Event Dates
From: Thursday, October 3, 2024
To: Sunday, October 6, 2024
BearScots Weekend Edinburgh 2024
BearScots is a Scottish gay men’s group in Glasgow and Edinburgh and hosts the annual ‘BearScotFest’ in the Autumn.
BearScots Weekend Edinburgh 2024
BearScots is a Scottish gay men’s group, hosting monthly bear events in Glasgow and Edinburgh and host the annual ‘BearScotFest’ in September.
- Visiting for Pride? Stay close to all the gay bars and clubs and the pride events on Princess Street. The Kimpton, Charlotte Square is a “superb” rates hotel with a great spa and its dog-friendly.
The Schedule
Awaiting the full schedule and theme for 2024. The following are the highlights you can typically expect at the event.
Thursday
- Thursday night at Leith Arches is a new larger welcome venue, a chilled out start to the weekend!
Friday
- Friday night at CC Blooms, this is the night that you might want to dress up to match the theme of Cabaret – fishnets, eyeliner, braces, harnesses, hoochy-daddy shorts & sock suspenders – wear as much or a little as you like. We are proudly body positive and inclusive – This is a safe space, so just have fun with it!
Saturday
- Saturday Brunch is served at CC Blooms from 1200 hrs, giving you ample time to pick up those last minute registrations or beary merchandise.
- Take a splash at Bearscots’ now (in)famous Wet Fur Pool Party in the beautiful Victorian grandeur of Glenogle Baths.
- For the more genteel and demure amongst you, enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea at Mimi’s Bakehouse on Leith’s Waterfront.
- Saturday night is the highlight of the weekend as the bears party in the Caves, deep in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. This stunning atmospheric venue is located on several levels each with its own bar space.
- The adjoining Rowantree Bar is a welcome oasis with comfy seats and lounge-style music. As the night comes to a close, ”say aye tae a Bearscots pie” as traditional sustenance for your walk home!
Sunday
- Life Is A Cabaret at Ghillie Dhu midday –5pm From midday: Brunch will be served in the Great Hall
- From 1pm: A glamorous afternoon hosted by the legendary Bella & the Bear, and featuring a range of live shows and performers, plus the Mr BearScots competition.
- Followed by goodbye drinks at The Regent
Bear Sauna
- Steamworks Sauna is open 24 hours from 11am Friday – 10pm Sunday.
Popular Gay Venues in Edinburgh
- The Regent (2 Montrose Tce) A cozy, traditional pub with a unique twist, where all are welcome and beer flows like friendly banter.
- Leith Arches (6 Manderston St,) Venue and event space with bar with two levels in an industrial venue, under a brick, railway archway on what used to be the old Caledonian Leith line.
- CC Blooms (23 Greenside Pl,) Shimmer and dance in this iconic gay bar & nightclub; by day a bar, by night a glittering discotheque.
- The Caves (8 Niddry St S,) A subterranean wonder, this venue offers a historic vibe with craggy walls and arched ceilings – truly unique venue that makes up the sub-structure of the 18th Century South Bridge.
- Steamworks Sauna (5 Broughton Market) Relaxation meets modernity. Shed your troubles (and more) in this contemporary sauna space.
- Glenogle Baths (Glenogle Rd) Splash in style! A Victorian-era swimming pool, radiating charm and offering a nostalgic dip.
- Ghillie Dhu (2 Rutland Pl) Experience the true essence of Scottish revelry in this historic venue, a dramatic vaulted Georgian hall where ceilidhs and whisky flow freely.
- The Street (2b Picardy Pl) More than just a bar! A melting pot of fun, frolic, and fabulous drinks, outside tables and DJs on some evenings.
- Planet Bar (6 Baxter’s Pl) Lively, colorful, and bursting with energy – Edinburgh’s longest running wee gay bar that packs a punch!
Where to stay during BearScots Weekend
Edinburgh has a vibrant gay scene “the Pink Triangle,” centered around the top of Leith walk, just off Princes Street.
The following hotels will keep you close to all the gay bars and the bear events and parties:
Hotel Indigo, The Glasshouse, The Balmoral Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Virgin Hotel Edinburgh is our
preferred hotel close to the gay bars.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
BearScots Weekend Website
Map of Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a vibrant gay scene “the Pink Triangle,” centered around the top of Leith walk, just off Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare. All the bars and clubs are in easy walking distance. The city has more in common with European cities than other cities in the UK so around the city is a cafe culture. Here you will find a gay-friendly relaxed atmosphere.
