetic". Dave, as we can call him -- courageously persisting or blissfully ignorant of the sentiment he evoked -- seemed to attract a lot of irritation, not to say hostility. Obviously, he was not only a disturbing sight, but stood literally in the way of the crowd, people often of quite a "mature" age themselves. Dave epitomises the ageism of gay male society. At best the older person is simply ignored, at worst he is openly discriminated against, scorned and made feel unwanted among younger gays. The consequences for the person passing into middle and old age vary a lot depending on his social situation. If he has a working social network, his friends and age peers will carry him along and the world will be much the same as he grows older; only the club scene will be less available. The lonely individual is much more vulnerable. The club scene that previously may have served as a social arena with opportunities for casual social interaction; small talk with acquaintances, a one-night stand here or an occasional affair there, is withdrawn. The rather lonely person is now very lonely, a victim of the ignorance -- even hostility -- of the younger crowd. By comparison, his heterosexual counterpart -- the divorced or widowed man -- is often in a more favourable position with a family network of children, siblings and their children, to fall back on. The gay ageing man has often detached himself from his primary family long ago and thus lacks a family support system. Why is it that the gay subculture mirrors the ageism of the heterosexual society in an exaggerated way? The answer, at least to a great extent, lies in the psychological traumas most gay men go through as young and emotionally vulnerable persons. Mainstream society's negative attitudes towards gay people escape no gay man. Deep down we all have incorporated -- regardless of a maybe sophisticated surface -- residues of the homophobia we encountered in so many obvious and subtle ways during our formative years. Thorough our lives we will deep down have a nagging sense of being less worth than our heterosexual fellow beings, and that our love relationships are less valid, and that our life style is an expression of personal immaturity. People who feel that they are questioned, not to count on, and looked down upon, tend to need an underdog to relieve their feelings of inferiority. And who is better suited for that role than the ageing gay person? The young gay man can feel that he after those gruesome years when he struggled with his identity and his place in this world, at last is wanted, and that he belongs. The feelings of loneliness, separateness and being less worth are soothed. Many of us have experienced how entering the gay social arena; the club scene, private gay circles, has been like a revelation. But the rules to play by are grim; God help you if you are not beautiful, or at least young. So is the young gay man once more brainwashed, this time to believe that there is no life for those who don't fit in -- and among these are certainly older people, which in the gay world could be anyone over thirty. As someone once put it: In the gay world it's a crime to be over twenty-five. The gay subculture as we hitherto have known it is formed by people who adhere to the ideals of youth as a prerequisite to self-worth and happiness. When the young gay man passes into middle and old age he will tend to retain these destructive values and assumptions. Again, the reminiscences of his deep down hidden low self-esteem implanted during his formative years make him prone to accept other people's negative attitudes towards gay men who are not young anymore. Perhaps more readily than straight people who could build a sound self-esteem in their youth, the gay man will loath himself because he has lost the acceptance of younger gays. In many cases the older gay man makes these attitudes his own and lets himself be put down and, and on top of that, agrees with those who humiliate him. Here are just a few examples most of us recognise of how gay men try to deny their age and self-worth : * The gay man who tries to dress and behave much younger than his age. The response from those whom he tries to impress is usually: "How pathetic". * The older gay guy who always is looking for much younger partners (just browse any gay magazine's personals section or log into a gay Internet chat-room). Most of the time he is more or less rudely enlightened that he is not wanted. The younger man may say: "Sorry, I'm looking for someone a little younger" or less politely -- "fuck off". * The gay man who enters a club where most of the guests are ten years younger. If the older gay man never has known before how it feels to be ignored as if he was absolutely non-existing, he will know it now. Or maybe he was spared that experience by being refused to enter by the staff. (It happens). For the still young gay man ageism has psychological consequences. To detach oneself from the fact that we will all be old some day takes suppression of reality thinking. The gay person who despises his older fellow beings does not dare to acknowledge that he too will be an old man one day -- if he lives long enough. Denying what you can foresee for yourself in the future is denying part of yourself. So is the young gay man's psyche burdened with one more twist -- the kind that makes people dim-sighted and neurotic. But that many young gay men cannot bear to think of themselves becoming old should not surprise anybody, given the extent to which told age is despised and feared among gay people. Certainly some risk-taking among young gay men; practising unsafe sex, abuse of drugs and alcohol and generally living as if there is no life beyond thirty, has its causes in fear of having to lead the dreaded life of an old gay man. Ageism among gay men -- young and old -- would not be possible if there was more of a general awareness of the psychological background to this sad phenomena. Therefore the fight against ageism and gerontophobia among gay people must start with the individual's awareness of the underlying psychological mechanisms of ageism and gerontophobia (fear of ageing). The old Greek saying "Know Thyself" is valid here as in so many circumstances. Knowing how our background as gay people psychologically makes us more prone to ageism will prevent us from falling into the trap that ultimately will backlash on ourselves. A critical mind will also be less prepared to adopt the bad aspects of the gay subculture's set of values. The older gay man who has preserved his dignity and self-knowledge will not play by the rules of those who despise him. He will withdraw from the "gay scene" as long as it remains ageist and gerontophobic. The psychological advise to the ageing gay person who is feeling unhappy with his situation may be summoned: * Redefine the way your perceive yourself; you are a valuable individual with experience, wisdom and dignity. Don't accept and make your own, an ageist and gerontophobic view of older gay people. * Assess your life-style; are you lingering to a gay scene that is hostile older gays? Can you expand your network of friends who may give you emotional support? On the gay community level much can be done. Adopting an ageist-critical mindset among gay organisations and gay publications will put the balance in favour of a less youth oriented outlook and give room to older gay people's needs and perspectives. The lack of older people among the leadership of gay organisations is a problem that should be addressed. The gay community must educate the authorities about elderly gay people and their special needs in health care, nursing and housing. The older gay person shall not be forced back into the closet, made invisible both to gay and mainstream society. An old lady, graceful and tolerant, who had experienced various social environments and met many people from all walks of life, once said to me: "Why are you gay people treating each other so badly. Why are you so ungenerous and intolerant to each other?" Those words made me feel shame, but also a conviction that it does not have to be that way, that people -- gay people -- are capable of change, in attitudes and behaviour. Bjorn Larby, MD, Psychiatrist Stockholm, Sweden E-mail: olar@telia.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scottish Media Monitor ---------------------- Garry Otton asks Where is Our Voice? It is unlikely a column -- say, one promoting the rights of women to breastfeed in public -- would be met with furious condemnation from any one of The Herald's band of religious/conservative columnists. But gay sex? Now that's a different matter! Just look at John MacLeod's column on the supposed 'Assault on Marriage' by gays! Don't get me wrong, I defend his right to spout such nonsense; what I cannot defend is The Herald's promotion of religionists to do this at our expense at any time they please. It is a question of balance. There are more people who have had gay sex than there are bums on pews these days; more people who converse rationally on aspects of sexual politics than those following the Church's dictates on morality. Is it any wonder organised religion is going the way of Cardinal Winning and the whalebone corset? What columnist properly represents today's liberal thinking on sex in The Herald? Gays have been fed the letters' page like crumbs off their table to pick holes in MacLeod's rants and politely told that this is our right of reply. However well meaning Ron Ferguson's defence of gays was in his column in The Herald, he too is a religionist and just as eager to promote the institution of marriage along with the best of them. "There are zealous evangelists out there with a deep hatred of marriage. These anti-marriage fundamentalists, who command a disproportionate amount of airwave time, insist that, by its very nature, marriage is a prison from which any enlightened person must escape. So I have some sympathy with the marriage-at-all-costs advocates. They have a case..." Oh, really? Exactly what "disproportionate amount of airtime" could he be referring to? Not The Herald, I'm sure. Perhaps he refers to such public platforms as the Scottish Parliament's Civic Forum? Katie Grant, after saturating more Scottish media than almost any other journalist with her homophobic, Catholic and Conservative opinions still insists in The Scotsman: "In the debate over whether the public should have a role in committee debates at Holyrood, the answer must be no... We already have countless outlets for public contributions". The Civic Forum recently debated the subject of building a better, more responsible media. After researching the media's treatment of gays for my forthcoming book on the repeal of Clause 28, I'm aware, more than most, of its horrible excesses. You would think such a forum would be planned by the Executive as a matter of some urgency following what was one of the worst cases of media persecution of any minority in Scotland's history. You would think! Not only was the 'Building a Civic Media' Forum held on the same day as Gay Pride in Glasgow, but; no speakers were there to represent us, (ethnic groups and religionists, however, were). Amongst the list of individuals speaking were many representatives from newspapers and groups who have faced sharp criticism over their handling of gay issues. So where is this new 'inclusive' Scotland? The Scottish Daily Mail is thoroughly contemptible and never misses an opportunity to proselytise a particularly vile 'religious' message. Most of its readers remain blissfully unaware of it. One woman even told me she just buys the Mail for the Stars! The paper couldn't even carry a story of a children's charity, comparing parents who thrash children to drink drivers, without soliciting the opinion of one Colin Hart of the notorious militant political group, the Christian Institute. As for the front-page "fury over 'shocking' health board guide" where "CHILDREN GET SEX TIPS ON OFFICIAL WEBSITE"; it was more of a case of the Mail promoting messages that clearly put young people's lives in danger. However well HEBS dealt with questions from three boys and two girls; the gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered were, as usual, invisible or hidden away in the small print. The 'children' were, in any case, teenagers over 14! The Scottish Daily Mail's Graham Grant appeared thoroughly pissed off they were being "given tips on how to have 'great sex'." (Like sex was supposed to be so goddamn awful)! The website was based on the 'Think About It' television campaign, a name which hardly suggests unbridled sex. Apparently, religionists and 'Family Valu's' campaigners were calling for the site to be "closed down immediately". Grant wrote: "The row will fuel criticism of the Scottish Executive, which funds HEBS, for not doing enough to cut teenage pregnancies and provide moral guidance for the young". As if the dangerous orthodoxy promoted by the Scottish Daily Mail for many years, that 'moral guidance' has not led to one of Europe's highest rates of teenage pregnancies and sexual infections! On behalf of the Catholic Church, a restrained Peter Kearney moaned: "This website seems to be giving a green light to young people... to go ahead and have sex". Also, artfully dismissed as a "children's welfare group" we had what I imagine to be an archetypal fifties, pinafored housewife, Valerie Ritches from her Family and Youth Concern, clearly energised enough after successfully vacuuming her GBP12.99-a-square-yard to charge the Executive with "effectively abolishing the age of consent", since anyone of any age could access the site through the Internet. Spot on! If they are old enough to find the site: they are certainly old enough to understand its important message! Brian Monteith, education spokesman for the Scottish Conservatives and who has been telling the press he wants the Church of Scotland to support religious schools, voiced his concerns over the 'sex tips' too: "This part of the website has to be withdrawn immediately". Fortunately, Scotland has already expressed its opinion of Scottish Conservatives and Unionists at the ballot box. Religionists, however, can still claim success. After a Scottish parliamentary committee sat to look at a list of teaching packs available to teachers, they were, the Scottish Daily Mail gloated, "unanimously condemned". The Mail put the welfare of young people aside to pursue its own tired agenda in its editorial: "Since devolution, one of the chief objectives of the Scottish Executive has been the subversion of family life and the destruction of what remains of childhood innocence. Apart from the immoral