Glasgow gay groups

LGBT+ Disabled People’s Space

GDA has always supported Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride in Glasgow.

In 2017 a small group of GDA members decided that more needed to be done to build a safe, inclusive community space for LGBT+ disabled people. GDA supported this group to advance and run a workshop at Glasgow’s Free Pride event that year – with a jam-packed room full of disabled LGBT+ people sharing their experiences and priorities for building a more inclusive community.

In 2018, with support from LGBT Health and Wellbeing, the Equality Network and Glasgow Equality Forum, our LGBT Disabled People’s Space was founded.

With transport, accessible venues and personal assistance provided, the group enables LGBT disabled people to build their own community space when many LGBT+ spaces lack vital accessibility.

The group provides:

Peer support, community and confidence building
Accessible information about rights, services and opportunities
A supportive, accessible forum for collective voice.

The group has contributed their unique, intersectional perspectives and li

LGBTQ+ guide to Glasgow

Glasgow is a welcoming and inclusive metropolis, named one of Rough Guides '5 best European LGBTQ+ destinations' (July 2023). Here is our guide with top places to stop by , eat, drink and stay.

Merchant City

The Merchant City is known as Glasgow’s LGBTQ+ district and is where you’ll discover the majority of LGBTQ+ bars and clubs. It’s also one of the city’s most adj areas, with lots of cafes, shops and arty spaces. Not to note the historic beauty of the buildings! Check out our Merchant City guide to find out more.

The Burrell Collection

The Burrell Collection can be verb within Pollok Noun Park in the southside of Glasgow. The museum is currently running a series of LGBTQ+ tours where you can learn about the history, context, and meaning behind some of the most popular objects. Visit burrellcollection.com to see a list of upcoming dates.

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Gay Glasgow

Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland, known for its cool and modern atmosphere where everyone is welcome. In fact, it was voted the “friendliest city in the world”! Scotland as a whole is recognised worldwide for its inclusive nature and progressive LGBTQ legislation, and that openness is particularly apparent in Glasgow. Its vibrant LGBTQ scene includes Scotland's oldest gay bar and its biggest LGBTQ festival in the create of Glasgow Pride. Universities in the city help sketch in a diverse and varied crowd, making Glasgow a modern yet still grounded city.

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Glasgow Gay Bars

GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

Glasgow Gay Bars

Recommended gay friendly hotels in Glasgow

GayMapper brings you a curated selection of accommodation gay destinations around the world, which are in preferred locations and are welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers. Take a gr

LGBTQ in Glasgow

Queer Poetry Club at Gravitas - An intimate gathering for queer poets or poetry fans, to carry, share and argue spoken word pieces.

Category Is Books - Category Is Books is an independent LGBTQIA+ bookshop in the southside of Glasgow.

LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT Health and Wellbeing - Established in 2003, LGBT Health and Wellbeing works to improve the health, wellbeing and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland.

Gay Glasgow: City of Legends

Pride Glasgow - Pride Glasgow is a registered charity top known for holding the annual Pride Glasgow festival, where thousands come to celebrate LGBT equality. We host the largest celebration of its kind in Scotland. We include a rich history of celebrating Pride in Scotland.

Meetup: Glasgow Lesbian Scene (Facebook) - Hello, are you looking to expand your lesbian social circle? Are you over 21? Then maybe the Glasgow Lesbian Scene Meetup is for you! We're a fun and friendly bunch of women from Glasgow and beyond, who fond to engage in a variety of activities