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Remember that this is not a definitive list, but if I have left something out, do let me know . Get hold of me via the email address at the bottom. Michael Moore is a fat, loud mouthed American comic. And a gay icon. "The first time I saw Michael Moore's Channel 4 telly show 'The Awful Truth' I was blown away," says Jason, an Edinburgh Scene mainstay. "He did this direct action with a lorry load of queers going through homophobic American states. It was a scream." When it comes to gay rights, George Dubya Bush, September 11th, whatever... Michael Moore knows what he's talking about. He is gay Scotland's favorite heterosexual - next to Kylie Minogue. Michael Moore appears 'LIVE!' at the Assembly Rooms between Aug 2nd and 25th. Put this show near the top of your list. September 11th is the subject of many a comedy this year. 'Tina C's Twin Towers Tribute' at the Pleasance from Jul 31st to Aug 26th sends up the tragedy whilst singing her way through her album 9/11:24/7. Not to everyone's, erm, taste, but a performance of the highest standard in the great tradition of gender bending comedy. Makes Lily Savage look like the Single Kettle. Talking of the Twin Towers, 'Puppetry of the Penis' features a couple of Ozzie guys contorting their cocks into famous faces and household objects. I'm not making this up. Last year the show sold out. Prepared to be surrounded by screaming straight women. At the Gilded Balloon from Aug 2nd - 21st. Another must see is the wonderful Rene Ross in 'Confessions of a Flight Attendant'. Rene promises to dish the dirt on the reality of being stuck in the air with a bunch of people she wants dead whist serving them with a fixed smile. Based on her book 'Around the world in a Bad Mood', this show has been huge stateside. See it at the Gilded Balloon from Aug 2nd - 26th. So on to 'Blood Guts Sex and Death'. No not another of Dubya's foreign trips but a one hander from a girl called, erm, Timber. She's a former member of a transgender metal band and she tells the story of her life. What do you get if you stick 'Trainspotting' in a blender with Julian Clary? She has been seen on Crimewatch. Presumably she isn't a dead TV presenter. At the Underbelly at Edinburgh Central Library from Aug 1st - 25th. I'm not sure I can wait for Bob Downe in 'Whiter! Brighter!'. Mark Trevorrow, as the Oz singer with no attitude, has teeth, songs and even boosts the 'Apple Fresh Dancers'. Camp as a row of very large tents. John Inman times two. Bob is at the Assembly rooms from Aug 2nd to the 22nd. Craig Hill, as you may have gathered, is 'The Peoples Friend' this year at the Assembly Rooms from Aug 9th - 26th. Just don't sit anywhere near the front. Funny doesn't come any bitchier than this. Also at the Stand Comedy club, which is worth a visit every Tuesday for its gay nights all year round. 'Lesbian Launderette - St. Kylie's Love Hospital' at the Gilded Balloon from Aug 12th - 26th should be a cracker of a show. This is probably the most Queer thing at the festival this year. And there is loads of competition. Competition like 'Jason Wood in Bare Camp,' which does just what it says on the tin. A very very very funny man who will be bigger than Graham Norton and Dale Winton put together very soon. Did I mention that his show was brilliant? Go and see him at the Pleasance Aug 1st - 23rd. Queer as Fuck but definitely not camp is Fringe regular Scott Capurro, whose stand up show two years ago was one of the highlights of the whole festival. Sadly last year he partook of a truly dreadful 'play' that no one, fortunately, can remember the name of. This years he's back at his best, we hope, with a brand new stand up act. From Aug 2nd - 25th at the Assembly Rooms. The Digital Video Junkies (DVJ's) present 'Alan Shitface - I am Virus' at the Pleasance from Aug 1st - 26th. Enigma or enema? You decide. The DVJ's come to Edinburgh this year with a fantastic reputation. An outside bet for a Fringe First this year. Fancy a freebie? Radio 4 are spoiling us this year with free comedy shows made for broadcast on the Wireless. There are loads to choose from, but you could do a lot worse than catching 'The Mark Steel Lecture' at the Pleasance on Aug 12th. Probably the most intelligent comedian at this year's Fringe. Mark proves that you don't have to dumb down to be hilarious. Also from Radio 4 is 'Dead Ringers' on Aug 15th and 22nd. For my money, the funniest thing on the radio. Comedy shows make good fundraisers and there are a couple of an LGBT theme this year. The first is the 'Stonewall Gala', a 3 hour show on Aug 16th and 17th. At UKP 17.50 a ticket you can make a night of it. Or for a tenner you can catch the 'Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit 2002' at the Pleasance. With proceeds to our own Waverley Care, it's worth forking out for on Aug 20th. Most famous king of comedy this year is Rory Bremner, who needs no introduction. Make sure you see the UK's funniest satirist at the Assembly Rooms from Aug 11th - 17th. Oscar Wilde gets bigger and bigger at the Fringe with countless shows depicting him or his work. 'Wilde at Heart' at Demarco-Rocket from Aug 11th - 16th promises to bring the great Irish wit to a new audience. And 'I am Oscar Wilde' at my favorite Fringe Venue 'C' is a must for any fan of good drama and comedy. The story of this great man really does have every thing. It's also as politically relevant today as ever. Then you have a couple of groups doing 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in drag at Demarco-Rocket from Aug 5th - 10th and Greyfriars Kirk House from Aug 14th - 25th you really are being spoiled. And then there's Oscar Wilde's humorously twisted fairytales 'Telling Wilde Tales' as told by a disembodied human soul. Mystical stories wondrously woven through dance, music, puppetry and physical theatre. Morality succumbs to reality with some brief nudity. At the Southside from Aug 3rd - 24th. Oscar would have loved Stephen Fry's controversial play 'Latin'. A funny show about paedophilia no less. Read all about it in the Daily Mail or better still go and see it at the Gilded Balloon from Aug 2nd - 25th. 'Bisexual Alphabet' by David Chapman promises to be pretty special in, by all accounts, a daring and wholly original production. I really do wonder what lies between gay and straight as I've spent most of my life being there. Appearing at the Garage from Aug 4th - 26th, I can't wait to see it. 'Cressida' at the Hill Street Theatre on Aug 2nd - 13th, looks like a hoot. Based on Nicolas Wright's black comedy, it's the story of a 17th Century London stage school that trains boys to play women's roles. Is Stephen really too girlish to be a fairy? Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie writer Jonathan Harvey's 'Beautiful Thing' makes another welcome reappearance at the Fringe. For anyone who doesn't know the story... where have you been? This tragi-comic tale of teenage gay love with a Mama's and the Papa's soundtrack will stay with you long after the show is over. A must see. Appearing at the Rocket for an all too short run of Aug 5th - 17th. Of great interest to my mum will be 'We Don't Talk Anymore' by Short and Girlie Productions at CO2 Oxygen. Any play about an obsession with Cliff Richard songs has to be worth a look. From a company with a terrific reputation. See the world Premiere from Aug 1st - 25th. 'The Bald Prima Donna' also makes a welcome return to the Fringe at Rocket from Aug 19th - 24th. Sharp satire on middle class consumerism and extremely funny. Go see why people flock back to it year after year. 'Cock and Bull', based on Will Self's book of the same name promises to be a truly vulgar spectacle. A rugby player apparently grows a fanny behind his knee whilst a housewife grows a willy. Why? I can't wait. At the fabulous 'C' venue between Jul 31st and Aug 25th. Meanwhile, 'Who is Bobby Lopez?' at 'C3' explains why he should be the next Dr. Who. This is a late night show that you should stay sober for so you don't miss a thing. Runs from Aug 2nd - 25th. And then there's 'Head Games'. A play about the staging of a gay play with gratuitous nudity. "We need cash and cocks sell." Damn straight. At the Hill Street Theatre from Aug 2nd - 26th. Scott Capurro pops up again as one of the cast in the European Premiere of 'Fuddy Meers - Discreet Theatre' from Jul 31st to Aug 26th, at the Pleasance. Directed by Stephen Henry (no not the bloody Snooker player), this show was massive in the States. Also from across the pond is the rather scarily titled 'Jerry Springer - The Opera' Worth a peek out of pure curiosity it runs from Aug 2nd - 26th at the Assembly Rooms. Still in the US, 'Hyperlynx' by John McGrath tries to put the power of the multinationals into perspective in the most politically sharp play on the Fringe this year. Where is the battleground? Find out at the Pleasance Dome from Aug 14th - 26th. The story of Laramie, a small town where gay student Mathew Shepard was brutally murdered, is depicted by two companies this year - both with short runs. 