nature of this initiative by HEBS, what gives this government-sponsored body any right to supplant the authority of parents? There is a determination on the part of the authorities to destroy family values... We saw it in the tyrannical overruling of public opinion over the repeal of Section 28, in the sordid sex packs for schools approved by Jack McConnell and now in this blatant encouragement of under-age sexual promiscuity". For starters, the so-called private 'referendum' on Section 28 was a farce. Thousands tore it up. Many young people were unable to participate anyway. By the next election, the only Party to support retention of Section 28 lost! The Conservatives won just one seat in Scotland! Sex is not learned from parents. It is learned, largely, by experience. Scotland can no longer afford to listen to religious propagandists. Kids are soaking up the undercurrent of prudery and shame that saturates the media's handling of sex like a sponge. Of a brilliant idea recently promoted in Scotland, the Daily Record wrote: "The club condom was the latest in a series of daft products Celtic and their rivals Rangers have been asked to support in recent years. In one of the most bizarre marketing ideas in recent years, London company Harrison Associated asked the directors to endorse a condom, featuring the Celtic emblem on the wrapping". Daft? Bizarre? The HEBS site can be found at http://www.hebs.com/thinkaboutit/. It was the end of the world, as S.N.O.T World knew it. Reporter James Mulholland how Andrea Morrison unwrapped a new digital camera she had bought from Argos in Clydebank and found some pictures of a woman's breasts stored in the memory. "To round things off, there was then an X-rated shot of a mystery man clutching his privates". Oh, hold the front page! The Scottish News of the World called these "porn pics" and 20-year-old Andrea was called a "startled snapper" who was variously described as "shocked", "stunned", "horrified" and "angry". She told S.N.O.T World: "I was pretty shocked when I saw what they were. I was hoping for nice sunrises, but all I got was bare bums. I still can't believe it..." (This woman dresses Cabbage Patch dolls to match her Laura Ashley bedspread, doesn't she)? She said: "It's bad enough it was loaded with porn but I can't understand why Argos put the camera back into circulation... Thank goodness no innocent youngster saw these sordid pictures". It's too late. One has! That's life, Andrea. Get used to it! The Daily Star of Scotland, appears to have an attitude all of its own. "BENDER IT LIKE BECKHAM" was the clumsy headline on the front page of national editions. Michael Booker's exclusive revealed "England's hothead stars have been ordered to play like a bunch of women if they want to win the World Cup". The story picked on "thong-wearing skipper David Beckham" who, according to the England squad's psychologist, "needs to get more in touch with his feminine side". The story claimed: "...Despite being known to already enjoy wearing sarongs the squad's psychologist believes Becks must become MORE girly to calm his on-field rage... The revelation comes just a month after Becks posed for a series of pictures wearing make up and nail varnish. He is also rumoured to have posed for next month's edition of gay magazine Attitude". And so he did. So what's the problem? Ironically, the same man paying Booker for this stupid story was the man who owns Attitude: Richard Desmond. Desmond has put up with no end of nit-picking over his dabbling in erotica. The Sunday Herald's Mediawatch column sniffed: "Media Watch was glad to see that not everyone in the Labour government is thrilled to be taking cash from Dirty Desmond, the porn and papers baron". (And the Sunday Herald used to be such a liberal paper, too)! "BONKIN' BONKIN' BANKS OF LOCH LOMOND" was the headline reserved for the Scottish Sun's story on outdoor sex. Be it at the back of Asda's car park, behind disused churches, along deserted beaches or spread-eagled across the bonnet of a car parked in an entrance to a field, we have -- most of us, anyway -- done 'It' outdoors. And why not? Very healthy it is too. John Bynorth's story was unable to find a positive voice in support of a small ad found on a website suggesting Luss was the "perfect location" for outdoor sex. Luss benefited from "little police presence and plenty of quiet car parks". Participants were branded "sex-mad" and local tourist chief, Billy Petrie reminded readers that Mrs Mack, from the Scottish soap filmed in Luss, Take The High Road, was "a moral, Kirk-attending woman who would be shocked to think this was going on". He meant business, adding: "They should go and do their business elsewhere... Someone has been very devious putting this kind of information on the website... I will be asking the local police to step up their patrols of the car park". (It's not as though they haven't more important work to do, after all)! A local woman "walking her dog" helped the Sun with their enquiries, saying: "I was absolutely disgusted. There was clearly more than just kissing and cuddling going on in one car and there were guys in cars nearby just sitting watching". Let's take a reality check here. A walk? She was taking her dog out to look for sex, because that's what dogs do. The government's JobCentres should loosen up. The Princes Street, Edinburgh branch of sex shop, Ann Summers has been banned from advertising for staff in their local JobCentre. The government is worried it will promote the sex industry. Er... Hello? Is this the same government that tried to run Health Education Board for Scotland (HEBS) ads on TV suggesting sex was good for your health? On the opening of Ann Summers in Edinburgh, Doug Morrison in Scotland on Sunday reflected cheekily on one of the shops best-selling battery-operated appliances: "Pent up demand, clearly, but it is an amazing thought nonetheless. A million vibrators? Every year? It's something for the good folks of Morningside to conjure with... Fun and games in Princes Street, Edinburgh. Who'd have thought it?" And sure enough, the predictable words of outrage soon surfaced. Edinburgh's stuffy Evening News insisted shops like Ann Summers were "not the right sort of shop for Scotland's premier street". So called feminist, Catherine Harper of Scottish Women Against Pornography was joined by a spokesman from the Free Church of Scotland, believing the capital's moral tone had been lowered, bellowing in Edinburgh's Evening News: "I'm horrified. The council are turning Edinburgh into a sex-tourism capital". Poor dear, she wouldn't know sex-tourism if it ran its hand up her skirt! While on holiday in Tunisia, I once watched a big German woman pick up a horny, young, muscular Tunisian boy and have sex with him, ramming him up against a wire fence, on a remote beach on the island of Djerba. Now that's sexual tourism and I don't see women getting much of it in Auld Reekie! And if only that was the end of it! Oh, no! Sculptor Paul Hoggard, who was commissioned to build a 20-ton sand mermaid for the Ocean Terminal mall in Leith, Edinburgh, was ordered to ensure his mermaid would not offend shoppers by showing her nipples! "Sculptor's saucy sand plan nipped in the bud", the Daily Record sniggered. But there was light at the end of the tunnel. In Glasgow of all places, "hundreds" of women were pleading with Strathclyde Passenger Transport to bring back an advertisement featured on Glasgow's subway of a bare-chested man in bed with the caption: "Underground trains every four minutes -- that's an extra 15 minutes with Britney". According to the Record: "One woman was caught on security cameras stroking the poster on a stair well". 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/. Go to Links. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Obar Dheadhain - Aberdeen ------------------------- Hi guyz 'n' girlz, well here is the news from the Gay Grampian area... Aberdeen continues to blossom for the gay community managing to piss off our own local LGBT Nemesis; Frank Gilfeather (the Evening Express's very own Joan Burnie!) and a few local councillors, the reason for their angst is the first Pride event ever to be held in Aberdeen, as part of the Pride Scotland celebrations. The event in the Duthie Park was scaled down due to a number of problems but was still very well attended by approximately 200 -- 500 people throughout the afternoon of Sunday the 16th of June, The Out & Proud crowd were joined by our straight cousins and entertained by members from the Diverse Arts Pricilla Bus, local band My Toy Star (very cute lead singer, unfortunately straight!), local singer/songwriter Lynn Sangster, Glasgow band Mugshot and street entertainer Val from Aberdeen Uni Street Entertainers Society. A huge thanx has to go to all of those who gave up their time on Sunday morning (especially Martin, still hung over from the night before who co-ordinated the raising of the information area tent with aplomb) to help set up the event. The North East Equality Forum did us proud. ...Uncle Frank had his say but we will be back next year bigger and better! Scene news Castro's Bar/Club is not closing and that's official! Straight from the host's mouth (if you pardon the pun)...Jason has quashed any rumours that the club is in any difficulties, the rumours having been posted on the Castro's website by an anonymous disgruntled punter. The club is very much open for business with the drinks promo's going on as usual. A new DJ has taken over on Monday and Tuesday nights playing a fab commercial mix of chart and dance music; DJ Simon is the new hot talent at the decks, a cute 19 year old studying radio broadcasting at Aberdeen College he has also played regularly at the city's Esko Bar, so check him out! The message board on the Castro's website has been suspended for the moment and is currently being revamped due to the amount of adverse anonymous comments, so look out for the new page soon. Upcoming events at the bar include a Shag-Tag on the 3rd of July and an ongoing promotion for T in the Park with a range of prizes available through the brewery run raffle. Garry was the winner of the joint Castro's & PHACE Scotland, Grampian Gay Men's Health Project condom competition, winning a superb jar stuffed with condoms and additional prezzies, Castro's doubled the monies raised by the promotion and our thanx at the project go to all those who entered and Castro's for their continued support. Fidel's Bar are still chasing the licence for the sauna and gym and this has now gone back to the councils planning department, more news as that happens. Lap Dancing on a Thurs, Fri & Sat from 9pm is still proving popular so get there early to avoid disappointment, with karaoke for you singing buffs at any time (I'm too sexy for my shirt seems an apt number if you combine both). The Gay Men's Project and Fidel's are running a Karaoke competition on Thurs 11th July with prizes for the best to worst performances. OUT Clubbing seems to be settling into the community just fine, a busy venue on a Thurs, Fri and Sat night with a Foam Party just last week to wash away those working week blues and clean up your dangly bits! Keep an eye out for the special drinks promo's running over the next month. Joyce informs me that there are plans for more theme nights following the success of the Mr Gay UK heat held in the club. So if your up for a mix of tunes ably played by DJ Frankie, get your designer gear butt to OUT, say hi to the bar staff Paul, Emma, Neil and Leanne between 11pm to 2am Thurs & Sun, 11pm to 3am Fri & Sat. Community News The next meeting of the North East Equality Forum, NEEF for short (will someone please come up with a better name!) was due totake place on Tuesday 25th June. The forum continues to make progress but will only work if those of you who are interested in LGBT issues get involved. Planning has already started for next years PRIDE EVENT, as well as other issues that effect you, the joint Aberdeen Youth Action Group & PHACE Grampian Youth Needs Assessment Questionnaire is going through its final checks at Health Promotions before we send it out, so bear with us. And finally... This bloody column doesn't write itself you lot, and I ain't got the time to take over so if you think you can do a better job than this (lets face it that won't be hard) put you fingers to use, sit down at a keyboard and write it, or the short, fat balding one will be phoning me again... by the way best of luck to Chris in Glasgow, look forward to seeing you in the GLC. And remember guyz 'n' girlz "Let's be careful out there" Luv, Hugs 'n' kisses Mark Thomson. E-mail: mjt.phacewest@tinyworld.co.uk As ScotsGay was going to press, we learned that Castro's was severely damaged by a fire which started at 3.30am and took two hours to put out. Grampian Fire Brigade's initial response was that there were no suspicious circumstances. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dun-deagh/Dundee ---------------- The biggest news from Dundee is the successful opening of a new club. The rumours that it wouldn't open on time were immense and helped along the way by another Seagate publican. The venue is the Liberty nightclub and is now renamed OUT. It's still owned by The Grump and gladly none of the staff have changed except for the interestingly attired glass collector. Perhaps this is the new staff uniform but the 'pot' collectors in Eastenders never look like that! Much speculation about whether the opening act would appear as they failed to play at many other venues including Pride Scotland in Glasgow earlier that day. Atomic Kitten did appear allowing Brian to take the glory and give his critics the finger. The pregnant one was so stressed by her unpleasant experiences in Glasgow that she was unwell and did not come to Dundee. The capacity crowd went wild when the singers came on stage and the crowd control barriers were well tested. The girls went through a string of hits and even invited one of the audience to go on stage. Another star struck queen created. So was the tenner ticket price a bit steep? Many thought so and stayed away but they weren't missed and did miss a great show. The venue is unrecognisable (except for the toilets) and has had more than a paint job. Whilst I still prefer the Glasgow scene, 'OUT' in Dundee is the best in Scotland. Hopefully it will get busier as Liberty had definitely died. The function suite which we were decanted to has also gone very quiet and perhaps that's why the lager was shite at the end (It was shite at the beginning and middle too. When is Madame Grumpy going to try some real ale? Ed.). With an 'OUT' club in Aberdeen and now one in Dundee we await Brian's inevitable march south. He is of course encouraging us to try OUT in Aberdeen too -- so I might just do that when I get tired of 'Liberty 2' -- oops I mean 'Out' in Dundee. The Pride events in Dundee were a disaster and either cancelled or not attended. The posh poetry and classical music night got two customers, who attended by mistake. The lap dancing night was cancelled as Brian was scared of a backlash from right wing women. Charlie's and Brooklyns fuiled to take part in anything and nobody I spoke to went to Glasgow. Have Pride events had their day? Charlie's Bar is still busy at the weekends but mid-week seems to have gone very quiet. Maybe the club being closed for renovations could be to blame. Perhaps a drink promotion or two could help. Brooklyns continues its double vodka deal for two pounds. Shafted -------------------------------------------------------------------- Letters ------- Dear ScotsGay, I am 21 years old, I live in Dundee, I'm unemployed although I normally work full time, I'm gay, I've had 2 long-term relationships (over a year) and have had 18 one night stands. None of these one night stands happened whilst I was in a relationship. So this probably works out about one a month for each month I've been single. I can remember all of their names too. I have no STDs as checked in May. I always use protection during sex. I have never asked a one night stand to pay me for sex, although I was once a gay escort. I was sexually abused as a child and subsequently received counseling for it. I have never abused anyone and never will. I have never stolen from anyone and I always repay what I borrow. I mind my own business. I don't create or pass on things about others, unless it was the horse's mouth who told me -- even then I would not pass on something said in confidence. I had substantial amounts of money, clothing and household goods taken from me by an ex-partner, as well as being viciously beaten by them. Not the other way around. Yet I sell myself. I have enough STDs to keep the Health projects in work until all the staff retire. I go with people for their money. I take everything but the house from each one night stand I go with. I am a slapper ... or so some would have others believe. Sometimes my fellow gays, it is nice to allow others to judge for themselves. Saying things about others, regardless of whether you believe them to be true or what you have been told by someone else, is not nice. If someone is in someway different from you, surely they should be respected for it, not penalised. By all means, if you know for a fact what you've heard is true, tell everyone -- but if it's a sensitive issue, be careful not to upset anyone. If someone has an STD and hasn't told anyone, telling everyone that they do (even when you haven't been told yourself) can really damage the person you are saying it about. If someone has an STD, it is their place to tell others -- and they will, given time. Telling people yourself (regardless of its truth) only shows them and others how low and cruel you are -- or to put it the way others will see it, what a "bitch" you are. Next time you hear a rumour, be careful to get the facts too. Next time you create one, think of how it affects others. To state the obvious, not that it will make any difference, don't do to others what you wouldn't want done to yourself. Miss T. (no one said it only happened to men) E-mail: dundeekid21@hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- International News from Rex Wockner ----------------------------------- *Spain denies visas for international AIDS confab Spain has denied entry visas to Third World delegates to the XIV International AIDS Conference scheduled for July 7-12 in Barcelona, according to John Tallada, the conference's local community chair. "It is a whopping contradiction as it is scholarship holders and people from developing countries, many of whom are from non-governmental organizations or are HIV-positive, and whose expenses are paid by the conference, thanks to a programme that the Spanish government has helped to create," Tallada said. Delegates who have not received visas hail from Bangladesh, Colombia, India, the Ivory Coast, Kenya, Pakistan, Uganda and elsewhere. "The International AIDS Conference is not held in the USA because of this kind of problem," said Shaun Mellors, the event's community coordinator. "When Barcelona was chosen, we were guaranteed that participants would not have any problem." Tallada called on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to intervene immediately and force Spanish consulates around the world to issue the delegates' visas. *ILGA receives Euro funding The European branch of the International Lesbian and Gay Association has received 498,000 Euros in funding from the European Commission. The money from the EC's Community Action Programme is meant to combat discrimination. In order to receive the full amount, ILGA-Europe must spend 553,333 Euros which then will be reimbursed at 90 percent. ILGA says raising the 55,000 Euros difference will be "a big challenge." "Although at a first glance, 10 percent appears to be a very modest percentage, this 10 percent will be a very sizable amount, and not easy to raise, as the total budget is such a large sum," the group said. "It may sound paradoxical, but we are -- despite and, indeed, because of this large subsidy from the Commission -- in much more urgent need for money than ever." *B.C. Anglicans OK gay unions Representatives from the Anglican diocese of New Westminster, in Canada's British Columbia, voted 215 to 129 June 15 to offer gay union ceremonies in churches. The diocese includes Vancouver and other locales in the southwestern part of the province. About 80 parishes were represented in the vote. According to the Canadian Press wire service, New Westminster is the first Canadian Anglican diocese to take such a step. American Anglicans, known as Episcopalians, have rejected similar proposals on a national level, though the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware offers gay union ceremonies. *SOME GAY GAMES SPORTS ARE FULL Gay Games registration has closed for some sports that are full up, the Adelaide, Australia, gay newspaper Blaze has reported. Some 12,400 athletes from 52 countries are expected at the 2002 Games in Sydney. No more participants can register for squash, swimming, sailing, physique, badminton, golf, men's basketball or men's B-division volleyball. Games officials are unhappy that current registrants are 72 percent male. They were hoping for a 50/50 gender split. To register online, visit http://www.Sydney2002.org.au/ *PRINTER FINED The Superior Court of Justice in the Canadian province of Ontario June 17 ordered a print shop to stop discriminating and pay $5,000 to the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives for having refused to print business cards and letterhead that contained the word "gay." The owner of Imaging Excellence claimed it violated his religious beliefs to accept the print job but the court said it was unreasonable to conclude that Scott Brockie's "core ... religious belief" could have been affected by printing the documents. The ruling upheld an earlier decision by an Ontario Board of Inquiry. *CROWDS CHEER TIJUANA PRIDE Thousands of cheering spectators lined Tijuana, Mexico's Second Street and Revolution Avenue on June 8th for the city's eighth annual gay-pride parade. The number of marchers was the same as in previous years -- about 300 -- but the number of people who descended on the city's two busiest streets to watch the parade was vastly higher than in other years. *AUSSIE PARLIAMENT EXTENDS BENEFITS Gay Australian members of Parliament will be able to take their lovers on official overseas trips at government expense under new regulations which the Herald Sun newspaper learned about via a Freedom of Information request and reported on June 11. Gay Green MP Bob Brown fought for the change. "I am the only MP in history whose long-term partner has had to pay to accompany the MP on overseas work trips," Brown said. *NUJOMA CHILLS Namibian President Sam Nujoma apparently likes gays more than he used to. Asked by the German wire service Deutsche Presse-Agentur about his previous gay-bashing and his relationship with his nation's gays, Nujoma said: "Well, certainly that is not our culture... You can keep your culture and I keep mine." But he added: "I think human relationships must be promoted to respecting each other's culture and way of life. We get along." That's a far cry from statements Nujoma has made at home, which include: "In Namibia we don't allow lesbianism or homosexuality. ... We will combat this with vigor -- we will make sure that Namibia will get rid of lesbianism and homosexuality. ... Police are ordered to arrest you and deport you and imprison you. ... Those who are practicing homosexuality in Namibia are destroying the nation. Homosexuals must be condemned and rejected in our society. ... It is the devil at work." *TATCHELL HARASSES MUGABE IN ROME British gay activist Peter Tatchell flew to Rome on June 13th to harass anti-gay Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Tatchell raised a ruckus outside the Zimbabwean Embassy between midnight and 1 a.m. He banged on the doors, slammed the heavy knockers, rang the emergency night buzzer and shouted at the windows. "You will get no sleep as long as you continue to murder, torture and maim your own people," Tatchell yelled. "One day you will be arrested and put on trial just like Slobodan Milosevic." --------------------------------------------------------------------- Films ----- by Malcolm Epstein Films to know about Because Al Pacino made so many memorable movies in the seventies and eighties us Pacino lovers wait eagerly for news of his future work. Now in his sixties he still looks at least twenty years younger unlike Clint Eastwood whom age has not been kind to who looks now like the father of those wonderful Dirty Harry heroes. The good news is Mr Pacino's new release will reach us in the autumn. The bad news is that the circuit distributors are not rushing the opening date for People I Know (l5) possibly because it is not vintage Pacino. He plays a New York publicity man past his prime who is persuaded by a film star client, Ryan O'Neal, to bail out of prison his girlfriend, a drug addict, who later overdoses. Then Al spends time persuading celebrities to attend a charity event. Without the Pacino presence I would not be mentioning this at all. But his charisma is still very potent. His judgement has occasionally led him astray in the past. At the end of the seventies when he was red hot with the success of the Godfather films studios would agree to any whims of a star to get them to sign a contract. When he agreed to make Bobby Deerfield they cast his current lady, an attractive Swiss actress Marthe Keller in it. She was a head taller than Al and he requested they shoot it that way not trying to make him look taller. This would have been fine if it was a Dudley Moore comedy. But the difference in their height brought the wrong kind of laughter from audiences when it opened. In one of the most successful films of all time Casablanca audiences were never aware Ingrid Bergman was a head taller than Humphrey Bogart as they filmed it so cleverly. Fortunately in People I Know when Kim Basinger is filmed walking with Al she is wearing flat shoes. If stunning girls are your passion you should consider Tortilla Soup (PG) about a chef who has brought up three daughters whom he insists attend Sunday lunches to try his latest recipes. Watching their romantic escapades is entertaining as is watching Raquel Welch who has romantic designs on the chef. Film companies seem aware much of the new product is aimed at an amazingly young audience so they are reviving some of the hit movies of the past for more mature tastes. The French Rififi made in l955 is a thriller about a jewellery store robbery that has had many imitators. A 25 minute silent robbery sequence has been quoted by endless film directors as the reason they became intrigued by the cinema in their teens. You must see it. In l984 Amadeus(PG) about Mozart's eventful life was the hit of the season. They have made a glossy new print with many minutes added to what is now called the director's cut and as it is almost a masterpiece I urge you to consider it. Its flaw is having the unknown leading man, Tom Hulce, as Mozart, talking with an American accent. Presumably the director, Milos Forman, had backers who insisted on this. Despite it this is a beautiful film. If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a farmer you can find out in The Girl From Paris (l5) a French film in which a computer teacher under thirty finalizes a lifetime ambition to change her life completely. The elderly farmer selling has to spend l8 months there before moving so he is around to advise on emergencies. And when the freezing winter comes his help is needed. A former Paris boyfriend comes to spend the night and calm her nerves. If you can cope with the unhurried pace of French films it is interesting. Current Releases It isn't often a major Hollywood studio makes a film with a gay story, but 2O years ago 2Oth Century Fox made a very fine movie Making Love. When Harry Hamlin's lips finally met Michael Ontkean's many people told me an inspiring electric current ran through the cinema. Tragically the great American straight public didn't think so and they stayed away. So it is nice that the same company has dared to cover a lesbian story in Kissing Jessica Stein (l5). When two career women meet through an ad it is the first lesbian experience for one of them and she is more interested in friendship than horizontal excitement. Her partner eventually complains that she is not gay enough. The females are very attractive and Scott Cohen is the best looking Jewish actor I've seen on screen for years. As the straight audience seems less inhibited watching girls kiss on screen I have a feeling this 2Oth Century Fox comedy will be quite a hit. I first noticed Ben Chaplin in a British TV situation comedy years ago and was very pleased when Hollywood snapped him up. Currently he has two films on release. The American Murder By Numbers (l5) has him as a police inspector newley assigned as Sandra Bullock's assistant who is convinced high school students are behind a pointless murder. It is a slick production and studying Mr Chaplin you will understand why the lovely Sandra can't keep her hands off him soon after they meet. The British Birthday Girl (l5) does not compare at all well. Despite the fact it has Nicole Kidman