Edinburgh LGBT Centre

Edinburgh LGBT Centre

The Edinburgh LGBT Centre is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community centre located at 58a/60 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Centre was bought in 1974 by the Scottish Minorities Group, and remains the only LGBT-owned LGBT Centre in the UK. It is the oldest LGBT Centre in Europe.

The Centre consists of a street-level café and basement with offices and a meeting room. It is used by many LGBT community groups and organisations, including Pride Scotia Edinburgh.

Organisations with offices in The Centre:

* Pride Scotia (Edinburgh): Organises Scotland's annual gay pride event every 2nd year in Edinburgh.
* David and Joe Ltd : A website design company.
* Café Nom De Plume : Opening at the end of May 2008.
* Fitlads : A gay dating website.
* Hostfife Ltd: A website hosting company.

External links

* [http://www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk/heritage/timeline/index.htm#1970 OurStory Scotland timeline]

* [http://www.rememberwhen.org.uk/index.php/main/memories_of_edinburgh/interviews/cecil_sinclair Cecil Sinclair] interviewed by Remember When

* [http://www.edinburghlgbtcentre.org.uk Edinburgh LGBT Centre's official website]

* [http://www.pride-scotia.org Pride Scotia]

* [http://www.davidandjoe.com David and Joe Ltd]

* [http://www.fitlads.co.uk Fitlads]

* [http://www.hostfife.net Hostfife]


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