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GAY WEDDINGS IN SCOTLAND
Tailor-made arrangements for Civil Partnership ceremonies or
commitment ceremonies for lesbian and gay couples.
Choice of venues throughout Scotland
More details

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Gay friendly accommodation in Scotland
which welcomes LGBT people

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Gay Friendly Hotels:

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Apex Hotels Central Reservations
31-35 Grassmarket
Edinburgh EH1 2HS
Tel: +44 (0)845 365 0000
Fax: +44 (0)131 666 5128
E-mail: reservations@apexhotels.co.uk

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APEX HOTELS EDINBURGH

High quality 4 star accommodation at 4 city centre hotels.
Choice of standard / deluxe / superior bedrooms or suites.
All with satellite TV, CD/DVD players, telephone,
toiletries, newspaper, coffee, tea, iron, etc.
Free Wifi. 24 hour room service. Laundry service.
All hotels offer facilities for conferences and weddings.
Special breaks & packages available all year round.
Instant online booking.

Apex International Hotel
In the Grassmarket (Edinburgh’s historic Old Town) directly below the Castle.
175 chic bedrooms. Contemporary design with stunning views.
Rooftop restaurant overlooking Edinburgh Castle. 2 AA Rosettes.
3 storey brasserie & bar. Banqueting & function suites.
Spa with swimming pool and gym.
Kids free when sharing with 2 adults in a family room (terms apply).

Apex City Hotel
Deluxe accommodation and restaurant alongside the Apex International.
119 bedrooms - some with views of the Castle.
Bar and restaurant with quality seafood. AA Rosette.
Access to adjacent hotel spa (see above).

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
New 4 star hotel opened in March 2009.
City centre location at the east end of Princes Street.
Just 1 minute from Waverley Station.
187 stylish and spacious bedrooms.
Restaurant and lounge bar
Leisure facilities include swimming pool, gym, sauna & steam room
5 highly versatile function rooms.
Kids free when sharing with 2 adults in a family room (terms apply).

Apex European Hotel
Located at the west end of the city centre
200 metres from Haymarket Train Station.
66 bedrooms. Brasserie and Cafe Bar.

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The Four Seasons Hotel Perthshire

Contact: Andrew Low
The Four Seasons Hotel
St. Fillans
near Crieff
Perthshire PH6 2NF
Tel: +44 (0)1764 685 333
Fax: +44 (0)1764 685 444
Email: info@thefourseasonshotel.co.uk

Additional accommodation is available in:
6 chalets on the wooded hillside behind the hotel.
Each chalet has a double/twin bedroom and bunk room for two,
TV, phone, hairdryer, CD, tea & coffee, etc.
B&B prices from £49 per person.

Vivaldi's flat (part of the main hotel) overlooks the loch:
1 double, 1 twin room, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, TV, etc.
Self catering or B&B options.

THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

1800s house in spectacular situation overlooking Loch Earn.
Visit the Trossachs & Loch Katrine. Callander 21 miles.
Crieff 13 miles. Loch Tay 13 miles. Perth 30 miles.
Stirling 30 miles. Edinburgh 59 miles.
35 golf courses within an hour's drive.

Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars. AA 3 Stars.
Recommended by 'The Which? Hotel Guide',
Best Loved Hotels and Johansens.
Completely refurbished 2007-2008.
Winner of 'Good for the Soul Award 2008'
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.

Choice of fine dining in the main restaurant
or à la carte menu in the more informal restaurant
both with loch views.
AA 2 Red Rosettes for high quality cuisine.
Licensed to hold civil partnership ceremonies.
Facilities for groups, conferences, exclusive use.

12 ensuite bedrooms most with views down Loch Earn.
TV, telephone, hairdryer and radio/CD player.
B&B prices from £55 per person.
Dinner, B&B prices from £85 per person.
Child discounts. Pets welcome.
Open March to Hogmanay.

Frequent special offers including
3 nights for 2 and Dinner, B&B breaks.
Special golf packages, gourmet wine tasting weekends,
guided walking breaks, painting holidays, garden tours, etc.

