SCOTSGAY MAGAZINE ================= ScotsGay is a monthly magazine for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Edited, printed and published in Scotland ScotsGay 80/- Heavy - Issue 68 - February 2006 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 Publishing Limited 2006. 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) GBP8 6 issue sub (Overseas) GBP15 12 issue sub (UK & EC) GBP15 12 issue sub (Overseas) GBP28 Make Cheques and POs payable to 'Pageprint'or 'ScotsGay' and send them to: Subscriptions ScotsGay Magazine PO Box 666 Edinburgh Scotland EH7 5YW Inside this issue: Editorial News Letters Dundee Dumfries Glasgow Aberdeen Edinburgh International News Films To Know About Books To Know About Voice Personals Boxes - The ScotsGay Meet Market Helplines and Switchboards Listings Venues ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ON THE COVER Happy Couple at Edinburgh Lesbian and Gay Switchboard's Snow Ball ----------------------------------------------------------------------- EDITORIAL ========= CHEESE! Computers are a mixed blessing. Having suffered this past week from the modern equivalent of dropping several boxes of punched cards (Remember them? Computing students were always popular as suppliers of roaches!), I have been doing even more cursing than usual. But, what would we do without them? There would be no national ID card system in the offing and that nice David Irving wouldn't be in pokey in Austria. Irving was stupid enough to visit a country that had a warrant out for his arrest - a quick check online and lots of free accommodation for the old fool who had had the effrontery on a previous visit to the country to deny that the Holocaust had ever happened - a serious criminal offence that has just got him 3 years in gaol. Frankly, I've never been able to understand why rightwingers should want to deny that Hitler murdered millions of (inter alia) Jews, Homosexuals, Gypsies and Trades Unionists. You'd think they'd be proud of it (unless ashamed that more weren't killed). Nevertheless, it seems awfully silly to make it illegal and make martyrs out of arseholes. Talking of which, I see that the Shites are currently slaughtering the Shias in Iraq (which perhaps means that they'll stop having a go at the pooves) thereby giving a respite to the illegal occupiers of their country. And it means that Our Man In Basra (former Gay Scotland Editor Dominic d'Angelo) won't have to answer too many questions about what Our Boys have been doing on and off camera. To some of us who read The Freethinker, the Danish cartoons which previously overoccupied the minds of the Faithful, are very old news indeed, having been published there last year. They aren't even very good (although you can take a look for yourself at http://face-of-muhammed.blogspot.com/). And they don't even have the malevolence of many of the cartoon images of Jews and homosexuals carried in many Islamic publications. But we really mustn't upset or even gently question our faith communities. Not if we don't want to be defenestrated (pooves have windows too, you know) or worse. In England, the beliefs of the CofE have statutory protection under the Blasphemy laws (last used against Gay News) and you can't really blame other people of faith for asking for equal treatment (or their own faith schools). But when these belief systems are mutually contradictory, they can't all be right! Some of us would even venture to say that they're all wrong (if we're still allowed to do so). Nevertheless, in an effort to show some undoubtedly misguided form of solidarity to everyone: 1. I deny the Holocaust. 2. I look forward to Scotland's speedy adoption of Sharia Law. 3. I believe the moon is made of best Stilton. And the Scottish Parliament can shortly expect a petition from me to change the law so that anybody who publicly disagrees with me can be transported to Australia (or Austria). Bugger diversity unless it's mine! John Hein E-mail: editorial@scotsgay.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS ==== EDINBURGH GAY WINS 'SEXIEST VEGETARIAN ALIVE' CONTEST What do Stella McCartney, Joaquin Phoenix, Joss Stone andNatalie Portman have in common? They're all sexy, and it's no coincidence that they're also all vegetarian, but you don't have to be a celebrity to take advantage of this beauty secret. Just ask 33 year old fit and trim Edinburgh resident Ross Minett. Ross, who is gay, lives with two beautiful adopted dogs, Paddy and Mickey. After thousands of votes were tallied, Ross was selected from among hundreds of hot entrants from across Europe to be named the male winner in People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) "Sexiest Vegetarian Alive" contest. Ross went vegetarian at age 13 after he was given a pro-vegetarian leaflet while sitting in a burger bar. He looked at his sandwich, realised that it had been a living animal and never ate meat again. "I went vegetarian for the animals' sake", says Ross. "But the many health benefits of a vegetarian diet make you feel better, and when you feel better, you look better." Ross adds that he's attracted to people who are also vegetarian, because there's nothing sexier than someone who shows passion and compassion. Ross will receive a voucher for delicious meat-free foods from the Redwood Wholefood Company, three bottles of vegan organic wine from Vintage Roots and a voucher towards a VegiVenture holiday. A photo of Ross will also appear in PETA's international quarterly magazine Animal Times. Why are vegetarians sexier? According to PETA, on average, vegetarians are thinner and trimmer than meat-eaters and are less prone to impotence - thecholesterol and saturated fats in animal products slow the flow of blood to all the body's vital organs, not just to the heart. "The people have spoken, and Ross is the sexiest male vegetarian alive", says PETA's Lauren Bowey. "But in our book, all the entrants are winners. They are enjoying all the health benefits of vegetarianism while living compassionately every day." FUBAR GAY "FRIENDLY" NIGHT For those of us living in the central belt of Scotland, it seems quite a trek to the larger cities of Edinburgh or Glasgow for a night out! Booking a hotel, staying with mates, to train it or to drive and not drink? I've been there myself. However, if you're not aware already, Stirling's Fubar Club (6 Maxwell Place) has a gay friendly night on Wed- Twist: starting at 11pm, GBP3 entry. Ok, so it's only till 2am, but considering there are no chippies open once you come out, it's your best bet to take the party home with you! Discreet as it is, the flyers do have male and male symbols, as with female and female - but apart from that - it's the only advertisement. So as expected, some unaware people do come in, never any trouble though as the bouncers are on top form. After speaking with some regulars, I learned that the gay nights have actually been running for over two years now. As daunting as it may seem, when everyone knows everyone, I found people really friendly and glad to see a new face. Many meet up in the Barton Bistro across the street before hand, as since the 80's this has been gay friendly. It has a decent jukebox and a pool table up the back - but don't expect any cocktail glasses in this pub! The Fubar itself has two floors (on a Straight night), however for us gays only the first floor is open. This is enough though, as the atmosphere is just right, it's not too crowded or deserted. There is one large bar with friendly staff, dishing out drinks promo's such as; VKs or Miller for GBP2 each or 3 for GBP5, those vodka Twister's shots are only GBP1- If you dare! The DJ is John McLean - who as you may already know, does Vibe in Edinburgh's eGo nightclub every Tue - busy guy!! He does a range of tunes: from today's hits right back to some of the classics which caters for all ages. Furthermore, the place attracts a varied clientele: from students up at the Uni, locals and those from surrounding parts, even Fife and Falkirk. There used to be a cloakroom facility, however it is no more, so please watch your bag or jacket as you would anywhere else. Overall, the Fubar is a good night out - it's during the week with cheap drinks, so perhaps book a Thu off your work to recover! Scott HAPPY WALKING A new series of guides detailing walks on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) history of Edinburgh has been published to coincide with LGBT History Month. The pack consists of seven walks through different parts of Edinburgh and spans 500 years. It includes the grimmer stories of persecution, as well as modern stories of liberation such as the landmark of Scotland's first gay pride march in 1995. The leaflets will be available free from the LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing (0131-523 1104), the Remember When project (0131-558 2820), the Living Memory Association (0131-667 0761), as well as various LGBT social venues around the city. Author of the leaflets and co-ordinator of the Remember When project, Ellen Galford, said, "There has been an explosion of interest in LGBT history, not just in Edinburgh but nationwide. Edinburgh itself - once a byword for a particularly narrow and hard-hearted Puritanism - has undergone an incredible transformation into a vibrant, cosmopolitan, civilised city that LGBT people actively want to live in or to visit. We hope that these history walks will literally put the lives and experiences of the capital's LGBT citizens, past and present, on the map". The Lord Provost, Cllr Lesley Hinds said, "This LGBT publication provides an excellent opportunity to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and pay tribute to the often-hidden heritage of lesbian and gay people. "I am delighted the Council has helped the Remember When project get off the ground. It represents a significant milestone for local lesbian and gay communities to have their contribution to Edinburgh society over many years recognised and celebrated." The LGBT Centre received GBP2,300 from Paths for All Fund to collaborate with Remember When, an oral and community history project that documents the lives and achievements of Edinburgh's LGBT people, past and present. The leaflets were written by Ellen Galford, who has produced four novels on lesbian themes (including one set in Edinburgh) as well as non-fiction on many aspects of social history. The cartoons are by cartoonist Kate Charlesworth, whose work has appeared in the Guardian, The Times and LGBT publications nationwide. The publication pack will be followed by an exhibition in May 'Rainbow City: Stories from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Edinburgh' that opens in the City Art Centre. MCC: Rev Kerri Mesner was recently installed as Pastor by the Edinburgh congregation of the Metropolitan Community Church. KIRK: The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rev David W Lacy, toured HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health projects in Edinburgh recently. He is pictured here with staff at the GUM clinic. The next General Assembly is to consider if Ministers should be allowed to attend or bless Civil Partnerships. Pic: NHS Lothian Medical Photography LGBT: The Scottish Executive hosted a seminar on LGBT Communities which was attended by Minister for Communities Malcolm Chisholm MSP. GLASGOW: Strathclyde Switchboard have booked the St Andrews Halls for their Ceilidh on Fri 26th May. More news next month. BORDERS: Ballistix/Moist are to close down following Borders Council's refusal of a sex shop licence. Nice town - shame about the Councillors (some of the most closeted of whom voted against). LONG READ: The Scottish Executive has published Sexual Orientation Research Phase 3 - a stocktake of current policy and practice relating to LGBT people at local authority level in Scotland that provides a baseline for the policy and practice of local authorities in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity. It's free online at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/01/24 135346/0 or GBP5 from all good bookshops! ROOM FOR CECIL: Lothian Switchboard recently celebrated their refurbished offices and the opening of the new archive room which was dedicated in honour of the late Cecil Sinclair by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in their usual tacky manner! DYKE DAYS: "Assertiveness, Sex and Sexuality" is a free 2 day course for Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Glasgow. Research evidence indicates that a significant proportion of lesbians in relationships feel they are either not having enough sex with their partner or not the kind of the sex they would like to have. The aim of the course (being run on 15th and 29th Apr) is to provide lesbian and bisexual women with a chance to explore in a safe environment the things that can lead to us putting other people's needs before our own and to learn to put ourselves first and survive the guilt. The training is participatory and works with the personal experience that members of the group bring. There will be work in pairs and small groups and the training environment will be safe and supportive. The course is free. However, in order to benefit fully from the content, participants are expected to attend both days.Please note that it would not be appropriate for partners in a couple to attend this course together.If you would like a free place, please call Pauline McLaren on 0141-201 4416 or E-mail: Pauline.McLaren@gghb.scot.nhs.uk before 2nd Apr. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DUNDEE Well I think that I finally have my photo back in ScotsGay, so I guess that means I can no longer pretend to be a 6ft leggy blonde!! As you all know for the last seven years, either Charlie or Ian will have served anyone that has bought a drink in Charlie's bar. Well, all that is about to change. As of Sun 26th Mar, Charlie's Bar will be under different ownership as Charlie and Ian have decided to pack up and move to sunnier climes, namely Lanzarote. They have bought a pub in Puerto Del Carman. They both hope that if anyone is on holiday in the area they will come in for a drink in "The Melting Pot". They are initially keeping the same name, so look out for it. Although not finalised Joyce will be taking over from Charlie and Ian. The boys are having their leaving party the weekend before they go when I think the whole community should be out in force to wish them all the best and send them on their way in style. It will be sad to see them go and the boys want to thank everyone for their support over the last seven years. Meanwhile, in their last month in charge things will stay the same:Ian will be hosting his last quiz as landlord on Tue 7th Mar and Ross will be providing the music on a Fri and Sat night. I also have somewhere new to report on, on the scene. The Coffee Bean in Broughty Ferry offers a relaxed environment to enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat while watching the world go by. They offer an extensive range of drinks and food from a freshly baked fruit scone to a lunchtime or afternoon snack, and they are open seven days a week. They offer an extensive range of products certified as Fairtrade, ensuring farmers receive a guaranteed price for their harvest above the prevailing market price, thus helping to improve their economic stability. So why not pop in next time your in the area, they are situated on Gray Street. Visit http://www.coffeebeanbroughtyferry. co.uk/ Diversitay's "women's disco" will be held on Sat 11th Mar in Braes Below. After the success of the last one, they hope as many women as possible will come along. Jamie from OUT will be providing the music for this free event. This is a great opportunity for non-scene goers to have a fun and relaxed night out and gives the girls on the scene an alternative night out. The event is free, so you girls have no excuse. Diversitay's social/ice breaker will take place on Wed 15th Mar in Braes, so again go along for a couple of drinks off the scene. Brooklyn's has now expanded into the old Show bar, Brian has moved the pool table into the other room and hopes that it will be soon joined by a table football. so in other words he is creating a lesbian haven!! Everything else in Brooklyn's is the same this month with their pub quiz on a Mon night and karaoke on a Wed, Fri and Sat night. With the extra room now, open it gives people who are not a fan of karaoke somewhere to go and have a quiet drink. OUT will be hosting Mr Gay UK this month (note to the organisers where is Miss or should that be Ms Gay UK?), the Dundee heat will take place on Sat 25th Mar. Everything else in OUT is the same as usually with the club opening Wed to Sun. Having gone out to the club last Wed, I think everyone should try it. It was a fun night and although it was quieter than normal, most drinks were only a pound and the music was really good. This would be especially good for all you skint students now that DUSA no longer has a gay night. Does your mother know? Has now successfully moved to London Nightclub, it takes place every Wed night in the lounge bar, with cheap drinks this is also looking like a good midweek night out. Bliss and Envy will