'The Laramie Project' by Act Out Theatre is at Bedlam from Aug 5th - 10th. The Red Chair Players version is at 'C' from Jul 31st - Aug 10th. Catch them quickly before they go. That's it for now. ScotsGay will be out again at the end of Week 2 of the Fringe with more previews and a whole heap of reviews. See you out there. E-mail: mgwuk@hotmail.com Martin Powell's fringe ---------------------- This year's Fringe got off to a bang, quite literally, on 1st June with the postman hammering on my door. What was this? A mailing from Avalon Promotions sent by special delivery at a cost of UKP 3.95. Quite how being woken at 8.15am on a Saturday to have to open the door to collect press releases is meant to impress me I've no idea, but then I'm not in marketing. So what's different? The programme for one thing. Instead of being arranged by the name of company or performer this year it's arranged by show title. As one who was in the habit of looking straight for those companies that have in the past given memorable performances this makes it somewhat difficult to use. However I'm told it's been done in response to audience demand. Not this audience member. Incidentally, the most memorable performance I've ever seen at the Fringe, for all the wrong reasons, was one that featured audience participation. This consisted of me being given a (simulated) blow job as part of the show. Another thing that's different is our coverage this year. Martin Walker will be focusing, although not exclusively, with those shows that have a specific LGBT theme. I will be concentrating, although not exclusively, on everything else. The other thing that's new is vast numbers of shows about September 11th. I suspect most of them will consist of Americans who fail to understand why it happened and I'd just find them annoying, so I'll give them a miss. However one show that I will be trying to see is Rich Hall and Mike Wilmot's Pretzel Logic (Assembly Rooms). A show about George W Bush. Hall in spite of being a Perrier winner, is brilliantly funny and perceptive, has a fine sense of irony, and fully understands the British sense of humour. He is also American and is one of the very few comedians who could do a spot in the Bear Pit at the old Fringe Club and not get heckled off stage - usually. People looking for comedy could do far worse than see Peter Buckley Hill and Some Comedians Free (Canons Gait). Every night four comedians and no admission charge. Definitely value for money. Back for another year is Puppetry of the Penis (Gilded Balloon Teviot). "The ancient art of genital origami". I believe the people now doing the show are not the ones who developed it. I wonder what the auditions were like? Turning to dance the big surprise is that St Brides is not a venue this year. However there is plenty of dance to be found. Shakti's venues, The Garage and Garage Chapiteau, have plenty on offer. To start with there is Shakti herself who has two shows Realm of Desire and Empire of the Senses (Garage). "Explores the sexuality of human nature innocence/experience bondage/freedom, with a voyeuristic notion." One thing about Shakti's dancing is the way her long hair is used as an extension to her body. She is not the only dancer who does this. Back after far too many years absence is the Hugarian dance sensation Yvette Bozsik in Double Trouble (Demarco-Rocket). Definitely on my must see list. She is not the only thing from Hungary that is worth watching. Artus are back with two shows. Cain's Hat (St Stephens) is about seeing the same thing from different angles. Chinvat The Ninth Bridge (Theatre Workshop) asks how would it be in a world without words when there are no more lies. I have to say I've seen them twice before, both shows were very different, but both were very good. I have to be careful what I say about University of Nevada Las Vagas. Two years ago I reviewed them and received what I can only describe as fan mail from the company. (I know one critic who claims to have been thumped by the directors of three separate shows over reviews he has written, another who had the temerity to bring a show here had a TV programme made about him which set out to humiliate him, I get fan mail.) Last year I saw the follow up show which ended with a member of the audience (me) dragged up on stage and included in the show. Me, with my two left feet and advancing years dancing with UNLV on stage in Edinburgh. Did I enjoy it? Well the show ended with a Polaroid photo being taken and handed to me. Let's just say that I was not aware that my grinning muscles could move my face to that position. As I went back to my seat a couple seeing my notebook rather sniffily asked if I could review a show I had been part of. I took this not as an attack on my journalistic integrity but sheer jealousy that one of them had not been picked. Anyway UNLV are back with Dancescapes III (The Garage) and Dance Back the Cat (Garage Chapiteau). One name I remember from last year is Pivotal Dance who are back with Momentum (C Venue). If this is anything like last year it will consist of a series of short dances by several choreographers. One company that registered nothing with me is LamatDance. They have a quote from some pretentious prat saying "a supreme demonstration of exquisite and enthralling dance". Who wrote this? I did. Going back to my notes I see this was a comment about the choreography of Carmen Vilches, who last year was part of Pivotal. Anyway I'll definitely be taking a look at Journey (Garage Chapiteau). I remember raving about Pigs last year. Well the people behind this are back as Graffito Collective with From Scratch (Smirnoff Underbelly). Described as "a chilling and explosive mixture of music, dance, and theatre". Dance Base is getting into its stride as a Fringe venue and has 5 separate shows but be warned they all finish on 11th August. One of the most unusual shows is 5065 'Fancy a Lift' (St Stephens). The venue is only two square metres "and each show will touch everybody in different ways". It's only 10 minutes long and is free. Turning to things listed as events we have probably this year's oldest Fringe newcomer in An Audience with Tony Benn (Festival Theatre). I'm not sure why it's listed under this category but Steve Garling Plays Silent German Classics (The Garage) looks at the interplay of image and music in silent movies. I suspect the Editor will want to review the Whisky Fringe (City Chambers) "a chance to learn about (and sample) many of Scotland's wonderful whiskies". I'm not sure what to make of Banned from the Book Festival: Welsh Writing on the Fringe (Venue 13). The Book Festival has a superb programme and I can't help wondering if the writing was just not considered good enough, but I could be wrong. Mind you, banning things is not unknown on the Fringe. Mark Ravenhill wrote a play called Shopping and Fucking but you won't find reference to it in the Programme. What you will find is Benet Catty Productions apparently doing Shopping and F***ing (C Venue). But it's still a play following the lives of 3 bisexuals, a rent-boy, and a businessman. The most unusual ban I've come across was the Riot Group's first show in Edinburgh. They wanted to do a show called Why I Want to Shoot Ronald Reagan. They were told they couldn't and had to change the title to Why I Want to Shoot The President. When I asked the Fringe Press Office the reason for this I was told "because it's a threat". This caused one wit to comment "I wonder what they would have done if someone had done an adaption of the J G Ballard short story 'Why I Want to Fuck Ronald Reagan'". Anyway, if the Fringe Society was going to censor something I was determined to see it. I'm glad I did and I've been back to see The Riot Group every time they've been here. This year they are back with Victory at the Dirt Palace (The Garage) where they "dissect King Lear in a vicious witty drama about television news, primetime royalty, and sexual misconduct". Don't expect Shakespeare. Do expect, as they put it, high octane theatre. Don't expect much in the way of props. Do expect powerful acting and a strong script. I can't think of a British Theatre Company that do anything in a style like the Riot Group. Having said that the now superb Double Edge Drama are reviving the Riot Group's Fringe First winning Wreck the Airline Barrier (Smirnoff Underbelly). They are also doing two other shows at the same venue. A Pinter double bill of The Dumb Waiter and Victoria Station and Kassandra "Blank Verse and Henry VI meet Apocalypse Now'. Double Edge Drama have come a long way since they were a group of students who wanted more than the school (Eton College) had to offer. Someone should have a quiet word with the American High School Theatre Festival who have All in the Timing (Church Hill Theatre). There are two things called an ice pick. One is used by mountaineers and the other is used for breaking up lumps of ice before adding it to drinks. It was the latter that did for Trotsky, not the former. Drive-thru Theatre have Bisexual Alphabet (The Garage), which "links Chinese food, Elvis, sexuality, and Wisconsin." I first saw Paines Plough last year in their joint production with Frantic Assembly, Tiny Dynamite and loved it. I later saw their co-production with The Traverse, Helmet, which conscious of the need to sound restrained in my review I described as "absolutely fucking brilliant". I'm expecting great things of The Drowned World (Traverse). "A vicious tale of love, revolt and beauty" by Gary Owen. One writer I rate extremely highly is Robert Farquhar. He turns out work that is witty yet thought provoking. His