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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa Dundee

Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
1 West Victoria Dock Road
Dundee DD1 3JP
Tel: +44 (0)845 365 0000
Fax: +44 (0)131 666 5128
Email: reservations@apexhotels.co.uk

Available for weddings, parties and corporate events.

8 hi-tech conference rooms for up to 400 people.
Business facilities.

APEX CITY QUAY HOTEL & SPA

4 star deluxe contemporary hotel. Families welcome.
Minutes from all the main city centre shops and attractions
A short drive from Dundee Airport (daily flights to/from London).
Only 13 miles from St Andrews.
The Dundee Hotel of the Year 2007
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.

Contemporary, chic, stylish accommodation in 152 bedrooms with
wide-screen satellite TV, CD/DVD player, oversized desk, dataport, armchair, mood lighting, bath, free-standing open plan power shower, toiletries, fresh coffee, iron, etc. 24 hour room service.
Superior rooms and suites also include fridge and safe.

Leisure/fitness facilities in YuSpa with ozone pool, hot tubs,
sauna, steam room, Elemis treatment rooms, technogym, etc.
Restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes. Brasserie.

B&B prices from £40 per person.
Special rates and late deals often available.
All-inclusive spa/leisure packages.
Kids free when sharing with 2 adults in a family room
(meals charged separately).

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Sue Henderson
Concord Villa
43 Union Road
Inverness IV2 3JY
Tel: +44 (0)1463 222870
Email: crown@concordvilla-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk

Concord Villa B&B

Friendly welcome at Victorian villa
in a quiet residential area of Inverness.
Just a short walk from the city centre.
1 minute's walk from 2 pubs with restaurants.
Your host can collect you from the airport,
train or bus stations by arrangement.

2 kingsize double bedrooms with shared bathroom.
Each with flat screen Freeview TV, DVD,
WiFi access, hairdryer and tea/coffee.
Newly decorated in the Art & Craft Style.
Breakfast is organic and gluten free.
Vegetarians & vegans catered for (advance notice preferred).
B&B prices from £25 per person (2 sharing).

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Alasdair and Lisa Maclean
Crowberry
43 Vatisker
Isle of Lewis HS2 0LB
Tel: 01851 605004
Email: info@crowberry.co.uk

Crowberry

Friendly new guest house with a very warm welcome.
Quirky, boutique style accommodation.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Located in Vatisker a peaceful crofting township
within walking distance of local beaches.
10 minutes drive north of Stornoway.
Airport/ferry terminal drop off/pick up can be arranged.

Choice of 4 individually styled bedrooms:
2 double, 1 twin/double, and 1 single (with double bed).
All with Egyptian cotton sheets, Freeview digital TV,
en-suite shower with luxurious toiletries and underfloor heating,
hairdryer, iron and ironing board, tea, coffee and shortbread.
Including 1 ground floor room for those with mobility impairments.

Lounge with Sky TV, DVD player and Playstation.
Separate reading lounge for quiet relaxation.
Wireless broadband throughout.

Breakfast in the garden room overlooking the bay.
Packed lunches and picnics available.
Dinner (pre-booking required) includes traditional Scottish dishes.
Fair-Trade, organic or local produce used wherever possible.
All dietary requirements catered for.

B&B prices from £45 per person.
Discounts for stays of 3 or 7 nights.
Child rates available.
Credit cards accepted.
Instant online booking facility available.
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Contact Ian Fordham
Broad Bay House
Back
Isle of Lewis HS2 0LQ
Tel: 01851 820990
Email: stay@broadbayhouse.co.uk

Broad Bay House

New beachside luxury guest house - VisitScotland 5 Gold Stars.
'Eat Scotland' Silver award winners.
Situated overlooking the beach at Back.
15 minutes drive north of Stornoway.
Ideal for holidaymakers or business travellers.
Airport / ferry collection can be arranged.
'New Tourism Business' category winner
in the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards.

Choice of 4 spacious bedrooms (double/twin).
Each with ensuite shower or bath,
plus flat screen TV, DVD cinema system, iPod dock,
Molton Brown toiletries, solid oak furniture, leather chairs,
and a private decking area.
Includes 1 twin room designed for disabled access
(category 1 accessible).

