Inverness area:
If you would like a link added to any other relevant lesbian/gay or LGBT groups, venues or websites for the Inverness area, please contact us.
Bar/Club
- Nico's Bar and Bistro - Gay friendly bar and restaurant - 8-15 Ness Bank, Inverness
Events
- LGBT History Month Scotland - LGBT History Month Scotland is a project delivered by LGBT Youth Scotland. Every February they help organisations and individuals host events that celebrate the achievements of the LGBT community.
- Hello my name is Amy and I am a Counselling Psychology doctorate student. I am looking for volunteers to help with my research project… - Are you a non-heterosexual individual? Have you searched for a therapist/counsellor and had at least three sessions with that therapist before terminating therapy early? Would you be willing to share your experience? Contact Amy(a.maguire{at}surrey.ac.uk)
- Scottish Government Same-Sex Marriage Consultation - Respond to the Scottish Government consultation on the draft Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill (Final Deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 20 March 2013)
- The McGal Festival - The ONLY Lesbian Music and Arts Festival in Scotland - Fri 30th Aug - Sun 1st Sept 2013 (camping until Mon 2nd Sept) Fordell Firs, Dunfermline (20 mins from Edinburgh)
- Survey - Understanding factors involved in self-injury among LGBTQ individuals aged 18-25 - Online survey by the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada - click link for more information
Social
- Highland Lesbian Group - Inverness-based lesbian social group which offers support and information, and organises fundraisers for Womankind Worldwide
- Highland LGBT Forum - Girlzone - Social group based in Inverness
- Pink Castle Philosophy Club - Discussion group based in Inverness
- Cameraderie - Lesbian Photography Club - Originated in Tayside area, but now has members throughout Scotland. Includes local trips and monthly online photography competition. Email Pam Wardlaw: spamdd7(atsign)yahoo.com
- CampGirls UK - Group and social forum for gay women who enjoy camping and caravanning. Over 250 members, including many in Scotland. The link takes you to their Facebook community page, where you can message them to request to join their Facebook group (a secret group).
- Gay Caravan & Camping Club - UK-wide LGBT group for lesbians and gay men who own a tent, caravan or motorhome. Arranges week-long and weekend rallies throughout the UK
- Gay Classic Car Group (GCCG) - UK-based club for for all LGBT classic car enthusiasts and their friends. See Local contacts on their website for Scottish rep contact details
- Kenric - The longest established UK lesbian organisation - has members throughout the UK and a monthly members newsletter
- Scotland's Pride - Facebook social page for LGBT people in Scotland
- Tartan Travellers - Scottish LGBT group for camping, caravanning and motorhoming
- The Freedom Club - UK-wide Gay Caravan and Camping Club, for men and women who own a caravan, motorhome or tent
Sports
- Dykes on Bikes Scotland - For gay and lesbian motorcycle enthusiasts of all experience levels
- Gay Birders Club - UK gay birdwatching group - includes events in Scotland
- Gay Football Supporters Network (GFSN) - Promotes the support and participation of LGBT men and women in football
- Gay Outdoor Club - Scotland branch - LGBT group which organises walking, cycling, camping, skiing and snowsports (weather permitting) and other activities throughout Scotland. Includes the Adventure Out Scotland group for outdoor pursuits.
- Gay Sailing Club - Mainly based down south, but has occassional yachting trips in Scotland
- GLUG (The Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group) - UK-wide gay scuba diving group. Socials are in London, but the group has done diving trips to Scotland, as well as other parts of the UK and worldwide.
- Lilidots Women's Walking Group - Lesbian women's walking group - covers all areas of Scotland
Support
- Highland Rainbow Folk - Inverness group which raises awareness of issues facing older LGBT people. For more info, telephone Suzy on 07791 874583 or email highlandrainbowfolk(atsign)gmail.com
- Pillar - Youth group for LGBT young people aged 16 -25 in Inverness
- Swans of Scotland - Inverness - Inverness group for all transexual , transgender, and transvestite people
- Affirmation Scotland - A group within the Church of Scotland, seeking a progressive Church and the affirmation and dignity of lesbian and gay Christians within the church
- Al-Anon - UK support group for friends and families of people with drinking problems
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - AA have LGBT specific meetings in Glasgow and Edinburgh - search the meetings page of their website for further details.
- Alzheimer's Society LGBT Support Group - Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people with dementia, and their carers, partners, friends and relatives
- Bi Scotland - Scotland's national organisation for bisexuals, providing support and social events. Monthly meetings in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
- Broken Rainbow - LGBT domestic violence support
- Civil Partnership Information - Free guide for gay and lesbian couples in the UK considering a Civil Partnership
- Equality Network
- FFLAG (Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) - UK group providing support for parents and their lesbian, gay and bisexual daughters and sons
- Gay Equality Scotland - A Scottish group for information on LGBT and other issues impacting the gay community
- Gay Police Association Scotland
- GLAMS - UK-wide self-help support group for LGBT people affected by MS (multiple sclerosis)
- Imaan - LGBT Muslim support group - UK wide
- Keshet UK - LGBT Jewish website
- Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement - UK wide LGBT Christian group
- Lesbian Mothers' Network - Scotland
- LGBT Youth Scotland - National Resource site for LGBT young people in Scotland
- One Parent Families Scotland - Support website for one parent families
- OurStory Scotland - Charity that collects, archives and presents the life stories and experiences of the LGBT community in Scotland
- Parents Enquiry Scotland - Provides information and support for parents whose sons or daughters have come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
- REGARD - UK-wide volunteer-run organisation of disabled LGBT people
- Royal College of Nursing: Proud Campaign
- Scotland's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Domestic Abuse Project
- Scottish Adoption - Includes LGBT adoption support services
- Scottish Government LGBT Equality
- Stonewall Scotland
- The Safra Project, London - A support project relating to the issues faced by Muslim LBT women
- Transgender Scotland
- YLGC (Young LGBT Christians) - For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Christians aged 16 - 30 in the UK