be holding its monthly gay night on the first Sun of the month, there should be some kind of live act on and the night is helping Sun night in Perth gain the reputation as gay night. If anyone one has anything that they want me to publicise drop me an e-mail and I'll do my best to fit it in. Beth E-mail: Beth_Scotsgay@yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY Hello there! It's been another busy month down under in Dumfries and Galloway where the cows are plentiful, the landscape is lush and the LGBT folk are even lusher... which brings me nicely on to the dragulous Miss Anita. Commonly known as "The Bitch", the lovely Ms A is a lady not to be messed with! She and her handsome escort Craigy-Baby will be making a guest appearance at this month's Mixed Bag on Fri 24th Feb where they will be entertaining punters with a series of Valentine-themed games entitled "Fun and Frolicks". Will there be any survivors? More on that next month, and don't forget the next date is Fri 31st Mar. As most of you will know, February is LGBT History Month. Not to miss out on the action, Our Story Scotland and LGBT Youth D&G hosted a "Hidden Histories Discussion Dinner" (which ended up being a Chinese Banquet at Tiger Lily Bistro!). This was another opportunity for local LGBT people to come together and ended up being a lovely evening with great chat. The upshot of it all is that we will be holding a story telling event on Sat 29th Apr in Dumfries, with a view to running an exhibition of local LGBT people's stories in the lead up to PRIDE SCOTIA in June. For more info, just get in touch. It's been good news in the LGBT Youth D&G office this month too with an addition of some extra funding which will allow us to recruit a new staff member and move to larger premises in the next couple of months. It hasn't gone to our heads 'tho so we're keeping busy with the task of making D&G as LGBT friendly as possible. With this in mind, on 3rd Feb, South West Sound Radio ran a feature on getting hitched which included a slot on civil partnerships and involved an interview with yours truly. What with this and the Council's very positive stand on Civil Partnership Registration, it seems that Dumfries and Galloway, and in particular the famous Gretna Green may be the venue of choice for many a same sex couple to tie the knot - how romantic! So that about wraps it up, except to say good luck and bon voyage to the lovely Gayle who is sailing away from our shores bound for the real down under... Show 'em what the Doonhamers are made of girl! Until next month, it's good bye from me! Grace Cardozo E-mail: grace.cardozo@lgbtyouth.org.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- GLASGOW I remember when I would suck on them! Big long ones! Sucking on a fag in the Court Bar, those were the days! Some like them light and thin and others like them fat and French, that's all about to be stopped now as Glasgow turns smoke free! I am more than a wee bit amused at the stories doing the rounds, the Polo is NOT turning into a private club, in fact little does seem to change there! Why would Bennets keep one dance floor smoking? Icon is not putting up a shelter with the Merchant Pride and as for the Waterloo patio, please!! I also don't believe that people will just stop going out, that's why it's called 'coming out' - in time it will settle down and the venues' staff will be all the better for it! I predict a new way of chatting people up evolving out of this, just as in New York people will use it as a excuse to cruise! I'm sure that you have all heard the rumours surounding the LGBT Centre and its 'possible' move of premises in August. I must admit that I have been waiting in hope of some good news, so far it would seem that unless some thing extraordinary happens then the Centre in Dixon Street is no more, let's hope it will rise again in another location. If you do want to get involved it's never too late! The Centre needs all the suport it can get right now and I must say that it is changed days indeed! I still remember Edwin Morgan every time I see his poem in the stairwell (it was presented as an opening gift) there is still a GREAT need for the type of service the centre provides. I hope something can be done and soon. The Comedy Festival has a few acts that might nibble your LGBT fancy! Our own Charlie Ross, Glasgow's favourite gay comic, performs at Bluu on 24th Mar, kicking off at 8.30pm. Scott Agnew's 'Oh Hello!' is on at Blackfriars on the 12th Mar. It's a comedy chronicle of what happens to a gay twenties something in the big city. Weight loss and boyfriends have never been funnier and there is enough wit to keep you interested in the plot! If you have never seen Vagina Monologues you don't know what you are missing! The monologues cover - in a funny and witty way - all manner of things, you laugh you cry! On from 20-25 Mar at the King's Theatre. Pam Ann has been replaced by Tina C (the rhinestone cowgirl!) on 24th Mar at the Stand and of course Karen Dunbar is gracing the King's with her presence on 12th Mar. Big Karn has come a long way since the 90's and Delmonicas and earlier still 'Harry's Bar', and is as able to ad-lib as she is with scripted material. Who says the our comunity can't take a joke? The Coco Club opened late last year after a major and expensive re-fit. It has been building a steady clientele from a mixed background. Word has it that a new 'Creative Director' is set to come up with lots of wonderful new ideas! Revolver is running Qz at 4pm on Sat. The resurection of the quiz, now done by Tyne and Johnbear, has been very succesful as the punters compete for the 60 quid prize! Tyne fires the questions in an entertaining as well as professional manner with wee hints and nudges in the right direction - everyone enjoys it. Revolver is still the meeting point for Burly and is now the only place to get tickets for Glasgow on the 3rd (Alexander Graham Bell's Birthday, I HATE mobile phones!) and the bus to Edinburgh on the 25th (Elton John's Birthday, he will be 59, i dont think he's going tho' I hear he's hen pecked!) for big men in uniform! Well, that's all that I have heard, seen, been told and had screamed at me! Till our next merry meeting this witch must fly! Criz E-mail: criz@drink.demon.co.uk Why do so many people go out on the scene when all you hear are constant complaints about it? It seems to me that it doesn't really matter what a bar or club is like, the effort that is made to the decor, or even music, what you generally hear are derisory comments about how "crap this place is". Do we really mean there is no-one here that a) I fancy or b) fancies me! Glasgow is full of vibrant bars that provide a range of clubs and nights for its gay clientele. From Burly to Utter Gutter, both highly recommended, the scene is as broad as it is long - well for a city the size of Glasgow that is. So why are we so down on it? Is it just that we still haven't found what we're looking for? It's hard to meet potential boyfriends, but can be equally hard to meet friends. Think about your circle of friends on the gay scene, how many people do you actually know their last name? There are friends I have known for years and yet know nothing of them. Or is that my fault? Do we see the scene only as a pulling ground, the place to meet the love of your life? Or do we see it as a community? When it comes to the scene, is it? Glasgow is a big place. It would be nice to think that someone special is out there for all of us. Is the scene the place? It's certainly busy enough, every weekend the Polo Lounge and Bennets are a heaving mass of energy, hopeful that this will be the night that turns your world around, or at the very least the night. So why does the scene leave us so cynical? Is it the bars themselves? Or is it the people who go there? Or are we just waiting for something better to come along? Friends are generally hard to come by anyway, but in a close community where there is a common bond and understanding, friends should be in abundance. Yet why are so many friends on the scene merely acquaintances. Discussions tend to go no further than debating the latest Madonna single, the latest shag and, if you get to my tender years, does the music need to be this loud? I see most of my true gay friends off the scene. It's a shame to think that the scene might only be a safari for sex. And in terms of finding sex, casual, love or otherwise, it certainly is necessary. But maybe if we all saw it as more of a community, a true village with more than one gay in it, we might not be so disappointed with it. Perhaps we might not blame the scene for a bad night out, when the only reason we had a bad night is that we didn't pull. If it was a place to meet true friends, to socialise, to laugh, to cry, to truly be part of something and to truly belong somewhere, then meeting someone for that special cuddle would be the icing on the pink cake, and not the be all and end all for the night. Then perhaps we would see the scene in a different light, not cynically, but hopefully. Somewhere to be together, for all our happy times and sad times and sexy times. Charlie Ross E-mail: charlie@charlieross.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ABERDEEN Here we go again with another round up of events, gossip and scandal in Aberdeen City & Shire. (note use of the new slogan for the area) THIS MONTH: The City gets a new gay bar, Wellmans on the move & Alan's in the hot seat at PHACE. The rumour mill of a new gay bar for Aberdeen was started late last year when Rabbies Bar was refurbed and renamed "CHEERZ" after a meeting with the new owner I can confirm that Cheerz is the newest place on the scene for the city. They hope to be able to give Aberdeen something different with drag shows, male dancers and various theme nights and hope that the events on 24th and 25th Feb are what you guys were after and promise to offer more of the same. More importantly they are open to ideas from everyone! If you think you have any ideas or suggestions as to anything that could keep the crowds entertained get in touch with them by E-mail: andi@g-zone.co.uk and all ideas will be passed across to the team. Cheerz is on the corner of Hadden Street/Exchange Street in Aberdeen and is open 'til Midnight Sun-Thu and 'til 1am Fri-Sat. Aberdeen's main gay venue Bar Indigo hosted another successful pink pigeon night earlier in Feb. Hopefully more theme nights and specialist music nights are planned for the coming months. News is that the club is possibly getting a summer refurb. lights in the toilets maybe? More info on the club along with photos is available at http://www.g-zone.co.uk/aberdeen/ Also contrary to the belief of some people on the Scene, the new venue being opened by the team behind Indigo is NOT another gay venue, hope that sets the story straight (pardon the pun). Other venue news is that Wellmans Health Studio are making a temporary move to John Street whilst waiting for planning permission to come through on the new premises in a lane off Holburn Street, more information is available by calling Aberdeen (01224) 611888 or at http://www.wellmans-healthstudio. com/ The other issue for most venues is THAT date - Mar 26th. This is the date the smoking ban hits ALL public places. still to hear what our venues are doing with regards to complying. From 26th Mar, you will no longer be able to smoke in any bar/club/restaurant/public enclosed space in Scotland and if caught you can personally be fined along with the licensee. For more info on giving up, only if you really want to, please visit http://www.healthscotland.com/ Alan Parker started his new job as Project Manager for PHACE Scotland in Grampian on Mon 13th Feb, taking over from Mark Thomson. Alan is looking forward to the challenge of working for PHACE and is keen to carry forward the achievements of the last five years. 'I want to develop new services and support for people who are HIV positive, and the LGBT community, and I'm keen to hear your views on what is needed. I firmly believe that services should be developed through consultation', he said on his appointment. If you want to contact Alan you can E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org or Tel: 0845 241 2151 or, if you are near the PHACE office at 11 Waverley Place, call in and say hello, you can also pick up supplies of condoms and lubricant at the same time. There are a few groups at PHACE that are there for everyone to help them socialise and meet like minded people. There is the North East Scotland Gay Group and the Aberdeen LGBT Youth Group to name just a couple. For more information on these groups and more, please contact PHACE. Having spent a few afternoons with the guys at PHACE Scotland, I thought it was about time I outed the only heterosexual in the office and told you about a fantastic counselling service available to you. Isabelle Dunbar Lamont is a fully qualified counsellor and is available to help with a full range of services tailored towards YOU! For more information please visit her website http://www.geocities.com/idlcounsellingservice where you will find all the information regarding services offered and how to get in touch with the woman herself. Pride in Aberdeen is definitely going ahead on Sat June 3rd. Jan and Feb saw two open meetings for planning and volunteer recruitment and more meetings are scheduled to be held soon. Details of the meetings are available by E-mail: info@prideinaberdeen.org.uk or calling Babs Greenwood, Development Officer at Aberdeen City Council on Aberdeen (01224) 522831. Aberdeen Cares Drama Company is on the lookout for budding actors and actresses to star in a few shows that they have in the pipeline for this year and next, you needn't have been on stage before as Paul Hudson will be on hand to guide and help you! If you are interested please contact Paul on 07981 702751... preferably not at 3 in the morning after a night out!! Aberdeen University LGBT group is a social, support and campaign group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Aberdeen. Their members include undergrad and postgrad students at Aberdeen, RGU and AbColl, as well as non-student members of the wider community. They meet every Thu eve for social events and are also involved in campaigning and welfare activities. If you want to get involved but are nervous, E-mail: aulgbtgroup@hotmail.co.uk and they will get someone to come and meet you prior to the event that evening. They are holding a tradtional style ceilidh on Fri 21st Apr. It will be in the Highlander Suite at the Douglas Hotel on Market Street, Aberdeen starting at 8pm with music from the amazing Eddie Edmond Band, and there is a bar! Formal dress is optional. Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be a student, you don't have to identify as LGBT, they invite you all! Tickets are GBP5 in advance, more on the door, and include free entry to Bar Indigo (formerly Oh Henry's) afterwards. Good news for local couple David and Gary, they have just announced that they are having a civil partnership ceremony in the near future. Some of you guys and girls might remember David from various perfume counters across the city, Debenhams and Fraser's (just to name a few) before he moved to London with his partner, moving back to Aberdeen due to illness. So good luck to you both, hope you both have a fantastic and memorable day. David and Gary will be one of 14 couples either booked up for a Civil Partnership or having already celebrated and had their big day within the City of Aberdeen. Hope that has brought you guys and girls all up to date with what's what in this small corner of Scotland. If you have any information for my next column or feedback on this one please get in touch. Andi E-mail: andI@g-zone.