new play Dust to Dust (Assembly Rooms) has its world premiere here. This is described as "part ghost story, part road movie". Strawberry Theatre have Head Games (Hill Street). "An ailing theatre company decide to stage a gay play packed with gratuitous nudity in order to avoid bankruptcy." Skullduggery Theatre Company have I am Oscar Wilde (C Venue) which combines scenes from his life with scenes from his greatest work. The trouble with this sort of thing is usually that Wilde's work is so good that whoever writes the other bits is usually not up to it, but it can be done. We shall see. If it's Wilde you are after there are two productions of The Importance of Being Earnest. Demarco-Rocket (Apex Hotel) and Rattlesnake Theatre Company (Greyfriars Kirk House). There are also two versions of The Laramie Project, the true story of the murder of gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie. Act Out Theatre (Bedlam) do it in 160 minutes. Red Chair Players (C Venue) do it in 90. Tiny Dynamite and the Bull Theatre's Jack Pleasure (C Venue) may be worth a look if last year's show is anything to go by. "A tale of bus driving and dirty movies." Rather different The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back (The Meadows). Auditioncall.com have a tribute to Noel Coward (Diverse Attractions). Oh Hello (Venue 13) is about Charles Hawtrey of Carry On fame. Teddy Machette Theatre Company have Penetrator (Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge). "Friendship, misogyny, homophobia, violence, a soldier goes AWOL." I'll give Theatre Alternative's The Perfume Shop a miss as it's performed in Albanian. More promisingly Short and Girlie Productions are back with We Don't Talk Anymore (C O2). I don't think this one takes itself too seriously. Those feeling energetic might like Frantic Redhead Productions Sherlock Holmes: Murder in Edinburgh (Theatre Workshop). Don't be fooled by the venue. It's actually a walk along the Water of Leith and through Dean Village. They are also doing Macbeth (Greyfriars Kirk Yard) which is performed along and off the Royal Mile. And finally Activated Images must win some sort of record with calls for their show to be banned appearing in the papers in March. They are doing Stephen Fry's Latin (Gilded Balloon Teviot). "Man 26 teacher and aesthete, seeks boy, under 15, blond and willing, for extra Latin lessons." Don't try and see too much (one rule I won't stick to), take some risks in what you see (some will be good, some won't), and have fun. I will. E-mail: martinp@drink.demon.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Film Festival ============= Martin Powell So Shane Danielsen takes over from Lizzie Francke as director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival - now in its 56th year - and what happens? We get another great Film Festival. We also get some fine writing. It is well worth getting hold of the programme if only to read Shane's welcome and Siobhan Synnot's editorial. The only thing I'd take exception to is Danielsen's claim that "films...are...more truly a business than an art form". Does not every artist have to earn their crust? I think it more accurate to say that films are a continuum from art to business. So what of the film on offer? A staggering choice, the words "world premiere", or "European premiere", or "UK premiere" keep appearing. I was unable to find anything with a particular lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender interest, unless one stretches the point and includes The Importance of Being Earnest. I was amazed to discover that the American Airlines movie, Changing Lanes, is about "a chance encounter in a traffic accident sends [two] lives spiralling out of control". Does an airline really want to sponsor this stuff? Furthermore given that Ten, an Iranian film set entirely in the front seat of a moving car, is having its UK premiere, how come I thought "Oh yes, I remember reading about this one"? Glasgow readers should note that some shows are on at the Glasgow Film Theatre. E-mail: martinp@drink.demon.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book Festival ============= Martin Powell Faith Liddell, having served her apprenticeship as Fringe Press Officer, running a very tight ship, moved on to take over what was then a reasonably sized motor boat of a Book Festival. Under her Captainship she turned it into a large, yet affordable, cruise liner (but not a super tanker). She has moved on and passed over the Captaincy to her friend Catherine Lockerbie. How is she doing? Brilliantly. Every day there is something to remind those of us who are all too free with our words that it is not so easy for everyone, with the Imprisoned Writers sessions at 5:30pm. These events are free but ticketed and consist of daily readings in tribute to persecuted authors. It's not all so serious but covers a huge area. Alan Bennett, Liz Lockhead, Terry Pratchett, Roy Strong, The Great Tolkien Quiz, Tariq Ali, Garrison Keillor, James Naughtie, Gerry Anderson (yes, Thunderbirds are go), Linton Kwesi Johnson, Edna O'Brien, Seamus Heaney, and that's just a small sample of the first week. E-mail: martinp@drink.demon.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edinburgh/Dun Eideann ===================== Dull, miserable and bleak (No, I am not talking about the infamous Tim from Big Brother!) I am referring to the awful weather we have been having, does it depress anyone else! Nevertheless, the sun is always shining in our joyful little gay community. If you are looking for something to cheer you up then look no further as ScotsGay has a brand new writer for their fabby mag - yup 'Wee Alan' is your new voice for the gay scene in Edinburgh XX As it is my first edition, please be gentle with me (I know, I usually like it rough). Love it or hate it, CC Blooms remains one of the main focal points in our gay community. No matter which day you choose for clubbing, CC's is always buzzing with an interesting mix of clientele which goes to make the night more exciting and entertaining. Wednesday 10th July saw CCs celebrate their 8th birthday party - which was an absolute smash with UKP 700 raised for SOLAS (the Edinburgh information centre for HIV and AIDS). The evening's theme, A Night at the Oscars, led to a flamboyant and camp affair with an electrifying atmosphere. Staff worked extremely hard throughout and were dressed up, as were some of the regulars probably to snatch the free drink on offer for fancy attire! Various drink promos ran throughout the night which kept the lively friendly staff on their toes!! The highlight of the night had to be a tribute act to Dame Shirley Bassey. This act was sensational and will hopefully be returning soon. - Well done guys x Pink Pound is the latest night at Planet Out and is going down an absolute treat indeed. This is held on Monday nights - yup Monday nights which are turning out to be a very popular night indeed for the gay scene. Planet remains as cosy as ever (I just love those comfy seats - they are so camp!). Changing Rooms eat your heart out as the walls have changed colour to add to the relaxing chillout atmosphere that is the norm in Planet. New DJ decks have just been installed to keep the music pumping when all the named DJs r in da house! Another night worth a gander is when we are graced with the presence of 'Miss Ima Hoor' Planet's very own resident drag act (as seen in Planet during Pride). Playing host to pre club for Tackno and Vibe is also an excellent mixture of tunes for us all to enjoy on Tuesdays and Sundays. Speaking of Vibe, this mid week extravaganza is proving to be a real hit. This could be because of the cheap entry, no queues, spacious dance floor and excellent drink promos on offer. The night is a certified winner and is a must for mid week partying! The New Town is as busy as ever and it's not just the bears that hang out there or, for that matter at the Claremont. Although the Claremont did host the Scottish Heat of Mr Bear UK which was won by a small fat hairy guy with a winning smile from Glasgow! And finally to round off my debut in style, who can forget our gorgeous Habana, which has proved to be one of the most popular establishments in our gay community. Habana offers a trendy, relaxing, spacious and cosy environment for socialising and partying. Friday 12th July saw Habana host a fundraising night in aid of 'PLAYBACK' (a charity to offer support to children with physical disabilities). The evening featured Miss Cilla Slack fiddling with her knobs on the decks and a raffle with excellent prizes and giveaways. Staff enoyed the night as much as the rest of us dressing up. They remained cheerful and speedy behind the bar - thanks guys! Thursday nights continue to be a success hosting the weekly Quizieoke. This night is always packed with fun and frolics to entertain all. There is a mixture of music with resident DJ Johnboy on the decks. All in all, a fun night with a worthwhile ending (no, not projectile vomiting in the toilets) but 50% of the money raised in the raffle is donated to Waverley Care! Well guys and gals, that concludes my 1st monthly gossip of the shenanegans in the gay scene. If any one has any scandal or general gossip please get in touch - the juicier the better! Don't worry, I can keep a secret (yeah right!). If you see me out and about, don't be shy give us a shout - I love a good gossip!!!! PS - Wee Alan's hangover cure on a Sunday is the fry up in the Blue Moon Cafe - it's orgasmic! You really can't beat it. PPS - Save some energy for August as it's that time of year again - Festival time, yup we can walk around the clubs with drool down our faces staring at the gorgeous hunky tourists (well I do any way). On the grapevine, most gay venues are organising various acts and promos for the festival, and as usual late licenses - yee hah! PPPS - Happy 9th birthday JOY XXXXXXX Be good darlings, Wee Allan E-mail: weeallan@drink.demon.