Gay Guide to Glasgow
Glasgow's gay scene runs through the revitalized Merchant City, especially the cluster of bars around Virginia Street known locally as the Pink Triangle. Waterloo Bar, Scotland's oldest gay bar, anchors the area alongside Katie's Bar and Speakeasy, with the Polo Lounge as the city's biggest gay club. Glasgow Pride takes over the city center each July with a parade, drag events, and circuit parties, one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the UK. The UK passed marriage equality in 2014, and Glasgow pairs a down-to-earth, friendly character with a dense, welcoming nightlife strip that outdoes Edinburgh's more curated scene.