in the lead as a Russian girl who meets Ben through the internet and comes to Britain to be with him without being able to speak English. There are three brothers called Butterworth who work together. Jez directs and writes scripts with one of them and the third produces. They must be impressive guys to meet as they persuaded Film Four to finance this. But if they are going to write comedy they are fighting a losing battle if one of the leads doesn't speak English. It changes to high drama when two Russian guys arrive to see Nicole who are bullies and thieves. Ben is a bank clerk and they make him rob his bank. I lost interest when they had bound and gagged him sitting on his loo. If you want comedy and drama Before You Go (15) is a far better bet.Three women return to a seaside resort for their mother's funeral and details of their lives unfold. Julie Walters gives another of her incredible peformances. Joanne Whalley made me realize yet again that if we had one successful enough British film company putting people under contract and systematically building stars she would have a tremendous fan following. Based on a long running play from London's Vaudeville Theatre it is directed by the veteran Lewis Gilbert who is 82 and still producing brilliance. Keanu Reeves lovers amongst us, and I know there are many, will rush to Hardball (12) He is a gambler who can't pay his debts until someone agrees to if he coaches a team of 12 year old black boys whose parents are desperate to get them off the streets. Studying Mr Reeves makes it worthwhile. Big Fat Liar (PG) is an American teenage comedy with Frankie Muniz known from the TV series "Malcolm In The Middle" playing a 14 year old convinced a Hollywood producer has stolen an idea of his to make a hit movie and he is determined to make the man suffer. The audience I saw it with laughed a lot. Sunshine State (15) is set in a Florida seaside community and proves endless sunshine doesn't end ones troubles. Big buisnesss is trying to buy out the long-time locals so they can make a profit offering the wealthy holiday homes. Instead of spending airfare to get a Florida tan why not study how the locals live here and spend the fare money on a tanning machine. ------------------------------------------------------------------- DVD --- Reviewed by Dirk Kriete When Love Comes A film by Garth Maxwell starring Rena Owen, Dean O'Gorman, Simon Prast, Nancy Brunning, Sophia Hawthorne and Simon Westaway. Millivres Multimedia Well I fell asleep during this film. It is one of the worst films I have ever seen. The actors were ok and the arty farty photography was reasonably ok but the general feel of the film is that it was shot using cheapo cameras and shit film, I would be embarrassed to let anybody see this film in its present state. The problem with this film is that there were too many individuals and not enough team work, the film also felt like they had to get their equipment out of hock before they could proceed. I will not bore you with the details of this film as the only relevant information you need is, do not bother. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Books ----- reviewed by Dirk Kriete Elvira in Gran Canaria -- sea, sun, sand and a new pair of shoes Elvira Totterheels GBP7.99 Turnaround The press release on this one reads "Elvira Totterheels and Brenda her very very bestest friend in the whole wide world, set off to Gran Canaria to escape the English winter. Join them and an outrageous crowd of international jessies in the gay arena of Playa Del Ingles. You'll be transported back to your last fab hols or be spurred on to pack your bags and shoot straight off to Playa to get a piece of the action first hand. Outrageous, funny, but also poignantly sad in places, a fascinating insight into the gay escapades of a London lass as she trolls on her hols (and some of her friends)". I really could not have put it any better. A silly book for the silly season, no brain cells needed just read and giggle as you go. Included in this book is a checklist for both ladies and gentlemen on packing their bags for their next fab hol. Also included in the book is a guide to all the hot gay clubs and bars in Gran Canaria. The funniest gay guide I have ever read. Uninvited Richard House GBP10.00 Serpents Tail Ian Proctor follows his friend Gordon to London and nine months later finds that he is about to be evicted from his squat, and violence and intrigue begin to happen all around him, What's it all about?. Was Malc pushed down the stairs?, did his brother Terry do it or did he just have a fit as was often the case since they put that plate in his head. Gordon and Terry seem to be up to some dodgy business and who were the thugs that beat up Sumpter. Richard House is a master of words and pulls you along with the characters, for better or worse you feel that if you stop reading you might just miss something happening in this whirlwind of a novel. I would say that I have not been sucked in to a book as much as this one for a long long time and it deserves to do well. Lee & Elaine -- Pollock the wife's tale Ann Rower GBP8.99 Serpents Tail A weird book that I am still reading and am finding a bit heavy going if truth be told, like walking through treacle at times. It seems that people cannot be happy with lives lived by others, they like Ann Rower have to start to distort lives and make things up as they go along, it would have been lovely to have had a real factual account of Elaine de Kooning and not this piece of fictional shite that suits no one but the bank balance of the author, no one's life is enriched here and more and more we see people piss about with the stories of the lives of famous people who are dead and gone. I feel that this author would feel more at home in the offices of News of the World and The Sun, than in a publishers. I feel it is a form of cowardice that people pounce on the dead as they cannot sue. Maybe I am losing but I just feel that money is being made at the expense of somebody's reputation. Let us all hope that Ann Rower stays on her side of the big pond. reviewed by Brother Bimbo del Doppio Senso, OPI Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Dan Anderson and Maggie Berman GBP6.99 Thorsons Straight women are a little thin on the ground in the Convent, and our single example's boyfriend is several hundred miles away, so it fell to me to test this book out. The technique for a hand job was most intruiging, so I grabbed myself a willing volunteer and tried it out. I didn't know men could make noises like that! He seemed rather satisfied. I do hope the obvious companion volume has been commissioned. Queer: the ULTIMATE user's guide Simon Gage, Lisa Richards and Howard Wilmot GBP18.00 Unanimous So, you've just come out to yourself, and you're determined to do the 'gay' thing properly. This is what you need -- an encyclopaedia of all things queer from fashion and entertainment to hard-core activism. Good fun, and often tongue in cheek, the only issue I have is the description of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence as "queer activists who dress up as nuns". We *are* nuns, darlings. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Arts ---- Martin Powell It is getting towards the time of year when everything happens in Edinburgh in August, but we don't have to wait that long before there are things of interest to see. The photographic artist Liz Tanish is putting on an exhibition of fisheye portraits taken at San Francisco Pride last June, entitled 'American Pride'. It is on at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh from 30th June -- 27th July. She had hoped it would coincide with the Pride festivities here in Scotland but was unable to get those dates. Such is life. She has asked me to give the show some publicity. I am happy to help. Also of interest is the fact that she has been asked to take a series of Scottish Pride fisheye portraits by Pride Scotland, which might be exhibited at Glasgay next year. Get along and see it. I intend to. E-mail: martinp@drink.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------- Filth ----- Quite a pile of R18s to look at this month, so I got an Economy Size pack of Toilet Tissue from Tescos and settled down to my chores. First up was Kalte Nachte, Heisse Korper (Cold Night, Hot Body) a German VHS currently available from Homoactive. "Five eighteen year old boys, new to gay sex, play with their mates smooth young bodies and firm teen cocks before doing full oral and anal sex with lots of cum in the face". To be honest, they were a bit too young looking for my tastes - clearly Germans don't mature as fast as Scottish guys! And their expertise at anal sex was such that it was evident they were not "new" to it! Also, the fact that this film was made recently with not a condom in sight promoted guilt on my part rather than enjoyment. That said, for what was an obviously low budget production, it was relatively competently made and the guys involved seemed to be enjoying themselves. Next up was supposed to be a review of Zipper's latest release, Quicksilver. Unfortunately, some unspeakable wretch has "borrowed" my review copy - probably Sister Athletica. From what I remember of the blurb that went with it, and having had a sneaky look at the review in Gay Times, I can tell you that it's a no expense spared UK production from Sean Spence (director of The White Room). Available on VHS and DVD, this is two hours of the most explicit man-on-man action ever shot in the UK with eight stunning guys and seven white-hot sex scenes. Anyway, these nice folk at MPG have promised a couple of giveaway copies for ScotsGay readers when it's released on 1st July. So, one of you lucky readers will get a secondhand copy after I've had a chance to look at it - unless my copy turns up first! As usual, send your postcards to: Qucksilver, ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. What I do have in front of me is Chips Studbook on DVD. It's an USAnian import and provides an enjoyable introduction to the cinematography of Chip Daniels who introduces clips from a number of his previously released skin flicks. A fairly chunky bunch of dudes here - all 22 of them - in 11 scenes. And the models are definitely well over eighteen - shaved smooth rather than nae ba' hairs! Also quite enjoyable was Locked Up - a Zipper release on VHS. Made by GayVn Award winning director Drew warner, this is a rough and raunchy prison flick which has no regard for reality, common sense or the office furniture. A selection of men fucking men. And a diverse selection of men at that. But what I enjoyed most was another VHS release by Zipper - Michael Lucas' Back In The Saddle. A video where the story never got in the way of the sex, but where a real sense of tenderness, enjoyment - of lovemaking came through. Real men actually kiss in Mr Lucas' world! And suck and wank and fuck and come too! Just one thing that puzzles me in the fantasy world of porn: how do folk get condoms on so quickly that you never see them do it? Real life, thankfully isn't like that because I find that condoms can be a most erotic part of foreplay. It's a shame that we never see it on the small screen! Justin Milne E-mail: justin@scotsgay.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------- Freebies -------- Apart from the free filth offered above, this month we've got a load of goodies for you in a more mainstream way. Some of them you could even give to your Granny for her birthday, if you like. Robert Altman's Academy Award winning masterpiece Gosford Park is at last available to rent on VHS and DVD from 8th July. On the surface, a seemingly traditional 1930's murder mystery set in an English country house over a weekend, Gosford Park is far more than a simple whodunit. Instead, it is a multi-faceted tale of manners, motives and relationships set at a time when the status quo had begun, almost imperceptibly, to shift away from the strict social structure so integral to England for hundreds of years. Entertainment in Video have given us 5 copies on VHS for readers. If you'd like one, please send us a postcard with your name and address to: Gosford Park, ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. If you like Robert Redford, you'll like The Last Castle where he goes up against a ruthless prison warden (Emmy winner James Gandolfini) in this powerhouse thriller. Available from Universal Pictures Video to rent on VHS and DVD from 8th July. We've got 3 copies each on VHS to give away. If you'd like one, please send us a postcard with your name and address to: Last Castle, ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. Happy Campers is a comedy set in a summer camp - lots of hetty nonsense in this hormonal free-for-all when the camp's only adult is hit by lightning. It's available to rent on VHS and DVD and the DVD is also available to buy from 1st July. Entertainment in Video have let us have 5 copies on VHS to give away. If you'd like one, please send us a postcard with your name and address to: Happy Campers, ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SCOTSGAY VOICE FOR PERSONALS ============================ (We regret that this service is only available within the UK) To reply to ScotsGay Voice Ads, phone 09068 556613 (calls charged at 60p per minute) and use the number at the end of the ad. 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To place a Contact Ad: Write to the above address enclosing your advertisement copy. Ads are FREE of charge to the advertiser. Or you can send them by e-mail to scotsgay@drink.demon.co.uk *WOMEN Love And Affection Gay female, 30s, romantic, easy going, NSm, likes music, sport, travel, nights in/out, WLTM honest, loving, genuine female for fun and romance. Go on, the time is now. Box SG46007. Creative, Cute And Single I'm looking for a cultured Scots lady to spend some great times with. Must be bright, slim, and fem. Looking to meet my Miss or Ms Right! I'm a professional women with a GSOH, fem, slim and single. Very not the every week clubing type, but like fun a quality nights out. If this sounds like you then get in touch. Box SG46025. RU The 1? Female -- 26, Glasgow. Seeks female with an open mind. Box 46030. Bi Fem Attractive Asian Girl Very attractive Bi Fem, 24, 35C-26-36, 126lbs, seeking other fem bi women. E-mail: Kay999@Lycos.com Talk soon! 