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- EDINBURGH The Snow Ball. Well, what can I say? I can't - the pictures tell the story although they can't quite cover the minute's noise to celebrate the advances made by our community over the years. As Tim Hopkins said (according to one recovering attender who didn't pay enough attention): "It's nice to see all our hard work coming to something or other after all those years". Some of you will have noticed the startling lack of progress with the tart up at the New Town Bar. Eager as I am to blame Edinburgh Council for the delay, the latest hiatus is due to the contractors taking on another contract (due to the Council's tardiness in granting planning permission). Andy tells me that work will now definitely get underway at the end of March - which means that the refurb will be totally smokefree - although the neighbours will, no doubt, enjoy the sight of the heated Jumbrellas. The relaunched enterprise (with enhanced bun making capability - yup, they're going to do food) will be known as "Twist" but will not have a Miami (or Stirling) feel. Gloom and despondency amongst the BearScots folk who have been having a megabitch session online (quite entertaining too - if, like me, you like that sort of thing). There seem to be two camps: those who feel the need for BearScots to go on and do greater and bearier things and those who think that BURLY fulfills bearish needs. A schism - it remains to be seen who gets the shags and who gets the crumbs and paper bags. Down at the Regent, the monthly meet of CAMRA's Lesbian and Gay Real Ale Drinkers on Mon 6th Mar will be celebrating the pub coming second (for the second year running) in the local CAMRA Pub of the Year contest. The heavily nicotine dependent ("You don't have to wear a kilt to be a Piper") Alan tells me that there will be a smoking party on Sat 25th Mar to celebrate the final fugging night. I hear that Gordon up at Habana unwittingly caused pain and suffering to Celtic supporters who turned up for the pub's St Valentine's thrash. It seems that he decked the place out totally in blue for the occasion. Like Gordon, I had to have the significance explained to me too. However, a good night was had by everyone else! A most ingenious PARADOX is setting up (thanks to the BURLY boys) at Mariners on Sat 18th Mar. It will take the fom of a Slave Auction and is described as the first in a short series of Special Club Events for the LGBT community. I'm afraid that this particular lover of Polish guys (of which the town seems deliciously full these days) read it as Slav Auction - but I've got the heart rate down and the piggy bank back on the shelf, so no harm done. There's even a bizarre dress code for the night: "Wear anything you want, even if it hurts". Taste has one of its regular guest nights on Sun 26th Mar when Gosh The Funky 1 will make an appearance along with the usual Fisher & Price and Martin Valentine. News from The Venue is that it is due to close for good mid Jun to be turned into offices (like Edinburgh needs more!). So the place that has played host to so many local and up-and-coming bands plus some fabulous club nights will be lost. Another one bites the dust. The upshot of this is that there are only three Joys and three Mingin' to go and, as yet, no alternative club has been found. Next Joy is Sat 11th Mar and next Mingin' is Sat 18th Mar. The guest appearance of Queen Maxine at Joy has unfortunately had to be put back until May. Planning permission for housebuilding behind eGo has been turned down so at least eGo seems safe as a club for now. The next Upstairs Downstairs is held there on Sat 25th Mar. Looking for office space? The LGBT Centre at 58a/60 Broughton Street has some to rent out: contact Heather on 0131-556 9471 for details. John Hein E-mail: editorial@scotsgay.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL NEWS by Rex Wockner Portuguese lesbians try to get married Two Portuguese lesbians were turned away when they tried to get married at the Lisbon public registry office on 1st Feb. The rejection had been expected and Teresa Pires, 28, and Helena Paix 35, had already launched a legal case based on the Constitution's prohibition against discrimination based on sexual orientation - a protection that was added in 2004. At the same time, the Portuguese Civil Code states that "marriage is a contract celebrated between two persons of opposite sex." The matter will wind through the Portuguese and possibly the European court systems. Neighboring Spain is one of four nations in the world where samesex couples have access to regular marriage, along with Belgium, Canada and the Netherlands. A court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in South Africa will take effect next Dec unless Parliament makes the change sooner. United Arab Emirates jails gays Eleven of 26 men who were arrested in November at an alleged gay wedding in Ghantout, United Arab Emirates, have been imprisoned for six years. The men were convicted under laws that ban obscenity and homosexual activity. A twelfth man was convicted only on obscenity charges and jailed for one year. The other individuals were acquitted. At the time of the arrests, a government official had threatened that the men also could face hormone treatments. "Because they've put society at risk they will be given the necessary treatment, from male hormone injections to psychological therapies", Abu Dhabian Interior Ministry spokesman Issam Azouri said. Czech president vetoes partnership bill Czech President Vaclav Klaus has vetoed a same-sex registered-partnership bill. He said the bill should have been approved by a majority of the members of the Chamber of Deputies rather than by a majority of those who were present for the vote. He also said gay unions undermine traditional values. The bill passed the Chamber of Deputies 86 to 54 on 16th Dec. Seven deputies abstained and 53 were not present. It passed the Senate 45 to 14 on 26th Jan. Six senators abstained and 16 were absent. The veto can be overridden by a vote of 101 members of the Chamber of Deputies, an absolute majority. Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek denounced the veto, saying Klaus was "unable to overcome his prejudices". The legislation extended to registered couples many of the rights and obligations of marriage. A recent poll found that 62 percent of Czechs support same-sex registered partnership. Israeli court OKs lesbian adoption The Ramat Gan Family Court has allowed a same-sex couple to adopt each other's biological children for the first time in Israel, the Jerusalem Post has reported. The case had been in the courts for nine years. "It's a very good feeling", one of the kids, Arel Jarus- Hakak, 15, told the newspaper. "We were waiting for this for a very long time and now we are recognized as a family by the government". Parents Tal and Avital Jarus-Hakak gave birth to one child each, using in-vitro fertilization, in 1994 and 1997. Religious leaders oppose Moscow pride One of Russia's most prominent Islamic muftis has said that gays should be beaten if they stage a planned pride march in May. "The parade should not be allowed, and if they still come out into the streets, then they should be bashed", said Chief Mufti Talgat Tadzhuddin of the Russian Muslim Central Directorate, according to one translation. "Alternative sexuality is a crime against God". Pride co-organizer Nikolai Alekseev, who also runs GayRussia.ru, called the mufti's comments "unacceptable". "We have never heard yet so strong words of hatred towards sexual minorities from influential public figures", Alekseev said. "We will do the legal analyses of mufti's statements and will take a decision concerning the application to the general prosecutor". The Russian Orthodox Church has also weighed in on the matter, calling homosexuality "ruinous behavior and sin", according to several reports. "A gay parade is [an] attempt to romanticise sin to make it attractive", the Rev. Mikhail Dudko of the Moscow Patriarchate's Department for External Church Relations reportedly said."We are simply obliged to come out strongly against such an activity". Russian Pentecostal leader Bishop Sergey Ryakhovskytold reporters that Pentecostals and other believers are prepared tostage a countermarch by "one million people". He called homosexuality "sexual perversion". Russian Chief Rabbi Berl Lazar also opposes the march, saying it is as offensive to believers as the Danish cartoons that have sparked Muslim outrage in several nations. A spokesman for Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov said the city will not allow the parade to take place because reports about plans for the parade have outraged society and religious leaders. He said an unauthorized parade or rally would be "resolutely quashed". Parade organizers say they will fight all the way to the European Court of Human Rights, if necessary, to assure the parade goes ahead as planned. Finland set to allow lesbian insemination Finland's government has signed off on a bill currently before Parliament that would grant single women and lesbians unfettered access to fertility treatment, the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper reported. Minister of Justice Leena Luhtanen drafted the measure to lift the restrictions that have impeded the procedures. The bill also grants people aged 18 and above the right to learn the identity of their biological mother or father in cases of sperm or egg donation, the report said. Indian Supreme Court on sodomy case India's Supreme Court has told Delhi High Court to reconsider a case challenging the nation's ban on gay sex. The lower court had dismissed the case on a technicality, claiming thatthe pursuer, the AIDS organization Naz Foundation, lacked standing to bring the case because Naz had not been injured by the ban. The court also said homosexuality is an "unnatural offence" and is opposed by Indian society. Naz had argued that the law, Penal Code Section 377, interferes with its anti-HIV work by forcing gays to stay closeted. The Supreme Court ordered the Delhi court to consider the case on its merits and rule on the constitutionality of Section 377, which punishes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" with up to 10 years in gaol. 40,000 at Melbourne pride More than 40,000 people turned out for the 11th gay pride parade in Melbourne, Australia, on 5th Feb. Ninety-three contingents traveled down Fitzroy Street to Cantani Gardens, where a concert was staged. A report in The Age newspaper referred to "camp frivolity from the perennial drag queens, scantily clad leather-men and dykes on bikes" but then noted, "Overall it was just a bunch of very ordinary-looking people walking down the street without a float in sight." The city fire department marched for the first time, joining a group of about 40 state and local police officers. "It's a physical demonstration of our acceptance of all parts of our community that we protect, and a show of support for any gay firefighters we have", Deputy Chief Fire Officer Keith Adamson told The Age. Gays march in tsunami-ravaged Phuket More than 1,000 gays, reportedly from some 40 nations, turned out for the annual gay pride parade in tsunami-ravaged Phuket, Thailand, on 5th Feb. Reports said the celebration was aimed, in part, at helping revive gay tourism on Phuket's Patong Beach, which suffered a sharp drop-off in visitors following the Dec 2004 tsunami. A Reuters report said that more than 400 tourist-oriented establishments closed due to a lack of business after the tidal wave hit the island. Australian PM opposes civil unions Australian Prime Minister John Howard opposes not only same-sexmarriage, which has been banned in Australia, but also civil unions, which he called a "cop-out". Some members of Parliament are pushing for a British-style civil-partnership act in Australia. "Most of the gay people I talk to, all they want is to have an opportunity to formalise a commitment to each other and get the same sort of recognition as any other couple who have committed themselves to a relationship", Liberal MP Warren Entsch, a former crocodile farmer from far northern Queensland state, told The Age newspaper. Attorney-General Philip Ruddock has affirmed that individual states are free to pass civil-union laws if they want to, regardless of the federal government's hostility to the idea on a national level. Only the island state of Tasmania has done so to date. Brazil to hand out 25 million condoms Brazil's health ministry is handing out 25 million condoms during carnival season which begins on 25th Feb. The rubbers will be distributed in public squares, at dances and in health clinics. Jerusalem gay pride stabber gets 12 years A man who stabbed three marchers at last year's Jerusalem gay-pride parade has been sentenced to 12 years in gaol for attempted murder. Yishai Schlissel, 30, had admitted to police: "I came to murder on behalf of God. We can't have such abomination in the country." None of the victims was seriously injured. Mayor Uri Lupolianski had tried to prevent the parade, which drew about 10,000 marchers, but he was thwarted by the courts. Gay activists blamed Lupolianski's "incitement" for the violence. UAE bans Brokeback Mountain The United Arab Emirates has banned the hit film Brokeback Mountain. A spokesman for the Ministry of Culture and Information said films depicting gay romance or sex destroy the morals and values of a society. The decision was hailed by the Consultative Council of Sharjah emirate. The head of the council's Committee on Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs, Abdullah Al Amiri, said the romantic homosexual inclinations of Brokeback Mountain's lead characters are offensive to Muslims and Arabs because Islam forbids abnormal behaviors. China publishes gay sex report The first report on "men-to-men sexual behaviors" has been published in China, according to the Xinhua news service. "MSM in China: Surveying Sex and Self-Identity" examines the sex lives of Chinese gays via 400 indepth interviews and case studies, Xinhua said. The study's 15 chapters also look at gay feelings and selfexpression among several social and cultural groups. The research was funded by the Ford Foundation and the report was written by a scholar who is known in the media as Tong Ge, the pen name he has used when writing gay novels. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FILMS TO KNOW ABOUT by Malcolm Epstein If you think your life is full of troubles you won't think they are that important after watching a transexual facing her sex change operation in TRANSAMERICA (15) at the end of March. Eighteen years before, a night of attempted heterosexuality resulted in a son, but she has had no contact with him and her psychiatrist now insists she confronts her past life before the operation. She finds the mother has died and her 17 year old son is in a police cell for vagrancy and drug taking. Pretending to be a social worker she bails him out and, without telling him her secret, begins driving him to California where he wants a movie career. Their adventures are engrossing as the son is the best looking 17 year old you've ever seen onscreen. One of the most impressive movies of the year. The French COCKLES & MUSCLES (tbc) is worth seeking out in April about a married couple with a teenage son and daughter on holiday in the south of France where the husband spent many summers in his youth. The son is welcoming an old schoolfriend to join them who is openly gay and the parents keep wondering if their son is gay. The mother is happy to have a holiday romance when her husband is not around. The husband encounters a local electrician whom he had a gay relationship with in his youth. All 93 minutes had me captivated with each plot twist. A treat in March is THESE FOOLISH THINGS (tbc) set in London before the war about an actress and playwright struggling to get somewhere in the theatre. When a wealthy American lady, Angelica Huston, decides to produce his play the only writer's problem is the leading man fancies him. The only scene that didn't ring true is when he pushes the straight young man on a bed and jumps on him amid very loud protests. Even in this day and age someone would test out first conversationally if their interest in someone straight had any hope. The thirties were a much more sexually subdued period when just a kiss meant far more than it does today. However it is made by a marvellous new writer and director, Julia Taylor Stanley, and the rest of it is a perfect movie you must see. Character parts are cleverly cast with Lauren Bacall and Terence Stamp as a wisecracking butler. The music of the time adds great atmosphere. I loved it. The actor John Turturro has written and directed his first film and you will enjoy ROMANCE & CIGARETTES (l5) that has his cast singing popular standards of the past 50 years woven into the plotline. Its only flaw is casting James Gandolfini as the leading man for, although he is effective in the TV series "The Sopranos", he is not ideal here displaying his surplus pounds. He bounces between his wife, Susan Sarandon, and his mistress breaking into great songs of the past like "Prisoner Of Love", "The Girl That I Marry" and "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now". Well rehearsed dancers are part of many of these. It is a brilliant attempt at offbeat film making if you can cope with Mr Gandolfini's bulbous shape. RENT (12a) is a musical for the under 25s that began as a stage show that has been running in New York for years. The plotline has much talk of AIDS, but the attractive cast keep it bubbling. Bizet's music for the opera "Carmen" has such delightful melodies that there hav1 been several film versions of it. Now from South Africa we have UCARMEN eKhayelitsha (l5) in which a black cast in a shantytown do justice to those familiar songs. The two well upholstered leads cannot be faulted vocally. CURRENT RELEASES CAPOTE (15) is the true story of a section of the life of the gay author Trueman Capote played with a brilliance by Phillip Seymour Hoffman that is winning him awards. His success with the book Breakfast At Tiffanys that was filmed brings him commissions from the New Yorker magazine to cover any subject he wishes to. He becomes intrigued by the terrible murders of a family of four in a small American town and when the two killers are caught visits them constantly in prison. His infatuation with one of them makes him employ a lawyer to campaign on their behalf when they are sentenced to death. Trueman produced a best selling book about the case, "In Cold Blood", but watching his visits