2 Greenside Place, New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA, United Kingdom
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is a modern 5-star boutique hotel set behind the historic facade of 172-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church. A short walk from both Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and York Place Tram Stop, it features an 2-acre with over .
Each bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of the or over Edinburgh city centre. Luxurious touches include a flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffee maker, an , a free newspaper and Highland Aromatics toiletries in the bathroom.
27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AT, United Kingdom
With a stylish swimming pool and Scottish restaurant, the luxury 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers sumptuous rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is in Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the end of Princes Street.
The large bedrooms at Apex Waterloo Place each have a modern bathroom with a large walk-in shower and designer Elemis toiletries. Rooms also feature a 42-inch LCD TV and air conditioning.
1-3 Baxter's Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AF, UK
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh offers accommodation in Edinburgh, in a prime at the foothills of Calton Hill and just a five-minute walk from Princes Street. It offers complimentary WiFi, an on-site bar and free access to the gym.
The spacious, feature locally-inspired furnishings and quality amenities, such as a flat-screen TV, plush bedding, and a work desk. Each private bathroom comes with a shower and complimentary toiletries.
51-59 York Place New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD, United Kingdom
In Edinburgh’s vibrant city centre, 200 m from the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh offers stylish rooms with work areas. Featuring a fitness centre and free WiFi, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and St Andrew's Square.
The contemporary bedrooms each have a flat-screen satellite TV and an iPod dock. All rooms have a media hub, air conditioning, and a bathroom with a rainfall shower, integrated speakers and Aveda toiletries.
5 Union Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3NQ, UK
This three-bedroom apartment comes with a living area with a satellite flat-screen TV and a modern kitchen with an oven, a dishwasher and washing machine, 2 Bathrooms with showers. Free WiFi
41a Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3RH, UK
Located In the Edinburgh City Centre this Chic apartment offers a living room with flat screen TV a fully equipped kitchen with washing machine and a bathroom with shower. Free WiFi is available in all areas
Union St, Edinburgh EH1, UK
This stylish first floor apartment is a rare find offering a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, a living room with a seating area A flat-screen TV & a dining area, 3 bedrooms, & 2 bathrooms with a shower & a bath.
Set in the very heart of Edinburgh New Town, one of the most preserved examples of urban planning, this apartment offers an unrivaled luxury finish complemented by an unmatched location.
41 Lothian Street Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Gay Bar and restaurant a popular and fun place
265 Leith Walk Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A cosy little gay pub fun for all ages
2b Picardy Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Street gay bar is set out over two floors, for eating, drinking & dancing with outdoor heated smoking areas on both levels. offering live entertainment and music
6 Baxters Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Planet Bar and Kitchen is Edinburgh's longest running gay bars. entertainment on 7 days a week from DJ's to Drag Queens
2 Montrose Terrace Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh's Gay Community pub. Always warm and comfortable with no loud music so you're always able to chat with friends. You might hear The Beatles, Frank Zappa or a touch of World music interspersed with Ella Fitzgerald or Dvořák.
22 Greenside Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A nice fun gay bar with regular entertainment worth a stop to take a drink
24 Greenside Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom
CC Blooms is Edinburgh's oldest gay bar & club.
CC Blooms is a stylish bar by day and a classy club by night.
We have a superb cocktail menu and full wine and champagne list. We also have a full menu for diners which focuses more on traditional pub food and sharing plates. Club nights every night from 11pm.
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We have chosen hotels in Edinburgh that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
The Glasshouse
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, historic church facade, roof terrace.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, Nespresso.
- Unique blend of modern luxury and historic charm, heart of the city.
The Balmoral Hotel
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-star, Michelin-starred restaurant, Princes Street.
- Close to the gay district.
- Marble bathroom, interactive TV.
- Iconic Edinburgh hotel with luxurious rooms, castle views, and world-class dining.
Courtyard by Marriott
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, complimentary WiFi, on-site bar.
- Close to the gay district.
- Modern rooms, flat-screen TV.
- Comfortable, value-oriented stay in prime location, with contemporary rooms and amenities.
Hotel Indigo
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, vibrant city center, fitness centre.
- Close to the gay district.
- Satellite TV, rainfall shower.
- Stylish and central, perfect for city exploration with modern rooms and thoughtful comforts.
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