SCOTSGAY MAGAZINE ================= ScotsGay is a monthly magazine for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Edited, printed and published in Scotland ScotsGay 60/- Light - Issue 53a - September 2003 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 2003. 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) 8GBP 6 issue sub (Overseas) 15GBP 12 issue sub (UK & EC) 15GBP 12 issue sub (Overseas) 28GBP 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 - If it's not Marriage, it's not Equality Edinburgh Glasgow After5 Scottish Media Monitor Dundee Aberdeen Voice Personals Boxes - The ScotsGay Meet Market Venues -------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIDE SCOTIA Glasgow Pride 2004? Public meeting to see if Glasgow deserves to have a Pride next year! You want it? You organise it! Glasgow LGBT Centre 11 Dixon Street Friday 7th November - 7pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Editorial ========= If it's not Marriage, it's not Equality. I think marriage is crap. It's exactly what gay liberationists of the 70's wanted to save the heterosexuals from. And it's something that the heterosexuals seem to have saved themselves from judging by the increasing numbers of long term unmarried hetty couples. But getting married is something that many LGBT people want to do. And why the hell shouldn't they be able to if they want to. They can live to regret it later as the divorce lawyers rub their hands in glee and litigate endlessly over who is going to get custody of the cats and the pick of the CD collection! Civil Partnership, which is currently being proposed by the Westminster government (to whom the Scottish Executive intends to hand over the right to legislate for Scotland) is not marriage. It's merely a sop to both queers and superstitionists. To queers, it is the best that we can expect. To superstitionists, it is something distinct and different from the Holy Institution Of Marriage. And, just to make sure that everybody gets the point, heterosexuals won't be able to contract a Civil Partnership under the Westminster proposals (unlike Patrick Harvie's Scottish version which will be getting the chop). Scottish Justice Minister Cathy Jamieson's remark that Civil Partnerships are "not an immediate priority for the overwhelming majority of Scotland's people" is probably true. Yet, although many who are not at the sharp end of sectarian or racist abuse think similarly, our law makers have not been shy about legislating there. And if she'd made these remarks about protecting black people she'd have had to resign - but pooves, dykes and bicycles are, as always, fair game for this sort of TorySpeak. Now, there is a case for some form of legal recognition of personal interdependency. Quite how that would work I'm open to persuasion, although it should certainly take a form which isn't at the expense of "single" people. However, that's for the future. Same sex couples should have access to marriage pure and simple. It's currently available to same sex couples in the Netherlands, Belgium and Canada (the Pope may be peeved but the sky has not fallen in). All it would take here is a short amendment to existing legislation - and the political balls to get that through the Scottish Parliament. If we really believe in Equality - it has to be Marriage. Nothing else will do. And anybody else who tells you different really doesn't want to rock the boat. John Hein E-mail: editorial@scotsgay.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dun Eideann/Edinburgh ===================== Planet Out has a major charity bash on the cards for the end of summer so keep an eye in the pub for more details. Monday nights are still as busy as ever with DJ Trendy Wendy on the decks 9pm-1am. Most drinks are GBP1 with a GBP1 entry fee. If you are looking for a place to party before VIBE on a Tue, then DJ Alan Cross provides all the latest camp cheesy tunes! Various drink promos run through out the night and requests are taken at the DJ box. Pre FUN goings on also take place in Planet with DJs Jon Pleased and Morgan providing an alternative selection of music from the 70's 80's and 90's. The fun continues at FUN over the road at EGO (Picardy Place). The only women's club night in Scotland - Velvet, relaunches on Sat 4th Oct at a brand new venue called The Commplex (situated between Guiliano's and the Ocean Terminal) Velvet will take place on the 1st Sat of every month after the launch date. The launch party will have free bubbly from 10pm and a live performance from Blazing Bushes will provide some good entertainment! DJ Michelle from London will provide the tunes with special guests DJs Fiona H and Johnboy. Entry is GBP6 and 2-for-1 on entry before 10.30pm. WWW: http://www.club-velvet.co.uk/ No longer the 'baby', Wiggle celebrates its 1st birthday at EGO on Sat Oct 11th. Cheap entry tickets are available in Planet Out at the pre club capers with DJ Brett king. Otherwise entry will probably be the usual GBP9! Wiggle caters for absolutely every music tatse. In the main hall it caters for more dance/remixed chart music. Downstairs caters for pop, indie, and hip-hop. Edinburgh's club for extroverts and perverts - Taste, takes place at the Liquid Room, 9c Victoria St, Edinburgh. Edinburgh's longest running gay friendly club night, it takes place weekly Sundays 11pm-3am, the next confirmed date is Sun 5th Oct. Entry is GBP6 and drink promos run until 1am. WWW: http://www.taste-clubs.com/ The next Bearscot fest will take place from 3rd-5th of October. Friday the 3rd is the welcome party at The Laughing Duck (downstairs) from 9pm. Saturday is a walkabout in Leith starting at the Ocean Terminal from 11.30am, followed by a Bear Sauna at the Townhouse on Claremont St and then a special themed night along the road at the Claremont Bar. Sunday the 5th is Bear Brunch at the Laughing Duck at noon (giving you some time to recover!) Things round off with farewell drinks at Habana at 5pm. Full details can be found at http://www.bearscots.org.uk/ Now igniting the gay weekend in true style is Edinburgh's newest and hottest night - BLAZE! Your host for the evening is Mr James Longworth who is also your host for VIBE on a Tue night. Taking place on the 1st and 3rd Fri of every month, Blaze is held at EGO 11pm-3am. Entry is GBP 3 and GBP4 after midnight. Music is provided by James himself, along with special guest DJs. All the usual camp cheese is played along with some funky house. This club night was launched in July and it went down as one of the best nights ever! Vibe is also still as busy as usual and is proving to be the best for mid-week entertainment, held on Tuesday evenings at Club EGO! WWW: http://www.vibe-enterprises.com/ Sad news from the Holyrood Tavern: Mark has finally sold it and the buzz is that the new owner intends to attract a very different clientele. Last night of the old management is Sat 18th Oct and it looks like thereafter the queer clientele (including the monthly Lesbian and Gay Real Ale Drinkers) will probably move to the Regent whilst the multisexual Goths will disperse all over town. Finally, good luck to the Caledonian Thebans on 25th Oct as they are playing against the Manchester Village Spartans!! The Thebians are also planning a Hallowe'en Disco on Fri 31st Oct at the Laughing Duck. The night will have all the usual capers including: fancy dress, dookin' for apples, a disco and a raffle. A karaoke competition will follow with a pop idol afterwards. Wee Alan E-mail: weealan@drink.demon.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Glaschu/Glasgow =============== Salutations and felicitations gentle folk. Recently I travelled a little further afield, to Manchester to be precise, a city of which I have fond memories. But on this occasion the main purpose was to visit a BDSM club called LASH. I mention this for a couple of reasons firstly quite a number of people visit this particular club from north of the border and secondly it illustrates how differently people judge a club. Club LASH is held in a venue called the Green Room on Whitworth Street in Central Manchester. The atmosphere I found to be friendly and the crowd very mixed. I would recommend dressing lightly as it is a very warm venue. Interestingly at least to me, they play 'normal' records not club mixes, so you can sing along as well as dance. Drink prices are reasonable and there are changing facilities available. The playroom is well equipped but even warmer than the rest of the venue. I liked the club but the very in your face one-on-one intimacy is not to everyone's taste. If you really like to let go then this could be the club for you. Club LASH is on the 2nd Saturday of each month Doors open 9.30pm-2am. Tickets GBP8 for members, GBP15 for non-members and Membership is GBP10 available on the door. Over 18's only. Dresscode is fetish/glamour/fancy dress/goth. Tel: 07947 460 726 or E-mail: info@roissyworkshops.co.uk So here we are again at the time of the year, when thoughts turn to the Glasgay Multi-Arts Festival. The launch was a somewhat soberer affair than last year. But none the less a good crowd was present and the programme is as eclectic as always. It is set to run from 1st to 15th November so make a note in your social diaries. Amongst the performers will be Diamanda Gal‡s, The Trocks-drag ballet, Barb Jungr and Stephen Duffy. As part of the general high jinx Rachel Jury is teaming up with BigWord, Scotland's leading performance poetry group, in LIPS Unleashed, to produce a delectable night of passion, rich sex appeal and lashings of lezzy laughs all washed down with the full bodied musical accompaniment of Aqute Couch. The Vampyre Queen, Rosie Lugosi, winner of the Erotic Oscar Award for Performance Artist of the Year, three published collections and basqued avenger of radio and screen is a desert to be undead for! http://www.aqutecouch.co.uk/; http://www.racheljury.co.uk/ Remember book early as some of these shows will sell out very