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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

we are looking into opening a new swingers club in edinbrugh or glasgow any suggestions welcome about location etc

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews

I know it's not what you're looking for, but as edinburgh and Glasgow already have clubs it would be nice to see something further north for the rest of us. Pity that no one has the money though.

For us, it's an 80 min drive from our door to cjs. If you could provide something nearer than that or as easy to get to, with a hot tub and sauna, we would most definitely be interested

Good luck

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By *andy_FraserTV/TS
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I'd say to do your homework first.

Look at the existing places in both locations, what they offer, what they're missing, and what their most popular nights are.

Both locations mentioned are huge and have loads of hotels available, but both are two of the most expensive places to stay in Scotland, so as said above, also look for alternative locations.

I'd continue with threads like this to see what people are looking for in a new club, as the people on here are potential visitors.

One thing I'd give as input is a good easy to get to, but private location. Somewhere that's an expensive taxi ride to get to, or surrounded by other houses would put some people off.

Mandy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

might be worth taken a little road trip south to experience what they have to offer facilities etc as i have taken a trip to After8 and have listen to loads about cj's and the defuncted Aberdeen club and have noticed they have nothing like the facilities down south have . plus it tends to be that the Central belt has the most followers off clubs so venturing past Stirling in my eyes is a massive risk but whatever you decide i wish you all the best in your Quest

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"we are looking into opening a new swingers club in edinbrugh or glasgow any suggestions welcome about location etc "

If you do a forum search, there has been a few threads done on this and contain lots of information you might find of interest.

Good luck OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Won't you need a licence?

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By *lovesexxMan
over a year ago

Colne

How about dundee?

Or try to revive aberdeen maybe?

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By *ringles0510Woman
over a year ago

Central Borders


"we are looking into opening a new swingers club in edinbrugh or glasgow any suggestions welcome about location etc "

Glasgow's got one that'll be very hard to top. Edinburgh would probably be better x

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By *esparate danMan
over a year ago

glasgow


"Won't you need a licence?"

What ... like a licker licence?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd say to do your homework first.

Look at the existing places in both locations, what they offer, what they're missing, and what their most popular nights are.

Both locations mentioned are huge and have loads of hotels available, but both are two of the most expensive places to stay in Scotland, so as said above, also look for alternative locations.

I'd continue with threads like this to see what people are looking for in a new club, as the people on here are potential visitors.

One thing I'd give as input is a good easy to get to, but private location. Somewhere that's an expensive taxi ride to get to, or surrounded by other houses would put some people off.

Mandy"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dundee , Aberdeen not too sure if you would make money there as it is a business after all as it might not be attended as much as you would need it to be to make money look what happen to the Aberdeen one rent increase or place shut down . whatever it was no one has tried to replace it so in business terms would you be willing to chance it

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By *exylicksMan
over a year ago

airdrie

possibly look at lanarkshire as central to edinburgh glasgow falkurk stirling and covers great area and would be cheaper for venue rates

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By *ockerMrBloggs6969Man
over a year ago

nr you but not too near

Fife is crying out for a club

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By *ifes journeyCouple
over a year ago

scotland

I would say travel around clubs first see what type of club you think would work e.g. Nightclub based , sauna based. Etc. I think location is really important due to people traveling and getting hotels .

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By *andy_FraserTV/TS
over a year ago

Edinburgh

The thing with a niche venue like a swingers club is that people will always suggest it in "their backyard".

However one of my friends that runs a certain type of shop always says that people will always find a way to get to certain things, if it's worth the trip.

Mandy

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By *eiaorganaWoman
over a year ago

Dundee


"Dundee , Aberdeen not too sure if you would make money there as it is a business after all as it might not be attended as much as you would need it to be to make money look what happen to the Aberdeen one rent increase or place shut down . whatever it was no one has tried to replace it so in business terms would you be willing to chance it "

It was hardly a rent increase, more of a rent double! The owners wanted them out and had plans for the place so made it impossible for them to stay, and even if they managed to get up and running again they won't find anywhere with the same facilities, sadly

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By *eADevilCouple
over a year ago

Blantyre

We have always said Falkirk would be a great location. In the centre between glasgow Edinburgh , then easy access from the North and lanarkshire. Only drawback is lack of hotels and other amenities.

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By *eADevilCouple
over a year ago

Blantyre

Get a venue with overnight accomodation and you will do well .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Fife is crying out for a club"

We are looking into this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dundee , Aberdeen not too sure if you would make money there as it is a business after all as it might not be attended as much as you would need it to be to make money look what happen to the Aberdeen one rent increase or place shut down . whatever it was no one has tried to replace it so in business terms would you be willing to chance it

It was hardly a rent increase, more of a rent double! The owners wanted them out and had plans for the place so made it impossible for them to stay, and even if they managed to get up and running again they won't find anywhere with the same facilities, sadly "

what facilities do you really need as the other clubs don't have a hot tub or sauna that i know off . there is many a place in Aberdeen crying to be used and the rents are reasonable now as the oil has dried up as you can see from the price off hotels now 2 a penny so what stops someone from opening up there maybe it is not a good business venture as it looked like after8 and cj's where the places most spoke about but maybe some off the aberdeen clubs old members might think about opening one in another few years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"we are looking into opening a new swingers club in edinbrugh or glasgow any suggestions welcome about location etc "