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Freebies ======== Let's start with the respectable freebies this month: Firstly, there's the VHS release on 22nd July of American Psycho 2. Thrills galore in this well crafted sequel to the box office smash that grossed $37 million worldwide. Thanks to Entertainment in Video, we can offer 5 copies to our readers. If you would like one, send a postcard with your name and address on it to: American Psycho 2 Offer, ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5JA. Next up is that classic Coen Brothers movie, the Oscar nominated The Man Who Wasn't There. It too was also released for sale on VHS on 22nd July. Pulp fiction of the highest order and, thanks to Entertainment in Video we have another 5 copies to give away. If you would like one, send a postcard with your name and address on it to: The Man Who Wasn't There Offer, ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5JA. So, now to the filth and smut that you've all been waiting for (those of you who haven't have probably never urinated in the wash hand basin either). Firstly, an apology to Homoactive. Kalte Nachte, Heisse Korper, which I reviewed in the last issue wasn't available from them at the time, but I understand that you can find it amongst the high class erotica in their advert this month. And talking of high class erotica brings us to those nice pornographers at Millivres Prowler. I'm currently enjoying (when I can get a hand free from the keyboard) Turn of Events which is their new Zipper video. Lots of stiff willies in all the usual places and a vague stab at a plot. The willies are attached to a sundry collection of "10 of today's hottest porn stars" one or two of whom even have a winning smile. We've got 3 VHS copies to give away. If you would like one, send a postcard with your name and address on it to: Turn of Events Offer, ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5JA. Finally, 101 Men Part 3 (and not Dalmations as I first read it), turns out to be a load of wankers from Bel Ami. And quite a pleasant load of wankers too with not a spotty youth amongst them! This is a "casting tape" of young hopefuls playing with themselves and chatting in foreign languages (with English subtitles). To be honest, there are some horrors, but there are also clearly some stars of tomorrow who will gush forth upon our screens in the future. We've got 3 VHS copies to give away. If you would like one, send a postcard with your name and address on it to: 101 Men Part 3 Offer, ScotsGay, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5JA. Justin Milne justin@scotsgay.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glasgow/Glaschu =============== Salutations and felicitations gentle folk. This is my first column. So for starters I thought I would let you know how I feel about certain things. Firstly, with due respect to the previous occupant of this page, we know some of the venues are crap, in percentage terms most bars, pubs and clubs in most major cities are crap. But people still frequent them for all kinds of reasons. If there is a new issue concerning a venue then it will be mentioned, however just take it as read until further notice. The good venues are still very good and the crap ones are still crap! On with the motley, Dance music is generally rubbish, if you sit at home on your sofa listening to it. This is for a good reason you are supposed to get in the mood, your favourite way and let go and dance. I prefer Deep Purple to Moby but I will dance to anything when I am in the mood to dance. I will not be listing exhaustively every club night, those of you into clubbing know what's going on and there are flyers in most venues. Anybody wishing to have clubnights or venues details included here get off your arse and E-mail me details, sans the usual hype and bullshit, to the address at the end of this article. I used to be in the Civil Service, so I am an expert in compiling bullshit--just look at this column. My name added to the guest list and a free bar tab will get my attention. I can be bought, but that does not mean I'm cheap. I will state what I like about the scene and how I think it could be improved. If you have any positive remarks in this area let me know and I will publish them, taking due credit of course. You want the credit write the damn column. In this vein isn't it about time that we got with the 21st century on the subject of disabled access to venues? Is it too much to ask that if you want to fleece someone you at least enable them to get into the venue without the need for a forklift truck or a block and tackle? The word you're searching for is 'inclusion'. Not special treatment or helping minorities. It used to be called 'common decency' and 'respect for others'. Furthermore how about the addition of staff capable of signing for those with hearing impairment, which includes most of us after a night in Bennets. It is not as crazy as you think and for all you bar staff out there in I-couldn't-care-less land. Consider this you become an asset to your employer and it looks great on a CV. Which is kind of like a bedpost, it records all your past exploits and abilities. Are all venues equal? No some standout, here to be known as the usual suspects, The Waterloo, Revolver Bar and Court Bar. Also the CCA and the Tron Theatre. The rest tend towards disappointing so I'll ignore them on the premise that no publicity is bad publicity. The thing about good venues is that they also attract nice people, they also have an excellent reputation in the fund raising stakes. Witness the generosity shown towards the LGBT Centre at 11 Dixon Street and Pride Scotland. This is the positive side of life on the scene in Glasgow. But for the absolute last word on any of the venues, you pay your money, walk through the door and make up your own mind. I'm not your nanny and my opinion is worth what I get paid for writing this column, nothing. I shall be organising a petition in due course, John haven't you heard of the national minimum wage! But there is more to the scene than getting drunk and falling into bed with something or someone you would normally run screaming from. There are many social and support groups around, OLGA is a lesbian group for the more mature woman; Bi-Glasgow is a group for bisexuals; Crosslynx for whatever T* stands for this week--transvestites, transsexuals, transgendered etc. By the way can someone explain why getting dressed makes some people cross? If you cannot face up to what you are, do not expect anyone else to either. The Steve Retson Project deals with gay men's health issues and hold regularly clinics at the LGBT centre and the Sandyford Initiative, which for anyone who does not know is the old Glasgow eye hospital at 6 Sandyford Place. Or get the abbey habit with the Order of Perpetual Indulgence. This fine sisterhood will expose corners of your soul, never before seen in the light of day (though the Glasgow house is somewhat moribund and aspirants will have to pop on a train to Edinburgh for the time being). If something a little more fetish orientated is your particular bag then how about the Hellfire Club, Violate, or the new B.U.R.L.Y Nights! Starting on Friday 20th September somewhere in Glasgow, this club night is aimed at gay men of 25 and over and be somewhere for bears, and men into uniform, rubber, leather, industrial and denim can get "tooled up", wear their "gear" and cruise one another in a safe raunchy atmosphere. Venue includes bar, dance, cruise and chill out areas. There will be a strict dress code, security staff, and changing facilities. More details to follow in next issue. Check out the listings in the back of this magazine for contact details, opening hours and frequency of the other clubs. You might find that after a while the small collection of venues in the centre of the city generally referred to as the scene becomes less attractive as you get to explore groups and venues with smaller advertising budgets. But who cares, because it is part of their life not just a way of making a fast buck. You might even find yourself getting involved and helping out. Speaking of getting involved and I was in case you had not noticed or had fallen asleep in front of Big Brother 3, what an appalling load of shite that is. Fourteen numpties, with no backbone being persecuted by sadistic programme makers. In order to line the pockets of the board of directors. Someone tell the Yanks that Osama is holed up there and maybe they will bomb it and end the misery of one and all. Allowing that the Yanks could hit the target of course. Where was I, oh yes, getting involved. Recently an LGBT Safety Forum was launched in Glasgow. Its task is to provide an opportunity for our community to present our case to the service providers within the Glasgow City Council borders. These are open public meetings, held during the day and also early evening to allow those working office hours to attend. The intention is to improve services to the LGBT community. If you are interested contact me at the E- mail address below and I will pass your details along. Unlike the recent Scotland wide census you will be able to express what effects you in your everyday life. Whether it is abuse in the streets, bad lighting, police attitudes, problems with housing you name it. But like so many things, its future strength will rely on people getting involved. Well I think that's about it for this enthralling edition. I hope that something appealed to you or gave you pause for thought. Whatever you find to do enjoy it. But be safe, after all I need you alive to sign my petition! Angharad Angharad@drink.