early on. The Glasgay organisation can be reached on: 0141-334 7126, http://www.glasgay.co.uk/ or E-mail: info@glasgay.co.uk Things move on apace for Club Mystyx along with a second venue and a second night in the month there is also the chance to meet club regulars at a social night before committing to attending a full club night. Social nights are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Hogshead, formerly the Old Printworks Pub, 36 North Frederick Street, just off George Square. Entry is free and a buffet is provided the events run 8-11pm, entry is via the staircase in the main bar. Street clothes are to be worn, as this is not a full club night. The first date is Tue 7th Oct, then Tue 11th Nov and Tue 9th Dec. The full club nights take place at the following venues on these dates: Sat 27th September at Blackfriars in the basement. Also Sat 27th October and Sat 29th November. The first date at the new venue is Sat 11th Oct, please use the entrance through the wrought iron gates to the left of the pub's main entrance. Next dates at this venue are Sat 8th Nov and Sat 13th Dec which will be the Mystyx Xmas Party with a full buffet laid on and goody bags for everyone. Tickets available for sale from November social night onwards. If you require further information Tel: 07919 860353. A mention now for Transgender Youth a new support group being run as part of the Stonewall Youth project. They can be reached on 0845 113 0005, on Tue 7.30-9pm or http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ Now some less good news, as previously reported in this column Mercury has as feared closed its doors. Although the lease is up for sale, given the lack of support by the LGBT community, it is highly unlikely that the new owners will seek to cater for the LGBT community. Also seeing some changes is the fetish shop Red Moon at 5 Dixon Street. Due to adverse publicity in the tabloid press the previous owners have departed. However those enterprising folk behind 'Violate' have stepped in and set up shop in the same premises as Juju. So if you fancy something a little out of the ordinary call in and check them out. For those of you wishing to step beyond the confines of the scene, consider the Goat Club - Tethered, Leathered, Tarred and Feathered! This musician led organisation currently runs a fortnightly acoustic night at L'Attache, 27 Waterloo Street, in the downstairs bar. On the bill are a number of up and coming acts along with more established musicians. The material is very varied and, who knows, you may just get a chance to see the next big thing, before the corporate music industry swallows them up. Tickets are available on the door for GBP3 and drinks prices are reasonable with special offers on house spirits and mixers. Next date Thu 2nd Oct. Doors open at 8pm, first act at 9pm, bar until midnight. A special mention for that old favourite Marc Almond. On Sat 18 Oct, Marc plays his first ever Scottish DJ set as part of Death Disco. Doors open 10.30pm-3am. Tickets are GBP15 on the door. Now something a little different: Mono, a vegetarian bar/ restaurant. From outside it looks like a little hole in the wall place, but inside it's cavernous with a high ceiling. Serving strictly vegan fare, Mono has a good atmosphere and diverse clientele. Located at Kings Court, Kings Street it also contains a record shop. Weather allowing they have tables and chairs outside. Hours are 11am-Midnight Mon-Thu, 11am-1am Fri-Sat, 12.30pm-Midnight Sun. Bookings and info tel: 0141-553 2400. The Candle Bar has been sold to two gay guys Brian and Mick. They are relaunching the pub with a new name (The Merchant Pride) and will be having a launch night probably on 8th Oct. The pub will be very different to any other gay bar in Glasgow offering live entertainment most nights of the week. Sandra McKinnis, formerly of Austins, is the new manager. Well, that's about it for another issue. So until I receive another begging letter, oops sorry politely worded invitation to contribute from my editor, the ginger beer monster, I shall bid you farewell. Remember folks whatever you find to do: be safe. Angharad E-mail: angharad@drink.demon.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------- After5 Goes 'Beyond' The Alternatives To The Scene!!! ===================================================== When was the last time you experienced the thrill of White Water Rafting, played detective at a Murder Mystery Weekend, felt the benefits of a long walk up into the hills, partook in a Wine Tasting evening or savoured a meal in a first class restaurant? The answer, in most cases, is you haven't, not because you didn't want to participate in these activities, but you didn't want to do them alone. Wouldn't it be fun to do this with a group of like-minded friends. Now is your opportunity! The After5 Dinner & Event Club has been created for gay men, women and bisexuals who want to participate in travel, social, challenging and adventurous activities, any day of the week, whilst developing a network of friends. Members wishing to remain anonymous can do so and, as a registered data protection organisation, After5 operates a strict confidentiality and privacy policy whereby no member's details will be disclosed without their written prior consent. After5 has been designed by two successful entrepreneurs, George Lyall and Peter Stewart. George's background has been that of support services, providing people orientated, customer focused activities to many blue chip organisations both in Europe and Internationally. Peter's background and diversity of skills has seen him undertaking many assignments for major financial institutions as well as working with many of the well-known software companies in the UK. He has also been actively involved in property development programmes both here and in Wales. The formation of this partnership, bringing together the unique combination of both George's and Peter's expertise, dedication, commitment and level of skill, results in every member of After5 receiving the highest level of service and personal attention. After5 members are ensured, at all times, of value for money, the highest standards of service and continued enjoyment of the After5 Club. After5 appeals to all age groups and people from all walks of life, including the differently abled. The Club provides a real alternative to the normal scene, so if you have decided the 'gay scene' is not for you, decided you need a break or just want to try something new why not give After5 a try? The focus of the After5 Club is to provide an environment where members can meet, relax and enjoy themselves. After5 is about making new friends, both professionally and socially, and not for one night stands. Their social, challenging and adventurous programme includes 'Singles & Mingles' evenings, Paintballing, Personal Grooming, Theatre visits, Archery, Wake Boarding, Sailing, and Horse-Riding, as well as fine dining and European/International tours, to name but a few! Although After5 welcomes both single and partnered members and, on occasion, members' guests, dinners and events are generally single sex. Members are advised of forthcoming events/dinners by e-mail and newsletter and once you've joined you can make your own suggestions about events and places to visit. With 3 levels of membership starting from only GBP100 per annum, or 27p per day, it makes sense to join - so why not log on to http://www.after5club.co.uk/ now. Alternatively, you can call George or Peter on 0141-332 6810 for further information, or to arrange to meet and discuss what the After5 Club can offer you! Justin Milne ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scottish Media Monitor ====================== Garry Otton is Getting Naked in the Sun What a lovely summer it's been in Scotland. In England too. Walking through a quiet, sunny meadow skirting a river by Chew Magna in England with the boyf, I was caught playing face invaders by a local parishioner who had stolen up behind us. (I always snog with my eyes shut). As she hurried by, cutting through the grass to the other side of the meadow, I called after her that this being middle-England and all that, I should have been more careful. "You could have been a Daily Mail reader!" I added, trying to make a joke of it. It was a Claude Monet/Laura Ashley moment. Stopping to look over her shoulder she cut the summer frock, straw hat and buttercup afternoon with her steely voice: "The Daily Mail? I wouldn't wipe my arse with it!" Now I know I have a bit of a reputation for sticking my boot so far up religionist's backsides, if you stuck a toothbrush on the end they could clean their teeth. So why stop now? I've nothing against the spiritual side of religion. It's when they organise themselves and appoint a hierarchy the trouble starts. Touchy-feely posters, including a picture of someone of mixed race are advertising the 'Alpha Course' all over Scotland. The billboards hide a poisonous message from these evangelicals no better than Keep the Clause. It is a carrot on a desperate stick to fill our empty churches. Their discriminatory message lurks everywhere, including The Ayrshire Post, where it wore the drag of a real news story. "Is it possible to learn about the Christian faith and have fun at the same time? The answer is a resounding 'yes' on the Alpha programme, where laughter and fun are key elements", read the 'report', which recommended pre-booking and gave a number to call. Ever with its finger in the hymn book, The Herald was strangely drawn to the latest comings and (mostly) goings of the Kirk. The Right Rev Professor Iain Torrance, the Moderator of the Church of Scotland was confronting fellow religionists in the Highlands over gay clergy. (Like anyone gives a fuck)! Well, Rev Ivor MacDonald certainly did. The minister of Kilmuir and Stenscholl told The Herald: "I would want to be satisfied that Professor Torrance regards homosexuality as a sin, and that there is