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Festivals

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Created For = TD

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Billie and Dina Carroll first Mardi Gras acts, 28 May 1999

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Identifier: GD61/11/2/3/101/3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

A collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings covering issues relating to the LGBTQ+ community.

Articles cover local, national and international news, however Scottish publications have the strongest representation with Edinburgh and Glasgow based publications being a specific strength within this sub-series.

Dates: 28 May 1999

Gay Scotland, Edinburgh Festival Issue, 1984

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/15
Scope and Contents

A supplement issue which provides a guide to Gay Scotland's selection of festival events, as well as a guide to gay life in Edinburgh.

Dates: 1984

Gay Scotland, Issue 9, Jul 1983 - Aug 1983

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/10
Scope and Contents

Front cover reads: "AIDS in Scotland. Special 2-page report". This issue also includes coverage of: a national Befriending conference; a report on a Gay Christian Movement meeting and an article covering the Church of Scotland's Report on Homosexuality; Gayfest '83; the sale of Gay News; "World Gaze" - coverage of international gay news; Lesbian Line and ILIS conferences; and "Summer In London", including information on getting there and getting around.

Dates: Jul 1983 - Aug 1983

Gay Scotland, Issue 22, Aug 1985

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/24
Scope and Contents This front cover reads: “Fest Extra” and shows dancer Michael Clark and a short article included in this issue discusses his Edinburgh International Festival show, which was designed by Leigh Bowery. This issues discusses: the Edinburgh Gay and Lesbian Pride rally and the London “Lesbian and Gay Pride Carnival Parade ; a forum for the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group (SHRG); the suicide of a gay man who had been evicted from his lodgings; discrimination against gay men and...
Dates: Aug 1985

Gay Scotland, Issue 40, Aug 1988

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/42
Scope and Contents The front cover reads: “Pride and Strength”.This issue includes: an article about Strathclyde Regional Council and Section 28; a review of the Lark in the Park, a gathering of the gay community in Edinburgh which had music and stalls; a review of London’s Lesbian and Gay Pride March; a feature on intolerance both against and within the lesbian and gay community; a “deviant’s guide” to the Fringe; an interview about the difficulties facing the Gay Sweatshop Theatre Company;...
Dates: Aug 1988

Gay Scotland, Issue 46, 1989

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/48
Scope and Contents Issue number 46 (Edinburgh Festival Fringe Issue).This issue includes: an article on Section 28 and Edinburgh District Council’s refusal to give a grant to Lark in the Park; obituary for physique photographer Hoffman; coverage of the gay and lesbian community in the mainstream press; an article on the gay community in Thailand; an interview with author Fiona Cooper; a feature on the International Lesbian and Gay Association in Vienna; coverage of the Edinburgh International...
Dates: 1989

Gay Scotland, Issue 52, 1990

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/54
Scope and Contents The front cover reads: “International Report”, “Coping with The Festival?”, and “Lesbian Scotland returns!”. This issue includes: an advert for the 8th National Bisexual Conference in Cosmopolitan magazine; a report on Pride 1990; articles relating to the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival; a report on the 12th Annual Conference of the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA); updates on the HIV and AIDS epidemic; international news relating to the LGBTQ+ community;...
Dates: 1990

Gay Scotland, Issue 58, 1991

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/59
Scope and Contents The cover reads: “Edinburgh Festival Fringe Guide”, “One Man’s Meat”, and “Doc and Raider Hit Scotland”.This issue includes: a report on the Royal Bank of Scotland apologising to Leeds Lesbian and Gay Group for refusing to open an account for them; a review of Gay Mens Week at Lauriston Hall; an article titled "Out of the Closet, Into – Where?", which discusses visibility; a guide to the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival; a feature titled "What is AIDS?"; articles and...
Dates: 1991

Gay Scotland, Issue 144, Aug 2003

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/67
Scope and Contents The cover reads: “Festival Roundup & Much More… Including… Blaze & Vibe, Craig Hill, and Mr Burly”. The cover shows a view of Edinburgh Castle and photographs of Craig Hill and Mr Burly. This issue includes articles on: a review in to the treatment of same sex couples by public services in Scotland; the Metropolitan Police’s “Service Policy on Employment of Transsexuals”; a legal challenge to government regulations allowing “faith schools” to discrimination against...
Dates: Aug 2003

Gay Scotland Issue 144, Aug 2003

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Identifier: GD61/11/2/7/87
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

A collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings covering issues relating to the LGBTQ+ community.

Articles cover local, national and international news, however Scottish publications have the strongest representation with Edinburgh and Glasgow based publications being a specific strength within this sub-series.

Dates: Aug 2003