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------ Scottish Media Monitor ====================== Garry Otton He's a Strange Boy! A string of rip-roaring stories exposing more sinister sides of the Church in Scotland left Scotland on Sunday's opposition limply lining the trays of cat litters. The latest was Stephen Fraser's exposure of the Catholic Church blitzing the Scottish Executive with e-mails defending Catholic schools. It looked to me like a deliberate attempt to skew a consultation exercise on the future of education in Scotland. Now forgive me if I'm wrong, but who was it who accused the gay community of 'hijacking' the consultation process prior to the repeal of Clause 28 in Scotland when we had the opportunity to put our case to the Executive? Editorials from the Daily Record labelled us an "international gay network", Keep the Clause accused us of destroying the democratic process and who was it that called us "disgraceful" again? Why, that homophobic old git Cardinal Winning! Scotland on Sunday's standards seriously slipped after a feeble front-page story from Kizzy Taylor that bore all the hallmarks of religious propaganda; riddled with lies and distortion over a book by Paul Magrs that might've taken its place beside similar books on heterosexual first love; Strange Boy. Although this story of a 10-year-old's sexual discovery was written for youngsters, socially conservative adults outnumbered its intended readership by about ten to one! Librarians, wanting to "take advantage" of the abolition of Clause 28 in Scotland were apparently "urged" to stock the book! Tim Owen, a spokesman for the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals claimed to have already made it clear it was entirely a matter for individual schools whether or not the book was stocked. And, since the Institute did not recommend books to librarians, nobody was duped, peddled, pushed or otherwise "urged"! Owen had also made it clear, far from placing the book at the top of librarians' list of new additions, trained librarians would only take a decision to stock the book after consulting teaching staff in their schools. This was conveniently edited out of the story. What possible "advantage" could anyone take of the abolition of Clause 28 anyway? Judicial opinion had already established it was unenforceable in law. The only thing to overcome would be the prejudices of librarians themselves, and given the amount of books dedicated to sexual issues of any kind in Scottish libraries, it's this, not Clause 28, that remains the obstacle. Lorna Martin in The Herald hopped up and down, insisting the move was "certain to reignite the debate over Section 28". In your dreams, sweetheart! With Cardinal Winning six-foot under and a new editor at the Daily Record with his feet in this century, I doubt it! Religionists and social conservatives were lining up in Scotland on Sunday's article to declare the book "almost pornographic". At the same time it was, of course, apparently "championed" by "gay rights activists". Tino Ferri, of the National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers, mumbled something about "this kind of nonsense"; evoking a tired cliche from the Thatcher era to describe the book's inclusion as "political correctness gone mad". Mr Ferri's number is a handy one to keep if you're compiling a string of sexually negative quotes. On the subject of questioning pupils on their sexual habits he once registered his disapproval by suggesting sexual matters had no place in schools at all. Described in Scotland on Sunday as an "educational charity", the well-funded organisation of militant religionists, the Christian Institute, reminded everyone "it is possible for a 14-year-old boy to abuse a 10-year-old". (Like Biggles encouraged children to break into airports and fly planes, I suppose)! The report went on to suggest 87% of the Scottish public voted in a "private referendum" to keep Clause 28, which, it was wrongly assumed, would have prevented such books finding their way into schools. Let me remind you - before these religionists rewrite history completely - this glorified opinion poll, funded by a religious militant to the tune of around half a million quid, used old electoral records that prevented many people, including many young people from registering a vote at all. Only around 30% of Scots voted. Organisers received over 11,000 empty envelopes and the same number in spoilt votes. Thousands just tore it up or threw it away. A staggering 70% of Scotland gave this tawdry group a mighty thumbs down. Come election time, and the only Party to support Clause 28's retention, the Tories, won just one seat. Meanwhile the deeply unpopular editor-in-chief of Scotsman Publications, Andrew Neil, faced an overwhelming vote of no confidence after recent staff cuts. He should just do the decent thing and go. I rushed to the Scottish Daily Mail to see what fuel they were using to burn the book and found that harridan, Linda Watson-Brown faking an orgasm of tolerance in her column headed: Wretched Book Robs Children of their Childhoods. "As a liberal, and as a parent, I am not concerned with the idea that homosexuality is being portrayed as 'normal'... I speak as someone who supported the repeal of Section 28... I do not believe homosexuality can be 'promoted' and, similarly, I do not believe children can be 'turned' gay by reading one book..." Such liberal credentials were swiftly swept aside. She was, in fact, "horrified" by the book, Strange Boy. "The language used is pornographic; it reminded me of some of the vile material used to numb children to accept sexual abuse", insisted the zealous anti-porn campaigner who read, not a youngsters sexual awakening, but "a paedophile's dream". Her opinion was couched in mantelpiece Victoriana. The boy's sexuality was described as "precious", to be challenged only when children "choose otherwise". Well, at 10-years-old, the boy had chosen! Insisting that this was not about "the return of Victorian values", Linda Watson-Brown's egalitarian claims and regular appearance in the Scottish Daily Mail jarred somewhat. Watson-Brown has only read this book through the jaundiced eyes of her own experiences. She is attracted to examples of abuse, directly or indirectly as a result of pornography, like a moth to a flame. In other words, she uses porn! One of the very first gay books I ever read was a translation of Eric Jourdan's, Les Mauvais Anges. Enchanted by the story of Gerard and Pierre, tumbling about in the long grass on the banks of the Loire at Amboise, it left a deep impression on me. Trying to re-capture those delicate memories so many years later, I re-read the book, only to discover it was, in fact, the story of two 15-year-olds, one of whom commits suicide after killing his boy-lover during sado-masochistic sex! Like trying to re-ignite the sexual frisson ignited by art books full of naked bodies in the school library, it didn't work. I had grown up. I now see things differently. Let's leave young readers to form their own opinions, eh, Linda? After all, it's their imagination, not yours! Trust me, few will ever see the vile and abusive pornography you find. "GIRLS TO GET THE MORNING AFTER PILL AT SCHOOL", from, guess who? The Scottish Daily Mail was well off its target. Far from being a 'morning-after' pill, emergency contraception can be taken up to 72 hours after contraception failure or unprotected sexual intercourse. Not till the religionists had had their say did two broadsheet columnists come up with any response. But whom did we get? Anna Raeburn? Peter Tatchell? Camilla Paglia? Germaine Greer? Nope! We got Joyce McMillan, an erstwhile theatre reviewer in The Scotsman and Melanie Reid, a book reviewer for The Herald when they banned a review of my Scottish sexual polemic, Sexual Fascism! Give them their due; it was all good stuff. Graham Grant's 'report' in the Scottish Daily Mail was a rant on a consultation exercise on proposals for allowing school nurses to prescribe an emergency contraception pill to pupils without parental consent. (Oh, Lord, hold the front page)! The story was given The Treatment. While women dealt with the pain, the men did most of the screaming. The usual invites went out. The Catholic Church was there. Peter Kearney swapped the communal wine for Buckfast and shrieked: "We are creating a generation of young people effectively addicted to chemicals. What we