recovery for the homosexual". Disgracefully, there are no laws in Scotland that would ensure that dangerous Neanderthals like Macdonald aren't forced to spend time at Her Majesty's Service sewing postbags for spouting such dangerous language. Call the cloaked crusader to the rescue; enter the Right Reverend Iain Torrance! He said: "I believe that the members of the presbytery of Lochcarron and Skye are utterly sincere in their beliefs and faithful in their intentions. I am not prepared to respond by saying something which will deface them, or polarise the situation further". In other words: 'Stick with me; keep the crumbling Church together and you can go on beating up as many queers as you like'! I was up in darkest Lochcarron for Hogmanay this year. Just me, and goodness knows how many other gay men from the Gay Outdoor Club. Staggering back after a night out and a few jars of the devil's nectar, I will always remember passing this rusty old galvanised tin-shed of a church at the side of the road. Let's face it. This is the real state of the Church in Scotland today. Rotten, rusty, and like its arguments on gays, full of holes. In the Kirk's Life and Work magazine, Professor Torrance claims he is "untroubled by the ordination of a person of self-disclosed homosexual orientation who lives a chaste and disciplined life". What kind of a repressed, fucked-up and distorted discipline is that? Forsaking the quality of close, healthy, loving, sexual relationships for a lifetime of repressed fantasies screwing choirboys, asphyxiating in stockings and suspenders and nights alone with your five-fingered friend! Torrance adds: "There is a difference between an open homosexual in the sense of someone who is graciously allowed by society and the church to say 'This is how I am. I have different awarenesses and gifts, and I put them at the service of God and the Church', and someone who is open in the sense of engaging in practice". Torrance is no better than Gary Wilson, the Dunvegan minister and moderator of the presbytery of Skye and Lochcarron who was reported bleating in The Herald: "I am not homophobic. I am not against homosexualsÉ What we are saying today is we love the sinners. But we cannot compromise because you have to repentÉ Homosexuality is a sin. Adultery is a sin. Drunkenness is a sin. But we can recover". We know this shite damages people. So why aren't the legislators legislating against it? Remember the Scottish Parliament's commitment to equality? After Westminster signalled their intention to let gays marry, brave wee Patrick Harvie, the queer Glasgow list MSP for the Greens, championed the rights of 'straight' couples to share those rights in Scottish legislation. Colin Hart of the notorious and militant Christian Institute blasted in The Scottish Daily Mail: "What this would do is put gay couples on a higher status than the relationship between ordinary families. It is only from a husband and wife where you get inheritance rights, and it should stay that way". So what did the Scottish Executive do? Running scared of religionists, they handed over responsibility for legislation to England! Justice minister Cathy Jamieson alluded to the "difficult" period of repealing Section 28 in Scotland, telling The Sunday Herald: "I don't think anyone would wish to return to what happened then at this stage". So much for Labour's mealy-mouthed commitment to a New Scotland! Do remember all this come the next election, won't you? Steve Gough's brave attempt to walk naked from Lands End to John o'Groats was especially revealing. He has been arrested more than eight times, attacked by thugs who broke his nose (they were not arrested by the way) and, once in the hands of Lothian and Borders police, was committed to a psychiatric hospital for observation! His refusal to put on something decent resulted in seven days spent in solitary confinement in the cells of Inverness Sheriff Court and resulted in an appearance in front of the Sheriff for an alleged breach of the peace. But whose peace are we talking about here? A lady in Perth, so bothered by Mr Gough's swinging tackle, couldn't turn the brass dial of her antique telephone quick enough to call the moral police. Gough was the "English eccentric" (Scotland on Sunday) who had given Scotland a "rude awakening" (The Scottish Daily Mail). But who was standing up for Steve? Not Margaret Denny, the 65-year-old regional representative of British Naturism who gave him a frosty reception when she told Susan Flockhart in The Sunday Herald: "Stephen Gough is a crank, not a true naturist. He only wants to show off his body". Gough made a useful political statement, challenging the reason we wear clothes. Surely, to keep warm? We seem to have acquired a few accessories along the way, like the promotion of fashion and 'hiding our shame'. Old Mother (Joan) Burnie tried to insist in The Daily Record it was about protecting ourselves from the excesses of the sun. Even if that could be argued in Scotland, her claim that this is achieved by wrapping ourselves in light cotton is nonsense. Since when did light cotton give full protection against sunburn? Jeremy Watson in Scotland on Sunday found some protection in the Edinburgh haar: "How lucky we are that climes are cooler north of the Border", he sighed, before adding: "My advice, should you encounter him, is to keep your eyes fixed on his straggly beard and wish him bon voyage". But perhaps the ice was, after all, melting. A normally frigid Mrs Katie Grant asked in The Scotsman: "Why are we so exercised by this true British eccentric?" The truth is, Gough is just the tip of a melting iceberg. While a number of gays have expressed their desire to join his protest, more of them were quietly stripping off on gay beaches in Scotland this unusually hot summer, and, along many of Scotland's other beaches, more women were copying their European cousins, flouting the laws of decency and daring to remove their tops. I doubt if Steve Gough will take much comfort from the abolishment of the 19th century law of 'shameless indecency' (a notifiable offence under the 1997 Sex Offenders Act) by the Court of Appeal in Edinburgh. It has been recommended that it should be replaced by an act that makes it an offence to offend 'public indecency'. Steve Gough is scheduled to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on 7 January 2004. I've no doubt his shamelessly decent tackle will be properly covered by Scotland's media. Endemol, the production company behind Big Brother, are the people behind BBC 2's Restoration programme. Twice weekly they paraded a selection of properties that were in need of some tender loving care. That's where we came in, registering our vote to hopefully send a fat cheque winging its way to rescue the rotting rafters of your choice. All very worthy. After a researcher read my feature on Kinloch Castle on the Hebridean island of Rhum, someone was despatched to get my take on its sexual history. This lavish Edwardian baronial pile was the home of gay George Bullough a man who was responsible for turning it into, wellÉ. a pretty plush brothel that hosted the wildest of orgies. Royalty attended. Not only did Bullough, a enthusiastic writer of erotic fiction, recruit his own team of handsome young men for some occasional footie, but his staff were promised a bit extra in their wages if they wore a kilt. Bullough was an expensive queen. (Just imagine spending GBP 20m in today's money on a holiday home). He had to have the latest and the best. The giant Imhof and Mukle Orchestrion rang out over the whole island from where it sat under the stairs. The Edwardian showers were delightful, tantalisingly spraying water into every orifice. But whilst the silk brocades, the fabulous paintings and elaborate furniture remained intact, the S&M cage was politely returned to the family. And his partiesÉ? Well, if walls could talk! I eagerly watched Griff Rhys-Jones take viewers round, waiting for this important monument to our sexual history to be uncovered, but the nearest we got was a discreet mention of "lavish dinner parties" and "wild soirees". In Edwardian times, while the working classes would be exposed and castigated for any lapse in morality, the upper classes quietly got away with murder. No change there then! There secret was safe. Thank goodness for writer Lucinda Lambton who managed, when Kinloch Castle made into the top 10, to refer to the 214 jets of water from the elaborate Victorian showers, especially the one coming up "like a ramrod up your privates". Helen Martin's a jolly old sausage, isn't she? She couldn't wait to tell Edinburgh's Evening News that she "supported Scotland's gay community over the recent gay pride march through Edinburgh". Good for you, love! (But who the fuck is Helen Martin when she's at home)? Before we'd finished sweeping up the empty bottles of Chardonnay and checked that the lesbian who'd had her jaw smashed by a straight guy outside a gay bar was OK, dear Ms Martin was submitting her piece to the Evening News for publication. "Treating them (gays) as some kind of special minority deserving of lavish hand-outs is wrong". Apparently, (yawn), "crackpot grants" and (zzzzzzz) "lavish handouts" were once again being thrown at gays. Ms Martin was peeved that a "preposterous" GBP39,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund had been allocated for a gay heritage trail around Manchester. "Personally, I have nothing against a gay heritage trailÉ" she opined. But with dead straights a more worthy cause than living gays, she was horrified at the "very dubious decisions" that led to "a request by veterans of one of the bloodiest battles of the Second World War, for a mere GBP12,500, half the cost of a trip to pay their final respects to the 20,000 who died during the fighting in Monte Cassino" being turned down. Ms Martin tried to weigh up gay causes against more "worthy" heterosexual ones. "If our natural history and literary