Lounge / dining room with oak flooring,
full height windows on 3 sides, a vaulted ceiling
and fabulous views of the beach and sea (just 60 feet away).
Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room overlooking the bay.
The guest house has an alcohol licence with an interesting wine & whisky list.

Facilities include guest laundry/drying room,
library with books, maps, DVDs & CDs,
PC & printer with Internet access. Free high speed wireless broadband.
Loan of mountain bikes. Secure storage for surf boards & bikes.

B&B prices: £74.50 - £84.50 per person (2 sharing).
Discounts available for winter breaks.
Special house party rates available for groups.
Optional dinner: £34.50 (3 courses)
(advance booking essential).
Packed lunches on request.
Credit cards accepted.
No smoking. No pets. No children under 12.
Click here for online brochure

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Glenuig House
29 Fairfield Road
Inverness IV3 5QD
Tel: 01463 232 464
Mobile: 07703279822
Email: glenuighouse@hotmail.com

Glenuig House B&B

Elegant Victorian detached house in central Inverness.
High standards and warm hospitality.
Only 5 minutes walk from the River Ness.
10 minutes walk from bus/train stations.

Choice of light spacious rooms with en-suite facilities.
Superior king size room, double/twin (triple) room
and single room available.
All bedrooms have TV, hairdryer and hospitality tray.
B&B prices from £25 per person.
Credit cards accepted.

Vegetarians welcome. Organic breakfasts on request.
Special diets catered for.
Totally non-smoking.
Off street parking available.
Secure shelter for bicycles.

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Pierre and Christiane Lebrun
Shenval B&B
Glenurquhart
Inverness-shire IV63 6TW
Tel / Fax: +44 (0)1456 476363
Email: info@shenval-welcome.co.uk

Shenval B&B

Friendly B&B with French/Spanish speaking hosts
with over 25 years B&B experience.
Recommended by Le Guide du Routard,
La Guía del Trotamundos, Trotter-Schottland, Routard-Scozia.

Situated in the quiet hamlet of Shenval surrounded by hills & forest.
Between Loch Ness (7 miles) and Glen Affric National Nature Reserve.
30 minutes walk from the Corrimony prehistoric chambered cairn.
Cannich 5 miles. Beauly 15 miles. Inverness 22 miles.
Walkers, cyclists and bikers welcome.
Keen hillwalkers themselves, hosts can advise
on walks, bike trips, sightseeing, etc.
Handloom weaving & Highland landscape photographs for sale.

3 bedrooms (1 twin & 2 double) overlooking the garden.
Each with washbasin, shaver point, hospitality tray.
1 bathroom with bath, shower, basin & toilet.
1 separate toilet. Hairdryer available.
Sitting room with books, leaflets, maps, games.

Dining room overlooks the organic garden
which features a wide variety of wildlife,
plus the remnants of a prehistoric hut circle.

Organic home cooking a speciality with
seasonal fruit and vegetables from the garden.
Optional evenings meals by prior arrangement.
Vegetarian and special diets catered for.
Packed lunches can be provided.

B&B prices £25 per person (2 sharing)
Children under 9: half price.
Dinner by prior arrangement:
£22 (2 courses) / £27 (4 courses)
Single person occupancy: £32 (B&B only)
No smoking. No pets.

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Ian Hamilton & Alan Gray
1 Kew Terrace
Murrayfield
Edinburgh EH12 5JE
Tel: +44(0)131 313 0700
Fax: +44(0)131 313 0747
Email: info@kewhouse.com

Additional accommodation is available in 4 star serviced apartments
with daily maid service and continental breakfast each day.
Balbirnie Apartment (sleeps 1-3): 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen.
Maltings Apartment (sleeps 1-5): 3 bedrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen.
Minimum stay 2 nights. Weekly rates available.

Kew House and Apartments

Luxury accommodation with attentive but unobtrusive service.
AA 5 Stars. Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Less than 1 mile from Princes Street (15 minutes walk).
Located near Murrayfield Rugby Stadium
and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
6 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
Gay friendly.

Individually styled bedrooms furnished to the highest standard
with en-suite shower, digital TV, telephone, modem point, hairdryer,
trouser press, tea/coffee, fresh flowers, chocolates and sherry.
Superior rooms include fridge. No smoking throughout.
Supper and snack menu. Residents bar.
Private secure car park. Free broadband Internet access.