are saying to them is, 'Don't worry about your behaviour Ð even if you do have unprotected sex, just come into school the next day and pop a pill'. Parents will be mortified it is even being suggested". And Christian Action Research and Education, (CARE), a militant religious organisation that has infiltrated the Scottish Executive to the highest ranks, added: "It undermines the family and is a huge backward step". Over the announcement that pupils in England and Wales would have school clinics dealing with a wide range of subjects' kids felt too embarrassed to talk about at home, The Sun's editorial scoffed: "Has anyone considered that our liberal attitudes are the cause?" Their Richard Littlejohn wrote of a languorous "wall-to-wall sex education" insisting: "Sex lectures are in your face 24/7". Are they? One of The Herald's religious columnists, Ron Ferguson asked: "Condoms given out at school Ð or strewn casually around the living-room like a Turner prize-winning scene Ð send out a pretty clear message: 'Have sex. It will be okay if you use one of these'." No it doesn't. Like keeping Milk of Magnesia doesn't tell you its OK to pig out. It says: Use these or suffer the consequences! Nuala Scarisbrick, trustee of the anti-abortion pressure group Life told the Daily Telegraph: "We have had 30 years of value-free, contraceptive-rich sex education in our schools and ours is still the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Europe". And the lower rates of teenage pregnancy achieved by more progressive sex education programmes abroad? Family Values campaigners should get out more. The Daily Telegraph editorial had exactly the answer: "Instead of spending their few free hours cooped up inside, learning to fit condoms on bananas, children should be bustled outside to play and get dirty. The way forward is dirty hands, clean minds". 'Fatima' Katie Grant, used her regular platform in The Scotsman to rustle up some Parent Power: "If you are a parent, do you consider yourself to be the main guardian of your child's physical and mental health?" Mrs Grant's sinister language would've enraged any decent parent whose daughter might've turned privately to a trained nurse for help. She warned coldly: "It will be their secret". Her insistence that pills would be given out like sweets and children risked their lives by taking them was just the sort of irresponsible rubbish I expected would gush from her sanctimonious pen. The rights of the child Ð enshrined in law - providing them with access to sexual health services were brushed aside. Colette Douglas Home in the Scottish Daily Mail insisted: "Parents are concerned and supportive, not punitive". With today's teenagers twice as likely to contract a sexually transmitted infection than their parents, I can't say I'm impressed. Studies in Britain and Europe prove that giving youngsters access to more sex education does not make them experiment more. There was a good deal of breast-beating from the Scottish Daily Mail when First Minister Jack McConnell proved himself, once again, either too weak or unwilling to stand up to militant religionists and backed down. The Mail found a "source close to the First Minister" that told them: "Jack believes these schemes are stupid and irresponsible". His health minister, Cathy Jamieson, backed him. The Mail's editorial crowed: "He has listened to the concerns of parents, churches and family groups..." The Scottish Parliament was also praised by the Mail's editorial for being seen "to listen to the real voice of the people of Scotland, rather than to politically-correct pressure groups". Scottish editor Tim Jotischky wouldn't know who the real people of Scotland were if they collectively sat on his face! Only three Scottish health boards had even considered going along with the plan anyway, despite more liberal policies south of the border. Never mind, Scottish girls will still be able to obtain emergency contraception pills over the counter in pharmacies. If Boots is busy, Superdrug has promised to employ qualified counsellors in its stores. Just when I thought the Mail would send in another under-age stooge to 'expose' the scheme, along came Annie McGuire in The Herald announcing: "Morning after pill to be sold at T in The Park". Despite the uproar from religionists, the organisers of the music festival had not authorised the sale of the pill at portable pharmacies there. In the end, despite the doubling in 10 years of Scotland's alcohol deaths, the Scottish Sun celebrated the pulling of an average of 627 pints of alcohol a minute as "more than 100,000 music lovers sizzled Ð and got sozzled Ð in the T in The Park sun". It was pointed out that there were "10,000 free condoms eagerly snapped up by sex-mad fans". Quite apart from the obvious fact these were mostly taken home and stashed, there were no reported casualties from sex. The real casualties ended up being those who were either drunk or needed treatment for sunburn. Hey ho! Is Scotland being run by a bunch of Christian fundamentalists? Following the story of these so-called "sordid sex education packs", discussed last month in the Scottish Media Monitor, I'm beginning to wonder! These teachers' aids Ð because that's all they are - have been repeatedly smeared by the Scottish Daily Mail. Breast-beating, once again on another victory for so-called Family Values over Scotland's weak First Minister, Jack McConnell, reporter Eddie Barnes bludgeoned the "chastened Executive" as "Ministers cave in over explicit sex packs for schools". In a report that featured an illustration that has been re-printed in the Scottish Daily Mail at least three times, (a line-drawing of two lesbians and their children), Barnes was in no doubt who was victor: "The climbdown is a major victory for family groups and the Scottish Daily Mail which raised concerns about the explicit packs 12 months ago... In a row which has left ministers entirely isolated". Indeed they did, in a harrowing front-page headline blasting: "SORDID SEXUAL TIPS TO PUPILS AGED 5". (ScotsGay: Issue 39. Scottish Media Monitor website: Article: May 2001 and Feature: The Vigilantes*). On the subject of these teaching aids, Jack McConnell had even been in talks with the homophobic, late Cardinal Winning! Under new proposals introduced by Education Minister, "Mrs Jamieson", (as the Mail called her), the materials would be marked with a 'health warning' advising teachers not to show them to pupils. The Christian Institute, the Kirk and Catholics were all in high spirits. "This is very good news... But we will continue to put pressure on the health boards and on local authorities to ensure these materials are removed from the curriculum", cheered militant Colin Hart from the Christian Institute. Rev Ian Murdoch, who had already gone round the churches, press-ganging old dears into signing his petition, sighed: "...This sounds like a very good thing". The Mail's editorial shook hands with the victors: "Campaigning parents and family groups are to be congratulated on their victory in forcing the Scottish Executive to ban sordid sex education packs... Two cheers are also due to ministers for finally listening to the concerns of parents... but at last they have got the message and that is good for democracy". Garry Otton's book SEXUAL FASCISM is published by Ganymede Books priced UKP 8.99. garry@scottishmediamonitor.com http://www.scottishmediamonitor.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Hill Interview ==================== Heather White gets inside the man who is Craig Hill When I was asked to go and see Oot on Tuesday at the Stand Comedy club with resident compere Craig Hill I did and had a fucking ball. The evening started with the camp comedian getting the audience geared up for a host of rude sometimes crude but definitely hilarious comedy from the improvisations of Paul and Stu to the Laughing Lesbian Jill Peacock and her witty game the Campest Link which to our fabby surprise the ScotsGay table won (no it wasn't a fix). Anyway, as Craig is making a comeback to the Fringe (at the Assembly Rooms no less) looking into the lives of ordinary celebrity folks and their likes and dislikes, I thought it would be good to know some of his. So, I spoke to his people and they spoke to our people and I spoke to some of his audience and then off we went to Valvona and Crolla for a wee cuppa and this is the fruit of our mutual natter: ALL ABOUT CRAIG Do you have a boyfriend? Yes I do. And, guess what? We've been together 4 years and I met him in CC's so it can happen. Do you have any pets? I've got cats. When I met my boyfriend it was like dating a lesbian it was all girlie best friends, cats and veggies. What kind of stuff gives you inspiration? Victoria Wood, good sharp experienced comedians and comedy on Radio 4. Were you a clown in school? Yes, definitely. People thought me cute and funny - I wanted them to think I was sexy. What is your most embarrassing moment on stage? It was just last week. This woman came up to me and said "please don't speak to my husband" which of course was the wrong thing to say to me. So, halfway through the night I start chatting to the man who I thought was too shy and started egging him on to talk only to discover the man had a bad stutter just like Gareth Gates. Who cuts your hair? Me. Apart from yourself who is the most famous person you have met? Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee and Debbie McGee's dress. Do you have any phobias? Wasps. I scream the place down hence being trouserless in the Botanic Gardens!! Do you like public transport? Yes I do. I wish trains were more cheaper, more efficient and that more people used them. I write a lot of comedy on trains. Do you get fan mail? I do when I'm on the Floor Show but not at the moment. What is the difference between you and Graham Norton? I can sing. Are you a vindaloo or a korma man? Ooh, a Korma man. Do you have any hobbies? Cycling. If you were a window what kind of window would you be? An open window: wide with a lot of light. If you could work with anyone who would it be? Geraldene McNulty, the receptionist in My Hero. What is your ambition? Just to get better at what I'm doing and keep doing things I'm scared of. What exciting things are you up to next? Well, I'm off to Amsterdam to do a comedy program on Dutch TV and I'm currently in the process of preparing for the Festival with my show "The People's Friend". Then I'm doing a second series of the Floor Show - I don't know if I'm suppose to tell you that but fuck it. And I'm going to keep doing radio 'cause I love it. You can see Craig Hill at the Supper Room in the Assembly Rooms from Fri 2nd to Mon 26th of Aug (No shows 11th & 18th) Do go and see Craig at the Festival and make Oot on Tuesday a regular monthly haunt - cause this cheeky camp comedian is about to explode and there will be people clammering for the bits. Happy festivalling Heather ------------------------------------------------------------------- Aberdeen/Obar Dheadhain ======================= Hiya All, Gay Grampian Calling...Aberdeen's gay scene is back down to two outlets; Fidel's and Out Clubbing but there is still a lot happening in the frozen north, so read on... Scene Stuff Castro's Bar/Club: Let's get the jokes out of the way now! Question: How many gays does it take to bring the roof in? Answer: Just the one fag! What's yellow, red and goes poof? Castro's! As you will have read in the last article Castro's was ravaged by fire at approx 3.45am on June 25th and even with the best efforts of Grampian Fire Brigade's finest (and hunkiest Ð it's a uniform thing, ok) the building was extensively damaged, but there is a small hope that the club will re-open in the future. The main bar and the downstairs area were mainly smoke and water damaged and should be alright for refurbishment, that is once the al fresco roof is sorted! Fidel's Bar: Not much in the movement of the license for the sauna and gym as yet, me thinks the cooncil's draggin its heels. Don't some of our closested cooncilors want a sauna then! Lap Dancing provided by the Bar Boyz on a Thurs, Fri & Sat from 9pm, and of course karaoke at any time. Speaking of which, this idiot and a few others threw caution to the wind and helped raise an amazing UKP 350.00 for PHACE Scotland's Grampian Gay Men's Health Project by exercising their lungs and bursting eardrums in the bar. The winners (yip there were people who could sing!) were handed cash, tokens, t-shirts, condoms and lube supplied by Fidel's and PHACE and singing lessons donated by Paul (should have gone to the worst). The Gay Men's Project would like to thank all those who took part especially Duncan, whose rendition of "Hole in my Bucket" has to be heard to be believed, managing to raise over UKP 40 just to shut him up! OUT Clubbing: Well I can quite safely say it's packing them in, so much so it was difficult to move last Saturday night. The music loud and the place jumping just what you need to cure the previous nights hangover (I don't think). A lot of new faces in a venue that is making a mark on the club scene in Aberdeen. Joyce tells me there are more acts and theme nights on the way so keep your diaries clear and look out for the promos. Community News North East Equality Forum, (OK the name's still the same) the meeting was held on Tuesday the 23rd of July in the Arts Centre and things are continuing to develop on all fronts (Now stop that giggling!) The next two meetings are on the 27th of August and then the 24th of September, so once again if you want your say come along. Pride in Aberdeen is going to be held on Sunday the 1st of June 2003 next year, whatever happens in the hapless central belt and we start planning soon, if you want more information phone PHACE Scotland, Grampian Gay Men's Health Project on Aberdeen 01224 587166. Ab-Fab: are on their hols just now but will be up and running again in mid August in time for the Uni starting back. Granite Sisters: Soz Maria, tried to get in touch but small ginger person was pushing me for this article! Check listings page for details. 3G: the transgender group had an afternoon of fun and frolics with Lorraine from Hide and Sleek to assist the girlz with their wig and make up presentation skills. The makeover session was attended by a dozen girlies, so look out for some stunning beauties on the scene. Nothing planned for next month as yet but home bakes especially the fairy cakes are always a big hit at the meetings so get baking! North East Scotland Gay Group will be coming back from its extended break on the 15th of September, the meeting to be held at the PHACE offices at 7.30pm. Morayshire PHACE Scotland- Grampian Gay Men's Health Project would like to contact any LGBT people in the Moray who would be interested in the organisation of a new gay group in the area, as part of the project's ongoing remit to promote the health and well being of the lgbt community. The group although initially facilitated by the Grampian project would hopefully run under its own steam. If interested contact Mark Thomson on 01224 587166. The aim is to have an initial meeting on Thursday 22nd of August in Elgin. Venue and time to be confirmed. And finally....a phone call came in from the short fat balding one to write this column again, now I don't really mind but if someone says they are gonna write it, write it! Cause one hour's notice tends to send me into orbit. If you are really interested in giving it a go, phone me at the office and I will personally pass your details on to John. (Bitch Over!) Thought for the month: Support your local gay venues or we may lose them all. And remember guyz 'n' girlz "Lets' be careful out there" Luv, Hugs 'n' kisses Mark Thomson. mjt.phacewest@tinyworld.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dundee/Dun Deagh ================ The summer weather has been fabulous down in the cruising area with almost two days without rain in the past month. It is only the most robust cruiser who ventures forth in wet and windy conditions and the desperate have been there too. They will not be named here just yet. One short gentleman en route for said cruising ground even propositioned a nightclub owner who was walking his dog. Now even grumpier than usual... Nice to see that the special people on our local helpline (currently called Diversity) are appealing over the web that former members of the Youth Group contact them again so that they may assess if the youth are still disillusioned with the group's offerings. Wild group orgies might encourage them back or free drugs and alcohol. Sorry I must not get confused with the club. You can now get a very cheap night 'out' if you know certain barmen. More dramas amongst the staff at the club as they seem to interbreed at staff drinks. Nice to see so many former staff using the club since its refurbishment and it didn't take the new glass collector long to find his way into Batty's pants. Well I heard that that back door is always open. Some lesbians decided to celebrate the start of the local holiday fortnight in the only way some lesbians know how. Yes, a big fight. Security at the club was stretched as Dave and Sarah got stuck in to sort it out very quickly. Whilst the instigators were thrown out, there remained bad feeling amongst their mates. It was only with the arrival of the big bald one that calm was almost restored and yet more people will be without 'Out' for a month. He got a round of applause for that. Gays and lesbians are not as immortal as we would like to think. The lovely Carol D. lost her very brave fight against inflammatory breast cancer. The funeral service was very well attended as her partner, family and friends paid their final respects. Carol's death was reported in the local paper with full recognition going to her lesbian partners support. Such a report would have been unheard of in the Tory biased 'Courier' five years ago. It is only with the openess and courage of people such as Carol, who worked long and hard gjving others support at the Mitchell Street Resource Centre, that we are almost accepted as human. Our support should also be given to two others of our scene who are fighting cancer. The new club OUT is still getting favourable comments from people who are not regular scene partyers and who have just discovered the big changes. Service at the bar can be a bit tight at the busiest periods and sometimes staff seem a little vacant when we are crowded waiting for service shouting our orders at them. Drinks promotions had been lacking at the new club but rumours of the 2 for UKP 2 deal on vodka which can be had in Brooklyn every night (well five nights per week) being introduced on Sundays in the club have been confirmed by the boss. So we are to get the deal he has been giving the Aberdonians on Sundays but why did we have to wait? The new bar Lloyds which opened recently in the Seagate has earned itself the reputation of a 'gay haunt' which is not surprising as most staff are Mark Ramsays ex's. So, if you want a pub that's nicer than Charlies and busier that Brooklyns... we'll see you there. 