past isn't worthy of a leg up, why should a mosaic of Quentin Crisp and a former print shop Ð now a general memorabilia store Ð where gay pamphlets were once churned out, be any different?" Have a quick look round at collection boxes on shop counters next time you're out shopping, will you? Pretty little tins and boxes sit there for all those more "worthy" causes: Abused kids, cancer, pet rescue and crumbling church roofs. Now find the collecting tin for people living with HIV or AIDS on the nicely polished oak counter of your friendly bank. The Lottery Fund was not established to give priority to popular causes approved by Ms Helen Martin. Our history is also important. Gays are particularly careless with it. It is very welcome that there is someone out there intelligent enough to recognise this. Tiring of one line of homophobia Ms Martin pretends her back is against the wall. What do gays "actually want from us"? She cries. Adding "their strongest desire should be to be treated the same way as everyone else. It seems to me that instead, they want to maintain their alienation and difference. They want to continually remind society that they are a breed apart Ð and in this regard at least Ð a charity case. The rest of us have nothing to reproach ourselves for and no duty to pay up". Before warning the gay community to "grow up and start pulling their weight", she weighed us up against "women, Jews, Catholics" and "many other communities", (if you mean people of colour, dear, please say so), who she was emphatic were "equally or more a part of Britain's heritage". (More a part)? And as for that Pride march she enjoyed so much: "Alas they sold us short with a dull, old, trade union-style, placard-waving trudge through the city rather than the entertaining spectacle of costume, music and dance enjoyed in other cities". Well, well, Ms Martin. Such an enthusiastic supporter of Pride as yourself will no doubt be wanting to dip into your shooting jacket pocket to cough up some hard earned cash or whatever else Edinburgh's Evening News paid you for this nasty little homophobic rant for some floats next year! Garry Otton's book SEXUAL FASCISM is published by Ganymede Books priced GBP8.99. E-mail: garry@scottishmediamonitor.com THERE'S MORE THIS MONTH ON THE WEBSITE! Now averaging over 1000 hits a day, read the papers, post your comments or search for material at http://www.scottishmediamonitor.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dun Deagh/Dundee ================ Hello folks! Yep Shafted is out, and I am in. I will endeavour to bring the same blandness and formulaic writing to the Dundee scene that I applied to the Aberdeen scene before Mark stepped in to save them all! The usual drinks offers are continuing in Charlie's, with 5pm to 8pm every night seeing McEwans pints at GBP1.50 and jugs for a fiver. Charlie tells me that the hugely successful Drag and Fancy Dress night held a few months ago raised a total of GBP500 for the Baby Care Unit at Ninewells Hospital. Plans are already underway for a similar event at Hallowe'en (31st Oct), more details nearer the time. Many people will no doubt already be deciding what they are going to wear: I know Ian has had closely guarded plans for his costume the past several weeks! Brooklyn's have some special drinks offers throughout the month of September, including 50p for shots of vodka and GBP1 per pint of Carling. They have also recently introduced discounts to Out on Saturday nights, ask behind the bar for more details. The karaoke is still going strong - and loud - Sun, Wed and Fri 9pm-Midnight. Out on the 27th Sep plays host to Hazell Dean, who I am assured has lots of songs but not sure she appears in my record collection, will have to ask my straight mate Trixie and see if he has anything by her in amongst his Kylie and George Michael! Anyway from the interest this evening is generating I am sure that it will be a packed out night in the club, tickets are available that evening on the door. With Out now up for sale, this may be the last big booking from Madame Grumpy. Throughout September, Diversitay are distributing a questionnaire and holding consultations regarding the experiences of LGBT people and those who identify with them in the Dundee, Perth & Kinross and Angus areas. To find out more or to get your hands on one of the questionnaires - Tel: Dundee (01382) 202620 (Mon 7-10pm), Write: PO Box 53, Dundee DD1 3YG or E-mail: contact@diversitay.org.uk Diversitay are also seeking more volunteers, contact details as above. Various roles that volunteers may be required for include providing telephone support and information, assisting in running the youth group, arranging social events and activities, fundraising and training. Just like the Kingsway. that about rounds up all that's happening in Dundee. If there is anything else worthy of print then don't hesitate to get in touch, either through the magazine, by e-mail (see below) or in the virtual world of Gaydar chat in the Dundee room, where I'm normally hanging around as courier_chris. Would be especially happy to hear from anyone involved in the University LGBT societies, if they are indeed active. Chris E-mail: courier_chris@yahoo.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obar Dheadhainn/Aberdeen ======================== A huge welcome to those poor buggers who have just arrived in Aberdeen to start at University in the City, either at the hallowed bounds of Aberdeen University or Robert Gordon's. You've missed a fantastic summer and the weather is now back to its standard pattern of dreich days with driving horizontal rain and winds! Things are also beginning to cool down in Grampian and that's not just the weather, but more of that later..looks like the Aberdeen scene is going through a period of change; some good, some not so good. To find out just what read on. OUT Club & Cube: Looks like the competition from Aberdeen's two new venues was too much for Madam Grumpy, the plasma screens disappeared on the week beginning the 15th September and the bar was sold later the same week! Now that's fast!! Well we had three venues for all of one night, gotta be some kind of record (just away to phone Norris McWhirter at the Guinness Book!!). Madam Grumpy has asked me to pass on his best wishes to the new venues but no vote of thanks to the punters who ploughed their hard earned readies across his bar! Will OUT be missed? Will Madam Grumpy open another venue in Aberdeen? Who knows, who cares? Indigo (formerly Oh Henry's): in the Adelphi has already found its way into the hearts of the usually reluctant Aberdeen scene crowd. The punters seem to be enjoying the change of venue style and mix of music, with a wide range of you guyz 'n' girlz enjoying a night out. So much so that faces that have been away from the scene for quite some time are out again. The club has a terrific relaxed atmosphere and with the panoramic view of the harbour you feel you're actually in a club that's not scared to be part of the scene. With comfy leather sofas, a great dance space, (due to be refurbished) and plans to extend the venue size, Indigo complements Mint in a way that the previous scene hadn't managed. A Blind Date Competition is planned for the 1st weekend in November with a charity fundraiser in aid of the PHACE Scotland project on Sat 25th Oct. The fundraiser is to take the form of a model contest looking for the Face of PHACE in Aberdeen for an awareness raising campaign that will be Grampian wide. Prizes galore for the winner! The drinks promo's that's currently running is all drinks GBP1.50 before midnight. Mint is the coolest new addition to the Aberdeen scene, with gorgeous staff to serve your every whim, running exclusively gay on a Saturday night with the rest of the week mixed. The guyz that have put the club together have not shortchanged the punters with a venue to rival those in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Mint eventually opened on the 11th of Sep and was well worth the extra week's wait. The club looks fantastic with very subtle lighting effects and a slightly eerie sculptured man (or is it woman?) whose head moves in a most suggestive manner! The seating is well placed and quieter areas can be found so you can relax away from the disco bunnies, especially the seating that looked remarkably like an IKEA bed, (don't know what you'd get up to on that!!). A mix of sounds from Camp to House, Funk and Dance music invited those along on the first night to swing their hips and get it on the dance floor! This is a venue that promises great things and like Indigo is a long awaited and refreshing change to the gay scene in Aberdeen. Wellman's: A reminder for all you new Uni and College students that Wellman's have launched a special offer for students wishing to join the health club. A lifetime membership fee of GBP20 (Includes the first session) thereafter GBP5 per visit. For those of you not wishing to take up full membership, or if you're just visiting the city a day or two there is a fee of GBP10 per visit. For information about the health club contact Ali or Denis on Aberdeen (01224) 211441. Q T's at 517 George Street, is Aberdeen's newest lingerie/adult novelties shop! That's for your kinky lingerie, PVC wear, Latex, Magazines, DVD's and Videos and much more! The shop is well appointed and stocked. The shop also carries safer sex info and other resources that are free to customers. Go on! Broaden your minds and take a look. Up in the Highland capital of Inverness The Gate has served its last pink, umbrella encrusted cocktail. There was very little warning of the venue closing and this has now taken away the only gay venue in the city. Sleepers is still very much closed for refurbishment, but still worthwhile having a walk past during the day just to see the hunky builders! Most of the guyz are making their way to Bar Pivo on Academy Street at the moment, the staff certainly exuding an air of gay friendliness (also very cute!). RGU LGBT Society is coming back to life as students are flocking back, with the first meeting planned for Wed 8th of Oct at 9pm. This year looks set to be the most fun so far, as we will have more resources, attempt to cover more sides of LGBT life (including fun, support and even politics - all depending on interest) and more people working on events than ever before.Events this year look like they will even include trips out of Aberdeen and more. For more info the guyz 'n' girlz are at E-mail rgulgbclub@yahoo.co.uk or check out the website. Granite Sisters' first Dance & Chat or as it was better known '4-2-9' for gay women at the Aberdeen Arts Centre on Sun 7th Sep was a highly successful event bringing together women from all over Scotland, the next planned 4-2-9 will be on 9th Nov again at the Aberdeen Arts Centre on King Street. The 4-2-9 is open to all ages and further information can be gleaned by E-mail: 4-2-9@clara.co.uk. Granite Sisters are also continuing with their project on Spirituality to which all you girlz are most welcome. East Neuk Bar on King Street is to hold a women's only disco on 31st Oct from 8.30pm-1am, with Granite Sisters and Around About 2001 sponsoring musical diva Joyce Duncan. Aberdeen Lesbian Mums are organizing an 'Out of Town' meeting over the next few weeks, the group comprises of women of all ages E-mail: lmums@clara.co.uk The Serious Bit The thing about a gay scene is that we have a range of venues and outlets consisting of bars, clubs, groups, support agencies, saunas and even cruising areas. Recent events show us that without the punters continuing support and indeed the people who run the venues and groups in Aberdeen we will never get passed the magical two-club/bar venues total at any one time. I asked earlier who cares? Well I do for one; will the scene in Aberdeen ever be able to support more than two bloody clubs or bars? Can the North ever become a scene that could rival Edinburgh and Glasgow? Personally (and it is a personal thought!) I think we could, but I realize it takes a lot for many of us to open the closet door and dip a toe in the deep, dark water that is the gay scene. We need to know that the support is there should we need it, and that we can walk about without fear always looking over our shoulders! Yes, the scene can be bitchy, scary and downright hostile but it can also be a place of self-discovery, fun and downright hedonistic. Whatever your thoughts about bars and clubs, passed or present it is always disappointing to see one fall by the wayside. Hopefully all of the venues that have opened recently will be around for some time and the Aberdeen Scene will prosper. A Long Goodbye! I only took on the writing of this column for a stopgap period until somebody else more able took on the mantle of Aberdeen Scene Queen Correspondent, that was bloody ages ago, almost two years (time flies when you're coming up with pish!). Because of work commitments it's becoming much harder to keep to the deadlines the short, fat, balding-ginger one sets. It's time to hand over the Princess Tiara to someone who can't only do the column justice, but also has the time to go out on the scene and report back on all the happenings. If you think you can do a better job (it won't be hard!) then either get in touch with his graciousness 'Ms Hein', or myself at the PHACE Offices on the usual numbers. It's been fun, there've been tears (the Ed's, not mine!) and I now have a better insight into how much hard work it really is, (don't let that put you off) it's also been rewarding. Thanks for all your comments and help in putting this together month after month. So that's it, I've passed my motorcycle test, so I'm off to mount my trusty new stead and disappear into the sunset. 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Inverness - Anyone There? Any gay/bi guys in Inverness area? I can't be the only one! How about getting together for a group meet? Social initially - then who knows what the future may hold! Interested? Box SG53127. Mature And Genuine 60 year old, bi, fit and healthy, versatile with few hang-ups. I'm looking for similar aged, mature in mind and body be it a one off encounter or LTR. Let's talk about it and see if we enjoy each other's company. Scotland or North of England. Box SG53128. House/slaveboy Wanted Wanted slim, smooth (preferred), house/slaveboy, needed by p.t./housemaster. You: 16-30, willing to undertake all duties and serve at my feet. Must be willing to take spanking, slipper or paddle and caning. Please send shirtless photo and nude back showing your bare botty. Box SG53129. Rugby Muscle Wanted 46 year old, good build, hairy, passive guy living in Greenock wants to meet a top (active) hunky, quiet, rugby muscle guy for fun and friendship and hopefully more, age and race not important, Latinos, Asians, Asylum seekers, very welcome, discretion assured, will answer all replies. Box SG53130. Perth Young guy looking for fun and possible relationship. Like going out and often go out in Glasgow. Box SG53131. First Time Bi curious sub male likes stockings. Like to meet similar. Can travel. Box SG53133. Massage Mates Smooth guy, late 40's, seeking massage mates. Anyone into tantric massage? Prefer mature men. Box SG53134. R U Up For It? Under 21? Horny middle aged guy would like to meet you. Can travel all over and arrange accommodation at my expense. Discreet, genuine, affectionate and I promise to look after you. Box SG53135. Young 16 Year Old Guy Glasgow Hey guys. I am looking for anyone one aged 18 to 35 to have laughs with and have LOTS of fun. Box SG53137. Are You My Match? Wanted: Guy under 46 - genuine, s/a, s/l, slim, non smoker, near Glasgow/Paisley looking for friendship maybe more. Enjoys good conversation about everything from "Corry" to Current Affairs. Has a gsoh and is caring - in return you get all of the above - ME. Box SG53138. Wankers If you live between Aberdeen and Ellon and want to be slowly stripped naked and then wanked, I'm the man for the job. Box SG53149. Vacant Love Handles Are you man enough to grab them? Articulate, sensitive, spiritual Tinkerbell needs Peter Pan to teach him to fly again. Prove that someone can love a fairy when they're 50! No crocodiles need apply! Box SG53150. Edinburgh West - Companion Required Are you between 16-25 years old, student, any nationality, who may require same. Me, M/S, S/A, GSOH, can accommodate anytime. Long or short stay. Discreet. Box SG53151. Dumbarton - Straight Acting - 45 Looking for same or coloured guy for fun and good times. Likes music, pubs or nights in. Maybe a lasting relationship with luck. Box SG53152. Active Guy Wanted Ayrshire guy, genuine, nice looking, youthful. Mid 50's, good slim body, 32 waist with cute little butt. WLTM mature, discreet, active top for no-strings mutual enjoyment. Willing to travel. Box SG53153. Nairn - Huntly - MacDuff Mature guy, smoker, limited travel, WLTM younger guy(s) foir fun and games. Looks and disability no problem. Not a one off. ALA, LTR, possible make a regular date, write soon. Box SG53154. Glasgow Guy Gay Man, 30, good looking, would like to meet men 18-35 years old for fun. Box SG53155. East - Central - West - Anywhere Middle aged Fife guy - versatile, S/A, S/A, N/Sm, N/Sc seeks slim guys of any age for no-strings fun. Can accommodate or travel. Discretion assured for married, bi, etc. ALA. Box SG53156. Dominant Man Trains Male Are you a cute, healthy, well-built, hot boy? Under 25 years? You will get full 'safe' training as a house and sex slave. Must love naked bondage etc. Reply with photo. Box SG53157. Edinburgh Skinhead Skinhead seeks mates into skin gear, DM's, Braces, Rubber, Bondage. WS, Humiliation, Gob, Collar and Lead, for drinks and hot wet fun. Give phone number for quick reply. Box SG53158. Free Massage Middle aged man wants to develop skills in massage. Looking for volunteers to help develop expertise. Not professional, just for personal enjoyment. Lanark/Glasgow area. Box SG53159. Glasgow Area Friendly Guy Glasgow guy, 30, fit and friendly. Looking for honest, genuine guy, to brighten up my winter. I have a slim body and a sane mind. ALAWP. Friendship and letter offered and expected. Box SG53160. Want To Learn 50 year old inexperienced male seeks W/E teachers, gay or bi. No E-mails. Box SG53161. Far East Returned Older Professional Man After seven years of working in Vietnam, China and Indonesia I have retired to Scotland and seek younger friends interested in the joy of life, travel, cinema, theatre and companionship. Box SG53162. Large Manservant Large, six foot, manservant seeks Queen, elegant Prince, TV, CD, TS, Chubby type or master (any age) to pamper, worship and to serve as their houseman. Box SG53163. Ross-Shire - Inverness - Morayshire Gay middle aged, slim, fit, sincere, honest guy seeks friends of 30-60 years of age for fun and friendship. Can accommodate or travel to meet. Box SG53164. Doing It Alone? Join Others As A Social Group If (line advertising) can't make organised group meetings let's join together for theatre, meals, in/out, sporting activities. Anyone for badminton? Relaxing massage, rural visits etc. N/Sm. preferred. Box SG53165. Glasgow - Paisley - Surrounding Area Southside Glasgow based (on Paisley-Glasgow rail route) early 40's, slim, hairy, WLTM for casual times. Prefer 25-45 year olds, PM, MTGS, Coffee and Cream massage, theatre, outdoor pursuits all on 1-2-1. Very sporty fit, medium built who prefers non smokers. Box SG53166. Leather Guy Glasgow leather guy, 33, is waiting to meet guys into leather, S/M, denim who are willing to experiment. Photo appreciated. I can accommodate. Write soon. Box SG53167. Anything Goes Looking to meet other guys who enjoy oral/anal activities. Also Y/B, toys etc. No timewasters please. All letters answered with quick reply. Box SG53168. Ayrshire Guy Ayrshire guy, 29, 5'9", blue eyes, dark hair, good physique and well up for it. Has good sense of humour looking for