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Just as the name suggests, BearScotFest is the place to find furry gay and bisexual Scottish men in Edinburgh.
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Arguably the biggest annual gay bear event in the UK, so you know you're in for a good time! Themed parties, brunches, social events, sauna parties, opening/closing parties and the highly anticipated Mr. BearScot competition are just some of the festivities to look forward to. On the hunt for gay and bisexual bears, cubs or chubs? You can find them in abundance with a sleuth of fun waiting for you at Edinburgh's BearScotFest.
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Crowd
- 18+
- Bears
- Bisexual
- Gay
Music
- Dance
- House
- Indie
- Pop
- Techno
- Top 40
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