Gay Gordons Edinburgh

06/07/2026

Some photos from our recent demonstration dance at Porty Pride LEAP Sports Scotland. Our classes are currently on summer break, and we look forward to resuming classes from 5th October.

24/06/2026

It was wonderful to take part in this years Porty Pride alongside LEAP Sports Scotland. We will be sharing some photos and videos from our demonstration, which included:
- De’il Amang the Tailors
- Winds over Loch Fyne
- Mairi’s Wedding

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZa2mnvqWW8/?igsh=MXR2ajdzaWJzcm9tMw==

01/06/2026

We will be hosting a demonstration dance as part of Portobello Pride and LEAP Sports 'Sporty Pride' on Sunday 7th June.

The demonstration will be 12:30-1:30pm at Bellfield Hall, Portobello. Details can be found at the link below: https://portypride.com/2026events/rugby-kkgl7

We hope to see many friendly faces on Sunday.

To celebrate Porty Pride’s 5th birthday, we’ve teamed up with LEAP Sports to create a fun and inclusive day for the whole LGBT+ community to get active in a safe, welcoming environment. With 14 different sports disciplines on offer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re trying a new activity or taking part in a favourite sport. Because sport should be for everybody. 🏉 🌈 🏀 🌈

Organised in partnership with LEAP Sports Scotland.

List of events:

9.30 - 10.30AM SWIMMING
9.30 - 10.30AM RUGBY
10 - 11AM RUNNING
10 - 11AM PADEL
10 - 11AM SELF DEFENCE
10 - 11AM BOXING
11 - 12PM ROLLER DERBY
11.30 - 12.30PM FENCING
11.30 - 1PM CLIMBING
12.30 - 1PM SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
12.30 - 2.30 PM BASKETBALL
1 - 4PM SAILING
1.30 - 2.30PM FAMILY GAMES
2- 4PM FOOTBALL
2 - 4PM WALKING FOOTBALL
2.30 - 3PM SHINTY

All clubs involved have been asked to engage in signing a charter to protect our trans and non-binary siblings participating in sport.

We want to use this platform to call on all sports governing bodies to reject anti-trans rhetoric and create more inclusive sporting environments so all of us can thrive with healthy minds and bodies.

Venues: Various locations in Portobello

Tickets: Non-ticketed or free ticketed events

Visit portypride.com for more details. 🫶

10/12/2025

Gay Gordon’s regular Izzi is hosting a ceilidh with Living Rent Edinburgh this Saturday at St Columba’s. Details in the link below!

04/12/2025

06/11/2025

We were delighted to host our sold out annual winter dance this past weekend. Thank you everyone who came along and danced with us!

03/11/2025

DANCE CLASS TONIGHT

​Ready to swap Monday dread for some Scottish Country Dancing fun?

​Join Gay Gordon's Manchester a vibrant LGBTQ+ community dance group where everyone is welcome! Friends, allies, total beginners... come one, come all!

​What you need to know:
​❌ NO experience needed!
​❌ NO need to be Scottish!
​✅ EVERYONE is welcome!
​✅ Fantastic exercise & brilliant fun!

​📍 Dance class Details:
​Where: Thompsons Arms, upstairs
​When: Tonight, Monday
​Time: 7:45 pm – approx 9:15 pm

​Come learn reels and jigs, get a great workout, and meet your new favourite people!

​➡️ Full details & to ask questions: Visit www.gay-gordons-manchester.co.uk or send us a message!

23/10/2025

We are excited to see Cairngorms Pride hosting their Autumn ceilidh in Kingussie on 22nd November. If you are looking for more winter celebrations, go check this event out!

It's time to get your dancing shoes on for the Cairngorms Pride Autumn Ceilidh - it's going to a be special night. See you there!