similar. Go on - go for it. Rob. Box SG53169. Glasgow Older for Younger: Fun Sporty BND Healthy living, fit, hairy, W/E, sexy voiced and chatty guy WLTM bespectacled student/professional for home, gym work outs and fitness classes. City centre gym. Swapping clothes, exchange massage, swimming sessions and tuition. Also nights out to enjoy contemporary dance and theatre followed by a good meal with fine wine. Non-smokers only need apply. Box SG53170. Edinburgh Fit active male, 40's, married, is available for young students coming to terms with their sexuality. Box SG53171. Glasgow West End Active 36 year old guy, 5'10", slim/medium build, active, seeking to meet guys between 18-40 years old for horny fun times. Can accommodate and totally genuine. S/A, S/L and non-scene. Box SG53172. Skinhead Seeks Mates Skin wants to meet skins into DM's, rubber, W/S, gob, bondage and humiliation. Let's meet for drinks and hot 'wet' fun. Phone number - photo for quick reply. Box SG53173. Northeast "Come to me a pony, go away a zebra". Box SG53174. Dominant Tops Wanted Edinburgh slave, mid 30's, looking for hard dominant tops for all S/M action. Rugby build, 6 foot, cropped and fit. Use me sir! Box SG53174. Panty Fun Mature and friendly guy seeks similar gay/bi guys into lingerie, and 'over the knee' fun. Guys 40-65 especially welcome. Don't delay call today, photo helps. SAE or E-mail: ddsilky@AOL.com Box SG53175. Aberdonian in Belgium Gay male Aberdonian working in Belgium seeks penpals to keep up to date with life back home. Also seeking companion for a holiday in Gran Canaria, January 2004 (excluding Dundonians). Box SG53176. Skinhead Seeks Mates Zero crop skin seeks mates into gob, W/S, humiliation, rubber, gas masks, poppers and waders for long sessions. Phone number for quick reply. Box SG53177. Fife - Edinburgh Slim , mature TV, good figure, sexy legs, dresses fully with wig and makeup, seeks mature male friend for get-togethers. First class 'O' levels. C to A. Box SG53178. House Slave Wanted Edinburgh, 34 year old, dominant top looking for submissive house slaves for bondage, S/M, house duties etc. Any age. Send letter with full details and experience. Box SG53179. Total Dominator Edinburgh Active, 40+, guy seeks submissives who know what they need and will take what they are given. Must have own place and between 20-40 years old. Are you able to take both external and internal punishment of many kinds? No red or brown will be tolerated. A fully detailed letter and a photo a must for any kind of reply. Cannot accommodate so do not ask, but may travel if you plead your case well enough. Safe Fun Only (in all areas - protection supplied) so do not contemplate any other kind of intercourse. Reply now if you are up to it - I am. Box SG53180. Soothing Hands Mature guy offers lads, up to 40 years old, a soothing massage to get rid of the stress of a busy life. Active guy who especially welcomes all 'passive' lads from the college, office or building site in need of some re-charging of their batteries before a night on the town. Must have own place, own shower or bath, for full soap massaging before oiling from head to toe to gain maximum benefit from this full 'and free' servicing. Box SG53181. *BISEXUAL Bi Curious? There has to be a first time for everything! Aged 16-21: get in touch? Considerate experienced versatile older guy will talk you through things at your own pace before getting down to some safe fun. Your limits respected. Total discretion assured. Live in Edinburgh but will travel if required. Box SG53102. Bi 40 year old looking for friendly inexperienced 22-35 year old guys into spankings, c.p. must enjoy o.t.k. Outdoor types welcome. Box SG53107. Try It! Attractive married bi-guy in Aberdeen wltm same for discreet fun and friendship. I am 42, 6'2" tall and fit, very laid-back with varied interests. Age/experience irrelevant. Box SG53111. Hopefully Slave Passive bi male, 40, seeks males, females, couples, older 55+, into CP, role play, photos, CD, outdoor/indoor. Box SG53139. Butch Man Required by strict master. Prefer weightlifting or rugby type. Prefer also Europenas or those of European descent. Photo please. Glasgow area. Box SG53140. Edinburgh Bi guy seeks couples bi or gay for fun. I am fit and genuine. ALA. Box SG53141. Edinburgh Mature bi guy WLTM bi lady for fun times. All ages and colours welcome. Discretion assured. Box SG53142. Edinburgh Bi guy, 66 years old, would like to be enslaved by kind master. Fully shaven. Will give good service to right over 60. Box SG53143. Sexy Sub TV For Assertive Attractive bi sexy sub TV, nice butt, wants to serve friendly, nice, dom types, male, female or couple. Fetish fun welcome. Will do video. E-mail: ddsilky@aol.com or Write (with SAE): Box SG53144. Aberdeen Tae Inverness Mature biguy who smokes seeks close encounter of the intimate kind with male(s), female(s) or both on regular basis. Age/looks unimportant. LTR possible. Only limited travel, occasional accommodation. Write soon. ALA. Box SG53145. *STRAIGHT Dundee - Edinburgh Friendly, fit, 50something silver bear seeks morally relaxed women of all ages for fun and friendship. Box SG53101. *PUBIC ANNOUNCEMENTS DROP DEAD ///// GET WELL SOON The Order of Perpetual Indulgence the world over sends its blessings and best wishes to Sister Bobby du Sade and promise not to wear out completely all the attractive young men in the North East of Scotland whilst she is incapacitated. *FRIENDS ABROAD INTERGAY Penpal contacts with gay men all over the world. Over 120 subscribers in 30 countries. To join is free: send your ad. Only subscribers get the booklet with all data and addresses by enclosing GBP5. INTERGAY, Voorstraat 12-A, 4033 AD Lienden, Netherlands. Dark Haired Seeks Red Head Very handsome bubble butt and hairy bottom looking for his red headed Scottish mate. I am a real man. Let's do it. WWW: http://community.webtv.net/versatilecountry/versatilecountryman Write: Justin Craig, 1212 E Andy Devine #269, Kingman, AZ 86401-6296, USA. E-mail: versatilecountry@webtv.net *LOOKING FOR Glasgow Shaved Head Guy We met in Steamworks, Edinburgh, on 30th Aug. I'm from Fife. Thought you might like to keep in touch. Box SG53103. Jet Ski Fun We met at Ardeer Beach and had some fun on my jet ski. You from Hamilton area and into sailing. Would like to meet again. Please contact. Box SG53136. *ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE Bo'ness Two bedroom flat available now. Tel: 0774 0070855. *JOBS OFFERED Cash For Your Body Photogenic guys can earn GBP100 cash posing for Mike Arlen who has had 14 glossy magazines published called Mike Arlen's Guys. 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Hede at E-mail: Bullmilitary@bushtails. homechoice.co.uk. If accepted, you will report to Corporal A. Bull. STRICTLY NO TIME WASTERS [54] CAFFMOS Contacts and friendships for men over sixty. The organisation for the more mature gentleman and his admirers. Write to: CAFFMOS, PO Box 2273, Hove. BN3 2GF. Or phone Hove (01273) 220995 for info. [99] Contact Mag Contact Mag for adults: over 900 photos. Approval copy from: Matchmaker (K38), Chorley, PR7 4BS. Or ring 01257 483335 (24 hours). [99] CP Contact Paper CP contact paper for spanking, skins, discipline, etc. SAE to TD Monthly, PO Box 352, Manchester. M60 2PG. [99] Free TV/TS News A Tranny not for profit newsletter. Views, news, venues and free personal adverts. A5 sae: BM Box 2534, London. WC1N 3XX. [99] Golden Wheel Seeking discreet gay or bisexual new friends, male or female? Long standing service, all areas and worldwide. Send stamp for details to: (Sadie), The Golden Wheel, Liverpool. L15 3HT. [99] Homes In Spain For letting or investment. Superb villas, bungalows or apartments with swimming pool from GBP55,000. (60 per cent mortgages available). Call KEYSOL for details of property exhibitions, inspection trips or brochure 0141-576 8808. [99] Limited Companies Only GBP90 for your own Limited Company. PLCs GBP100. Charitable and Unlimited Companies also available. Freephone 0800 526421 for our free 'Guide To Limited Companies'. E-mail: cosun@drink. demon.co.uk WWW: http://www. quick-companies.co.uk/ [99] Metamorphosis A lesbian run painting and decorating company providing a quality, competitive and respectful service to a wide variety of people in the City of Edinburgh. General painting, papering and decorating. Colour advice. Plaster repairs. Tiling. Minor electrical and joinery work. Other household odd jobs. No job too small. Carol. Tel: 0131-476 1052 or 07944 805495. E-mail: metamorphosis@blueyonder.co.uk or metamorphosis@supanet.com [55] Proofreading And Tuition In English (including TEFL), French, Latin, Greek & Gaelic, Typing Services, Historical & Genealogical Research. Charles S Coventry, 23/9 Viewcraig Street, Edinburgh. EH8 9UJ. Tel: 0131-558 8785. E-mail: charlie_cov@yahoo.co.uk WWW: http://www.geocities.com/charlie-cov/ Reflexology For Men Relaxes, reduces tension and stress, revitalises, enhances body's own healing resources. Sessions - GBP25 (readers of ScotsGay GBP20). Ian - caring, experienced, qualified. 0131-556 3383. [55a] TD Monthly The UK's fastest-growing contact publication for gay men into spanking/CP and all related interests. Please send SAE for details. Write: TD Monthly, PO Box 352, Manchester. M60 2PG. WWW: http://geocities.com/tdmonthly/homepage.html [99] Translation Services Qualified translator based in Dundee offers translation services between the following languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish and French. 