to a sadistic killer won't please every audience. Hollywood leading men sometimes want to prove they are not just actors and George Clooney has done it with GOOD NIGHT & GOOD LUCK (PG). In the fifties a top TV journalist , Edward Murrow, became furious about senator Joseph McCarthy hounding anyone who had any contact with the Communist party and careers were ruined by him. George co-wrote, directed and appears in this film of the period with archive shots of McCarthy in action. It has a grip to impress Academy Award voters. Gwynth Paltrow is memorable in PROOF (12a) as the daughter of a genius mathmatician teacher, Anthony Hopkins, whose mental illness puts him in a shell for years. His best looking student, Jake Gyllenhaal, fresh from his success as a bisexual cowboy in "Brokeback Mountain", tries to calm her nerves when her father dies. It has power and punch. Jake's other bisexual cowboy in that film, Heath Ledger, is now very straight in CASANOVA (12a) set in Venice in the l700's. Seducing women who mostly cannot resist him, he finally meets one who insists on marriage first. It has magnificent views of the city and is a pleasant romp. DVD WORLD TLA releasing is a company we must become aware of as they are making gay romance movies to see in the privacy of your home and sometimes cover controversial subjects. One in March is ETHAN MAO about a Chinese boy growing up with parents having no understanding of homosexuality as they refuse to educate themselves. The father asks his son to leave the house when a gay magazine is discovered. The teenager turns to prostitution and eventually returns to the family house with a gun. Gay teenagers have been ill treated across the world and it is common knowledge if they are Jewish they know their parents maintain it is against their religion. I have known Jewish millionaires whose lives have been ruined by their teenage years. Brian Epstein, the Beatles' manager, who dependence on whisky and drugs ended his life at 37. Lionel Bart, the "Oliver" composer, had a tougher constitution, but his life was ruined by a bottle of brandy a day and endless drugs. Teenagers who don't get on with their parents for many reasons can lead to tragic circumstances. People were amazed when they heard Shirley Bassey's 21 year old daughter took her life jumping off the Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol. The most entertaining DVD of the year is SLUTTY SUMMER written by and starring a blond young man who knows exactly what he is doing: Casper Andreas. It has gay men and a straight woman on the waiting staff at a restaurant advising each other on their love lives. Whether it is long term relationships or one night stands you'll be constantly enrapt in their humorous and dramatic lives. YOU I LOVE surprised me as, set in Moscow, it is not set in the poverty stricken and overcrowded homes most Russians live in, but a luxury apartment of an advertising executive who has a lovely girlfriend but becomes infatuated with a young man who has got himself a job at the local zoo but is homeless. Bisexuality happens when the young man stays several nights. The girlfriend, who lives elsewhere, is not pleased as it interferes with her nights of passion. How they resolve this is worth seeing. The fascination many women have for gay men is explored in EATING OUT, a comedy worth your time. A straight guy has a problem finding the right woman and his gay flatmate , who knows endless straight women who love gay clubs and bars, starts taking him around introducing him as gay. He has difficulties keeping up the charade when these women fancy him. But of course they are flattered believing this is his first nervous experience with a woman. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- BOOKS TO KNOW ABOUT by Dirk Kriete Would you believe it - two months into 2006 and already I have received two books proclaiming to be the best and the ultimate of Gay Erotica. I want to know how anyone knows in February what will be the best or the ultimate in any field at all in any given year. Read on... Ultimate Gay Erotica 2006 Edited by Jesse Grant Published by Alyson Books GBP9.99 This edition of Gay Erotica follows hot on the heels of the "Friction" series, also edited by Jesse Grant, which I've reviewed in previous editions of ScotsGay. To be perfectly honest, this book does not fulfil its promise to present the hottest work of the authors featured in this book. There are a few stories that might have you reaching for the lube, but if you're after a real steamy one handed read then I have to disappoint - this has some of that, but most of the stories, although being heavily underplayed with eroticism, do not come up to scratch (pun intended). Best Gay Erotica Edited by Richard Labonte Published by Cleis Press GBP9.99 Again, this book proclaims to be the best of the year, but unfortunately I must say that if this is really the best this year has to offer then the art of writing real steamy sex stories seems to have suffered an almost terminal decline. Last year we were treated to several absolutely stunning books full of swelteringly hot, action-filled stories, but this newest offering by Richard Labonte does not follow that template. Yes, there are some stories in this book that are hot and steamy, but most are probably better described as humid or even lukewarm. And can anyone tell me please why in a book squarely aimed at the late night one handed reader is there a story occupying 14 pages in comic book format? I didn't think so... Best Gay Love Stories 2006 Edited by Nick Street Published by Alyson Books GBP10.99 I hate the "Best of." moniker on anything this early in the year (as if you hadn't guessed), but this book might very well prove to be the exception to the rule. This delightful collection is a must for all the incurable romantics out there to read in the warm afterglow of a successful St Valentine's celebration. This is just the thing to show that love really does make the world go round and these moving, funny and engaging stories might just attest to be the years best in this genre of courtship, passion, breakups and make-ups. The Final Take By Ren Wilson Melrose Books Having never heard of this author or publishing company I was very surprised to receive this book through the post recently. The author is 19 years old and this is her debut work aimed at a young broadminded audience. It relates the story of Ryan, an up-and-coming teenage celebrity who has been raising money to save dolphins. This leads him to accept a proposal by the BBC to film a documentary following his adventures in Australia. Soon though the press starts picking up on his escapades for all the wrong reasons and life gets very difficult for him in this strange and frightening world. It's a rollercoaster of a book, never boring and full of surprises, but call me an old fuddy-duddy, the literary worth of this book is somewhat questionable. I sometimes had the impression that this book was written in the style of text messaging - not that letters were missed out, but the author omitted to use descriptive language, which made the dialogues a little bland. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the thread of the story and I'm sure that this author will delight us with further more mature stories in the future. Mordred, Bastard Son By Douglas Clegg Published by Alyson Books GBP15.99 In this book the author is re-imagining the Arthurian legend of Camelot with a gay bend. It tells the story of a young monk who becomes enthralled by the story a mysterious prisoner tells him while he is attending to his wounds. The prisoner turns out to be Mordred, the bastard son of King Arthur Pendragon and his half-sister Morgan Le Fay. Arrested for murder and treason, his story is of ambition, power and betrayal, a story that changes the monk's life forever. This book is the first of an ambitious trilogy and sets the stage for an epic adventure of love, friendship, magic, war and romance of the Arthurian legend. It's beautifully written, full of surprises and switches your imagination into overdrive. I can't wait for the next instalment of this enthralling insight into the dark mysteries of this age The Wildest Ones Edited by M. Christian Published by Starbooks Press GBP11.99 As variety is said to be the spice of life, let's jump a few hundred years from the gentil, but nevertheless murderous world of the Dark Ages to the dark pleasures that are to be found on the open road. I'm talking of course of the butchest of the butch, the leather-clad men of the road on their mean machines. Apparently the editor had to scour the highways and byways for writers and their hot stories to make this down and dirty, mean and nasty, hot-oil-and-grease anthology. It turned out to be worth it though, there are some wonderfully written stories here, combining well realised characters in mesmerising locations with steamy, kick-ass, highoctane man to man action. It's a book with attitude! Running Dry By M. Christian Published by Alyson Books GBP8.99 This book had me totally immersed - the novelist's art shines through the story in almost every line of this horror tale. It's very well structured, the characters are as believable as the genre allows and it's original. The lead character is a 154 year old painter in modern age Los Angeles. He receives a cryptic message from one of his erstwhile lovers he last saw in 1913 at the moment he killed him - at least so he always thought. This is the first time in years that I've so thoroughly enjoyed a vampire novel - and this is a vampire with a difference, not just is he gay, but he was born this way, a vampire. To round things of he is a painter, somewhat unusual as he paints in the blood of his hapless victims and as a bit of an apology to them for the gruesome fate he has inflicted on them, but an artist none the less. This is an impressive debut novel - I'm looking forward to reading more by this writer - highly recommended. Hot House: The Men of Hot House By Hot House Published by Bruno Gmuender GBP26.95 This 220-page photo book is full of the stars of the American gay porn company Hot House, so do make sure you stash it away securely when your maiden aunt comes for tea, because these buds are showing it all. And my, haven't they got a lot to show - definitely enough to give us average guys a bit of an inferiority complex and even you more than average guys might feel just a little inadequate. Bodies of steel, abs of iron and massively trained bodies abound on high quality paper and excellent print. If these types of images are your cup of tea (or pint of beer) then these solo portraits will make your mouth water and your loins ache with desire. Able Was I By Drew Banks Published by Dot Dash Press GBP12.95 The postman delivered another book a couple of months back by a writer and publishing company I've never heard of and I found it to be another real diamond of a book. Not only did I recognise Napoleon Bonaparte's famous palindrome "Able was I ere I saw Elba", which in reality he never said as his language was French, but after just having read a few pages I also recognised the rare literary quality this author possesses. He tells the story of a life - with absolute conviction - from youthful confusion to almost complete and successful self-delusion and return to middle-aged confusion and he never loses the plot. This book is definitely more then captivating, it is totally engrossing, the characters are almost frighteningly real, in as you might find yourself saying: "Here but for the grace go I!" This profound journey of a man searching for his way through life is full of tenderness and passion rather then gratuitous graphic sex scenes and the locations chosen for this outstanding debut novel are as real as the road outside your door. I am waiting to see more of this incredibly talented writer and would highly recommend you getting a copy of this book. Spartacus International Hotel & Restaurant Guide Bruno Gmuender GBP12.95 Not too much to say about this one other than as usual this book seems to deliver what it promises. Touted as the ultimate guide for the gay traveller it again includes the best hotels for your dream holiday. You can find out how many rooms a hotel has, what sort of amenities to expect and even what other visitors might be like. 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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! HOMOPHOBIC CRIME LINE Nightly 7-10pm. Phone: 0141-847 0647 or Stirling (01786) 469483 WWW: http://www.centralscotland.police.uk/gblt/ LOTHIAN GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD Nightly 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0131-556 4049 E-mail: help.swithboard@btconnect.com WWW: http://www.lgls.co.uk/ LOTHIAN LESBIAN LINE Mon, Thu 7.30-10pm. Phone: 0131-557 0751 E-mail: help.switchboard@btconnect.com WWW: http://www.lgls.co.uk/ STRATHCLYDE LESBIAN AND GAY SWITCHBOARD Nightly 7-10pm. Phone: 0141-847 0447 E-mail: info@sgls.co.uk WWW: http://www.sgls.co.uk/ STRATHCLYDE 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/ -------------------------------------------------------------- LISTINGS ======== NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND: Scotland's oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights organisation. It was founded in 1969 as the Scottish Minorities Group, later became the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group and changed its name to OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND in December 1992. Currently focusing on work around the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Executive and Scottish Public Institutions such as the NHS, Police and Justice System. Write: The Secretary, OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND, PO Box 23253, Edinburgh. EH1 3XD. Email: convenor@outrightscotland. org.uk WWW: http://www.outright- scotland.org.uk/ Why not support OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND's work? Membership is GBP15 waged, GBP9 lowwaged (under GBP10,000 pa) and GBP5 unwaged. Life membership is GBP150. Affiliation from Trades Union and Political Party Branches also welcome: GBP100 (Local Branches), GBP150 (National Organisations). Please make out your cheque/Postal Order to OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND and send to The Secretary, OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND, PO Box 23253, Edinburgh. EH1 3XD. EQUALITY NETWORK: Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality in Scotland. Write: 30 Bernard Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6PR. Tel: 07020 933952. Fax: 07020 933954. E-mail: en@equality-network.org WWW: http://www.equality-network.org/ We hold weekly meetings, regular forums and an annual conference; contact us for more details. Join the campaign network! LESBIAN ARCHIVE AND INFORMATION CENTRE: The UK's largest and most significant collection of materials relating to lesbian lives. LAIC (at Glasgow Women's Library) 109 Trongate, Glasgow. G1 5HD. Tel/Fax: 0141-552 8345. Open Tue, Wed, Fri 1-6pm. Thu 1-9pm. Email: gwl@womens-library.org.uk WWW: http://www.womenslibrary. org.uk/Archive/archive.html PRIDE SCOTIA (EDINBURGH): Now busily organising Pride Scotia 2007! Tel: 0131-556 9471. Write: 58a Broughton Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA. E-mail: edinburgh@pride-scotia.org WWW: http://www.pride-scotia.org/ PRIDE SCOTIA (GLASGOW): Organising Pride Scotia 2006 which is provisionally planned for Sat 24th Jun 2006! Write: 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. G1 4AL. E-mail: glasgow@pride-scotia. org WWW: http://www.pridescotia. org/ STONEWALL SCOTLAND: Scottish office of the London based campaigning group. Write: 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Tel: 0131- 557 3679. E-mail: scotland@stonewall.org.uk WWW: http://www.stonewallscotland.org.uk LOCAL ORGANISATIONS ABERDEEN: Icebreakers: A support group for members of the LGBT community who are new to the Grampian area or the local scene. Meets monthly. Write: c/o Phace Scotland, 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. Fax: 0845 2412152. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org North East Scotland Gay Group: A befriending group for gay and bisexual men, meets 3rd Sun of each month at 7.30pm. Write: c/o 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: nesgg@phacescotland. org Pride In Aberdeen: An umbrella group for voluntary LGBT organisations in the North East of Scotland (formerly North East LGBT Forum). Working towards opening an LGBT Centre in Aberdeen. Write: Pride in Aberdeen Ltd, c/o PHACE Scotland, 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. E-mail: info@prideinaberdeen.org.uk WWW: http://www.prideinaberdeen.org.uk/ ARGYLL & CLYDE: If you are interested in getting involved in a local group for gay and bisexual men anywhere in the Argyll and Clyde area get in touch! PHACE Scotland are involved in a range of social and support groups across the West of Scotland. Tel: Matt Johnston on 0141- 332 3838 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or Email: mattj@phacescotland.org AYRSHIRE: Ayrshire Social & Sexuality Support Group: Meets 3rd Wed of each month at 7pm in Irvine. Details of venue from David Bingham on 0141-332 3838 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or Irvine (01294) 323473. E-mail: davidb@phacescotland. org CAITHNESS: Caithness Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Group: A friendly informal group which meets irregularly. Write: Box 689, Journal Office, 42 Union Street, Wick. KW1 5ED. Tel: 07808 814007 (Fri 7- 9pm). E-mail: caithnessglb@yahoo.co.uk WWW: http://members.lycos.co.uk/caithnessglc/ index.htm DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY: LGBT Youth D&G - as well as services for young people, runs a mailing list for information and occasional events for LGBT people of all ages from Dumfries and Galloway. Tel: Dumfries (01387) 739888. Text: 07785 274147. E-mail: DandG@lgbtyouth.org.uk. DUNDEE: Disco:very: The newsletter from Diversitay. Available from: Diversitay (LGBT Group), PO Box 53, Dundee, DD1 3YG. DUNFERMLINE: FifeFLAGS: Fife Free Lesbian and Gay Society. Based in Dunfermline, provides a welcoming and safe meeting space and drop-in centre near the town centre for the LGBT community, our friends, family and supporters. Regular social group meets on Mon and Thu eve 7- 11pm. Mixed age range from late teens to 50's and older and most nights are well attended. FifeFLAGS meetings are for 16 years and over and there is a specific youth group for people 25 and under, co-ordinated by Fife Council which meets at our space regularly - contact for details. Groups meet in comfortable surroundings and arrange activities and outings or just hang out and meet new friends over coffee and biscuits, playing pool or surfing the net. Safer sex information and supplies available as part of the Fife Health Board condom distribution scheme. Tel: Dunfermline (01383) 738517. E-mail: Info@FifeFLAGS.org.uk WWW: http://www.fifeflags.org.uk/ EDINBURGH: Icebreakers: Social group for guys and gals who want to make friendships and feel more at ease in the company of other gay people. Run by Switchboard volunteers. Takes place from 7.30-9pm in CC Blooms on the 2nd & 4th Wed of each month. If you're recently out or new to Edinburgh or just feel a bit cut off and want a break, come along. A welcoming and non-threatening environment. First timers can be met outside. Phone Lothian Switchboard for details. ELGIN: Moray LGBT Group: Meets at Health Point, 239 High Street, Elgin. Write: c/o 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: moraylgbtgroup@phacescotland.org GLASGOW: Glasgow LGBT Centre: The Centre Board manages Glasgow LGBT Centre Limited, which is registered as a Scottish charity and as a Scottish company. Centre Administrator and Manager are on duty (9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri). Membership criteria for Glasgow LGBT Centre Limited is available to all interested people agreeing to the code of conduct. See press for notice of the Annual General meeting of Members - childcare and BSL interpreter can be organised, but please give advance notice. Membership is closed in the last month. Write: Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. G1 4AL. Tel/Fax: 0141-221 7203. E-mail: admin1@glgbt.org.uk WWW: http://www.glgbt.org.uk/ Icebreakers Group: For lesbians, gays and bisexuals new to the scene. 12.30- 3pm on 1st Sun of each month at LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Details from Strathclyde Switchboard. INVERCLYDE: Greenock LGBT Group: Are you interested in meeting LGBT people from in and around Greenock? The Phoenix Community Health Project are running an occasional group for LGBT people from Inverclyde. These meetings are a chance to socialise with local people and to find out more about what's on offer for Inverclyde's LGBT community. The group is relaxed, informal and is also open to friends and family. Meets at the Phoenix Project, 19 Bogle St, Greenock on some Thu eves from 7- 9pm. Tel: Sandra on Greenock (01475) 892197 or Matt on 0141-332 3838. INVERNESS: Highland Gay Men's Group: Meets at 7.30pm on 4th Wed of each month at 34 Waterloo Place. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585. E-mail: hgmg@reachouthighland. org.uk Highland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum. Write: c/o Reach Out Highland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. E-mail: forum@gay-ness.org.uk WWW: http://www.gay-ness.org.uk/ Highland LGBT Social Group: Meets 7.30pm 1st Wed of each month at 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585. E-mail: support@ reachouthighland.org.uk STIRLING: Stirling Gay Men's Group meets monthly from Sep-Jun (generally 3rd Fri) in private houses. E-mail: mensgroup@lademill.force9.co.uk WWW: http://www.lademill.f9.co.uk/Forthfriend. html WOMEN'S LISTINGS SCOTTISH NETWORK FOR LESBIAN STRENGTH: To further lesbian issues, follow a lesbian agenda and foster lesbian visibility. E-mail: High_Les@bigfoot.com ABERDEEN: Granite Sisters: Aberdeen based social and cultural group for lesbians throughout Scotland. Meetings and events held in both the private homes of members and public venues. Confidentiality and privacy are regarded as very important to this group as many members are not out, and you will find the members respect these values at gatherings. Website also contains news and information about gay issues, gay friendly holidays in Scotland etc. Further details: Maria Clark Manager/Secretary. Tel/Fax: Aberdeen (01224) 713336 (day/eve). Write: PO Box 18230, Aberdeen. AB2 9YN. E-mail: 13@clara.co.uk WWW: http://www.13.clara.co.uk/ CAITHNESS: GirlZone in Caithness, is a social group, for gay and bi-sexual women of all ages. E-mail: GirlZoneCaith@aol.com DUNDEE: Ellesbelles: Dundee's women only drumming group. Meets every Thu from 5.30pm at Michelin Athletic Club, Drumgeith Road. Tel: Dundee (01382) 330131. E-mail: ellesbellesdundee@hotmail.com EDINBURGH: AD Group: For lesbians 40+. Monthly meeting and frequent social events. For details, phone Edinburgh Lesbian Line. Edinburgh Gay Women's Group: Weekly social group to chat, laugh, do crazy things or more relaxed ones. Go to the movies, pub, theatre, dancing, whatever you fancy. Meets every Wed 8pm onwards at Sala, LGBT Centre, 60 Broughton St. For details, phone Edinburgh Lesbian Line. Lesbian Book Group: Meets monthly (Wed 7.30-9.30pm) in basement of LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. Contact Kerry for further details / next book by E-mail: kjmcdoll@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 07739 324046. LGBT Centre For Health & Wellbeing: 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Social events, groups, classes and volunteering for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women. Tel: 0131-523 1100. E-mail: allie@lgbthealth.org.uk WWW: http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/ LIBRA: Help for women concerned about their drinking. Free 1-2-1 counselling and groupwork. Tel: 0131-661 0111. Write: 4 Norton Park, Edinburgh. EH7 5RS. E-mail: libra-alcohol@btconnect. com WWW: http://www.librascotland.org.uk/ GLASGOW: Centre For Women's Health: Sandyford Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye Infirmary), Glasgow. G3 7NB. Tel: 0141- 211 6700. Minicom: 0141-211 6703. Fax: 0141-211 6702. Sappho @ Sandyford: Sappho promotes positive health for lesbians and easier access to sexual, reproductive and women's health services. A monthly well-woman clinic and screening service is provided in a lesbian friendly setting. Tel: 0141- 211 8130 for appointment. Counselling at the Centre for Women's Health takes place fortnightly on Tue eve. Women Only Space and Reference Library: Mon-Thu 10am-8.30pm, Fri 10am-4pm. Tel: 0141-211 6700 for info. There is a crˆche within Sandyford Initiative - Tel: 0141-211 8647 for info. E-mail: sandyfordlib@ glacomen.scot.nhs.uk. WWW: http://www.sandyford.org/ Glasgow Women's Library: 4th/5th Floors, 109 Trongate, G1 5HD. Tel/Fax: 0141-552 8345. Open Tue, Wed, Fri 1- 6pm. Thu 1-9pm. Lending and reference library - books, magazines, journals, videos, leaflets and information. UK and overseas feminist and lesbian publications. Contains the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre - a unique national collection of publications, journals and ephemera by and for lesbians. E-mail: gwl@womenslibrary. org.uk WWW: http://www.womens- library.org.uk/ OLGA - Older Lesbians Get Around: Meets monthly. Tel: Rose on 0141-423 3025. E-mail: roseodoherty@hotmail.com Personal safety and confidence building courses for women are offered by Wise Women, 120 Sydney Street, Glasgow. G31 1JF. Tel: 0141-550 7557. Quertyphone: 0141-550 7558. INVERNESS: GirlZone: Formerly Girls @ The Gate. Friendly, informal social group for LBT and friends - all welcome. Meets 3rd Sat of each month. Tel: Joanne on 07792 223 687 for details and venue. Email: girlzone@gay-ness.org.uk WWW: http://www.gay-ness.org.uk/ Highland Lesbian Group: A friendly lesbian social group which offers support and information. Organises fundraisers for Womankind Worldwide: http://www.womankind.org.uk/ WWW: http://www.freewebs.com/highlandlesbiangroup/ E-mail: High_Les@bigfoot.com LESBIAN INFORMATION SERVICE: E-mail: jan@lesbianinformationservice.org WWW: http://www.lesbianinformationservice. org/ LILLIDOTS: Lesbian Feminist Walking Group. Contact via Dundee Switchboard, Lothian Lesbian Line or Strathclyde Switchboard. YOUNG LESBIANS: See our Youth Groups listings. BISEXUALS BI EDINBURGH: A monthly space for bisexuals and those questioning their sexuality. Meets 3rd Wed of month from 8pm at the Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a Broughton Street for informal discussion followed by drinks. Tel/text: 07963 960321. Email: glasgow@bi.org WWW: http://www.biscotland.org/ BI GLASGOW: Glasgow's own bisexual group, for information, support and socializing, for bisexuals and those questioning their sexuality. Meets 1st Wed of month, from 7.30-9.30pm in the Ian Dunn Room at Glasgow LGBT Centre, followed by drinks. Also organises training and activist activities in support of bisexual visibility and pride. Tel/text: 07963 960321. Write: Bi Glasgow, c/o Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow, G1 4AL. E-mail: glasgow@bi.org WWW: http://www.biscotland. org/ ABUSE BROKEN RAINBOW LGBT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE (UK): Works to change the situation for LGBT people facing domestic violence. Runs a listening, information and signposting Helpline Service, staffed by LGBT people. Tel: 0845 2604460 (Mon-Fri 9am- 1pm & 2-5pm). E-mail: mail@brokenrainbow. org.uk WWW: http://www.broken- rainbow.org.uk/ MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN GRAMPIAN: Support and Advice. Write: PHACE Scotland, 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org MEN AGAINST SEXUAL ABUSE: MASA offers a unique 1-2-1 counselling service for adult male survivors of childhood abuse. MASA can also provide Hypnotherapy and Electric Stimulation Therapy (a form of acupunture). Tel: 0141-550 2048 (Tue 7-9pm). E-mail: abusedmen@aol.com RAPE AND ABUSE LINE: For male and female survivors. Women answer the Tel: Freephone 0808 8000123 (or Dingwall (01349) 865316) hours as advised on telephone answering machine. Men answer the Tel: Freephone 0808 8000122 (or Dingwall (01349) 862686) hours as advised on telephone answering machine. Callers are welcome to phone either line. Write: PO Box 10, Dingwall. IV15 9HE. THRIVE: Counselling service for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Write: The Sandyford Initiative, 4 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. Tel: 0141-211 8133. E-mail: thrive@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk ATHEISTS/HUMANISTS GAY AND LESBIAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION: GALHA is a national membership group promoting the gay-friendly Humanist outlook and gay and lesbian rights as human rights. Write: 34 Spring Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. Tel/Fax: Kenilworth (01926) 858450. Email: secretary@galha.org WWW: http://www.galha.org/ HUMANIST SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND: LGBT commitment ceremonies/weddings. Lesbian Humanist Society registered celebrant. Scotland wide. Tel 07739 826377 or E-mail: gerrie.ds@ntlworld. com PINK TRIANGLE TRUST: PTT is a gay charity which can arrange non-religious ceremonies of love and commitment for lesbian and gay couples at very reasonable rates in most parts of Scotland. Details from: Write: 34 Spring Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. Tel/Fax: Kenilworth (01926) 858450. E-mail: ceremonies@pinktriangle.org.uk WWW: http://www.pinktriangle.org.uk/ BDSM MSC SCOTLAND: A club for men interested in Leather, Rubber, Uniform. Meets at the Regent Bar, Edinburgh, on the 3rd Sat of each month from 9pm. Write: PO Box 28, Edinburgh. EH3 5JL. E-mail: msc@mscscotland. net WWW: http://www.mscscotland. net/ SCOTTISH GAY SKINS: Information Site for Scottish Gay Skinheads. E-mail: scotsskins@fsmail.net WWW: http://www.gayromeo.com/scotsskins ScotsSkins meet informally in The Claremont in Edinburgh on the 2nd Sat of each month. SM GAYS: E-mail: info@smgays.org WWW: http://www.smgays.org/ SM PRIDE: National organisation providing information, advice and support on BDSM and related issues. Write: SM Pride, PO Box 413, Torquay, Devon. TQ1 1WZ. Tel: 07849 470005. Fax: 08702 415058. E-mail: theteam@uksmpride.org WWW: http://www.uksmpride.org/ BEARS BEARSCOTS: For hairy, moustached, bearded or bulky men and their admirers. Edinburgh: Meets 1st Sat of each month from 2pm in No. 18 Sauna and then from 9pm in the Claremont Bar. Write: PO Box 12785, Edinburgh, EH6 7YU. Tel: Dundee (01382) 640059. Email: info@bearscots.org.uk Glasgow: Meets 2nd Fri of each month from 8pm in the Revolver Bar. E-mail: glasgow_bear@yahoo.co.uk For details of other social events across Scotland contact BearScots or check the website. WWW: http://www.bearscots.org.uk/ BIKERS GAY BIKERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB: A UK-wide club for women and men. Active Scottish section. Write: PO Box 33, Long Eaton, Nottingham. NG10 2BF. E-mail: scotland@gaybikers.co.uk WWW: http://www.gaybikers.co.uk/ CHRISTIANS EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP: Lesbian, gay or bisexual? From an Evangelical tradition? So are we. Tel: Andrew on Mid Calder (01506) 499926. Write: c/o 13 Westbrook Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK10 3AQ. E-mail: info@eflgc.org.uk WWW: http://www.eflgc.org.uk/ METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH: An inclusive church of the LGBT community open to all irrespective of sexuality. Services: Every Sun at 6pm (11am during Aug) at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. Relationship blessings conducted by arrangement. Tel: Rev Kerri Mesner on 0131-226 1691. Write: Metropolitan Community Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. EH1 1EL. E-mail: mail@mccedinburgh.com WWW: http://www.mccedinburgh.com/ OPEN EPISCOPAL CHURCH: A small gay friendly denomination in the Old Catholic tradition. Regular Masses and other sacraments in Edinburgh. Also Relationship Blessings, Hand-fastings, and Healing. Contact Fr Alistair SSB on 07817 767445. E-mail: alistair_bate@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.revalistairbate.com/ QUAKERS: Quaker Lesbian and Gay Fellowship is a welcoming and supportive national group for people of all sexual orientations and their friends. Write: Ruth (SG), 46 The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate. HG1 4QD. E-mail: qlgfcontact@ btclick.com WWW: http://www.qlgf.org.uk/ QUEST: Organisation for lesbian and gay Catholics. Monthly meetings are held in different regional groups throughout Britain. Scottish meetings held in Glasgow. Quest Linkline - The Helpline for Gay and Lesbian Catholics - Tel: (Freephone) 0808 808 0234. Write: BM Box 2585, LONDON. WC1N 3XX. Email: quest@questgaycatholic.org.uk WWW: http://www.questgaycatholic.org.uk/ ROMAN CATHOLIC CAUCUS OF THE LESBIAN & GAY CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT: Local group meets in Central Edinburgh. Write: RC Caucus, PO Box 24632, London. E9 6XF. Tel: 020-7226 0847. E-mail: lgcm_rccaucus@hotmail. com CULTURAL GAYKILTS: A friendly social group of men who admire men in kilts and promote the wearing of the traditionally constructed kilt. Regular monthly meetings in Scotland's Central Belt. Other kilted meetings and weekend get togethers and visits throughout Britain. See web site for details. Tel: 07800 891702. Email: info@gaykilts.co.uk WWW: http://www.gaykilts.co.uk/ GLASGAY!: Scotland's annual celebration of queer culture. Next dates: 20th Oct-20th Nov 2005. Write: The Q! Gallery, 87-89 Saltmarket, Glasgow. G1 5LE. Tel: 0141-552 7575 or 07762 722460. Email: info@glasgay.co.uk WWW: http://www.glasgay.co.uk/ INTERNATIONAL KILT APPRECIATION SOCIETY (IKAS): Contact and social group for guys interested in viewing/wearing kilts. Regular newsletter. Write: Mervyn Tacy, `Ziveli', 20 Ordsall Park Road, Retford. DN22 7PA. Please enclose sae. Tel: 01777 708270. E-mail: IKILTas@aol.com WWW: http://www.freewebs.com/ikas/ REMEMBER WHEN PROJECT: Documenting the collective history of Edinburgh's LGBT communities, recording life-stories and personal memories