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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

[ See below for Self Catering ]

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Gay Friendly Hotels:

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Maggie Walker & Cathy Jones
Ardachy House Hotel
Uisken
by Bunessan
Isle of Mull PA67 6DS
Tel: 01681 700505
Fax: 01681 700797
Email: info@ardachy.co.uk

The hotel can be reserved for exclusive use
for groups, house parties and special occasions.

Self catering apartment also available
for 2 - 4 people.
Prices from £350 - £375 per week.

Ardachy House Hotel

Small, personally run hotel in a tranquil location.
Set on a croft overlooking the sands of Ardalanish Bay
with views towards Jura, Colonsay, Islay and Ireland.
Situated on the Ross of Mull.
2 miles south of the village of Bunessan.
7 miles from the ferry to Iona,
and boat trips to Staffa (Fingal's Cave) & Treshnish.

Ideal location for wildlife spotting, photography, walking,
birdwatching, cycling, painting, etc.
Ardalanish Bay is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest
with unique geology, Iron Age fort and standing stone.
Local wildlife includes seals, otters and corncrakes.

8 bedrooms (7 ensuite): single, double, twin, family.
All with hairdryer, radio, tea making facilities & convector heaters.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.

Optional 2-course or 3-course dinner (booking essential).
Vegetarians welcome (advance notice required).
Lounge where guests can enjoy Island Malt Whiskies.

B&B prices from £50 - £60 per person (2 sharing).
Single from £30 - £50 per night.
Children and dogs welcome.
No smoking.

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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

APEX HOTELS EDINBURGH

High quality 4 star accommodation at 3 city centre hotels.
Choice of standard / executive / superior bedrooms or suites.
All with satellite TV, CD/DVD players, telephone,
toiletries, ground coffee, tea, iron, etc.
All hotels offer facilities for conferences and weddings.
B&B prices from £44.50 per person.
Special breaks available all year round.

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

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.
Banqueting and function suites.
3 storey brasserie & bar.
Spa with swimming pool and gym.
Kids free when sharing with 2 adults in a family room
(meals charged separately).

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

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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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Gay Friendly B&Bs:

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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 - open from Spring 2008.
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.
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 £35 - 45 per person.
Discounts for stays of 3 or 7 nights.
Children welcome.
Credit cards accepted.
Instant online booking facility available.
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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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June & Kenny Nicol
36 Southside Road
Inverness IV2 4XA
Tel: +44 (0)1463 236444
Email: JuniperLodge36@aol.com

Juniper Lodge

Friendly B&B in quiet residential area.
Less than 10 minutes walk from Inverness city centre.
Large traditional sandstone Victorian house.
Located not far from the castle and river.
Less than 10 minutes walk from the train station.

3 spacious bedrooms: 2 double & 1 twin bedroom
all newly refurbished to a high standard
with ensuite shower facilities, complimentary toiletries,
TV, hairdryer, tea / coffee hospitality tray, original fireplace.

B&B prices from £30 per person.
No smoking. No pets. Gay friendly.
Euros accepted. Private parking.

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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 20 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.
30 minutes walk from the Corrimony 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 and and 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 £22 per person (2 sharing)
Children under 9: half price.
Dinner by prior arrangement:
£18 (2 courses) / £23 (4 courses)
Single person occupancy: £28 (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 - £190
Family room (sleeps 3) £130 - £200
Single room £75 - £100
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.
Gay friendly.

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

Choice of double, twin, single, family rooms.
All bedrooms have ensuite shower, TV, tea/coffee making, hairdryer, etc.
Spacious, comfortable guests’ lounge.
No children under 12. No pets.
Ample free parking at front door.
Extensive hearty and healthy breakfast choices.
B&B prices from £28 - £45 per person (2 sharing).
Credit cards accepted.

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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 £300 per week
includes electricity, bed linen and towels.

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Turnberry Links Estate
Mylton Wynd
Turnberry
Ayrshire KA26 9LG

Contact: Peter Evans
Tel: 0845 331 3585
Email: bookings@turnberrylinksestate.com

Availability for British Open July 2009

Turnberry Links Luxury Apartments & Golf

Luxury self-catering holiday apartments.
Quiet, secluded location in extensive private grounds.
Accessed via a tree lined driveway.
Beautiful unspoilt beach 500 yards walk.
Nearby hotel with luxury spa, pool & health club facilities,
plus an Outdoor Activity Centre offering fishing,
shooting, archery, falconry, off-road driving & horse riding.
Adjacent to Turnberry's famous Ailsa Course.
Easy access to numerous golf courses.

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Each apartment has:
2 double/twin bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.
Facilities include microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer,
washing machine/drier, TV, DVD, etc.
Spacious open-plan lounge/dining room with
French doors and a balcony with stunning views.
Extra sofa beds are available in selected apartments.
Penthouse Suites also available.

Rental prices from £395 per week
Midweek and weekend rates also available.
Check web site for latest special offers.
Ask about golfing breaks.
No smoking. Credit/debit cards accepted.
Instant online booking

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Email: glasgow.cityflats@ntlworld.com
Tel: 07983 647125

Rental prices from £434 - £630 per week
or from £60 - 100 per night.
Long stays negotiable.
Price includes electricity and heating
bed linen, towels and tea towels.
No pets. No smoking.

Glasgow City Apartments

Choice of stylish luxury apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms.
Perfect for weekends away, theatre or shopping trips.
Facilities in all apartments include:
top quality furnishings and fittings,
lounge, dining area, fully fitted kitchen
with electric cooker, fridge/freezer,
dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer.
digital TV, DVD/CD player, payphone.
Free wireless broadband access for laptops.
Many apartments have secure audiophone access.

Vantage Apartments:
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments.
Set in a new development on the Glasgow waterfront
with views across the River Clyde.
Only a few minutes walk from shops, restaurants, theatres, etc.
1 mile from the SECC Exhibition Centre.

City Slicker Apartment:
1-bedroom apartment.
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.

Beresford Apartment
1-bedroom apartment at the western end of Sauchiehall Street.
In one of Glasgow's most impressive Art Deco buildings.

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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.

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Euro Hostels Glasgow

Euro Hostels Glasgow
318 Clyde Street
Glasgow G1 4NR
Tel: +44 (0)141 222 2828

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. Gay friendly.

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. Free 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 £13.95 per person
depending on number of people sharing.
includes 'all you can eat' continental breakfast.
Secure online booking. Credit cards accepted.
Student discounts. Child rates.
Open all year.

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Euro Hostels

Euro Hostels Edinburgh
3/1 College Wynd
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.
Gay friendly.
Open during the summer months
between 8 June and 2 September 2007.

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 £19.95 per person.
Discounts on weekly or monthly rates.
Credit Cards accepted. Secure online booking.
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LGBT HIGHLAND 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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