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[47] Worldwide Penfriends Regular lists. Make friends, exchange holidays, improve your languages. For general and music lovers' lists send UKP 3: "The Penpal List", c/o 221B Merton Rd, Southfields, London. SW18 5EE. [99] *BACK RUBS Edinburgh Escort Slim 21 year old active lad. In/out calls. Phone John on 07748 473360. [46a] Gentleman's Massage - Edinburgh Erotic massage offered by friendly, unthreatening, broadminded male. For a pleasurable experience, call Gordon on 07759 476767. In/out. [46a] Glasgow Area Swedish Massage. Remedial and sports massage. Acupressure massage. Qualified practitioner. Evenings and weekends. Home visits. Non sexual. Drew: 01355 245708. [48] Glasgow City Centre - UK Horny friendly young lad, built to please, good looking, smooth toned, tanned and VWE. I'm into all scenes. In/out calls. Luxury apartment. Will travel anywhere. Call David 07811 566423. [47a] Glasgow Gay Guy Gives good massage. 5'10", slim, toned, tanned, well hung. In/out calls. So give me a call on 07765 194696. Tony. [46a] Massage For Men - Edinburgh Great relaxing, holistic, sensual, tantric, full body pampering relief in nurturing masculine environment. Shower, warm towels, refreshments. UKP 15 per session. Exceptionally good value. Jim. Qualified, experienced, caring. 0131-556 7199. [48] *WHERE TO STAY Aberdeenshire Farm Holidays Gay owned working farm. Horses and rare breed animals and poultry. You can help out or relax. 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: UKP 29-UKP 49 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. You can check out our web site at http://www.thealexanderguesthouse.co.uk/ Please call Glenn or Alex on 0131-258 4028 or E-mail: alexander@guest68.freeserve.co.uk A warm welcome awaits you. Mention ScotsGay and get 10% discount. [51a] Glasgow - New Exclusively Gay Bed And Breakfast Spencer's Guest House. Superior accommodation in the heart of Glasgow's West End. Our spacious recently refurbished rooms are equipped with colour TV, hairdryers and refreshment trays. Ironing facilities available on request. 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[62] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helplines ========= BISEXUAL HELPLINE Tue, Wed 7.30-9.30pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm. Phone: 0845 4501263 BORDERS GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD Thu 7.30-10pm. Phone: Galashiels (01896) 756611. Write: PO Box 13237, Galashiels. TD1 1WG. E-mail: BORDERS@switchboard.fsbusiness.co.uk CROSSLYNX NATIONAL TV/TS HELPLINE Mon 7.30-9.30pm. Phone: 0141-332 3333. WWW: http://SGLS.tripod.com/transgen.htm CUMBRIA AND THE BORDERS GAY HELPLINE Nightly 6-9pm. Phone: Bassenthwaite Lake (01768) 776244 DIVERSITAY LGBT SWITCHBOARD (DUNDEE) Mon 7-10pm. Phone: Dundee (01382) 202620. E-mail: diversitay@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.dundeelgb.freeserve.co.uk/ FIFE FRIEND Tue 7.30-9pm, Fri 7.30-10pm. Phone: Kirkcaldy (01592) 266688. Write: PO Box 19, Kirkcaldy. KY1 3JF. E-mail: info@fifefriend.co.uk WWW: http://www.fifefriend.co.uk/ GRAMPIAN LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL SWITCHBOARD Wed, Fri 7.30-9.30pm. Phone: Aberdeen (01224) 212600. E-mail: glgbs@glgbs.org.uk WWW: http://www.glgbs.org.uk/ LOTHIAN GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD Nightly 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0131-556 4049. E-mail: mail@lgls.org WWW: http://www.lgls.org/ LOTHIAN LESBIAN LINE Mon, Thu 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0131-557 0751 NIGHT OWL CRISIS LINE: Nightly Midnight-5am. Phone: 0141-332 2992 STRATHCLYDE GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD Nightly 7-10pm. Phone: 0141-332 8372. E-mail: info@sgls.co.uk WWW: http://www.sgls.co.uk/ SWITCHBOARD LESBIAN LINE Wed 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0141-354 0400. WWW: http://www.sgls.co.uk/services1.htm LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY SWITCHBOARD 24 hours. Phone/Minicom: 020-7837 7324. FAX: 020-7837 7300. WWW: http://www.llgs.org.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 and Internet connection. 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: awc@clara.co.uk 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 UKP 40 - members can sign in guests for UKP 2. 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. UKP 3/UKP 2 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 THE EDINBURGH FESTIVALS: During the Edinburgh Festivals which stretch through most of August, opening times of Edinburgh venues are often extended until the small hours of the morning. The best thing to do is phone the venue and ask. The times listed below are the normal times of opening. ANGEL DELIGHT The Venue (Top Floor), 15-21 Calton Road. Tel: 0131-557 0751. Every fourth Fri. Next dates: 9th Aug, 6th Sep, 4th Oct. 10pm-3am. Superclub for women only with a percentage of profits going to charity. Resident DJ Michelle plus guest DJs special guests and acts. UKP 6 or UKP 5 concessions (UKP 5 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-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-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-3am. Two floors. Karaoke on Thu and Sun. Disco every night from 10.30pm. CLAREMONT BAR & RESTAURANT* 133/135 East Claremont Street. Tel: 0131-556 5662. FAX: 0131-558 3539. Bar: Mon-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 12.30pm-1am. Restaurant: Mon-Wed 11.30am-2.30pm and 6pm-10pm, Thu-Sat 11.30am-10pm, Sun 12.30pm-10pm. Gay owned, gay friendly and renowned for courtesy, comfort and good food. First and Third Sats of month from 8pm: a male only night aimed at leather, denim, rubber, skinhead, uniform and bears run in conjunction with the MSC Scotland Monthly Meeting and BearScots. E-mail: robin@scifipub99.freeserve.co.uk WWW: http://www.scifipub99.freeserve. co.uk/ 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 (5am during Festival). Fortnightly Sat. Next dates: 3rd, 17th & 31st Aug. Joy's 9th Birthday Party is on 3rd Aug and features guest DJ Praha - no advance tickets - a donation will be made to Stonewall Youth Project. Joy is Scotland's most upfront gay club. On two levels. UKP 8 members/UKP 10 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. 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). UKP 5 members, UKP 6 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: 07761 002311 or 07970 921209. By appointment only. Massage therapy from qualified practitioners Anne and John. Meditation, Relaxation and Yoga Classes throughout the year - phone for details. 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 (5am during the Festival). Fortnightly Sat. Next dates: 27th Jul, 10th & 24th Aug. Alan Joy's dark, sexy, dirty trance night features Alan Joy himself on the decks plus Brian Dempster. UKP 6 entry (UKP 5 before midnight). E-mail: mingin@blueyonder.co.uk MSDEMEANOUR Phoenix Cellar Bar under the Phoenix 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 UKP 4, Regular Mortals UKP 5. 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. 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. UKP 8 (UKP 5 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.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 27th Jul, Sat 24th Aug, Sat 21st Sep. 9pm-2am. Mixed club: "our doors are open if your mind is open". Members UKP 8 before midnight or UKP 10 after. Non members UKP 10 all night. Come early for drinks promotions. Bring three friends and a taxi receipt to the cash desk and they will refund your taxi fare up to UKP 4. 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. Tel: 0131-225 2564. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. Sun 11pm-3am during the festival 11.30pm-5am). 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. UKP 6 Members/Guests UKP 8 (UKP 6/UKP 10 on guest DJ nights). 18th Aug: Dimitri (Amsterdam). 25th Aug: Joint Taste/Luvely Bank Holiday Special. Residents from both clubs. Tickets UKP 10/UKP 8 in advance from Out of the Blue. UKP 12 on the night. 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 UKP 9 (Concessions UKP 6), Mon 18-22 years old FREE entry, Tue UKP 2 before 2pm, Wed UKP 12 per couple, Thu UKP 6 entry before 4pm, Fri half price beers/spirits all day, Sun UKP 5 for students. Annual Membership UKP 2. 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: UKP 3 waged, UKP 1 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. UKP 2 members/UKP 3 non-members. Sun18th Aug: The Big White Summer Affair - Dress: Strictly Virgin White. UKP 5 members/UKP 6 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/ 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 UKP 3. 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.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, July 2002. PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. 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