across the generations, and celebrating our rich and varied contributions to the quality of life in the city. The culmination of this work is an exhibition entitled Rainbow City: Stories from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Edinburgh' which will be opening at the City Art Centre, Edinburgh on Sat 6th May 2006. Write: Brian Thompson, Remember When Project, 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LH. Tel: 0131-558 2820. E-mail: brian@rememberwhen.org.uk WWW: http://www.rememberwhen.org.uk/ SCOTTISH BORDERS GAY FILM GROUP: Meets monthly during autumn through to the spring, and views videos/DVDs with a gay theme or character. For more details please contact Alastair on Galashiels (01896) 757861. THE SPORRAN CLAN: Social group that promotes the wearing of the kilt, the love of guys who wear kilts and Scottish culture. Member benefits include: Meetings and varied events throughout the year in Scotland and abroad; access to World Class Bulletin Board providing definitive resource of kilting information and Members On-Line Chat Room. No Membership Fee. For more information: E-mail: sporranclan@mac.com WWW: http://www.sporranclan.org/ CYBERSPACE LAMBDA BOARD - EDINBURGH: The UK's oldest LGBT 24 hour computer based bulletin board system. Private mailboxing, areas for Women, Gay Men, Bisexuals, Leather Enthusiasts, TV/TSs, etc. 0131-556 6316. Scrolling (8N1) and Viewdata (Prestel) formats at speeds up to V22bis (2400/2400). SCOTSGAY: All of the words from the magazine can be found on our website as well as interactive Meet Market and our Listings which are updated nearly every day. WWW: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ HEALTH AND ABILITIES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Whilst AA runs the following LGBT meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow, please note that it is a non restrictive organisation and LGBT people are welcome at any meeting. Edinburgh: Tue 7.30pm (Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a Broughton Street). Glasgow: Tue & Thu 7.30pm (Nye Bevan House, 20 India Street), Fri 7.30pm (Chapel House, St Patrick's Church, North Street, Anderston), Sun 11am (GGLC, 11 Dixon Street). National Helpline: 0845 7697555 (24 hours). Scottish Office: 0141-226 2214. Edinburgh Office: 0131-225 2727. WWW: http://www.alcoholicsanonymous. org.uk/ BODY POSITIVE (GRAMPIAN): A self help group offering support and assistance for individuals with HIV/AIDS in the Grampian area. Write: PO Box 83, Aberdeen. AB9 1AA. BODY POSITIVE (TAYSIDE): 11-15 Princes Street, Dundee. DD4 6BY. A charity that exists to empower HIV and HepC positive people and those affected thereby to eliminate the stigma and isolation they experience. Tel: Dundee (01382) 461555. Fax: Dundee (01382) 461424. Tue-Thu (Drop In) Noon-3.30pm. E-mail: admin@bptayside. sol.co.uk WWW: http://www.bodypositivetayside. org/ BROWNLEE CENTRE (GLASGOW): Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow. G12 0YN. Confidential information, advice, counselling and direct access testing for HIV and Hepatitis. The Centre provides ongoing medical and social care plus psychological and emotional support for people living with HIV infection and one to one counselling for people at risk of HIV. Tel: 0141-211 1089. Fax: 0141-211 1097. Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Tue 5-7.30pm, Thu 5-7.30pm, Fri 9am- 4.30pm. BROWNLEE COMMUNITY TEAM: 1st Floor, Granite House, 31 Stockwell Street, Glasgow. G1 4RZ. Social work service for people with HIV/AIDS providing intensive community based support. General advice and information on community care and housing needs also provided. Mon-Thu 8.45am- 4.45pm, Fri 8.45am-3.55pm. Tel: 0141- 552 4488. Fax: 0141-552 2760. Also at Brownlee Centre: Tel: 0141-211 1090. FIFE MEN: 5 South Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy. KY1 1YA. (Behind Sheriff Court). Information, advice and support on gay and health issues, free condoms, and much more! Mon-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 10am- 3pm. Tel: Kirkcaldy (01592) 265666. Fax: Kirkcaldy (01592) 643866. E-mail: enquiries@fifemen.co.uk WWW: http://www.fifemen.co.uk/ GAY MEN'S HEALTH: 10a Union Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LU. A community led Lothian wide project for gay and bisexual men. Wide ranging volunteering opportunities which provide services including support and counselling, scene work, peer education and training, provision of condoms, lube and Safer Sex information. Tel: listings 0131-558 9444. Fax: 0131-558 9060. E-mail: info@gmh.org.uk WWW: http://www.gmh.org.uk/ GAY MEN'S HEALTH TAYSIDE: Exists to promote the sexual health of gay and bisexual men living in Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross, reduce the spread of HIV within those communities and challenge the discrimination that can be faced by gay and bisexual men, including HIV positive gay and bisexual men, and those affected by HIV. Tel: Dundee (01382) 424070. Fax: Dundee (01382) 424090. E-mail: admin@gaymenshealthtayside.com WWW: http://www.gaymenshealthtayside. com/ GLASGOW BROWNLEE AIDS WELFARE FUND: Raises funds for people with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Glasgow area. Write: PO Box 3954, Glasgow. G45 9WB. GRAMPIAN AIDS LINE: Helpline for people with questions on HIV/AIDS. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 574000 (Mon-Tue 8.30am-5pm, Wed 8.30am-6pm, Thu 8.30am-12.30pm, Fri 8am-4pm). GRAMPIAN BUDDY GROUP: Befriending and support service for people living with HIV/AIDS. Write: PO Box 353, Aberdeen. AB9 8DD. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 555406. HEALTHY GAY SCOTLAND: A national HIV prevention & sexual health promotion programme for gay and bisexual men. Offers a range of services including info on its website, campaigns and resources and a free condoms by post scheme. WWW: http://www.healthygayscotland.com/ HIV-AIDS CARERS AND FAMILIES SERVICE PROVIDER SCOTLAND: 10 Elderpark Workspace, 100 Elderpark Street, Glasgow. G51 3TR. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Telephone Support Service Mon-Fri 7pm-10pm. Tel: 0141-445 8797. Fax: 0141-445 8798. E-mail: hivaids_ carers@lineone.net WWW: http://www.hiv-aids-carers.org.uk/ HIV SCOTLAND: Suite 2, 27 Beaverhall Road, Edinburgh. EH7 4JE. Tel: 0131-558 3713. Fax: 0131-558 9887. The independent voice for HIV in Scotland, this charity is a policy and strategic body and runs Healthy Gay Scotland and Black Minority Ethnicrelated HIVwork. E-mail: info@hivscotland. com WWW: http://www.hivscotland. com/ JUICE: Weekly support group for HIV+ gay and bisexual men in Edinburgh. Tel: 0131- 661 0982. LADDIES & LASSIES CLUB: Scottish Deaf Gay & Lesbian Club. Normally meets in Icon Bar, 24 Candleriggs, Glasgow, from 7pm- Midnight on last Fri of each month (except Dec). E-mail: LLSDGALC@hotmail. com LANARKSHIRE HIV, AIDS AND HEPATITIS CENTRE: Counselling Service, Monklands Hospital, Monks Court Avenue, Airdrie. ML6 0JS. One stop shop for HIV and Hepatitis health services. Mon-Fri 9am- 5pm. Also Tue & Thu 7-9.30pm (appointments only). Tel: Airdrie (01236) 712247. Fax: Airdrie (01236) 712449. LESBIAN & GAY CARERS NETWORK - ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY: Carers' contacts for gay men and lesbians are trained and skilled volunteers able to offer a listening ear and understanding to gay and lesbian carers of people with Alzheimer's disease or any other form of dementia. Tel: Arthur on Brighton (01273) 628047, Bruce on Oxford (01865) 847471, Roger on Thanet (01843) 220932 or Vanessa on Newport, Gwent (01633) 215782. Alzheimer's Society National Helpline - Tel: 0845 3000336 (8.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri). Write: Lisa Cooper, Development Officer, Lesbian and Gay Carers Network, North West Regional Office, Alzheimers Society, 4 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle. SK8 1BT. Tel: 0161-428 1556. E-mail: gaycarers@alzheimers.org.uk WWW: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/Gay_Care rs/index.htm LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH & WELLBEING: 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Working in partnership with the LGBT community and health service providers to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in south-east Scotland. Volunteering opportunities in many diverse areas. Tel: 0131-523 1100. E-mail: admin@lgbthealth.org.uk WWW: http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/ MAN FRIDAY: The GUM clinic at Woolmanhill, Aberdeen session for Gay and Bi men. Fri 1.20-3.50pm. Testing and advice on sexual health matters is available by appointment or on a drop-in basis. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 555555. PHACE SCOTLAND: 134 Douglas Street, Glasgow. G2 4HF. HIV prevention and support services in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Argyll and Clyde and Greater Glasgow including Buddying and the Crusaid Hardship Fund in Scotland. Also provides a range of health promotion services for Gay and Bisexual men throughout the West of Scotland and Grampian. Please contact for further details. Volunteers welcome! Tel: 0141-332 3838. Fax: 0141- 332 3755. E-mail: contact@phacescotland. org WWW: http://www.phacescotland. org/ PHACE SCOTLAND - GRAMPIAN LGBT SERVICE: 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. Fax: 0845 2412152. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland. org PILLAR MENTAL HEALTH LGBT GROUP: For members of the LGBT Community offering support and advice at times of difficulty. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 621266. E-mail: info@pillaraberdeen.co.uk or michaelm@phacescotland.org POSITIVE HELP: 13a Great King Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6QW. Practical help for people who are infected or affected by HIV and AIDS in Edinburgh, their families and carers. Tel: 0131-558 1122. Fax: 0131-558 3636. E-mail: posihelp@onetel.com POSITIVE VOICE: 37-39 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh. EH7 5DJ. Self help for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Lothian, offering advocacy, peer support and subsidised complementary therapies. Tel: 0131-652 0754. Fax: 0131-661 9100. E-mail: enquiries@positive- voice.org.uk WWW: http://www.positive-voice.org.uk/ REACH OUT HIGHLAND: 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. Supports people throughout the Highlands - whether living there or visiting - to take responsibility for, manage, and make informed choices about their sexual health and well-being. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-4.30pm). Fax: Inverness (01463) 711793. E-mail: support@ reachouthighland.org.uk WWW: http://www.reachouthighland.org.uk/ ROAM OUTREACH: Free confidential NHS Lothian outreach service for men who have sex with men who use cruising areas, saunas, on-line cruising and male sex workers. They offer a wide range of services including sexual health and safer sex advice, provide info and advice on drugs, personal safety and legal issues (including remote reporting of crime) and a FREE condom and lube service. They offer a free and confidential Testing Service - "Out of hours" drop in Mon 5-7pm where you can have a FULL SEXUAL HEALTH CHECK UP and receive Hep B vaccinations. Website has anonymous contact form. Tel: 0131-537 8300 and ask to speak to George. E-mail: enquiries@roam-outreach.com WWW: http://www.roam-outreach.com/ SANDYFORD INITIATIVE: 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye Infirmary), Glasgow. G3 7NB. Glasgow's main sexual health centre. Free web access and health library with large LGBT lending collection. Specialist services for gay men (See seperate ScotsGay Listing for Steve Retson Project) and lesbians (See seperate ScotsGay listing for Centre for Women's Health). Self-referal genitourinary medicine service with open access clinic every weekday with registration from 8.30-10am or book on 0141-211 8601. Women's counselling and groups for eating disorders etc at Centre for Women's Health. E-mail: helpsandyford@ glacomen.scot.nhs.uk. WWW: http://www.sandyford.org/ SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: Sex Addicts Anonymous is a twelvestep recovery programme. Our primary purpose is to stop our addictive sexual behavior and to help others recover from their sexual addiction. Our members define their own sexual boundaries with the guidance of their sponsors and other group members. We encourage our members to discover and explore what healthy sexuality means to them. Meetings in Edinburgh & Glasgow. Tel: Scottish Helpline on 0141-552 0154 (24 hours). E-mail: info@saa-recovery.org WWW: http://www.saa-recovery.org/ SEXUAL HEALTH LINE: Freephone 0800 567123. 24 hours. Confidential advice and information. Minicom: Freephone 0800 521361. WWW: http://www.playingsafely.co.uk/ SMASH: Support for Mental and Sexual Health is a support group for LGBT people in Grampian with mental health issues around their sexuality. Meets twice monthly in the PHACE Scotland offices, running in tandem with the Pillar Mental Health Group. Write: c/o 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland. org STEVE RETSON PROJECT: Sandyford Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye Infirmary), Glasgow. G3 7NB. A free sexual health screening and counselling service for gay and bisexual men. Clinics run Tue & Wed 5.30- 8.30pm. Also Thu 5.30-8.30pm at the LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Sameday HIV test Tue morning 8.30-10am. Tel: 0141-211 8628. E-mail: johnny.duffy@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk WWW: http://www.steveretsonproject.org.uk/ WAVERLEY CARE: 58a Queen Street, Edinburgh. EH2 3NS. Waverley Care is an agency responsible for a number of projects for people living with AIDS/HIV in the Lothians. Tel: 0131-226 2206. Fax: 0131-226 2209. E-mail: director@waverleycare.org WWW: http://www.waverleycare.org/ WAVERLEY CARE BUDDY SERVICE: Waverley Care Buddy Service is a volunteer befriending service offering emotional and social 1:1 support for individuals living with HIV in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Write: David Wright, Buddy Service Co-ordinator, c/o Milestone House, 113 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh. EH14 1EB. Tel: 0131- 312 9953 (a private and dedicated phone line). E-mail: buddy@waverleycare. org WAVERLEY CARE DAYCARE SERVICE: Offers a range of daycare activities to people with HIV/AIDS. Tel: 0131-441 2791. WAVERLEY CARE MILESTONE HOUSE: 113 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh. EH14 1EB. Residential care (primarily respite and paliative care) for people with HIV/AIDS. Tel/Fax: 0131-441 6989. E-mail: milestone@waverleycare.org WAVERLEY CARE SOLAS HIV/AIDS INFORMATION CENTRE: 2/4 Abbeymount, Edinburgh. EH8 8EJ. Information, support, advice, counselling and a cafe. Cafe: Mon-Fri 11am- 4pm. Information Centre: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm. Many support groups and activities outwith these hours, please enquire. Tel: 0131-661 0982. E-mail: solas@waverleycare.org WWW: http://www.waverleycare.org/ OLDER GAYS CAFFMOS: Nationwide Social and Contacts Club for the older gay gentleman and his admirers, both young and old. New Scottish group meets in Edinburgh. Write: PO Box 2273, Hove. BN3 2GF. Tel: Hove (01273) 220995. E-mail: Caffmos2@aol.com Edward is the Scottish Contact - E-mail: ebsc18624@blueyonder.co.uk WWW: http://www.caffmoscommunity.com/ PRIME TIME: Social group for men over 40. Meets LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, every 2nd Sun from 2-4pm. Tel: 0131-558 9444. ORDER OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE The Sisters and Brothers of the OPI are part of a world wide order of queer men and women of all sexualities which is open to all who feel the habit. Its tenets are: The expiation of stigmatic guilt and the promulgation of universal joy. WWW: http://www.thesisters.org.uk/ OPI CONVENT OF DUNN EIDEANN: The Edinburgh convent. Write: Sister Athletica de la Bain OPI, c/o PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. E-mail: sisterathletica@ drink.demon.co.uk OUTDOOR PURSUITS GAY BIRDERS CLUB: For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write: Gay Birders Club, GeeBeeCee, BCM-Mono, London. WC1N 3XX. E-mail: info@gbconline. org.uk WWW: http://www.gbconline. org.uk/ GAY CARAVAN & CAMPING CLUB: For men and women. Regular meets throughout the UK. Tel: Steve on 07785 338812. E-mail: info@gaycaravanclub.com WWW: http://www.gaycaravanclub.com/ GAY OUTDOOR CLUB: Holds regular events including walking, skiing, cycling, mountain-biking, kayaking, mountaineering, camping, youthhostelling, badminton, running and swimming. Please send an A5 sae to PO Box 637, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5XD, or ring one of the Scottish contacts: EDINBURGH: Walks andMountain-Biking: Andrew on 0131- 477 0499. Monthly Social (2nd Thu): James on 0131-229 3142. Gym & Swimming: Colin on 0131-226 4476. Cycling/Kayaking/Running: David on Bathgate (01506) 500796. GLASGOW: Walks: Robert on 0141-950 1081. Cycling & Swimming: Douglas on 0141-632 8707. Climbing: Jonathan on 0141-334 0812. Badminton: Donn on 07919 410042. Running: Chris on 07786 263274. HIGHLANDS: Walks & Weekend Trips: Alan on Dores (01463) 751258 & Les on Inverness (01463) 238920. MOUNTAINEERING: Tim on 0131-478 0844. To E-mail any of the above contacts, please append @gocscotland. org.uk to their first name and include GOC in the subject line.See website for more details about events - WWW: http://www.gocscotland.org.uk/. GLASGOW GAY RAMBLERS GROUP: Leisurely walks in the countryside. Bring sensible footwear/clothing and packed lunch. 