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Call Mark 07050 174 700 or E-mail: mark@gayescort.me.uk [53a] ScotsGuys Escort Agency Now recruiting new escorts. Please call Ross on 0845 120 5980 (local rate) for all enquiries & bookings. Visit http://www.scotsguys.com for the finest escorts in Scotland. [53a] Swedish Massage - Glasgow Unhurried, relaxing, revitalising, Swedish massage. Friendly qualified guy. Westend and southside gym. Towels, shower provided. In and out calls. Not escort! Tel: Andrew on 07713 148426. WWW: http://www. bodyworkglasgow.com/ [53a] *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: GBP29-GBP49 per night. Call 0131-558 1382 or Fax 0131-556 8279. WWW: http://www.gayscotland.com/alvahouse/ [57a] Denia - Costa Blanca To rent: Large Villa. Sleeps 4/6. Pool 40ft x 20ft. Low cost car hire. Price all season GBP25 pppn. More info at http://www.spanienportal.com/floridavilla/ Contact Alan on 00 34 96 578 6744. [55a] Glasgow Bed & Breakfast West End location. Convenient for City Centre. Gay friendly. Double room en suite GBP15 per person. Phone 07906 305188 or E-mail: westendbandb@amserve.com [53a] Near Perth Friendly country cottage Bed and Breakfast. En suite rooms. Private parking. Pub/restaurant next door. For a personal service, call 07730 876454 for accommodation and/or massage. [60] Self-catering Studio flat. Ideal for Glasgow/Edinburgh. 3 mins from J8/M74. Double Bed / Ensuite / Kitchenette / Parking. Phone 01698-884060 / 07774-933720. [55a] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helplines ========= CROSSLYNX NATIONAL TV/TS HELPLINE Mon 7.30-9.30pm. Phone: 0141-847 0787 WWW: http://SGLS.tripod.com/transgen.htm CENTRAL SCOTLAND POLICE HOMOPHOBIC HELPLINE Nightly 7-10pm. Phone: Stirling (01786) 469483 or 0141-847 0647 WWW: http://www.centralscotland.police.uk/gblt/ 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 Write: PO Box 53, Dundee. DD1 3YG. E-mail: contact@diversitay.org.uk WWW: http://www.diversitay.org.uk/ FIFE HATE CRIME REPORTING HELPLINE 24 hours. Phone: Freephone 0800 3891425 A freephone number for people who wish support in reporting to Fife Constabulary crime motivated by hate. For further information about the service or becoming a trained helpline volunteer, phone us now! GRAMPIAN LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL SWITCHBOARD Wed 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: weallneedsupport@lgls.co.uk WWW: http://www.lgls.co.uk/ LOTHIAN LESBIAN LINE Mon, Thu 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0131-557 0751 NIGHT OWL HIV/AIDS CRISIS LINE Nightly Midnight-5am. Phone: 0141-332 2992 STRATHCLYDE GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD Nightly 7-10pm. Phone: 0141-847 0447 E-mail: info@sgls.co.uk WWW: http://www.sgls.co.uk/ SWITCHBOARD LESBIAN LINE Wed 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0141-847 0547 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 ABACOS 11 Market Street. Tel: (01224) 591927. Sun-Thu 11.30am-Midnight. Fri-Sat 11.30am-1am. New gay friendly Bar Brasserie which is so gay friendly that, when we phoned to enquire as to their opening hours, they said they didn't want to be listed. ABERDEEN WOMEN'S CENTRE* Shoe Lane, (next door to Lemon Tree). Tel: (01224) 625010. Tue-Wed 10am-2pm. Thu 5-9pm. A *women only space* where all women are welcome without prejudice. Free use of computers and Internet connection. Latest computer/women's magazines/morning newspaper. [For women in the gay community there is also a copy of the latest edition of AroundAB-out2001 Newsletter.] Cosy pop-in coffee lounge. [Donations for refreshments are expected.] Information-Resource Area /Women's library. Computer/Confidence/Empowering/English as a second language courses run throughout year. Access for disabled. No smoking policy in Centre. Contact Maria Clark for more details at E-mail: awc@clara.co.uk BAR INDIGO* 20 Adelphi. Tel: (01224) 586949. Sun-Thu 5pm-2am. Fri-Sat 5pm-3am. New gay bar/club in old Oh Henry's premises. Free entry weeknights and before Midnight at weekends: thereafter GBP3 or GBP2 with flyer. MINT 70 Chapel Street. Tel: (01224) 642112. Exclusively gay on Sat, this new club is mixed during the rest of the week. WELLMANS HEALTH STUDIO* 3rd Floor, 21-23 Justice Mill Lane. Tel: (01224) 211441. Mon-Fri 10am-10pm. Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Aberdeen's first (and only) gay sauna. Two video booths, dark room, sauna, steam room, stand-and-tan sun cabin. DUNDEE BROOKLYN'S BAR* 2 St Andrew's Lane. Tel: (01382) 200660. Wed-Sun 7pm-Midnight. Well appointed gay friendly bar next door to Out 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. Good atmosphere, very popular disco with wide selection of sounds and the occasional act/PA. EDINBURGH BLACK BO'S 57/61 Blackfriars Street. Tel: 0131-557 6136. Wed-Sat 6-10pm. Superb little mostly vegetarian restaurant. Friendly staff. Mixed clientele. E-mail: admin@blackbos.co.uk WWW: http://www.blackbos.co.uk/ BLAZE* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. 11pm-3am. 1st & 3rd Fri of each month. Next date: 3rd & 17th Oct. James Longworth's new club night playing Chart/Commercial/ Funky House. GBP1 & GBP1.50 drinks promos all night. GBP3 before midnight/GBP4 after. E-mail: vibe@100ent.com WWW: http://www.blazefridays.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-1pm, 2-5.30pm. Mixed bookshop selling a selection of UK and imported gay magazines. BOOTYLUSHOUS* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Info Line: 07736 936650. Sun. 11pm-3am. A Sunday Night Block Party, Packin' em in every week in the Cocteau Lounge! Join DJ Dale Lush & Guests for an evening of R&B, Soul & Funk Favourites! Guest DJ's include Agent Black, Pimpster & Bump! Ghetto Fabulous Promos: Vodka & Mix / VK / Bottled Beer GBP1.50. Mudslide Shots GBP1. Free BootyLUSHous mix CD's for early birds. GBP2 entry. E-mail: dale@lushmarketing.com WWW: http://www.lushmarketing.com/ 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: info@claremont-bar-edinburgh.co.uk WWW: http://www.claremont-bar-edinburgh.co.uk/ EASYINTERNETCAFE 58 Rose Street. Tel: 0131-220 3577. Daily 8am-11pm. Large Internet Cafe from which many gay men seem to troll the net instead of just picking up each other! WWW: http://www.easyinternetcafe.com/ EDINBURGH LESBIAN GAY AND BISEXUAL CENTRE* 58a and 60 Broughton Street. Houses Sala Cafe-Bar 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. 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. Daily Noon-12.45am. Food: Mon-Tue 5-8pm, Wed-Fri Noon-2pm & 5-8pm, Sat Noon-8pm, Sun 12.30-8pm. 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?" CAMRA's Lesbian and Gay Real Ale Drinkers meet there on the first Mon of the month from 9pm (except Aug - 2nd Mon) - WWW: http://www.antipope. org/feorag/drinkers/ Goths meet every Wed (perverts of all shapes and sizes most welcome!) from 9pm. JOY* The Venue, 15 Calton Road. JOY Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 11pm-3am. Monthly. Next dates: Sat 27th Sep, 25th Oct. Popular club night held on two levels and featuring DJs Maggie Joy, Alan Joy & Brett King in the main room, Trendy Wendy & Sally F downstairs in The Cooler. GBP8 Joy members/GBP10 otherwise. E-mail: clubjoy@blueyonder.co.uk. WWW: http://www.clubjoy.co.uk/ LAUGHING DUCK* 24 Howe Street. Tel: 0131-220 2376. Mon-Thu Noon-Midnight, Fri-Sat Noon-1am, Sun 12.30pm-Midnight. Stylish, comfy bar with relaxed atmosphere serving food till 7.30pm. DJs on Sat nights. Pub Quiz every second Sun from 9pm. Function Room Hire. E-mail: contact@thelaughingduck. co.uk. WWW: http://www.thelaughingduck.co.uk/ 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. 368-370 Gorgie Road (Currently not licensed as a sex shop). Tel: 0131-468 6969. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun Noon-8pm. Scotland's ORIGINAL licenced SEX shops where you'll be made welcome by the very nice assortment of folk who work there! Toys galore, video rental too! Larger sizes stocked. LUVELY The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street. Tel: 0131-225 2564. Info Line: 0131-657 4633. 10pm-3am. Monthly. Next dates: 18th Oct, 15th Nov. Mega club night with resident DJs Tommy Kay, Newton & Stone, Jared and GP. WWW: http://www.luvely.net/ MASSAGE FOR HEALTH 58a/60 Broughton Street. By appointment only. Massage therapy from qualified practitioners Anne (Tel: 07986 810190) and John (Tel: 07970 921209). Also Meditation, Relaxation and Yoga Classes throughout the year - phone John 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. 11pm-3am. Monthly. Next date: Sat 4th Oct. Alan Joy's dark, sexy, dirty house night features Alan Joy himself on the decks plus Brian Dempster. GBP6 entry (GBP5 before midnight). E-mail: mingin@blueyonder.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. Drinks Promotions Daily. Downstairs Bar open Fri & Sat with resident DJ from 10pm-2am. Also available for hire Sun-Thu. No EIGHTEEN* 18 Albert Place. Tel: 0131-553 3222. Daily Noon-10pm. Long established sauna club for gay and bisexual men. Excellent facilities include large sauna cabin, 14 man steam room,10 (very popular) private rooms, 8 man filtered Jacuzzi, communal and private showers, video, TV lounge and hot and cold refreshments. Warm, clean and friendly. GBP9 (GBP7 concessions). WWW: http://www.number18sauna.co.uk/ OOT: OUT ON TUESDAY* Stand Comedy Club, 5 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/ PLANET OUT* 6 Baxter's Place. Tel: 0131-524 0061. Daily 4pm-1am. Popular and busy gay bar with friendly staff. Q-STORE* 5 Barony Street. Tel: 0131-477 4756. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm. Sat 11am-6pm. Sun 1-5pm. New gay and lesbian store. E-mail: info@q-store.com WWW: http://www.q-store.com/ THE REGENT* 2 Montrose Terrace. Tel : 0131-661 8198. Sun-Thu 11am-Midnight. Fri-Sat 11am-1am. Alan Joy's new gay bar, run in conjunction with Lisa from Luvely is now open. Real ale, relaxed atmosphere, comfortable surroundings plus a wee touch of food. SALA CAFE-BAR* 60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-478 7069. Tue-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. Relaxed and friendly cafe bar situated directly above Edinburgh's LGBT Centre. Wide ranging menu. Regular live music and gallery space. Food served til 10.30pm. E-mail: salacafebar@hotmail.com SOLAS CAFE* 2/4 Abbeymount. Tel: 0131-661 0982. Mon, Wed, Fri 11am-4pm, Tue, Thu 11am-8pm. Attached to Solas HIV/AIDS Information Centre. Good home cooking (everything cooked on the premises). Vegetarians and carnivores catered for. THE STAG & TURRET* 1-7 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131-661 6443. Mon-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 12.30pm-1am. Friendly gay local just round the corner from the Solas Centre. Two new pool tables upstairs. STEAMWORKS* 5 Broughton Market. Tel: 0131-477 3567. Daily 11am-11pm. New sauna with large spa pool, steamroom, dry sauna, labyrinth, massage, cafe lounge, free Internet access, vertical tanning. WWW: http://www.steamworks-sauna.co.uk/ TACKNO Massa (formerly 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. TASTE The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street. Tel: 0131-225 2564. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. Sun 11pm-3am. Taste is Edinburgh’s original and longest running gay-friendly club night that brings together like-minded people who enjoy a club environment free from hassle and bad attitudes and for whom sexuality is not an issue. Taste's Main Room resident DJs Fisher & Price play an eclectic mix of the best dance music currently available. Back Room resident DJs Martin Valentine and Steven Wanless play Deep House and US House. GBP6 Members/GBP8 Guests GBP5 before 11.30pm. Drink promos until 1am. Sun 5th Oct: Carl Dupree (Phuturesole Records, New Jersey) Back Room guest. Sunday 12th Oct: Jon Pleased (Quarterly Residency) - 3 hour set. Sunday 19th Oct: Ross Keddie - by popular demand. Sun 2nd Nov: Pete Doyle (Gallery, London). E-mail: contact-us@taste-clubs.com WWW: http://www.taste-clubs.com/ THAI ME UP 4 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-558 9234. Daily Noon-11pm. Superb gay friendly Thai restaurant situated in the middle of Edinburgh's gay area. E-mail: management@tmeup.com WWW: http://www.tmeup.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, Kruze Video Zone, licensed bar and Broadband Internet cafe, free weights gym, massage by appointment. Admission GBP9 (Concessions GBP6), Mon 18-25 years old GBP4 entry, Tue GBP5 before 2pm, Wed GBP10 per couple, Thu GBP7 entry before 4pm, Fri GBP7 entry after 9pm, Sat 2 for 1 beers and spirits, Sun GBP5 for students. Annual Membership GBP2. Proudly gay owned and operated. WWW: http://www.gayscotland.com/ townhouse/index1.htm VELVET The Commplex (formerly Club Java), 40 Commercial Street, Leith. Tel: 0131-555 5600. 10pm-2am. First Sat of each month (except Nov). Next dates: 4th Oct, 8th Nov, 6th Dec. An even fresher approach to a girl’s nite out, Gay male guests welcome if invited and accompanied by a lady. With DJ Michelle from London, guest DJs Fiona H & Johnboy. GBP6/GBP5 conc. with ID - 2 for 1 b4 10.30pm. E-mail: clubvelvet@blueyonder.co.uk WWW: http://www.club-velvet.co.uk/ VIBE* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Tue 11pm-3am. James Longworth upstairs playing mainstream charty party toons and guest R'n'B DJs downstairs. Drinks promos. GBP2 members/GBP3 non-members. E-mail: vibe@100ent.com WWW: http://www.vibetuesdays.com/ WIGGLE* Club Ego, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 11pm-3am. Monthly. Next date: Sat 11th Oct. In the main hall, resident DJs Trendy Wendy and Jon Pleased blend camp with classics and new sounds. Sally F and DJ Michelle go a touch alternative downstairs. Free pre-Wiggle party at Planet Out featuring DJ Brett King from 10pm-1am. Entry to Wiggle is GBP9. E-mail: wiggle@blueyonder.co.uk WORD POWER* 43 West Nicolson Street. Tel: 0131-662 9112. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10.30am-6pm. Independent radical bookshop. E-mail: books@word-power.co.uk WWW: http://www.word-power.co.uk/ GLASGOW BENNETS DISCO 80-90 Glassford Street. Tel: 0141-552 5761. Tue-Sun 11pm-3am. Beautifully appointed busy club on two floors. Frequent PAs. WWW: http://www.bennets.co.uk/ E-mail: BennetsWeb@aol.com BURLY Infoline: 07930 357401. For future BURLY events check the website for regular updates. Club night for the over 25 age group. Dress Code: rubber, leather, uniform, industrial, denim, rugby & kilts. Designed to be cruisy. WWW: http://www.dv8scots.co.uk/ E-mail: dv8scots@hotmail.com CANDLE BAR* 20 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-564 1285. Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight, Sun 12.30pm-Midnight. Upmarket bar in the heart of the Merchant City. Regular cabaret, karaoke and disco. Under new management. CCA* 350 Sauchiehall Street. Box Office Tel: 0141-352 4900. Cafe Tel: 0141-332 7959. Box Office: Tue-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 11am-6pm. Gallery: Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-8pm. Cafe: Tue-Sat 11am-9.30pm, Sun 11am-4pm. 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 9am-7pm, Sun Noon-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/ CLUB EROS* 1-3 Bridge Street. Tel: 0845 4562310. New "therapeutic relaxation centre and gym exclusively for gay and bisexual men"! Private members club run by same folk as Spa-19 - current members of which will have their membership transfered automatically. E-mail: cluberos@hotmail.com CLUB MYSTYX Blackfriars Bar (Basement), 36 Bell Street. Tel: 0141-552 5924. Last Sat of each month. Next dates: Sat 27th Sep, 25th Oct. Hogshead (Upstairs Bar), 36 North Frederick Street. Tel: 0141-552 8160. 2nd Sat of each month. Next dates: Sat 11th Oct, 8th Nov. 8pm-1am. Infoline: 07919 860353. Members Only BDSM play club. GBP5 membership (available at door), GBP5 entrance for member, GBP8 for guests accompanying members. Fetishwear/black dress code: no sportswear allowed. E-mail: club_mystyx@yahoo.co.uk WWW: http://www.geocities.com/club_mystyx/indexmystyx.html 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 11.30pm-3am. Two-nighter with DJs Shawn Roberts & Shazza Halliwell. Various drinks promos. Entry GBP3. E-mail: thornleisure@yahoo.co.uk CYBER* Unit 3, King's Court, 107 Kings Street. Tel/FAX: 0141-553 0942. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Sun Noon-5.30pm. Alternative clothing. WWW: http://www.cyber-clothing.com/ DELMONICA'S BAR 68 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 4803. Daily Noon-Midnight. Nice if your face fits. EASYINTERNETCAFE 57/61 St. Vincent Street. Tel: 0141-222 2365. Daily 7am-10pm. Large Internet Cafe from which many gay men seem to troll the net instead of just picking up each other! WWW: http://www.easyinternetcafe.com/ 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, Joys-4-Us, 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: admin@glgbt.org.uk WWW: http://www.gglc.org.uk/ JOYS-4-US* 11 Dixon Street. Tel/FAX: 0141-248 6065. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun Noon-4pm. Toys for girls and boys. Fetish, bondage, leather, cards, magazine, mucky vids. E-mail: lesley@joys-4-us.co.uk WWW: http://www.joys-4-us.co.uk/ THE LANE 60 Robertson Street Lane (off Argyle Street). Tel: 0141-221 1802. Noon-10pm. "Exotic Gay Men's Club" with sauna and private cabins. Not very busy. THE MENS ROOM 130 Great Western Road. Tel: 0141-332 1001. FAX: 0141-332 4555. Tue 10am-6pm, Wed-Fri 9.30am-7pm, Sat 9.30am-5pm. One stop male grooming emporium. E-mail: enquiries@themensroom.biz WWW: http://www.themensroom.biz/ OOT IN GLASGOW* Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Road. Tel: 0870 6006055. 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-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sun 5pm-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 7,000 tracks on it), reasonably priced drinks, good quality service, no karaoke. E-mail: info@revolverdotbar.com WWW: http://www.revolverdotbar.com/ SADIE FROST'S 8-10 West George Street. Tel: 0141-332 8005. Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight, Sun 1pm-Midnight. Bar meals: Until 7pm. Gay friendly as long as you don't kiss your same sex partner. Heterosexuals are, of course, more than welcome to consume each others' tonsils. SILKS AND SECRETS* 308 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-572 1017. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun Noon-5pm. Clothes and toys catering for gay, transvestite and fetish tastes. Friendly understanding staff. Larger sizes stocked. SPYKER* Unit 7, King's Court, 99 Kings Street. Tel: 0141-552 3111. Mon-Fri 11am-5.30pm, Sat 11am-6pm. Fetish Wear. TRON THEATRE CAFE BAR* Chisholm Street. Tel: 0141-552 8587. Mon-Sat 10am-Late, Sun 11am-Late. Friendly theatre bar. Mixed. Good food. E-mail: boxoffice@tron.co.uk WWW: http://www.tron.co.uk/ THE TUNNEL 84 Mitchell Street. Tel: 0141-204 1000. Wed 11.30pm-3am. Allure is run by the folk who bring you Cube. DJ Darren. Entry GBP3. E-mail: thornleisure@yahoo.co.uk VICTORIA BAR* 157-159 Bridgegait. Tel: 0141-552 6040. Daily 11am-Midnight. Basically straight, but justly popular with Glasgow's many Real Ale queens and dykes. Convenient for the Citizens Theatre. 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. Runs regular clubs at the Big Joint in South Street, Glasgow on the first Sat of each month. Also holds special one off clubs called UltraViolate roughly every 3 months. With UltraViolate, they are trying to find extra-special venues, bring in more space for stalls, exhibitions and possibly performers but not the usual angle grinder to the groin routine. 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-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12.30-11pm. Inverness's main gay-friendly establishment. Currently closed and undergoing refurbishment - will open under a new name. KIRKCALDY FEUARS ARMS 66 Commercial Street. Tel: (01592) 269056. Mon-Wed 11.30am-3pm & 5-11pm, Thu 11.30am-3pm & 5pm-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11.30am-Midnight, Sun 12.30-11pm. Mixed venue. Traditional pub (in CAMRA's 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, September 2003. PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. 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