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Box SG46022. Looking For Friends Shy professional guy, early 30's, looking to meet non scene guys under the age of 38 for friendship and perhaps more. Smokers and those with hang ups need not apply. Box SG46023. Big, Cuddly And Horny As Hell Big, cuddly, 40 year old seeks slimmer guys for horny sessions. Love to give oily massage leading to raunchy session.Guys into speedos, jocks and cycle shorts a bonus. Can accommodate. Box SG46024. Spare Time Fun Edinburgh gay man, 40's, slim, fair, smooth, looking for other gay men, couples, groups for uninhibited fun. Unusual and interesting tastes, games, ideas particularly welcome. Cannot accommodate. Afternoons possible. Box SG46026. Looking for a Special Lady Mid Forties guy would love to meet a Transexual or Transvestite for mutual good times. I very much enjoy the company of "special ladies", and would enjoy treating you as a complete woman. If you're in the mood for some girl talk to a sympathetic guy, please mail me. Box SG46027. Grin And Bear It! Laid back bear would like to relax with smooth young cub. Your cave or mine (Edinburgh). Box SG46028. Hebridean Desert Hebridean Bear in his late 30's seeks another Islander over 40 for discreet pleasure with no ties. Can accommodate and travel. Box SG46029. 3some Fun? We're an attractive gay couple (20/29) looking for some fun in the Tayside area with attractive young guys (16-25). Nothing kinky or unsafe. Reply with E-mail etc. Your pic gets ours. Thanks. Box SG46031. Looking For Submissive Men 38 year old experienced dominant guy in the Scottish Highlands, looking for submissive guys for fun times. I am able to accommodate and have a well equipped playroom. Only good, safe, clean fun, limits always respected. Box SG46032. Edinburgh Looking to meet new friends, companions, travel mates? Slim 50 year old professional (Oriental, if that matters to you), honest straightforward guy, with simple tastes. Enjoy travel, food, gardening and the usual things. Not into the high life or bright lights. E-mail good way of starting! Box SG46033. Leather Master Seeks Slaves Master who is presently training slave, seeks subs into: O, A, toys, c/p, bondage, TT, etc. Must be under 36 and be in reasonable shape. Respectful applications for test-ride required. Box SG46035. After Something Special? Me, perhaps? Eligible, slim thirties, varied interests, seeks bright, sincere, masculine male for lasting happiness. Soft spot for thickset/chunky, but slim is cool too. Non-smoker, please. Glasgow -- Edinburgh. Box SG46037. Man Wanted Scotsman, 32 years young, 6ft tall, average build, No 1 crop, seeks soulmate who likes going to the cinema, theatre, enjoys a good bottle of wine, music, chat and has a good sense of humour. Box SG46038. Uncle Daddy Bear 22 year old looking for time out as both parents passed on a week ago. So, it is my life. I can travel and love fun and games in the open air: outside in the woods, tent, car, etc. Just outside. Box SG46039. Fife -- Edinburgh -- Glasgow 40 year old guy seeks other versatile/top guys for no-strings fun in Fife or your place. Slim guys preferred. Couples welcome. Nothing barred. I am SA, SL, NSc, NSm. ALA. Box SG46046. Stirling Guy Male, 38, 6ft tall, slim build, nice personality, GSOH, honest and sincere, looking to meet similar for fun, friendship and 1-2-1. Box SG46047. Isle Of Lewis And North Scotland 39 year old seeks contact with guys, any age, for friendship and understanding. Sincre and friendly. Box SG46048. A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed Help me out. WLTM young 20/40. Interests: walking holidays, non smoker, cinema, nights in/out, CP, SM, Elgin/Aberdeen. Please write. Me: fit, discreet, lonely, non smoker, 56 years old, 5'3". Box SG46049. Dundee -- Tayside 40's guy likes cowboy boots and other Western wear: jeans, belts, etc. Anyone else around here like them too? All replies answered. Confidentiality assured. Box SG46050. Edinburgh -- Anywhere Fit guy, Rugby type build, zero crop, seeks guys into wrestling. Box SG46051. Shy Lad Bonus Scottish Uncle type, 48, active, seeks passive or versatile nephew types, 16-33. Oriental, mixed race or plain local lads all welcome. Suit student or restaurant workers. Box SG46052. Facially Furry Friends For Fun Are you slim, NSm, 35-65, tached/goateed/trim beard? Edinburgh guy, professional, youthful 50, nice body, 5'10", 30" waist, likes facial hair, seeks uncomplicated safe, sensual fun. Box SG46053. Glasgow -- Edinburgh Gay guy, 35, seeks friends for fun and friendship. Dexribed as handsome. Likes music, travel, cinema, gym. 25-45. All letter answered. Box SG46054. Looking For Ropes I am 62, gay, passive, SA, looking for someone to show me the ropes and whips of bondage. Will also accept A & O. Available anytime: day or evening. Any age. Box SG46055. City Of Discovery Returning to Juteopolis from Metropolis. I am 5'8" tall, mid 30's, trendy and tactile with an esential if weird sense of humour. I like going out or staying in with good company. Quality rather than quantity in most things. Seeking genuine friendship or 1-2-1. Box SG46056. Lonely Ancient Mariner Ex sea captain seeks cabin boy, someone 18-25 who might appreciate the company of an older guy for friendship and maybe more. Box SG46057. Just In Glasgow -- WLTM New Fun Mates Bespectacled guys for meeting, discovering theatre, Glasgow (non smokers), exercising, socialising, theatre, relaxing, mutual massaging, (Pilates -- yoga?), browsing, shopping, partying, vegi-organic food, wining me, coutry walks too. Me: fit, 40ish, genuine, outgoing. UYou tell me. ALAWP. Box SG46058. Cumbernauld Gay male, 43, seeks friend for friendship and fun. Must be able to travel to my home in Cumbernauld. Box SG46059. Prisoners -- Forces Prisoners or forces guys serving time in UK, lonely and need a friend, gay man Midlands/England based seeks contact/penfriend/mate 18-40. ALA. Box SG46060. Uninhibited Edinburgh Guy Mature, not bad looks, average build, WE, into all colours except brown, ideally WLTM slim, active tops (18-40), skins most welcome. Can accommodate. ALA. Box SG46061. Leather Genuine Edinburgh guy, non scene, non smoker, 38 years old, 5'5", blond, down to earth, average looks, likes to have good horny safe fun in leather. Nothing heavy. Looking for similar. No time wasters. Box SG46062. Gay Men Into Lingerie Looking to form small group of gay lingerie wearers. Guys 18-70 welcome. Clean, discreet, sensible types only. Please send photo (returned) and SAE. E-mail: cherrysoft3@aol.com or Write: Box SG46063. Edinburgh Versatile guy, 40's, WLTM similar for fun, safe interesting sauna visits, or couple who would enjoy a relaxing visit. Box SG46064. Glasgow Mature Gay Guy Mature guy, 40's, seeking fun and friendship with possibility of a relationship. I am honest, sincere and have a GSOH, enjoy the good things in life. I am slim and fit. Box SG46065. Bottom Lad required John from Glasgow, living in Manchester, own place, can accommodate. I am a young at heart 50 year old, 5'6" tall, medium to cuddly in build, smart/casually dressed, clean shaven, with dark brown short hair and green eyes. A smoker but flexible. SA. Mostly dominant and active but can be versatile. Shy and lonely WLTM slim to medium build romantic and caring passive bottom guy, 18-25 flexible, for serious fun and relationship. ALA. Box SG46066. Brawny Scots Master Seeks well built (not fat) trainees over 16. Photo please. Central Scotland or anywhere. Inexperienced welcome. Box SG46067. Turn Me On To You! This amiable guy needs a partner to excite him. Laddish BND type with a range of interests and things to say. Please, but please, no E-mail. I'm alive in Edinburgh. Box SG46068. Asperger's Syndrome Recently diagnosed 40something guy with mild Asperger's would like to meet 16-22 year old similar or accepting for fun and friendship. Box SG46069. Skinhead Seeks Mates Edinburgh skin seeks bootboys into skin gear, DMs, braces, bleachers, WS, rubber, bondage, leather, humiliation, gob. Let's meet for drinks and hot wet fun. Phone number for quick reply. Box SG46070. Ayrshire -- All Scotland Attractive, fit, 50, slim, smart appearance, 5'7", 10st, easy going, WLTM discreet guy, 40-65, for friendship and safe fun. Like cuddles, kisses. If interested, can travel most areas. Letters please. Box SG46071. *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 SG46004. It's Me! Is It You? Hi. I am a 36 year old bi-male. I am 5'10" with a 38w and 52c. A former swimmer and weight lifter looking for discreet adult fun, like combinations of one to one, male, female, male or male, male and male. If you know what I mean, cause I am lost. I like adult company and I know what I want, but do you? If you like to chase the chubbies, like to dominate or be sub then what are you waiting for after all: it's me! Box SG46009. Couple Seeking Cute Bi-female 20 year old couple looking for cute bi-sexual female for some safe 3some fun. We're in the Ayrshire area, but would be willing to travel. Box SG46021. Seeking Lesbian Friends I am a very sub male maid, seeking Lesbian friendship. I love to serve and do ironing and hoovering chores while fully dressed as a male maid, in full maid's uniform. I am very respectful and obedient. Box SG46036. Fresh And Coming Out Mature 50's bi-male, smoker, rarely drinks, no transport, seeks friendship, fun and relationship, possibly gay/bi, couples, singles. Moray area. Share travel costs. Write soon guys and gals if interested. Box SG46042. *STRAIGHT Edinburgh -- Anywhere Genial 30something guy, own house, car and business, seeks morally relaxed woman for fun and friendship. Box SG46005. *FRIENDS ABROAD France Scotland -- my 25th anniversary. I have been visiting Scotland for 25 years. It would be great to meet Scots guys aged around 40 to share any good times or more. Hear from you soon. Write: Jacques Giraudon, 5 Rue Marcel Paul, F78260 Acheres, France. E-mail: ness@gai.net Texan Needs Pen Pals Hello Men of Scotland. I am an attractive American living in Austin, Tx. I love this publication and want to see if you want to befriend a pen pal? Looking for those into writing and photo exchange. Tons of images that I actually took. 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Miles of beaches and walks. Live in Chalet or Mobile Home accommodation, with great food. Ideal stopover for travelling salespeople or lorry drivers. Phone: 07881 490065 (eve). [99] All New, All Gay Guesthouses -- Edinburgh Two great locations. Exclusively gay. Easy walk to nightlife. Stylish rooms, all with TV and video (tapes available). Shared and private bathrooms. Breakfast available till noon. Non-smoking houses. Easy parking. Room rates: GBP29-GBP49 per night. Call 0131-558 1382 or Fax 0131-556 8279. WWW: http://www.gayscotland.com/alvahouse/[51a] 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. 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E-mail: lgbtforum@hotmail.com WWW: http://uk.geocities.com/equalityforum/ North East Scotland Gay Group: Caters for all ages and meets at 7.30pm on the 3rd Sun of every month. Tel: Phace Scotland on Aberdeen (01224) 587166 (9am-5pm). E-mail: nesgg@phacescotland.org? AYRSHIRE: Ayrshire Social & Sexuality Support Group: Meets 3rd Wed of each month at 7pm in Irvine. Details of venue from David Bingham on 0141-332 3838 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), Irvine (01294) 323473 or Strathclyde Switchboard. E-mail: davidb@phacescotland.org CAITHNESS: Caithness Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Group: A friendly informal group which meets regularly. Tel: 0780 8814007 (Fri 7-9pm). Write: Box 689, Journal Office, 42 Union Street, Wick. KW1 5ED. E-mail: caithnessglc@aol.com WWW: http://members.lycos.co.uk/caithnessglc/index.htm DUMFRIES: Dumfries & Galloway Lesbian & Gayline: Hopes to resume operation soon. In the meantime, they have a telephone answering machine. Tel: Dumfries (01387) 261818. Write: DAGLAG, PO Box 1299, Dumfries. DG1 2PD. E-mail: daglag@drink.demon.co.uk DUNDEE: Disco:very: The newsletter from Diversitay. Available from: Diversitay (LGBT Group), PO Box 53, Dundee, DD1 3YG. EDINBURGH: Icebreakers: An alternative to the scene and takes place 8-9.15pm on the 2nd & 4th Wed of each month in CC Blooms. First-timers are invited to arrive at 7.30pm. Phone Lothian Switchboard for details. FALKIRK: Falkirk Lesbian And Gay Society: Meets for social nights every second Thu (Next dates: 11th & 25th Jul) in Bar Kudos, Vicar Street, Falkirk. Tel: 07979 922989. Write: FLAGS, c/o 52 Alexander Avenue, Falkirk. FK2 9DZ. E-mail: chair@f-l-a-g-s.co.uk or secretary@f-l-a-g-s.co.uk WWW: http://www.f-l-a-g-s.co.uk FIFE: Fife Friend: Runs Coffee evening every Tue from 7.30-10pm at 5 South Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy. GLASGOW: Glasgow LGBT Centre: The Centre Board manages Glasgow LGBT Centre Limited, which is registered as a Scottish charity and as a Scottish company. Centre Administrator is on duty (10am-1pm Mon-Fri). Membership criteria for Glasgow LGBT Centre Limited is available to all interested people agreeing to the code of conduct. See press for notice of the Annual General meeting of Members - childcare and BSL interpreter can be organised, but please give advance notice. Membership is closed in the last month. Write: Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow, G1 4AL. Tel/Fax: 0141-221 7203. E-mail: lgbt.glasgow@gglc.org.uk WWW: http://www.gglc.org.uk/ Icebreakers Group: For lesbians, gays and bisexuals new to the scene. 12.30-3pm on 1st Sun of each month at LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Details from Strathclyde Switchboard. Out on Sunday: A social group for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people. 7.30-9.30pm on last Sun of month in the LGBT Centre. Self determined programme, which is organised by the group. A warm welcome for new members. Tel: 0141-221 7203 or E-mail: lgbtart@gglc.org.uk INVERNESS: Highland Gay Men's Group: Meets on the 4th Wed of each month at 34 Waterloo Place. Tel: Ronald on Inverness (01463) 711585 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm). E-mail: project@reachout.demon.co.uk LANARKSHIRE: Lanarkshire Gay Group: An LGBT group which meets every Wed from 8pm in or around Hamilton. We are a small group of gay people who get together for support and friendship over a cup of tea or coffee. Join us for genuine friendship, we welcome new members, Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender and their friends. Come along, give it a try, what have you got to lose? Write: LGG, 10 Bartie Gardens, Ashgill, Larkhall. ML9 3FB. Tel: Larkhall (01698) 887532 (7-10pm). E-mail: lanarkshiregaymensgroup@yahoo.com WWW: http://www.geocities.com/lanarkshiregaymensgroup/ STIRLING: Stirling Gay Men's Group: Meets monthly from Sep-Jun (generally 3rd Fri) in private houses. Also occasional informal pub meets. Write: PO Box 28, Stirling. FK9 5YW. WEST LOTHIAN: Gay Men's Health West Lothian Project: A gay men's group which meets every Tue eve in Livingston. Tel: Bathgate (01506) 631010 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). E-mail: colin@gmh.org.uk WOMEN'S LISTINGS SCOTTISH NETWORK FOR LESBIAN STRENGTH: To further lesbian issues, follow a lesbian agenda and foster lesbian visibility. Further information from Highland Lesbian Group at PO Box 91, Inverness. IV2 7GJ. E-mail: High_Les@bigfoot.com ABERDEEN: Granite Sisters: An Aberdeen based social group for lesbians over the age of 30. Various meeting venues. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 713336. Write: PO Box 18230, Aberdeen. AB21 9YN. E-mail: GraniteSisters@hotmail.com WWW: http://GraniteSisters.tripod.com/ DUNDEE: We Bissums: A regular newletter for women in and around Dundee. Write: PO Box 6819, Dundee. DD1 2YG. E-mail: we_bissums@hotmail.com EDINBURGH: AD Group: For lesbians 40+. Monthly meeting and frequent social events. For details, phone Edinburgh Lesbian Line Edinburgh Gay Women's Group: Weekly social group to chat, laugh, do crazy things or more relaxed ones. Hiking, cycling, painting, poetry, Shiatsu or Swedish massage, pottery, Ceroc dance, fancy dress parties, travel photos/stories whatever!! As well as go to the movies, pub, theatre, have themed discussions. Meets every Wed 8pm onwards at Nexus, 60 Broughton St. LIBRA: Help for women concerned about their drinking. Free 1-2-1 counselling. Tel: 0131-661 0111. Write: 4 Norton Park, Edinburgh. EH7 5RS. GLASGOW: Centre For Women's Health: Sandyford Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. E-mail: rosie.ilett@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk. Tel: 0141-211 6700. Fax: 0141-211 6702. Minicom: 0141-211 6703. WWW: http://www.sandyford.org/Sappho @Sandyford: Sappho promotes positive health for lesbians and easier access to sexual, reproductive and women's health services. A monthly well-woman clinic and screening service is provided in a lesbian friendly setting, alongside 1-to-1 counselling from lesbian counsellors. Well Woman Clinical Service: First Tue of every month. Tel: 0141-211 8130 for info. Counselling: Fortnightly Tue eve. Tel: 0141-211 6700 for info. Women Only Library (a Reference Library within the Centre for Women's Health): Mon-Thu 10am-8.30pm, Fri 10am-4pm. Crche: Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm & 1-4.15pm. Glasgow Women's Library: 4th/5th Floors, 109 Trongate, G1 5HD. Tel: 0141-552 8345. Open Tue-Fri 1-6pm. Sat 2-5pm. Closed Mon. Lending and reference library - books, magazines, journals, videos, leaflets and information. UK and overseas feminist and lesbian publications. Contains the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre - a unique national collection of publications, journals and ephemera by and for lesbians. E-mail: gwl@womens-library.org.uk WWW: http://www.womens-library.org.uk/ L.I.C. - Lesbian Inclusion Co-ordination: Social group co-ordinating a range of activities and involvement for lesbians at the Glasgow Gay and Lesbian Centre. Meets at 7pm on last Tue of every month at 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. Tel: 0141-221 7203, WWW: http://www.gglc.org.uk/or E-mail: AliJarvis@unify.freeserve.co.uk OLGA - Older Women's Group: Meets monthly. Tel: Jenny on 0141-810 1468 or Alex on Kilwinning (01294) 558171. Self Defence and Personal Safety: Personal safety and self defence courses for women are offered by Wise Women, 120 Sydney Street, Glasgow. G31 1JF. Tel: 0141-550 7557. INVERNESS: Highland Lesbian Group: A friendly lesbian social group that gets together on the first Sat of each month at the Royal Highland Hotel in Inverness from 12.30pm onwards. Also offers support and information. Write: PO Box 91, Inverness. IV2 7GJ. E-mail: High_Les@bigfoot.com LESBIAN INFORMATION SERVICE: Write: PO Box 8, Todmorden, Lancashire. OL14 5TZ. Please enclose an sae. Tel/Fax: Todmorden (01706) 817235. LILLIDOTS: Lesbian Feminist Walking Group. Contact via Dundee Switchboard, Lothian Lesbian Line, Grampian Switchboard or Strathclyde Switchboard. YOUNG LESBIANS: See our Youth Groups listings. BISEXUALS BI GLASGOW: Glasgow's own bisexual group, for information, support and socializing. Meets first Wed of month, from 7.30-9.30pm in the Ian Dunn Room at Glasgow LGBT Centre. Also organises training and activist activities in support of bisexual visibility and pride. Write: Bi Glasgow, c/o Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow, G1 4AL. Tel: Sarah on 07980 855801. E-mail: glasgow@bi.org WWW: http://biglasgow.bi.org ATHEISTS/HUMANISTS EDINBURGH FREETHINKERS: An informal network of militant atheists (with one militant humanist agnostic atheist). Write: PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. E-mail god@antipope.org WWW: http://www.antipope.org/freethinkers/ GAY AND LESBIAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION: GALHA is a national membership group promoting the gay-friendly Humanist outlook and gay and lesbian rights as human rights. Write: 34 Spring Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. Tel/Fax: Kenilworth (01926) 858450. E-mail: secretary@galha.org WWW: http://www.galha.org/ PINK TRIANGLE TRUST: PTT is a gay charity which can arrange non-religious ceremonies of love and commitment for lesbian and gay couples at very reasonable rates in most parts of Scotland. Details from: National Co-ordinator, 16 Grange Lane, Lichfield, Staffs. WS13 7ED. Tel: Lichfield (01543) 268647. E-mail: ceremonies@pinktriangle.org.uk WWW: http://www.pinktriangle.org.uk BDSM MSC SCOTLAND: A club for men interested in Leather, Rubber, Uniform. Meets at the Claremont Bar, Edinburgh, on the 1st & 3rd Sats of each month from 9pm. Write: PO Box 28, Edinburgh. EH3 5JL. OI SCOTLAND!: An Edinburgh based group for gay Skins living in, or from, Scotland. Dedicated to the promotion of Boot-worship, discipline, loyalty and camaraderie. Non-racist; Non-sectarian; Non-political. Write an appropriate letter for further details: PO Box 13487, Edinburgh. EH5 1QN. See also WWW: http://communities.msn.co.uk/ScotsSkins/ SM GAYS: Write: SM Gays, BM SM Gays, London. WC1N 3XX. E-mail: info@smgays.org WWW: http://www.smgays.org/ BEARS BEARSCOTS: For hairy, moustached and bearded men and their admirers. Edinburgh: Meets 1st Sat of each month from 2pm in the Townhouse Health Club and then from 9pm in the Claremont Bar. Write: PO Box 12785, Edinburgh, EH7 5YD. Tel: Dundee (01382) 640059. E-mail: info@bearscots.org.uk Glasgow: Meets 4th Sat of each month (in conjunction with BCUK) from 9pm in the Revolver Bar. Tel: 0141-883 9055. E-mail: glasgowbears@drink.demon.co.uk For details of other social events across Scotland contact BearScots or check the website. WWW: http://www.bearscots.org.uk/ BEREAVEMENT LESBIAN & GAY BEREAVEMENT PROJECT: Provides support and information to bereaved lesbians and gay men or anyone bereaved by the death of a lesbian or gay man. Tel: 020-7403 5969 (Mon-Fri 7-10.30pm). BIKERS GAY BIKERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB: A UK-wide club for women and men. Active Scottish section. Write: PO Box 33, Long Eaton, Nottingham. NG10 2BF. E-mail: info@gaybikers.co.uk WWW: http://www.gaybikers.co.uk/ CHRISTIANS EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP: Lesbian, gay or bisexual? From an Evangelical tradition? So are we. Tel: Ewan on Polmont (01324) 715542. Write: 123 Byron Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 6HJ. HOLY TRINITY METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH: An inclusive church of the lesbigay and trangendered community open to all irrespective of sexuality. Services: Every Sun at 6pm in the Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh. Relationship blessings conducted by arrangement. Tel: Rev Ian Bonner-Evans on 0131-347 8699. Write: PO Box 12433, Edinburgh. EH1 3FU. E-mail: mail@mccedinburgh.com WWW: http://www.mccedinburgh.com/ QUAKERS: Quaker Lesbian and Gay Fellowship (formerly Friends' Homosexual Fellowship) is a welcoming and supportive national group for people of all sexual orientations and their friends. Write: 46 The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate. HG1 4QD. QUEST: Organisation for lesbian and gay Catholics. Monthly meetings are held in different regional groups throughout Britain. Scottish meetings held in Glasgow. Tel: Quest Linkline (Freephone) 0808 808 0234 (Fri & Sun 7-10pm - answerphone all other times). Write: BM Box 2585, LONDON WC1N 3XX. E-mail: secretary@questgaycatholic.org.uk WWW: www.questgaycatholic.org.uk/ CREATIVE ARTS DIVERSE ARTISTS @THE GLC: An opportunity for Artists from all Art Disciplines, to meet discuss their Art and develop projects and workshop opportunities. Membership is open to all diverse Artists. Tel: 0141-221 7203. E-mail: lgbtart@gglc.org.uk WWW: http://www.gglc.org.uk/index2.html JIM LAVERY ART GALLERY: An opportunity for visual artists to see their work on display in an LGBT Art Gallery available on a booking basis in our calendar of Art Exhibitions. Tel: 0141-221 7203 for booking details. E-mail: lgbtart@gglc.org.uk SPEAKEASY: A celebration of the spoken word and music. Every third Wed in the month from 8.30pm in Glasgow LGBT Centre Jackie Forster Room. Poets, Writers, Comedians, Soap Box Stars, Folk Singers, Guitarists, Opera Singers, Pop Singers, Authors, Actors, Drama Queens, Cello-ists. Tel: 0141-221 7203 to book your mike slot, or come along on the night and take pot luck. Contributors and audience welcome. E-mail: lgbtart@gglc.org.uk WWW: http://www.gglc.org.uk/anthology_2001.html CULTURAL ABBA VIDEO CONTACTS SOCIETY: For anyone wanting to meet with other guys with a Scandinavian fixation, watch/swap videos, memorabilia or just jam with other Svenskas. Must be devout fans! E-mail: whubbakid@aol.com CELEBRATE: Celebrate is a community organisation that puts on residential community events for people who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Our events are a chance for people to get away from it all for a while, meet other people and explore community, creativity, diversity. In 2002 we are planning a series of weekend and week long events. Write: BM CELEBRATE!, London. EC1N 3XX. Tel: 08703 211921. E-mail: celebrate.central@ntlworld.com WWW: http://www.celebrate.cwc.net/ CELTIC MUSIC GAY GROUP: Mixed LGB group. Scottish/Irish music/culture fans (Wolfstone, Runrig, Wolfe Tones, Athenry, Aire Og, Christy Moore, etc). Watch and swap videos/cassettes. Write: BM Box 7970, LONDON. WC1N 3XX. CLANN AN UABHAIR (A FAMILY OF PRIDE): New York City's own Gay & Lesbian Scottish Association. Membership open to anyone. Dances, ceilidhs, cultural events throughout the year. A particular warm welcome to anyone visiting our town from Scotland! Write: Clann An Uabhair, GLSA, PO Box 630, Murray Hill Station, New York, NY 10016, USA. Tel: 00 1 (212) 726-1418. WWW: http://www.gayscots.org/ GLASGAY!: The UK's largest and most diverse LGBT arts festival, covering theatre, film, music, comedy, visual art, clubs, community events and literature. Dates: 1st-16th Nov 2002. To take part in large-scale arts projects, be a volunteer or to be added to mailing list Write: Room 320A, 74 Victoria Crescent Road, Glasgow. G12 9JL. Tel: 0141-334 7126. E-mail: info@glasgay.org.uk WWW: http://www.glasgay.co.uk/ INTERNATIONAL KILT APPRECIATION SOCIETY (IKAS): Contact and social group for guys interested in viewing/wearing kilts. Regular newsletter. Write: Mervyn Tacy, `Ziveli', 20 Ordsall Park Road, RETFORD, Notts, DN22 7PA. Please enclose sae. KILTS: A newly established group to promote, encourage, enjoy and esteem the wearing of the Kilt. Regular meetings and outings. Write: Brian Barras, 23a Milne Park Road, Bannockburn, Stirling. FK7 8NZ. Phone Stirling (01786) 480201. E-mail: brian.barras@btinternet.com CYBERSPACE LAMBDA BOARD -- EDINBURGH: The UK's oldest lesbigay 24 hour computer based bulletin board system. Private mailboxing, areas for Women, Gay Men, Bisexuals, Leather Enthusiasts, TV/TSs, etc. 0131-556 6316. Scrolling (8N1) and Viewdata (Prestel) formats at speeds up to V22bis (2400/2400). SCOTSGAY: All of the words from the magazine can be found on our website as well as interactive Meet Market and our Listings which are updated nearly every day. WWW: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ HEALTH AND ABILITIES ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY GAYLINE: For LGBT people with dementia or LGBT carers. Tel: Sally on 020-8675 0660, Roger on Thanet (01843) 220932, Bruce on Oxford (01865) 847471, or Arthur on Brighton (01273) 628047. General helpline - Tel: 0845 3000336 (8.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri). E-mail: helpline@alzheimers.org.uk GLASGOW GAY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Fri 8-9.45pm in the LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. LADDIES & LASSIES CLUB: Scottish Deaf Gay & Lesbian Club. Normally meets in LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow from 7pm-Midnight on last Fri of each month. Write: c/o Alex Clark,10b Aitken Street, Airdrie. ML6 6LS. E-mail: LLSDGALC@hotmail.com XXY GAYS: Part of the Klinefelter Organisation for men aged 18+ with Klinefelter Syndrome (47,XXY). Men with the syndrome usually have an extra X sex chromosome. Write: Steve Hammett, KO, PO Box 128, Netherton, Wakefield. WF4 4XY. E-mail: gays@klinefelter.org.uk WWW: http://www.klinefelter.org.uk/ HIV/AIDS BODY POSITIVE (FIFE): 13 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy. KY1 1XN. Providing support for those HIV+ and with AIDS in the Kingdom. Tel: Kirkcaldy (01592) 597756. Fax: Kirkcaldy (01592) 561057. E-mail: bodypositivefife@care4free.net BODY POSITIVE (GRAMPIAN): A self help group offering support and assistance for individuals with HIV/AIDS in the Grampian area. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 404408 (Telephone Answering Machine). Write: PO Box 83, Aberdeen. AB9 1AA. BODY POSITIVE (STRATHCLYDE): 3 Park Quadrant, Glasgow. G3 6BS. Providing support for those living with HIV and AIDS in the West of Scotland. Drop In: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. Support Group: Tue 6-8pm. Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Tel: 0141-332 5010. Fax: 0141-332 4285. E-mail: bpstrathclyde@btconnect.com WWW: http://homepages. enterprise.net/bpstrathclyde/ BODY POSITIVE (TAYSIDE): 11-15 Princes Street, Dundee. DD4 6BY. Self help and support for those who are HIV positive and affected by HIV. Tel: Dundee (01382) 461555. Fax: Dundee (01382) 461424. Mon (Women's Group) 11am-2pm, Tue-Thu (Drop In) Noon-3.30pm, Fri (Activity) 11am-2pm. E-mail: admin@bptayside.sol.co.uk BROWNLEE CENTRE (GLASGOW): Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow. G12 0YN. Confidential information, advice, counselling and testing for HIV and hepatitis. Tel: 0141-211 1089. Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Tue 5-7.30pm, Thu 5-7.30pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm. FIFE MEN: 5 South Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy. KY1 1YA. (Behind Sheriff Court). Information, advice and support on gay and health issues, free condoms, and much more! Mon-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm. Tel: Kirkcaldy (01592) 265666. Fax: Kirkcaldy (01592) 643866. E-mail: enquiries@fifemen.co.uk WWW: http://www.fifemen.co.uk/ FRESH JUICE: Weekly support group for HIV+ gay and bisexual men in Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-661 0982. GAY MEN'S HEALTH: 10a Union Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LU. A community led Lothian wide project for gay and bisexual men. Wide ranging volunteering opportunities which provide services including support and counselling, scene work, peer education and training, provision of condoms, lube and Safer Sex information. Tel: 0131-558 9444. Fax: 0131-558 9060. E-mail: info@gmh. org.uk WWW: http://www.gmh.org.uk/ GLASGOW BROWNLEE AIDS WELFARE FUND: Raises funds for people with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Glasgow area. Write: PO Box 3954, Glasgow. G45 9WB. E-mail: info@gbawf.org.uk WWW: http://www.gbawf.org.uk/ GRAMPIAN BUDDY GROUP: Befriending and support service for people living with HIV/AIDS. Write: PO Box 353, Aberdeen. AB9 8DD. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 404407. WWW: http://www.grampianbuddygroup.org/ HEALTHY GAY SCOTLAND: Free condoms and lube available by post (Scotland only) through their website. WWW: http://www.hgscotland.org.uk/ HIV-AIDS CARERS AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: Suite 226, Baltic Chambers, 50 Wellington Street, Glasgow. G2 6HJ. Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 10am-2pm. Telephone Support Service Mon-Fri 7pm-10pm. Tel: 0141-221 8100. Fax: 0141-221 8529. E-mail: hiv-aids_carers@lineone.net WWW: http://www.hiv-aids-carers.org.uk/ LANARKSHIRE HIV, AIDS AND HEPATITIS CENTRE: Counselling Service, Monklands Hospital, Monks Court Avenue, Airdrie. ML6 0JS. One stop shop for HIV and Hepatitis health services. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Tel: Airdrie (01236) 747960 or 712247. Fax: Airdrie (01236) 712449. MILESTONE HOUSE: 113 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh. EH14 1EB. Residential care (primarily respite and paliative care) for people with HIV/AIDS. Tel/Fax: 0131-441 6989. NATIONAL AIDS HELPLINE: Freephone 0800 567123. 24 hour service for confidential advice and information. Minicom: 0800 521361 (24 hours). Other languages: 0800 9172227 6-10pm Mon Bengali, Tue Urdu, Wed Arabic, Thu Gujerati, Fri Hindi, Sat Punjabi, Sun Cantonese. Welsh 11am-11pm on 0800 567123. (All calls to 0800 numbers are free except from some mobile networks). E-mail: info@healthwise.org.uk PHACE SCOTLAND: 49 Bath Street, Glasgow. G2 2DL. Formerly PHACE West. HIV prevention and support support services in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Argyll and Clyde and Greater Glasgow including Buddying, NIGHTOWL Crisis Line and the Crusaid Hardship Fund in Scotland. Also provides a range of health promotion services for Gay and Bisexual men throughout the West of Scotland and Grampian. Please contact for further details. Volunteers welcome! Tel: 0141-332 3838. Fax: 0141-332 3755. E-mail: contact@phacescotland.org PHACE SCOTLAND - GRAMPIAN GAY MEN'S HEALTH PROJECT: 21-23 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen. AB11 6EQ. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 587166. Fax: Aberdeen (01224) 587167. E-mail: markt@phacescotland.org PHAN: Pagan HIV & AIDS Network offers peer support and a forum, through correspondence, for Pagans living with or affected by HIV/AIDS to discuss issues and topics with other Pagans. Write: PHAN, c/o 22 Rose-bank House, 217 Belle Vue Road, Leeds. LS3 1HG. Tel: 07831 464319. E-mail: dragondale@amserve.net POSITIVE ACCOMMODATION TEAM: 1st Floor, Granite House, 31 Stockwell Street, Glasgow. G1 4RZ. Social work service for people with HIV/AIDS providing supported living arrangements, intensive community based support. General advice and information on community care and housing needs also provided. Mon-Thu 8.45am-4.45pm. Fri 8.45am-3.55pm. Tel: 0141-552 4488. Fax: 0141-552 2760. POSITIVE HELP: 13a Great King Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6QW. Practical help for people who are infected or affected by HIV and AIDS in Edinburgh, their families and carers. Tel: 0131-558 1122. Fax: 0131-558 3636. E-mail: posihelp@globalnet.co.uk POSITIVE VOICE: 37-39 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh. EH7 5DJ. Community self-help organisation for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Tel: 0131-652 0754. Fax: 0131-661 9100. Peer support: Mon, Tue, Thu, 10.30am-2.30pm. Not closed at other times though. Anyone affected or infected by the virus can come along if they have an appointment with a volunteer. People can phone for an appointment or make one while they are in for peer support. E-mail: enquiries@positive-voice.org.uk RAINBOW FUND: Raising funds for the future care of HIV/AIDS patients in Glasgow. Write: PO Box 9525, Johnstone. PA5 OYB. REACH OUT HIGHLAND: 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. Supports people throughout the Highlands - whether living there or visiting - to take responsibility for, manage, and make informed choices about their sexual health and well-being. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 (Mon-Wed, Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Thu 9.30am-7pm). Fax: Inverness (01463) 711793. E-mail: support@reachout. demon.co.uk WWW: http://www.reachout.demon.co.uk/ ROAM OUTREACH PROJECT: Spittal Street Centre, 22-24 Spittal Street, Edinburgh. EH3 9DU. Outreach sexual health service for male sex workers and men using cruising areas including the Internet. Tel: 0131-537 8300 and ask for Mark or David. E-mail: roamoutreachteam@hotmail.com STEVE RETSON PROJECT: Sandyford Initiative (old Eye Infirmary), 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3 7NP. Sexual health service for gay men. Tue, Wed 5.30-8.30pm. Also Thu 5.30-8.30pm at the LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Club SRP at the LGBT Centre Sat from 1-3.30pm for under 25s. Tel: 0141-211 8601. WWW: http://www.steveretsonproject.org.uk/ TAYSIDE GAY MEN'S HEALTH PROJECT: Promoting Gay Men's Health in Tayside. Deals with HIV/AIDS as well as other aspects of health promotion. Runs local men's groups in co-operation with Diversitay. Tel: Richard McIntosh (Co-ordinator) on Dundee (01382) 424100. E-mail: richard.mcintosh@thb.scot.nhs.uk WAVERLEY CARE: 58a Queen Street, Edinburgh. EH2 3NS. Waverley Care is an agency responsible for a number of projects for people living with AIDS/HIV in the Lothians. Tel: 0131-226 2206. Fax: 0131-226 2209. E-mail: director@waverleycare.org WAVERLEY CARE BUDDY SERVICE: Waverley Care Buddy Service is a volunteer befriending service offering emotional and social 1:1 support for individuals living with HIV in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Write: Tony Stevenson, Buddy Service Co-ordinator, c/o Milestone House, 113 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh. EH14 1EB. Tel: 0131-441 5405 (a private and dedicated phone line). E-mail: buddy@waverleycare.org WAVERLEY CARE SOLAS HIV/AIDS INFORMATION CENTRE: 2/4 Abbeymount, Edinburgh. EH8 8EJ. Information, support, advice, counselling and a cafe. Opening times: Mon, Wed & Fri 11am-4pm, Tue & Thu 11am-9pm, First Sat of each month 11am-4pm. Tel: 0131-661 0982. E-mail: solas@waverleycare.org WWW: http://www.waverleycare.org/ WORLD AIDS DAY ORGANISING COMMITTEE (LOTHIAN): Write: c/o SOLAS, 2-4 Abbeymount, Edinburgh. EH8 8EJ. Tel: 0131-661 0982. Fax: 0131-652 1780. E-mail: info@worldaidsdaylothian.org WWW: http://www.worldaidsdaylothian.org/ OLDER GAYS CAFFMOS: Nationwide Social and Contacts Club for the older gay gentleman and his admirers, both young and old. Write: PO Box 2273, Hove. BN3 2GF. Tel: Hove (01273) 220995. E-mail: Caffmos2@aol.com WWW: http://www.Caffmos.co.uk/ PHNIX: National group for the over forties and friends of any age. Write: PO Box 103, Wallington, Surrey. SM6 9SJ. Please enclose sae. ORDER OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE The Sisters and Brothers of the OPI are part of a world wide order of queer men and women of all sexualities which is open to all who feel the habit. Its tenets are: The expiation of stigmatic guilt and the promulgation of universal joy. WWW: http://www.thesisters.org.uk/ OPI CONVENT OF DUNN EIDEANN: The Edinburgh convent. Write: Sister Athletica de la Bain OPI, c/o PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. OPI CONVENT OF MORAVIA: A more Northern manifestation of the Sisterate. Write: Sister Bobby OPI, Convent of Moravia, 2-4 Lamb Street, Bishopmill, Elgin. IV30 2DG. Tel: 07881 490065. OUTDOOR PURSUITS GAY BIRDERS CLUB: For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write: Gay Birders Club, GeeBeeCee, BCM-Mono, London. WC1N 3XX. E-mail: info@gbc-online.org.uk WWW: http://www.gbc-online.org/ GAY CARAVAN & CAMPING CLUB: For men and women. Regular meets throughout the UK. Tel: Robert on Preston (01772) 461104. E-mail: info@gaycaravanclub.com GAY OUTDOOR CLUB: Holds regular events including walking, skiing, cycling, mountaineering, camping, youth-hostelling, badminton and swimming. Monthly social evening in Edinburgh on 2nd Thu of month. Please send an A5 sae to PO Box 637, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5XD, or ring one of the Scottish contacts: EDINBURGH: Walks & Social: Grant on 0131-556 8705 (E-mail: g.obrien@btclick.com), Swimming: Colin on 0131-226 4476, Cycling: Ian on 0131-539 0715. GLASGOW: Walks: Robert on 0141-950 1081 (E-mail: r-watt@dircon.co.uk), Cycling and Swimming: Douglas on 0870 3215894 (E-mail: drb61@pobox.com), Climbing: Jonathan on 0141-334 0812 (E-mail: jonno12@bigfoot.com). DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY: Walks & Cycling: Ian on Waterbeck (01461) 600624. HIGHLANDS: Walks & Weekend Trips: Alan on Dores (01463) 751258 & Les on Inverness (01463) 238920. MOUNTAINEERING: Roger on York (01904) 659544 (E-mail: r.sutton@ukonline.co.uk). E-mail: goc@bi.org. WWW: http://goc.bi. org/Forthcoming events: Sun 30th Jun: Broughton Viola walk. Tue 9th Jul: Evening walk on Gleniffer Braes, Paisley. Fri/Sun 5th/7th Jul: Backpacking into Achneigie in the Fisherfield Forest. Fri/Mon 12th/15th Jul: GOC National Weekend at Oban, including a full programme of walks, mountaineering, cycling, boat trips to islands etc. and Dinner/ceilidh in the Corran Halls on Sat eve. Fri/Sun 26th/28th Jul: Climbing and scrambling on the Island of Arran. GLASGOW GAY RAMBLERS GROUP: Leisurely walks in the countryside. Bring sensible footwear/clothing and packed lunch. 2nd Sat of each month. Meet at Mitchell Library, Berkeley Street. No membership - just turn up. Cars normally shared. Tel: Robert on 0141-950 1081. E-mail: r-watt@dircon.co.uk PARENTS EDINBURGH LESBIAN MOTHERS GROUP (ELMG): Normally meets on second Sat afternoon of each month at St Columba's by the Castle, High Street. Phone in advance to check venue and/or book crche. See listing for Lesbian Mothers Network (Scotland) for contact details. GAY DADS SCOTLAND: Meets on last Thu of each month at 8pm in Edinburgh LGB Centre, 58a Broughton Street. Glasgow meetings on second Mon of each month at the GLGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Meetings planned in Borders. Also meets socially each month in different cities. Contact for details or view the web site. Tel: 07947 835246. E-mail: info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk WWW: http://www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk/ LESBIAN MOTHERS (HIGHLAND): Tel: Maria on Beauly (01463) 782428 after 6.30pm. Write: c/o Highland Lesbian Group, PO Box 91, Inverness. IV2 7GJ. E-mail: maria@scotland-info.co.uk LESBIAN MOTHERS NETWORK (SCOTLAND): Tel: Sue Robertson on 0131-556 3899/4563. Fax: 0131-557 9650. Write: One Parent Families Scotland, 13 Gayfield Square, Edinburgh. EH1 3NX. E-mail: suerobertson@opfs. org.uk WWW: http://www.lesbian-mothers-scotland.org.uk/& http://www.opfs.org.uk/ PARENTS' ENQUIRY SCOTLAND: Support for parents of LGBT children. Write: c/o SYP, John Cotton Centre, 10 Sunnyside, Edinburgh. EH7 5RA. Tel: 0131-556 6047 before 10pm. E-mail: parentsenquiry@hotmail.com POLITICAL AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER NETWORK: Campaigns for LGBT prisoners of conscience overseas and works within Amnesty International UK to promote LGBT issues. Write: AIGLBT Network, Amnesty International, 6 North Castle Street, Edinburgh. EH2 3AT. Tel: Dave on 0141-575 2277. E-mail: glasgowdave500@ntlworld.com WWW: http://www.ailgbt.co.uk DELGA-SCOTLAND: Liberal Democrats for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Equality. Write: DELGA-Scotland, 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR. WWW: http://www.scotlibdems.org. uk/ao/delgscot/delgscot.htm INTERCOURSE: Group devoted to encouraging discussion about sex and sexuality. Activities include pub nights, discussions and trips to the cinema. Mix of ages, genders, sexualities, ethnicities etc. Write: Intercourse, c/o 17 West Montgomery Place Edinburgh EH7 5HA. E-mail: info@intercourse.org.uk WWW: http://www.intercourse.org.uk/ LESBIANS & GAY MEN SUPPORTING IRISH POLITICAL PRISONERS/IRISH SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGNS IN SCOTLAND/LONDON: Monthly pickets, socials, functions, commemorations, etc. Write: Paul, BM Box 7970, London. WC1N 3XX. LIBERAL PARTY LESBIAN AND GAY CAMPAIGN: Tel: 0151-259 5935 (Telephone Answering Machine). Write: 41 Sutton Street, Liverpool. L13 7EG. E-mail: libgay@libparty.demon.co.uk WWW: http://www.liberal.org.uk/ OUT FOR INDEPENDENCE: The SNP's LGBT Group, has been established to bring together lesbians, bisexuals, gay men and transgender people who support Independence, and to act as a forum within the SNP to discuss LGBT issues. Write: Out for Independence, 107 McDonald Road, Edinburgh. EH7 4NW. SCOTTISH LABOUR CAMPAIGN FOR LESBIAN AND GAY RIGHTS: Works within the Labour and Trades Union movement to secure equality for lesbians and gay men. Meets quarterly. Write: c/o LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. G1 4AL. TORCHE: Tory Campaign for Homosexual Equality. Write: BM TORCHE, London WC1N 3XX. E-mail: torche-info@tory.co.uk WWW: http://www.torche.gb.org/ PRISONERS FREE MAGAZINES FOR PRISONERS: Copies of ScotsGay are sent free of charge to prisoners in UK prisons and institutions. Please contact us if you wish to be added to the mailing list. RAPE/SEXUAL ABUSE MEN AGAINST SEXUAL ABUSE: 1-2-1 counselling and psychotherapy by arrangement. Tel: 0141-550 2048 (Tue 7-9pm). RAPE AND ABUSE LINE: For male and female survivors. Women answer the Tel: Freephone 0808 8000123 (or Dingwall (01349) 865316) 7-10pm nightly. Men answer the Tel: Freephone 0808 8000122 (or Dingwall (01349) 862686) alternate Weds 7-10pm. Callers are welcome to phone either line. Write: PO Box 10, Dingwall. IV15 9HE. REAL ALE DIVERSE DRINKERS: Edinburgh group for LGBT real ale and cider fans. Meets in The Holyrood Tavern 1st Mon of each month from 8pm to sample the brewers' art. Tel: Karen on 0131-557 8790. E-mail: diversedrinkers@drink.demon.co.uk WWW: http://www.antipope.org/feorag/drinkers/UK LGBT real ale pub listings can be found at WWW: http://www.goldings.demon.co.uk/queerale/ SPORTS ABERDEEN GAY MEN'S SWIMMING GROUP: Swim every Wed from 8pm onwards. Tel: David on Aberdeen (01224) 317552. E-mail: agmsg@drink.demon.co.uk CALEDONIAN THEBANS: Scotland's first gay/bi men's rugby team. No experience necessary. Tel: 07960 954242 (after 5pm). E-mail: caledoniagayrugby@hotmail.com EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S SWIMMING GROUP: Meets informally Mon at 8pm in the Commonwealth Pool. Tel: Colin on 0131-226 4476. EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S GYM GROUP: Meets informally 1st, 3rd & 4th Thu at 7pm in the Pulse Centre, Commonwealth Pool. Tel: Colin on 0131-226 4476. GAY GOLF CLUB: Tel: Danny on 0141-946 8290. E-mail: tierney_daniel@hotmail.com GLASGOW BADMINTON CLUB: Glasgow based gay badminton club meets twice weekly for competitive games. International tournaments and matches against clubs in London and Europe are held annually. Tel: Raymond on 0141-778 9220. E-mail: TeamScotland@hotmail.com Sorry - no beginners. GLASGOW GAY AND LESBIAN BADMINTON CLUB: Meets every Thu in Knightswood Secondary School, 60 Knightswood Road, from 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Tel: Donn on 07985 621057 (6-11pm). GLASGOW SWIMMING GROUP: Meets informally during adults-only session 7.30-9pm Thu at North Woodside Pool, Braid Square. Tel: Douglas on 0141-649 5896. E-mail: drb61@pobox.com WWW: http://www.bigfoot.com/~drb61 GAY FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS NETWORK: Write: GFSN Membership Secretary, c/o Central Station, 37 Wharfdale Road, London. N1 9SE. Tel: Clive on 0141-779 2321 or Barry on Stony Stratford (01908) 564085. E-mail: blyons@btinternet.com GOC CYCLING GROUP: Regular Sat, Sun and evening runs. Tel: Douglas on 0141-649 5896 or E-mail: drb61@pobox.com Forthcoming trips: Tue 2nd Jul: Evening run in the Stirling area. Fri/Mon 12th/15th Jul: GOC National Weekend in Oban. Sun 21st Jul: Sexy cycling circuit in Fife. Tue 23rd Jul: Evening run in Upper Clyde Valley. STUDENTS Many Universities and Colleges have Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Societies. Contact these via your Student Union or Student Association. ScotsGay also links to a number of LGBT Soc websites from our own web page at http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/Many LGBT Socs are open to non-students living in the area. Tel: NUS Scotland LGBT Officer on 0131-556 6598. Fax: 0131-557 5679. Write: Andrew Browne, LGBT Officer, NUS Scotland, 29 Forth Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LE. E-mail: nus-scot@dircon.co.uk TV/TS ABERDEEN: 3G (Grampian Gender Group). Offers support, help and a safe environment for Transgendered People. Meets 3rd Sat of each month Noon-5pm. Tel: Gillian on 07050 562175. Mon & Wed 7-9pm. E-mail: grampian3g@btopenworld.com WWW: http://members.tripod.co.uk/TriGs/ EDINBURGH: Scottish TV/TS Group meets last Sat of each month (except Dec) 1-5pm in Phoenix Cellar Bar, 46 Broughton Street. Tel: Irene on 0775 9830541. E-mail: IanD56@excite.com TransAlba aims to support both pre and post-op transexuals, their families and friends. Meets LGB Centre, 60 Broughton Street, Edinburgh 2-4pm on the 3rd Sat of each month. Tel: Andrea on 0781 846 7512 (Wed 7-9pm). E-mail: transalba@mail.com Transgender Youth Support Group For 13-25 year olds of all sexualities and genders. Meets every 2nd Mon. Significant others are also very welcome. For more info, contact Stonewall Youth Project. Tel: 0845 113 0005 (Tue 7.30-9pm). E-mail: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk GLASGOW: Crosslynx TV/TS Group meets second Wed of each month (except December) from 7-10pm. Tel: Crosslynx Helpline on 0141-332 3333 (Mon 7.30-9.30pm). Write: c/o SLGS, PO Box 38, Glasgow. G2 2QF. WWW: http://SGLS.tripod.com/transgen.htm HIGHLAND T-GROUP: Transgender support group meets first Fri of each month from 7pm at Reach Out Highland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. Contact Vikki Melrose (Group Co-ordinator) by E-mail: vmelrose@hotmail.com Or contact Aileen Steen at Reach Out Highland (Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 or E-mail: T-group@reachout.demon.co.uk). WEST LOTHIAN: Transgender Support Group meets in Livingston on 2nd and last Sat of each month from 5pm (phone for details). Tel: John on 07808 564626 (Mon-Thu 6-9pm) or 07979 685796. E-mail: kira@westlothiantsg.co.uk or irenetsg@aol.com WWW: http://www.westlothiantsg.co.uk/ WORKPLACE AFLAGA: The Armed Forces Lesbian & Gay Association (formerly Rank Outsiders). Support group for all serving and LGBT ex members. Write: BCM Box 8431, London. WC1N 3XX. National Helpline: 0870 740 7755 (Wed 7-11pm, Sun Noon-7pm). E-mail: info@aflaga.org.uk WWW: http://www.aflaga.org.uk/ CAS: Support group for all LGBT people involved in Scottish Citizens Advice Bureaux. Tel: Gary on Eyemouth (018907) 52074. E-mail: cas@drink.demon.co.uk EIS GAY AND LESBIAN NETWORK: Write: Veronica Rankin (National Officer, Education and Equality), 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh. EH3 6BH. Tel: Veronica Rankin on 0131-225 6244. E-mail: vrankin@eis.org.uk FIRE BRIGADES UNION GAY AND LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP: Write: National Gay And Lesbian Committee, PO Box 10555, LONDON. N1 8XT. Tel: 0800 783 4778. E-mail: gal01@fbu-ho.org.uk WWW: http://www.fbu.org.uk/sections/ GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL G&L EMPLOYEES FORUM: Tel: Charles Thompson on 0141-287 3744. E-mail: charles.thompson@land.glasgow.gov.uk GMB SCOTLAND EQUAL RIGHTS GROUP: Write: Regional Equal Rights Officer, GMB Scotland, Fountain House, 1/3 Woodside Crescent, Glasgow. G3 7UJ. Tel: 0141-332 8641. E-mail: robert.parker@gmb.org.uk PCS PROUD: The voice of LGBT members in the Public and Commercial Services Union. Regular meetings, newsletters and support. Tel: Karen Foster on 0141-285 4312 (Office Hours) or 07940 935678 (Evenings). E-mail: Karen.Foster@ir.gsi.gov.uk YOUTH GROUPS COLOURS LGBT YOUTH: Formerly Bi-G-LES Youth. Friendship and support for under 26s. Meets Tue 6-9pm at the City Initiative, 196 Bath Street. Write: c/o City Centre Initiative, 196 Bath Street, Glasgow. G2 4HH. E-mail: colourslgbt@yahoo.co.uk WWW: http://www14.brinkster.com/colourslgbt/ DUNBARTONSHIRE SEXUALITY AND SUPPORT GROUP: A local group that helps young gay men come to terms with their sexuality. Open to men aged 26 and under. Meets 4th Tue of each month. Tel: Matt Johnston on 0141-332 3838 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or Strathclyde Switchboard for details of venue. E-mail: mattj@phacescotland.org HIGHLAND GAY, LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP: Meets 7.30pm 1st Wed of each month at 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm) and ask for Ronald. Social meeting 3rd Fri of each month, same time and place. E-mail: project@reachout.demon.co.uk LESBIAN YOUTH SUPPORT INFORMATION SERVICE: Write: PO Box 18, Ashton-under-Lyne, Cheshire. SK15 2FE. Enclose sae. LIPS - LESBIANS IN PEER SUPPORT: Project supporting young lesbians and bisexual women aged 25 and under. Offers a safe space for young lesbian and bisexual women to meet, providing information, support and activities. Meets every 1st and 3rd Sat, 2-4pm and every 2nd and 4th Thu, 7-9pm at Glasgow Women's Library, 109 Trongate, Glasgow. Tel: Shona or Sue on 0141-552 8345/7539. E-mail: gwl@womens-library.org.uk STONEWALL YOUTH BORDERS: For LGBT young people aged 13-25. Runs drop-ins in Galashiels and Peebles where you can meet other LGBT young people. Can also come and meet you, wherever you are in the Borders, and can offer advice, support or just have a chat... all in complete confidence. Tel: 0845 113 0005 (Tue 7.30-9pm). E-mail: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk STONEWALL YOUTH PROJECT: Provides services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered young people living in Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders. Project Phoneline: 0845 113 0005 (Tue 7.30-9pm) is staffed by trained staff members ready to give information or just chat. Stonewall Youth Group is for young people aged 13-18. Meets every Sat afterenoon in Central Edinburgh. Stonewall Friends is for young people aged 18-25 and meets every Wed eve in Edinburgh with regular social events at other times. Stonewall Girlz, for lesbian bisexual and transgendered women ages 13-25, meets Sat afternoons fortnightly. Office Tel/Fax: 0131-622 2266 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm). Write: SYP, John Cotton Centre, 10 Sunnyside, Edinburgh. EH7 5RA. E-mail: info@lgbtyouth. org.uk WWW: http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ THIS WAY OUT: Group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders or those who are unsure. For people aged 25 or under. Informal meetings held weekly in city centre area. Phone Diversitay LGBT Switchboard on Dundee (01382) 202620 Mon 7-10pm. Write: Diversitay LGBT Group, PO Box 53, Dundee, DD1 3YG. WWW: http://www.dundeelgb.freeserve.co.uk/Confidentiality guaranteed. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 (E-mail: AroundAB_out2001@hotmail.com). Drop-in coffee lounge. Information resource Room/Women's library. Access for disabled. E-mail: AWCentre@hotmail.com Regular event: LESBIAN NIGHT 1st & 3rd Wed of each month from 7.30-9.30pm. Meet other lesbians of all ages, great fun night. 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. OUT* 7 Crown Street. Tel: (01224) 210286. 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. 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. OUT* 124 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 200660. Wed-Sun 11pm-2.30am. Previously Liberty Nightclub, has just re-opened after a massive refurbishment. 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: 12th Jul, 9th Aug. 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 concessions (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: 6th & 20th Jul. Joy's 9th Birthday Party is on 3rd Aug. 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* The Venue, 15-21 Calton Road. Tel: 0131-557 0751. Info Line: 07719 608778. 10pm-3am. Monthly. Next date: Fri 5th Jul. Commercial gay club. Gay/straight friendly. GBP8 members/GBP6 mon-members. WWW: http://www.clublube.co.uk/ LUSH!* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Info Line: 07736 936650. 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. Pre-club party at Planet Out. 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. 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: 29th Jun, 13th & 27th Jul, 10th & 24th Aug. Alan Joy's dark, sexy, dirty trance night features Alan Joy himself on the decks plus Brian Dempster. GBP6 entry (GBP5 before midnight). 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 20th Jul (Festival Specials: Sat 10th & 24th Aug - Open until 2.30am). 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. Next dates: Sat 29th Jun, Sat 27th Jul. 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 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). 30th Jun: 8th Birthday Party with The Sharp Boys, Mark Moore (S-Express) and Carl Dupree (USA). Tickets: GBP10/GBP12 (GBP15 on the night). 21st Jul: Jim "Shaft" Ryan (Miss Moneypenny's). 18th Aug: Dimitri (Amsterdam). 15th Sep: Peter Doyle (Society, Liverpool). 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 VELVET CHAINS* Laughing Duck (Basement), 24 Howe Street. Tel: 0131-220 2376. Every six weeks. Next date: Fri 26th Jul. 8pm-1am. Dark atmospheric Goth fetish/BDSM club for Goths, GaySMers & Leather Bears. Strict dress-code: Goth fetish/leather/etc (no street clothing). Entry: GBP3 waged, GBP1 concessions. WWW: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/velvetchains/ VIBE* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Tue 11pm-3am. One nighter run by James Longworth. GBP2 members/GBP3 non-members. E-mail: vibe@100ent.com WWW: http://www.vibetuesdays.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/ WORK?* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. First Fri of each month. Next date: 5th Jul. 10.30pm-3am. Popular monthly one nighter. GBP6 members/GBP8 non-members. +FALKIRK KUDOS 1 Princes Street. Tel: (01324) 628100. 11am-1am. Gay friendly bar in the centre of town. Convenient for Grahamston station. +GLASGOW BENNETS DISCO 80-90 Glassford Street. Tel: 0141-552 5761. Tue-Sun 11pm-3am. Beautifully appointed busy club on two floors. Frequent PAs. Tuesdays are straight. WWW: http://www.bennets.co.uk/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. 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. E-mail: gen@cca-glasgow.com WWW: http://www.cca-glasgow.com/ CLONE ZONE* 45 Virginia St. Tel/FAX: 0141-553 2666. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 1-7pm. Clothes, videos, magazines, toys. Has now moved out of the GGLC and into new premises a few doors North of their original shop. 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, 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). 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 which launched 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, June 2002. PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. Non profit use by the lesbigay community of material in the magazine will normally be permitted free of charge - but contact us first for permission. We haven't had sex with most of the people who appear in the magazine, so we don't actually know what their sexuality is. Editorial: Tel: 0845 1208062 or 0131-539 0666. Fax: 0131-539 2999 E-mail: scotsgay@drink.demon. co.uk. WWW: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ Advertising: Tel: 0131-558 1279. Fax: 0131-539 2999. 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