2nd Sat of each month. Meet at Mitchell Library, Berkeley Street. No membership - just turn up. Cars normally shared. Tel: Robert on 0141-950 1081. E-mail: robert@gocscotland. org.uk PARENTS EDINBURGH LESBIAN MOTHERS GROUP (ELMG): Informal network of parents and women trying to be parents. See listing for Lesbian Mothers Network (Scotland) for contact details. GAY DADS SCOTLAND: Meets on last Thu of each month in a private room at 8pm in Sala Cafe, 60 Broughton Street. Glasgow meetings on 2nd Mon of each month at the Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Contact for details or view the web site. Tel: 07791 188742. E-mail: info@gaydadsscotland. org.uk WWW: http://www.gaydadsscotland. org.uk/ GLASGOW LESBIAN MOTHERS GROUP: Meets from 2pm on the 1st Sat of each month at the Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. E-mail: admin1@glgbt.org.uk LESBIAN MOTHERS NETWORK (SCOTLAND): Tel: Sue Robertson on 0131-556 3899/4563. Fax: 0131-557 7899. Write: One Parent Families Scotland, 13 Gayfield Square, Edinburgh. EH1 3NX. E-mail: suerobertson@opfs.org.uk WWW: http://www.opfs.org.uk/ PARENTS' ENQUIRY SCOTLAND: Coming out? Information and support for parents of LGBT people. Helpline and admin: Tel: 0131-556 6047 before 10pm. Write: c/o ScotsGay Magazine, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. Email: parentsenquiry@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.parentsenquiryscotland. org/ RAINBOW FAMILIES HIGHLAND: Support, advice and information for LGBT parents and families. Regular newsletter. Phone Maria on Beauly (01463) 782797 after 6.30pm and at weekends. E-mail: maria@scotlandinfo. co.uk or Write: c/o Reach Out Highland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. POLITICAL LIBERAL PARTY LESBIAN AND GAY CAMPAIGN: Tel: 0151-259 5935 (Telephone Answering Machine). Write: 41 Sutton Street, Liverpool, L13 7EG. E-mail: libgay@ libparty.demon.co.uk WWW: http://www.liberal.org.uk/ PRISONERS FREE MAGAZINES FOR PRISONERS: Copies of ScotsGay are sent free of charge to prisoners in UK prisons and institutions. Please contact us if you wish to be added to the mailing list. REAL ALE LESBIAN AND GAY REAL ALE DRINKERS: Formerly Diverse Drinkers, this is the Edinburgh group of CAMRA's Task Group for LGBT real ale and cider fans. Meets in The Regent 1st Mon of each month from 9pm to sample the brewers' art (except Aug when it is the 2nd Mon to avoid GBBF). Tel: Karen on 0131-557 8790. E-mail: lagrad@drink.demon.co.uk WWW: http://www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk/ UK LGBT real ale pub listings can be found at WWW: http://www.lagrad.org.uk/ RESIDENTIAL EVENTS EDWARD CARPENTER COMMUNITY: Runs residential events for gay men in SW Scotland, and other places (mainly the English Lake District). ECC organises events for gay men to get together in a supportive environment as an alternative to the commercial scene. Write: Edward Carpenter Community, BM ECC, London. WC1N 3XX. Tel: 08703 215121. E-mail: info@edwardcarpentercommunity. org.uk WWW: http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity. org.uk/ SPORTS ABERDEEN GAY MEN'S SWIMMING GROUP: Swim every Wed from 8pm onwards. Tel: David on Aberdeen (01224) 317552. E-mail: agmsg@drink.demon.co.uk CALEDONIAN THEBANS: Caledonian Thebans Rugby Football Club is Scotland's first gay friendly rugby club. Predominantly made up of gay/bi men, but all are welcome. Instruction and practice by experienced members. Learn the game and get fit. No experience necessary. Tel: 07074 843226. E-mail: membership@thebansrfc. co.uk WWW: http://www.thebansrfc. co.uk/ EDINBURGH GOC SWIMMING & GYM GROUP: Meets 8pm prompt every Mon at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith Road in the main entrance area and afterwards in the Blue Moon Cafe from 9.15pm. Tel: Colin on 0131-226 4476. To E-mail Colin, please append @gocscotland. org.uk to his first name and include GOC in the subject line. EDINBURGH LGB RUNNING GROUP: Meets 7pm prompt Wed night at the Jawbone, The Meadows. Everybody made welcome from complete beginners to the more experienced. Contact: David on Bathgate (01506) 500796. To E-mail David, please append @gocscotland. org.uk to his first name and include GOC in the subject line. GAY GOLF CLUB: Tel: Dan on 0141-946 8290. E-mail: tierney_daniel@hotmail.com GLASGOW GAY AND LESBIAN BADMINTON CLUB: Meets every Thu from 8-10pm. Come along and have fun and enjoy meeting the other members for a friendly game. All welcome. Tel: Donn on 07919 410042 (6-11pm). GLASGOW LGB RUNNING GROUP: Meets twice weekly for runs in both South Side and West End. Tue: start 7pm outside Bellahouston Leisure Centre (choice of distances around Bellahouston and Pollok Parks to cater for various levels of fitness and motivation). Thu: start 7pm outside North Woodside Leisure Centre, near St Georges Cross (usual route is along Forth & Clyde Canal and Kelvin Walkway). Use of changing facilities and swimming pool available at both venues for GBP2.10. Please aim to be changed and ready to start running at 7pm. If joining us for the first time, please contact Chris by E-mail: running@ gocscotland.org.uk or Tel: 07786 263274 (or text). GLASGOW SWIMMING GROUP: Meets informally during adults-only session 7.30-9pm Thu at North Woodside Pool, Braid Square. Tel: Douglas on 0141-632 8707. To E-mail Douglas, please append @gocscotland. org.uk to his first name and include GOC in the subject line. WWW: http://www.gocscotland.org.uk/ GOC CYCLING GROUPS: Runs on 1st Sat of month (Glasgow) and 4th Sun of month (Edinburgh) with longer weekend trips in Summer months. Tel: Douglas on 0141-632 8707 or David on Bathgate (01506) 500796. To E-mail either of above contacts, please append @gocscotland.org.uk to their first name and include GOC in the subject line. For full details about events - WWW: http://www.gocscotland.org.uk/ RACQUETEERS BADMINTON GROUP: Edinburgh based gay and lesbian noncompetitive badminton club meets Thu eve 7-9pm at Meadowbank Stadium. Players of all abilities welcome. E-mail: brian@beetee.org WWW: http://beetee.org/badminton.htm TEAM SCOTLAND BADMINTON CLUB: Glasgow based gay and lesbian badminton club meets twice weekly for competitive games. International tournaments and matches against clubs in London and Europe are held annually. Sorry - no beginners. Tel: Raymond on 0141-778 9220. E-mail: teamscotland@ gaysport.info WWW: http://www.gaysport.info/teamscotland/ STUDENTS Many Universities and Colleges have Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Societies. Contact these via your Student Union or Student Association. ScotsGay also links to a number of LGBT Soc websites from our own web page at http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ Many LGBT Socs are open to non-students living in the area. Tel: NUS Scotland LGBT Officer on 0131-556 6598. Fax: 0131- 557 5679. Write: Scott Cuthbertson, LGBT Officer, NUS Scotland, 29 Forth Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LE. E-mail: mail@nus-scotland.org.uk TV/TS ABERDEEN: 3G (Grampian Gender Group). Offers support, help and a safe environment for Transgendered People. Meets 3rd Sat of each month Noon-5pm. Tel: Gillian on 07050 562175. Mon 7-9pm. E-mail: Gillian_abdn@yahoo.co.uk EDINBURGH: Edinburgh TV/TS Group. Tel: Louise on Dunfermline (01383) 852529 or Lorraine on Kinghorn (01592) 891344. E-mail: louisewight1@yahoo.co.uk EDINBURGH: TransAlba aims to support both pre and post-op transexuals, their families and friends. Helpline: 07961 574880 (Mon- Fri 6-10pm). E-mail: transalba03@aol.com WWW: http://www.transalba.org/ Trans Men Scotland - for all FTM's, transmen, transsexual, transgender, pre-op, post-op, non-op, exploring options, living long term, in transition - or however else you might define. If you are or were born female bodied and define yourself as male some or all of the time you will be welcome to a support group for all trans men in Scotland. Meets 7.30pm on the 2nd Sat of each month at the LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. For further info E-mail: admin@transmenscotland.org.uk or Tel: Maxwell or Lewis on 0131-477 0525. WWW: http://www.transmenscotland.org.uk GLASGOW: Crosslynx TV/TS/TG Group meets 2nd Wed of each month from 7-10pm. Tel: Crosslynx Helpline on 0141-847 0787 (Mon 7.30-9.30pm). Write: c/o 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. G1 4AL. E-mail: caroltaylortg@tesco.net Sandyford Initiative Transgender Support Group meets at the Sandyford Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye Infirmary), on 1st Thu of each month from 7pm and 3rd Sat of each month from Noon. Phone Colin MacKillop (Community Access Co-ordinator) on 0141-211 8168 or E-mail: colin.mackillop@ glacomen.scot.nhs.uk INVERNESS: Highland T Group 2nd Wed of each month at 7pm at 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585. E-mail: tgroup@reachouthighland. org.uk WORKPLACE EIS GAY AND LESBIAN NETWORK: Write: Veronica Rankin, National Officer (Education and Equalities), 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh. EH3 6BH. Tel: Veronica Rankin on 0131-225 6244. Email: vrankin@eis.org.uk FIRE BRIGADES UNION GAY AND LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP: For firefighters and control staff. Write: National Gay And Lesbian Committee, PO Box 10555, London. N1 8XT. Tel: 07801 047620. E-mail: gal01@fbuho. org.uk WWW: http://www.fbu.org.uk/ GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION IN SCOTLAND: Membership is open to all police officers and police staff, serving or retired. Write: Inspector David Lyle, Police Headquarters, Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1RB. Tel: 0131-311 3488. E-mail: alan@gpascotland.com (Strathclyde) dennis@gpascotland.com (Lothian & Borders), sam@gpascotland. com (Tayside) or david@gpascotland. com (all other forces). WWW: http://www.gpascotland.com/ GMB SCOTLAND EQUAL RIGHTS GROUP: Write: Regional Equal Rights Officer, GMB Scotland, Fountain House, 1/3 Woodside Crescent, Glasgow. G3 7UJ. Tel: 0141-352 8143. E-mail: richard.leonard@gmb.org.uk UNISON: Glasgow City Lesbian & Gay Group. Meets last Tue of month in the Glasgow LGBT Centre at 6pm. YOUTH GROUPS ABERDEEN LGBT YOUTH GROUP: LGBT group for people between the ages of 16 & 25. Meets every Wed from 7.30-9.30pm at 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org LGBT YOUTH D&G: Groups, volunteering and support for LGBT people under 26 from Dumfries and Galloway. Tel: Dumfries (01387) 739888. Text: 07785 274147. E-mail: DandG@lgbtyouth.org.uk WWW: http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND: John Cotton Centre, 10 Sunnyside, Edinburgh. EH7 5RA. Provides services and opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people (13-25) in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, Borders, Tayside and Dumfries & Galloway. The groups include drop-ins at their Edinburgh offices for under-18's (Wed) and for over 18's (Thu). They also have a range of different opportunities to get involved with, including volunteering and projects involving video and arts work, and they offer training services. Nationally, they run regular events for young people to get involved in local and national decisionmaking, and to make new pals and have a laugh. Confidential Youthline Tel: 0845 113 0005 (Tue 7.30-9pm). Office Tel/Fax: 0131-622 2266 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm). E-mail: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk WWW: http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ The website has details of Youth Groups throughout Scotland. LIPS - LESBIANS IN PEER SUPPORT: Project supporting young lesbians and bisexual women aged 25 and under. Offers a safe space for young lesbian and bisexual women to meet, providing information, support and activities. Meets Thu from 7-9pm at Glasgow Women's Library, 109 Trongate, Glasgow. Contact Genevieve for more details or just turn up. Tel: 0141-552 8345/7539. E-mail: gwl@womenslibrary. org.uk Calendar online at WWW: http://www.womens-library.org.uk/ VIVIDYOUTH: For young LGBT people aged 15-25. Meets at the Glasgow LGBT Centre on Tue from 7-9pm. Tel: 0141-339 7220 and ask for Gordon Bonar. ------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUES AND EMPORIA ================== *DENOTES SCOTSGAY AVAILABLE ABERDEEN BAR INDIGO* 20 Adelphi. Tel: (01224) 586949. Sun-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5pm-3am. Gay bar/club in old Oh Henry's premises. Free entry before Midnight - thereafter GBP2 entry Fri, GBP3 entry Sat. CHEERZ BAR* 11 Haddon Street. Tel: (01224) 595960. Lively new gay bar with entertainment and more. WELLMAN'S HEALTH STUDIO* 3rd Floor, 21-23 Justice Mill Lane. Tel: (01224) 211441. Mon-Fri 11am-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. Massages available from GBP20 - no need to book in advance. DUMFRIES MIXED BAG 102 Club, English Street. Tel: (01387) 739888. 9pm-2am. Last Fri of each month. Next dates: 24th Feb, 31st Mar. New club night for LGBT people and their friends from Dumfries and Galloway. E-mail: mixedbag@hotmail.co.uk WWW: http://spaces.msn.com/members/mixedbagDG/ DUNDEE BROOKLYN'S BAR* 2 St Andrew's Lane. Tel: (01382) 200660. 5pm-Midnight. Well appointed gay-friendly bar next door to Out and under the same management. Karaoke: Wed, Fri & Sun. DJ: Sat. CHARLIE'S BAR* 75-79 Seagate. Tel: (01382) 226840. Sun 12.30-Midnight, Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight. Gayfriendly bar with free disco Fri & Sat 8pm- Midnight. Free use of premises for pre-booked groups. THE COFFEE BEAN 31 Gray Street, Broughty Ferry. Tel: Broughty Ferry (01382) 730151. Sun 9.30am- 4.30pm, Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm, Sat 8am-5pm. Gay-friendly coffee shop/bistro offering a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. E-mail: steven@coffeebean-broughtyferry.co.uk WWW: http://www.coffeebean-broughtyferry.co.uk/ 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 ABSOLUTELY DRAGULOUS* Claremont Bar, 133/135 East Claremont Street. Tel: 0131-556 5662. Fax: 0131-558 3539. 9pm-late. 3rd Sat of each month. Club for trannies, admirers, anybody with an open mind. Entertainment, Dancing. Entry GBP5 (Trannies GBP3). WWW: http://www.absolutelydragulous. com/ and http://www.claremontbar. co.uk/absolutelydragulous.htm THE AULD HOOSE* 23-25 St Leonards Street. Tel: 0131-668 2934. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat 11.30am- 1am. Everybody-friendly bar. Real ale. Food served: Mon-Sat 11.30am-9.30pm, Sun 12.30-8pm. BLACK BO'S 57/61 Blackfriars Street. Tel: 0131-557 6136. Mon-Thu 6-10pm, Fri-Sat Noon-2pm & 6-10.30pm. Superb little mostly vegetarian restaurant. Friendly staff. Mixed clientele. Email: admin@blackbos.co.uk WWW: http://www.blackbos.co.uk/ BLAZE eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. 11pm-3am. Every Fri except 2nd of month. Commercial/funky house & chart by James Longworth and guests. "Igniting the gay weekend". GBP1.50 drinks promos all night. Entry GBP5. E-mail: info@jameslongworth.com WWW: http://www.jameslongworth.com/ BLUE MOON* 1 Barony Street/36 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-556 2788 (Bar) or 0131-557 0911 (Office). Sun 10am-11pm, Mon-Thu 11am- 11pm, Fri 11am-11.30pm, Sat 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 Medina Nightclub (Under Negociants), 45-47 Lothian Street. Info Line: 07736 936650. Sun 10pm-3am. "It's our duty to please your booty". DJs Dale Lush, Simmone Black, Michelle, Isla Blige, Arran Jay. R&B/Soul/Disco. GBP3 entry before Midnight - GBP4 thereafter. E-mail: dale@lushmarketing.com WWW: http://www.bootylushous.com/ BURLY TOO Mariners, 39-40 Commercial Street, Leith. Info Line: 07930 357401. 10.30pm-3am. Last Sat of month. Next dates: Sat 25th Feb, 25th Mar. Aimed at lads 25+. DJ Hi-Fi Sean. Dress code: wear rubber, leather, uniform, industrial, sportswear, kilts or denim. Entry after 1am at the discretion of the promoters/door security. "Burly designed to be cruisy". GBP7/GBP8. E-mail: dv8scots@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.dv8scots.co.uk/ C.C. BLOOM'S* 23 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. Mon, Fri, Sat 6pm-3am, Sun, Tue-Thu 8pm- 3am. Two floors. Karaoke on Thu and Sun. Cilla Slack on Fri 10pm-3am. Disco every night from 11pm. E-mail: xanderfan82@hotmail.com CLAREMONT BAR & RESTAURANT* 133/135 East Claremont Street. Tel: 0131- 556 5662. Fax: 0131-558 3539. Bar: Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat 11am-1am. Restaurant: Sun 12.30pm-6pm, Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm and 6pm-10pm. "The Claremont is one of the most relaxed attitude bars in the city and has a policy that the customer always comes first." Renowned for courtesy, comfort and good food. 1st Sat: Bearscots leather - rubber - kilts - fetish. 