Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland, acknowledged for its cool and modern atmosphere where everyone is welcome. In evidence, it was voted the “friendliest city in the world”! Scotland as a whole is recognised worldwide for its inclusive character and progressive LGBTQ legislation, and that openness is particularly apparent in Glasgow. Its vibrant LGBTQ scene includes Scotland's oldest same-sex attracted bar and its biggest LGBTQ festival in the form of Glasgow Celebration. Universities in the metropolis help draw in a diverse and varied crowd, making Glasgow a up-to-date yet still grounded city.
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Glasgow's gay nightlife scene is centred around the Merchant City area, where there is a bar or club for any taste or favor. The venues here cater to a range of identities, fetishes, and themes, with plenty of events to keep you working throughout your stay. You can even combine the history of the capital into your night out by visiting Scotland oldest gay bar. If that wasn't enough, thanks to Glasgow's accepting nature, you'll be welcome in any other venue in the city so you're harmless to explore and locate your ideal night out.
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Young Crowd, Dancing, Drag
This popular gay nightclub has a vibrant party atmosphere complete with eclectic dwell music and themed nights throughout the year. Plenty of drag events are hosted here with trendy and well-loved acts. Inexpensive door prices and a crowd of ever approachable Glaswegians promise a fine time in one of the top nightclubs in the city.
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Club X
Older Crowd, Fetish, Dancing, Cruising
This club describes itself as a dirty little covert. Hidden in the basement of the Polo Lounge, Club X has a serious S&M theme and plenty of se
Gay Glasgow
Scotland's biggest city, Glasgow was once known as the British Empire's “second city.” Today, it remains a competitive force in the worlds of business, finance, and gay frolic. Fast-talking, kind Glaswegians are proud of their city and present a warm welcome to visitors.
Most LGBT clubs in Glasgow are to be found in the area of Merchant Urban area at city centre -- the "Pink Triangle" it's sometimes called, just northeast of Argyle Street and Glasgow Central Railway Stations. Mardiglahas a mid-July Saturday parade from Kelvingrove Park through the City Centre to Georges Square, and a two day festival on six Gay Village streets of Merchant Municipality. Pride Glasgow has a mid-August Saturday March and a Saturday/Sunday Festival at Riverside Museum.
OutSpoken Arts is an ongoing LGBT arts festival held at venues throughout the city hosting plays, films, talks and art exhibitions. A mark new program of events is being scheduled for LGBT History Month Scotland, February , to stamp the 50th year since the Stonewall Riots.
Getting here
Glasgow Airport is the main gateway into Scotland for transatlantic flights. The closest
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While Gay Edinburgh is generally more popular with tourists thanks to its historic beauty and famous ‘Pink Triangle’, it is actually Glasgow that has the biggest and most vibrant gay scene in Scotland.
With world-famous nightlife, more LGBT establishments than we can keep a track of and plenty of post-industrial grit, Glasgow is a capital re-invented with an undeniably edgy vibe.
While not the capital, Glasgow is actually the largest city in Scotland and its intriguing Victorian-Industrial urban landscape plays host to worldly gender non-conforming, student and artistic communities – all of which help make Gay Glasgow this intriguing, sophisticated yet down-to-earth city, and one of the most vibrant places north of the border!
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