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Gay Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Gay and Lesbian Scene
(Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)



Edinburgh is home to a thriving, vibrant gay and lesbian scene and Edinburgh has one of the most important gay and lesbian communities in the whole of Scotland, which has grown rapidly over recent years. With a number of popular gay and lesbian bars, clubs and gay-friendly hotels, Edinburgh has an increasing gay community known as the 'Edinburgh Pink Triangle' around Broughton Street and Princes Street in Edinburgh's New Town area, in and around Edinburgh's Hurst Street, on the south side of Edinburgh, and this area of Edinburgh is now known as the Edinburgh Gay Village, attracting mainly gay and lesbian couples in the Edinburgh area.

Edinburgh is widely considered to be one of the top gay destinations in the United Kingdom and Edinburgh is becoming a popular place for gay wedding committment ceremonies and gay blessings. The largest and most popular gay bar in Edinburgh is CC Blooms, with is located in Greenside Place, close to Edinburgh city centre. Attracting crowns of gay men and lesbians every evening, Edinburgh's CC Blooms features outrageous entertainment in the upstairs bar area.




Edinburgh Gay Pride Festival LGBT - Broughton Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 131 556 4049
The highlight of the gay and lesbian year in Edinburgh is the LGBT Edinburgh Pride Scotland gay festival, which takes place each June. Gay Pride in Edinburgh attracts large numbers of both gay men and lesbians and the Edinburgh Pride Scotland LGBT gay festival has rapidly become one of the most popular free gay festival in Scotland. With large gay parades, carnivals, Edinburgh Mardi Gras parties, market stalls and general Edinburgh festivities, the Edinburgh Gay Pride Festival is free and always attracts large crowds. Starting in Edinburgh's Preston Park, attractions at the Edinburgh Gay Pride Festival include concerts, gay cabaret acts, sporting events, a fun fair, street entertainment and blessing ceremonies.

Edinburgh Gay Hotels - Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Most hotels and accommodation in the Edinburgh area are gay-friendly and happily accept gay men and lesbian couples to stay at the hotel. Edinburgh is diverse and well-known for being very open-minded and not homophobic. Gay-friendly hotels are readily available throughout Edinburgh and usually excellent value for money. It is also advisable to book hotel accommodation in advance in the Edinburgh area, as Edinburgh is always a busy gay-friendly city.

 
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