2nd Sat: Gaykilts - Sporran Clan - leather - rubber - skins - fetish - bears. 3rd Sat: Absolutely Dragulous - trannies - transgender - crossdressers - fetish. 4th Sat: Stunners - adult fetish group - new members welcome GBP5 entry. E-mail: mail@claremontbar.co.uk WWW: http://www.claremontbar.co.uk/ DISKO BLOODBATH eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. 11pm-3am. Monthly. 1st Wed of each month. Next date: Wed 1st Mar. Edinburgh's 1st Alternative Queer Night. Hard boys, hard girls, hard rock, punk, electro-alternative with Party Monster atmosphere. GBP3. EASYINTERNETCAFE 58 Rose Street. Tel: 0131-220 3577. Sun 9am-10pm, Mon-Sat 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/ EDINBURGH LGBT CENTRE* 58a and 60 Broughton Street. Houses Sala Cafe-Bar and Pride Scotia (Edinburgh). Provides meeting and noticeboard space for many LGBT organisations. Free WiFi Internet access (sponsored by ScotsGay) now available. FEVER eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. 11pm-3am. Monthly. Next dates: Sat 4th Mar, 1st Apr, 29th Apr (Fever's 2nd Birthday). Taste's monthly night featuring Taste resident DJs Fisher & Price and Martin Valentine in the ballroom and The Visitor and Kaupuss playing pophouseelectrodisconewwaveglam (basically anything goes) in the Cocteau Lounge. Pre-club party at The Street from 9pm with DJs The Visitor and Kaupuss. Ask staff for discount passes. GBP8 Members/GBP10 - Taste members GBP5 before 11.15pm. WWW: http://www.tasteclubs. com/ FRENCHIES BAR* 89 Rose Street Lane North. Tel: 0131-225 7651. Sun 2pm-1am, Mon-Sat 1pm-1am. Vibrant gay bar (Edinburgh's oldest) in the heart of Rose Street. Happy Hour 6-8pm every day. FUR-BURGER eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. 11pm-3am. 2nd Thu of each month. Next date: Thu 9th Mar, 13th Apr (Fur Burger's 1st Birthday. Rhythmic pulses from the grrls your mother warned you about! Aural stimulation from Dejay Bird, The Funki Diva & Special Guests. Selected Drink Promos! Wear good shoes, bring beautiful people. GBP3 entry. Pre club at Planet Out. HABANA* 22 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-558 1270. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat Noon-1am. Centrally located pre club bar. Open and bright as well as quite intimate. Busy. Drink promos throughout the month. E-mail: habana1@btinternet.com. WWW: http://www.gayscotland.com/habana/ HOLYROOD TAVERN* 9a Holyrood Road. 0131-556 5044. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat Noon-1am. A welcome re-opening under previous landlord Mark. Real ale. Mixed clientele. JOY The Venue, 15 Calton Road. JOY Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 11pm-3am. Every 4 weeks. Next date: Sat Mar 11th. Popular club night held on two levels and featuring DJs Maggie Joy, Alan Joy and Brett King in the main room, Trendy Wendy and Sally F downstairs in The Cooler. GBP6 before Midnight/GBP8 after - look out for discount passes in the bars beforehand. LEATHER AND LACE* 8 Drummond Street. Tel: 0131-557 9413. Fax: 0131-557 8336. Sun Noon-9pm, Mon- Sat 10am-9pm. 25 Easter Road. Tel: 0131- 623 6969. Noon-6pm. 368-370 Gorgie Road (Currently not licensed as a sex shop). Tel: 0131-468 6969. Sun Noon-8pm, Mon-Sat 11am-8pm. Scotland's ORIGINAL licenced SEX shops! Toys galore, video rental too! Larger sizes stocked. LUVELY The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street. Tel: 0131- 225 2564. Info Line: 0131-657 4633. 10.30pm-3am. Monthly. Next date: Sat 4th Mar. Mega club night with resident DJs Tommy Kay, Newton & Stone, Jared and GP. WWW: http://www.luvely.net/ MINGIN' The Venue, 15 Calton Road. Info Line: 0131- 467 2551. 11pm-3am. Fortnightly. Next date: Sat 18th Mar. Alan Joy & Brian Dempster are at the helm of this small friendly and intimate club. GBP5 before Midnight, GBP6 after. NEWTOWN BAR* 26B Dublin Street. Tel: 0131-538 7775. Fax: 0131-539 1132. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon- Thu Noon-1am, Fri-Sat Noon-2am. Especially popular with men. Drinks Promotions Daily. Downstairs: The dark and cruisy Disco Bar is open Sat with resident DJ Malcolm from 10pm- 2am - also available for hire Sun-Fri. E-mail: Webmaster@thenewtownbar.co.uk WWW: http://www.thenewtownbar.co.uk/ NOWHERE eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. 11pm-3am. 1st Thu of each month. Next date: Thu 2nd Mar. New club night. GBP3 entry. Drink Promotions. DJs: Dejay Bird, DJ Michelle, The Funki Diva, DJ Yonis & Special Guests. Nowhere is based on the ever changing New York Club scene with people as eclectic as the music. WWW: http://www.clubnowhere.co.uk/ No EIGHTEEN* 18 Albert Place, Leith Walk. Tel: 0131-553 3222. Mon-Thu Noon-10pm, Fri-Sun Noon- 11pm. The UK's only VAT registered gay sauna. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere with excellent facilities which include large sauna cabin, 14-man steam room, private rooms, 8- man filter Jacuzzi, communal and private showers, themed rooms, video area and TV lounge. Hot and cold refreshments available. GBP10 (GBP8 concessions). Manager's special: admission GBP5 after 8pm. PARADOX The Caves, Niddrie Street South, Cowgate. Info Line: 07930 357401. 10.30pm-3am. Launch date: Sat 18th Mar. Presented by BURLY, this is the first in a short series of Special Club Events for the LGBT Community. Charity Slave Auction. Dress code: wear anything you want, even if it hurts. GBP8/GBP10. The brilliant DJ HiFi Sean works his magic on the decks. E-mail: dv8scots@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.dv8scots.co.uk/ PLANET OUT* 6 Baxter's Place. Tel: 0131-556 5551. 4pm- 1am. Popular and busy gay bar with friendly staff. Cheap drinks on a Mon! E-mail: planetout@ btinternet.com Q-STORE* 5 Barony Street. Tel/Fax: 0131-477 4756. Sun 1-5pm, Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am- 6pm. Scotland's only licensed gay store. Not just feelthy pictures - lifestyle too! THE REGENT* 2 Montrose Terrace. Tel: 0131-661 8198. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat 11am-1am. Relaxed atmosphere & comfortable surroundings. No loud popular noise makes it easy for chatting. Real ales (the pub is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2006 - the first Scottish gay bar to be included). Soup, snacks and filled croissants available all day. Free wireless internet access. CAMRA's Lesbian & Gay Real Ale Drinkers meet here on the 1st Mon of the month at 8pm. WWW: http://www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk/ SALA CAFE-BAR* 60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-478 7069. Tue, Thu 4-11pm, Wed, Fri 4pm-Midnight, Sat 10.30am-Midnight, Sun 10.30am-11pm. Relaxed and friendly gay cafe bar in the heart of Edinburgh's Gay 'district' (directly above Edinburgh's LGBT Centre). Fabby big window and sofas to watch world go by! Freshly prepared, wide ranging menu. Regular live music and party nights (contact Sala for more info). Gallery space with regularly changing exhibitions. Women's group meet informally for drinkies/food every Wed eve. Room also available for private dinners/parties etc. Free WiFi Internet access (sponsored by ScotsGay) now available. E-mail: salacafebar@hotmail.com SOLAS CAFE* 2/4 Abbeymount. Tel: 0131-661 0982. Mon- Fri 11am-4pm. Attached to Solas HIV/AIDS Information Centre. Good home cooking (everything cooked on the premises). Vegetarians and carnivores catered for. STEAMWORKS* 5 Broughton Market. Tel: 0131-477 3567. Daily 11am-11pm. Stylish sauna forming part of busy gay hotel & sauna complex in centre of gay quarter. State-of-the-art facilities including large spa pool, sauna cabin, large steam room, video room, labyrinth with themed areas, cafe lounge, free Internet access, tanning booth. Massage available daily. Choice of lockers or private cabins. Admission: Lockers GBP5, Cabins GBP10 before 2pm. Lockers GBP10, Cabins GBP15 at all other times. Students & under 25 GBP5 lockers all day, every day! No membership required. Proudly gay owned & operated. WWW: http://www.steamworkssauna. co.uk/ THE STREET* 2 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-556 4272. 11.30am-1am. Small but perfectly formed bar run by Louise (ex-POut), Annie and Trendy Wendy. Food served 11.30am-7.30pm. TACKNO eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Last Sun of each month. Next dates: Sun 26th Feb, 26th Mar. 11pm-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. 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 resident DJs Fisher & Price play an eclectic mix of the best underground dance music currently available in the Big Room, while resident DJ Martin Valentine plays Deep House and US House in the Wee Room. Regular prices: GBP6 Members/GBP8 Guests GBP5 before 11.30pm. Drink promos until 1am. Sun 26th Mar: Gosh the Funky 1 with Fisher & Price and Martin Valentine. WWW: http://www.tasteclubs. com/ THAI ME UP 4 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-558 9234. Lunch: Wed-Sat Noon-2.30pm. Dinner: Mon-Sun 5- 11pm. Superb gay-friendly Thai restaurant situated in the middle of Edinburgh's gay area. Friendly, efficient staff serving some of the best and most authentic Thai food in the UK. E-mail: management@tmeup.com WWW: http://www.tmeup.com/ UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Info Line: 0131-467 2551. 11pm-3am. Monthly. Next dates: Sat 25th Feb, 25th Mar. In the drawing room, DJs Graeme F and Chris Paton from Habana are unleashed into a bigger arena playing chart, dance, camp and pop. In the basement, Mrs Bridges and Mr Hudson aka Maggie & Alan Joy cook up a fine stew of Joy tunes from 1993-2005. GBP6 entry. VELVET WOMEN'S CLUB NIGHT Mariners, 39 Commercial Street, Leith. 10pm- 2am. First Sat of each month. Next dates: Sat 4th Mar, 1st Mar. Male guests welcome if invited and accompanied by a lady. New music policy which spans the genres. DJs Random & Carpe Diem. GBP6/GBP5 conc. with ID. GBP4 before 10.30pm. E-mail: clubvelvet@blueyonder.co.uk WWW: http://www.webflyers.co.uk/Flyer/377 VIBE* eGo, 14 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-478 7434. Tue 11pm-3am. James Longworth plays charty/ party upstairs, guest DJs R'n'B downstairs. Super-popular gay night. GBP1 drinks promos all night. GBP3 before Midnight/GBP4 after. E-mail: info@jameslongworth.com WWW: http://www.jameslongworth.com/ VITTORIA 113 Brunswick Street. Tel: 0131-556 6171. Fax: 0131-478 7009. Sun Noon-11pm, Mon- Sat 10am-11pm. Mega-popular gay-friendly Italian restaurant. Best lasagna in Edinburgh! E-mail: info@vittoriarestaurant.com WWW: http://www.vittoriarestaurant.com/ 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 80-90 Glassford St. Tel: 0141-552 5761. Sun, Wed-Thu 11.30pm-3am, Fri-Sat 11.30pm-3.30am. Scotland's oldest gay disco. E-mail: enquiries@bennets.co.uk WWW: http://www.bennets.co.uk/ BURLY The Arches, 30 Midland Street. Infoline: 07930 357401. 10.30pm-3am - entry after 1am at the discretion of the promoters. First Fri of each month (except June). Next event: Fri 3rd Mar. Dress code: wear rubber, leather, uniform, industrial, sportswear, kilts or denim. DJ Hi-Fi Sean and Raymo. Designed to be cruisy. GBP8/GBP10. E-mail: dv8scots@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.dv8scots.co.uk/ CCA* 350 Sauchiehall Street. Tel: 0141-352 4900. Fax: 0141-332 3226. Cafe Tel: 0141-332 7959. Box Office: Mon 9am-5pm, Tue-Sat 9am-10pm. Gallery: Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. Cafe: Tue-Thu 9am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9am-Midnight. Bar: Tue-Wed Noon-11pm, Thu Noon-Midnight, Fri- Sat Noon-1am. The Centre for Contemporary Arts. 6 performance & exhibition spaces, Cafe/Bar. E-mail: gen@cca-glasgow.com WWW: http://www.cca-glasgow.com/ CLONE ZONE* 45 Virginia St. Tel/Fax: 0141-553 2666. Sun 12.30-6.30pm, Mon-Sat 10.30am-7pm. Clothes, videos, magazines, toys. E-mail: admin@clonezone.co.uk WWW: http://www.clonezone.co.uk/ CLUB EROS* 1-3 Bridge Street. Tel: 0845 4562310. Sun- Fri Noon-10pm, Sat Noon-4am. Glasgow's largest licenced sauna & gym for gay and bi men set over three floors. Entry from GBP7.50. Free Sunday breakfasts. E-mail: cluberos@hotmail. com THE COCO CLUB* 18 Jamaica Street. Tel: 0141-847 0820. Thu- Sun. 11.30pm-3am. Gay night club and entertainment venue. Owned/run by the guys that bring you Cube Mondays/Tuesdays & Tunnel Wednesdays. WWW: http://www.thecococlub. co.uk/ COURT BAR* 69 Hutcheson Street. Tel: 0141-552 2463. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat 8am- 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. Mon: Passionality@Cube44 with DJ Shawn Roberts. Tue: FunClub@Cube34 with DJ Shazza Halliwell. Various drinks promos. Entry GBP3. Email: thornleisure@yahoo.co.uk WWW: http://www.cubeglasgow.co.uk/ CYBER* Unit 3, King's Court, 107 King Street. Tel: 0141-553 0942. Sun Noon-5.30pm, Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Alternative clothing specialising in corsetry. DELMONICA'S BAR* 68 Virginia Street. Tel: 0141-552 4803. Daily Noon-Midnight. Claims to be "Glasgow's biggest and busiest Gay bar". DJs nightly from 9pm. Thu: Quiz. Sun: Karaoke. Nice if your face fits. E-mail: delmonicas@g1group.co.uk WWW: http://www.g1group.co.uk/ EASYINTERNETCAFE 57/61 St. Vincent Street. Tel: 0141-222 2365. Sun 8am-8pm, Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 8am-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. 11am- Midnight. Full breakfast always available. Home cooking. Friendly and busy! Entertainment Wed-Sat eve. GLASGOW LGBT CENTRE (GGLC)* 11 Dixon Street. Tel/Fax: 0141-221 7203. Sun 1pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat 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. Houses 18 user groups and organisations. Fully wheelchair accessible venue. E-mail: admin1@glgbt.org.uk WWW: http://www.glgbt.org.uk/ ICON* 24 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-552 0243. Fax: 0141-552 4251. 4pm-Midnight. Next door to Merchant Pride. Interesting cocktail list. Stylish environment and laidback grooves through to quality house music. E-mail: info@iconbar. co.uk WWW: http://icon-bar.co.uk/ THE LANE 60 Robertson Street Lane (off Argyle Street). Tel: 0141-221 1802. Noon-7pm. "Exotic Gay Men's Club" with sauna and private cabins. Not very busy. MERCHANT PRIDE* 20 Candleriggs. Tel: 0141-564 1285. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight. Food: Noon-5pm. Upmarket bar in the heart of the Merchant City. Regular cabaret, karaoke and disco. MODA* 58 Virginia Street. Tel/Fax: 0141-553 2553. Mon-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sun 5pm-3am. Fashionable pub/club. WWW: http://www.g1group.co.uk/ THE POLO LOUNGE* 84 Wilson Street. Tel: 0141-553 1221. Mon- Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sun 5pm-3am. Long established pub/club. Young crowd. Polo Club (downstairs dancefloor) open Fri-Sun, GBP5 after 11pm. E-mail: polo@g1group.co.uk WWW: http://www.pololounge.co.uk/ RELAX CENTRAL* 3rd Floor, 27 Union Street. Tel: 0141-221 0415. Noon-10pm. Established gay sauna. Fully licensed by Glasgow City Council. Entry GBP8.50 (until 2pm), GBP10 thereafter. E-mail: info@relaxcentral.co.uk WWW: http://www.relaxcentral.co.uk/ REVOLVER BAR* 6a John Street. Tel: 0141-553 2456. Mon-Fri Noon-Midnight, Sat-Sun 1pm-Midnight. A refreshing antidote to the current gay scene. Pool table, state of the art free jukebox (with over 8,000 tracks on it), reasonably priced drinks, good quality service, no karaoke. SILKS AND SECRETS* 308 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-572 1017. Fax: 0141-221 0959. Sun Noon-5pm, Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Clothes and toys catering for gay, transvestite and fetish tastes. Larger sizes stocked. TRON THEATRE CAFE BAR* Chisholm Street. Tel: 0141-552 8587. Fax: 0141-552 6657. Sun 11am-Late, Mon-Sat 10am-Late. Friendly theatre bar. Mixed. Good food. WWW: http://www.tron.co.uk/ THE TUNNEL 84 Mitchell Street. Tel: 0141-204 1000. Wed. 11.30pm-3am. Allure with DJ Darren. Entry GBP3. E-mail: thornleisure@yahoo.co.uk VICTORIA BAR* 157-159 Bridgegait. Tel: 0141-552 6040. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat 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. E-mail: info@violate.co.uk WWW: http://www.violate.co.uk/ THE WATERLOO* 306 Argyle Street. Tel: 0141-229 5891. Sun 12.30pm-Midnight, Mon-Sat Noon-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. PERTH MI CIELO* Envy Nightclub, 40-48 Canal Street. Tel: (01738) 446442. First Sun of each month. Next date: Sun 5th Mar. New monthly club night. All drinks are GBP1.50 till Midnight. E-mail: martin@blissandenvy.co.uk WWW: http://www.blissandenvy.co.uk/ STIRLING BARNTON BISTRO* 3 1/2 Barnton Street. Tel: (01786) 461698. Sun Noon-Midnight, Mon-Thu 10.30am- Midnight, Fri-Sat 10.30am-1am. 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. TWIST* Fubar, 6 Maxwell Place. Tel: (01786) 472619. Wed 11pm-2am. John Mclean plays charty/party mix to a gay crowd. GBP3 entry. GBP2 drinks promos all night. E-mail: fubar@clg.co.uk WWW: http://www.clg.co.uk/fubar/ STRATHYRE MUNRO INN* Strathyre, Callander. Tel: Strathyre (01877) 384333. Sun-Thu Noon-Midnight, Fri-Sat Noon- 1am. Gay-friendly bar and hotel. Full menu served all day. Sunday roast. 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