B&B prices per room:
Double/twin room £95 - £186
Family room (sleeps 3) £130 - £195
Single room £75 - £96
Special offers sometimes available.
Credit cards accepted.

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Mac & Marian McCool
3 Brunstane Road North
Edinburgh EH15 2DL
Tel: +44(0)131 669 5580
Fax: +44(0)131 657 2517
Email: book@stravenguesthouse.com

Straven Guest House

Friendly welcome and personal service.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars. Green Tourism Gold award.
Eco-friendly with Smoke-Free atmosphere.

Quiet side street in a peaceful, residential area.
Yards from Portobello beach and promenade.
Nearby indoor heated swimming pool with Turkish baths & fitness centre.
Short stroll to choice of local restaurants, including Italian & Chinese.
Easy 15 minutes bus ride from City Centre.

Choice of double, twin, family rooms.
All bedrooms have ensuite shower, digital TV,
tea/coffee making, hairdryer, etc.
Family rooms with 3 single beds or 1 kingsize & 1 single bed.
Spacious, comfortable guests’ lounge.
Free WiFi for laptops or ask for use of owner's PC.
Ample free parking at front door.
Extensive hearty and healthy breakfast choices.

B&B prices from £29 - £50 per person (2 sharing).
Credit cards accepted.
No children under 12. No pets.

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Gay Friendly Self Catering Accommodation

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Contact: Linda Stewart
Tel: +44 (0)131 448 2039
Email: blackwatercottage@btinternet.com
Number 2 Blackwater Cottages

Self catering cottage in a beautifully secluded area.
Between Inverness (22 miles) and Ullapool (35 miles)
Panoramic views over Loch Garve.
Forest with deer and pine marten. Near Rogie Falls.
Ideal for outdoor activities.
Free fishing on the loch.

Sleep 6 people: 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.
Spacious dining room & lounge both with open fireplaces.
Fully equipped kitchen.
Total Control electric heating. Large garden.
Well behaved pets welcome by arrangement
Rental prices from £400 per week
includes electricity, bed linen and towels.

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Hoscote Estate Office
Roberton
Near Hawick
Roxburghshire TD9 7PN
Tel: 08445 616887
Email: info@hoscote.com

HOSCOTE HOUSE

Secluded 19th century country house with uninterrupted views.
Set on a 450-acre estate in the valley of Borthwick Water.
Hawick 7 miles. Jedburgh 22 miles. Moffat 40 miles.
Numerous opportunities nearby for walks, fishing,
mountain biking, wildlife watching, clay pigeon shooting.

Scottish Tourist Board 5 Star Exclusive Use Venue.
Ideal for civil partnerships, weddings,
house parties, family holidays.

The house sleeps up to 18 in 9 bedrooms (double/twin).
Spacious drawing room & elegant dining room overlooking the lawns.
Tartan snug with Sky TV VCR, DVD. Log fires in winter.
Large kitchen, butler's pantry, utility/drying room.
Facilities include 4-oven Aga, microwave, electric hob, dishwasher,
spacious fridges, freezers, ice-maker, washing machine, tumble dryer.

Full catering and housekeeping can be arranged if required.

Sauna, fitness room & outdoor hot tub.
Pool room with full-sized pool table.
Small office with Broadband computer, printer and fax.
Bright and airy conservatory. Walled garden.

Estate cottages also available:
Pathhead Farmhouse (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6).
Gardener's Cottage (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4):
The Lodge (3 bedrooms, sleeps 5-6):

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Property address:
Scott House
16 South Frederick Street
Glasgow G1 1HJ

Contact: Mrs. Nicola Taylor
Flat 3/1
54 Hughenden Lane
Glasgow G12 9XJ
Tel/Fax: +44(0)141 579 2360

City Slicker Apartment - Scott House

Luxury apartment in beautifully converted Georgian building
with secure audiophone access.
Set on the edge of George Square at the heart of Glasgow city centre.
3 minutes walk from Buchanan Street Subway Station.
5 minutes walk from Central Train Station.
Perfect for honeymoons, romantic weekends,
theatre breaks, business or shopping trips.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.

Top quality accessories and furniture.
Decorated with antique artefacts and original artworks.

1 double bedroom with kingsize bed & luxury fabrics.
Bathroom with bath with shower.
Fitted kitchen includes electric cooker and hob, fridge/freezer,
dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, iron, ironing board.
Lounge with leather sofa, flat screen Freeview TV,
DVD/CD player, books. Internet access.
Dining area with stylish table with leather and chrome chairs.

Rental prices £70 per night (min 4 nights).
Price includes electricity and heating
bed linen, towels and tea towels.
Discounts for stays of 7 nights or more.
No pets. No smoking.
Availability calendar.

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Ian Hamilton & Alan Gray
1 Kew Terrace
Murrayfield
Edinburgh EH12 5JE
Tel: +44(0)131 313 0700
Fax: +44(0)131 313 0747
Email: info@kewhouse.com

Kew House and Apartments

2 luxurious, 4 star apartments adjacent to Kew House
Less than 1 mile from Princes Street (15 minutes walk).
Located near Murrayfield Rugby Stadium
and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
6 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
Gay owned / gay friendly.

Choice of 2 serviced apartments with
daily maid service and continental breakfast each day.
Set in modern terraced villas in a quiet, courtyard setting.
Fully refurbished in a contemporary style.
Each apartment has 1 king-size double bedroom,
1 single bedroom, 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchen with dining area.
Minimum stay 2 nights. Weekly rates available.
No smoking throughout.
Supper / snack menu at Residents bar at Kew House.
Private secure car park. Free broadband Internet access.
Credit cards accepted.

Click here for online brochure

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Euro Hostels Glasgow

Euro Hostels Glasgow
318 Clyde Street
Glasgow G1 4NR
Tel: +44 (0)141 222 2828
Email: reservations@euro-hostels.co.uk

Ideally suited for international visitors to discover
the city's cultural heritage and vibrant nightlife
or convenient for guests to stay over after a concert or night out clubbing.

Euro Hostels Glasgow

Budget en-suite accommodation in Glasgow City Centre
overlooking the River Clyde.
2 minutes walk from Central Station.
Groups of all sizes are welcome - an ideal choice for sports teams,
concert-goers and stag and hen parties.

Facilities include the 'Osmosis' bar, games room,
chill-out lounges with Big-screen TV and SKY.
24-hour reception. Free Wi-fi Internet access. Guest laundry.
Self-catering kitchen. Bike and luggage storage.
Total of 360 beds.
Choice of rooms sleeping 1, 2, 4, 8 or 14.
Each room has ensuite bathroom with shower, WC,
lockers, fresh bed linen.
TVs in all twin rooms.

Prices start at £12.95 per person
depending on number of people sharing.
includes 'all you can eat' continental breakfast.
Discounts and special offers available
7 nights for the price of 6.
15% student discount.
Open all year.
Secure online booking. Credit cards accepted.

Click here for online brochure

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Euro Hostels

Euro Hostels Edinburgh
4/2 Kincaids Court
Guthrie Street
(off Cowgate)
Edinburgh EH1 1JH
Tel: 08454 900461
Email: edinburgh@euro-hostels.co.uk

Euro Hostels Edinburgh

Clean - Secure - Friendly and Fun.
Ideal whether you are in town with a group or on your own.
24 hour reception. No curfew. Great staff.
Open during the summer months
between 11 June and 5 September 2010.

Budget apartment accommodation right in the heart of the city.
Situated just 10 minutes walk from Waverley Station
1 block from The Royal Mile.
Within easy reach of Edinburgh Castle & Grassmarket.

Self-contained fully equipped flats for between 4 & 10 people.
All have lockable single and/or twin bedrooms
with shared bathroom facilities, communal lounge and
kitchen with sink, electric stove, oven and fridge freezer.
No smoking.
Towels and bed linen included.
Self-service laundry facilities. Luggage store.

Prices from £19 per person.
Discounts and special offers available
7 nights for the price of 6.
15% student discount.
Credit cards accepted. Secure online booking.
Click here for web site

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HIGHLAND LGBT SOCIAL GROUP
For LGBT events in the Highlands, information on local support groups and other Scottish gay friendly links
visit: www.gay-ness.org.uk

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