No-one think of opening one in Dundee

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By *eiaorganaWoman
over a year ago

Dundee


"Dundee , Aberdeen not too sure if you would make money there as it is a business after all as it might not be attended as much as you would need it to be to make money look what happen to the Aberdeen one rent increase or place shut down . whatever it was no one has tried to replace it so in business terms would you be willing to chance it

It was hardly a rent increase, more of a rent double! The owners wanted them out and had plans for the place so made it impossible for them to stay, and even if they managed to get up and running again they won't find anywhere with the same facilities, sadly

what facilities do you really need as the other clubs don't have a hot tub or sauna that i know off . there is many a place in Aberdeen crying to be used and the rents are reasonable now as the oil has dried up as you can see from the price off hotels now 2 a penny so what stops someone from opening up there maybe it is not a good business venture as it looked like after8 and cj's where the places most spoke about but maybe some off the aberdeen clubs old members might think about opening one in another few years "

My partner is a big fan of the sauna and hot tub, if cjs had those he'd be there like a shot but for obvious reasons it won't, so he's not keen.

That's why we've had lodge parties with those facilities and we're now running a bus trip to Infusion in July, because we miss them.

I would approach the dundee sauna to do what Aberdeen did, but when I asked a couple of years ago they weren't interested

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By *srataFMan
over a year ago

edin/aberdeen/dundee/glasgow


"Dundee , Aberdeen not too sure if you would make money there as it is a business after all as it might not be attended as much as you would need it to be to make money look what happen to the Aberdeen one rent increase or place shut down . whatever it was no one has tried to replace it so in business terms would you be willing to chance it

It was hardly a rent increase, more of a rent double! The owners wanted them out and had plans for the place so made it impossible for them to stay, and even if they managed to get up and running again they won't find anywhere with the same facilities, sadly

what facilities do you really need as the other clubs don't have a hot tub or sauna that i know off . there is many a place in Aberdeen crying to be used and the rents are reasonable now as the oil has dried up as you can see from the price off hotels now 2 a penny so what stops someone from opening up there maybe it is not a good business venture as it looked like after8 and cj's where the places most spoke about but maybe some off the aberdeen clubs old members might think about opening one in another few years "

It's not just rent that's the problem. It has to be kitted out proper. When we looked into doing it we estimated 15-20k for furnishings ect. I would never see that money back after all overheads have been paid each month

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Falkirk of course

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By *srataFMan
over a year ago

edin/aberdeen/dundee/glasgow


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I would approach the dundee sauna to do what Aberdeen did, but when I asked a couple of years ago they weren't interested "

Already got somthing in the pipeline

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

A club doesn't have to be limited to swingers. With a proper dungeon you could have kink night's and attract those with particular fetishes.

The LGBT community could also have night's. I'm sure plenty clubs have specific nights for particular groups.

With research I'm sure you could find a bigger market.

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By *ot - CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Don't forget about public liability insurance, that will probably be your biggest monthly expense and building and contents.

Would be an idea to do some kind of pol if another club is needed.

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By *srataFMan
over a year ago

edin/aberdeen/dundee/glasgow


"A club doesn't have to be limited to swingers. With a proper dungeon you could have kink night's and attract those with particular fetishes.

The LGBT community could also have night's. I'm sure plenty clubs have specific nights for particular groups.

With research I'm sure you could find a bigger market.

"

Yeah you definitely have to cater for all. Aberdeen club use to have a bdsm night once a month the same as a swingers night. But it was ever only busy enough to run it one night a month x

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews


"Don't forget about public liability insurance, that will probably be your biggest monthly expense and building and contents.

Would be an idea to do some kind of pol if another club is needed. "

It's definitely needed.

And don't forget council tax on top of the rent

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By *ary_ArgyllMan
over a year ago

Argyll

How about a swingers bus that could tour around! Getting to most places from anywhere else in Scotland generally takes ages so fixing in any city is going to limit your range.

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews


"How about a swingers bus that could tour around! Getting to most places from anywhere else in Scotland generally takes ages so fixing in any city is going to limit your range."

Funny enough C was saying the same thing on Saturday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

double decker with most seats taken out can be driven on a car licence, dress it up to look like a party limo and then only need to rent park ups.

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By *rgoodnbadMan
over a year ago

greenock


"double decker with most seats taken out can be driven on a car licence, dress it up to look like a party limo and then only need to rent park ups.

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Not a bad idea, hot tub fitted to the top deck, open of course and away we go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Won't you need a licence?"

only if you are selling alcohol if its a party and its a contribution to party then ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ayrshire needs a swingers club ??

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By *wingersgardenMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"we are looking into opening a new swingers club in edinbrugh or glasgow any suggestions welcome about location etc

Glasgow's got one that'll be very hard to top. Edinburgh would probably be better x"

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By *litter and GrumpCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

Hot tub or a pool would be very alluring north of the border I imagine

Grump

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Inverness would be good lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How about a swingers bus that could tour around! Getting to most places from anywhere else in Scotland generally takes ages so fixing in any city is going to limit your range."

Bang bus

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have spoken about this in the past but it's not for us at this time as we have young kids but in the future we may look to do something but maybe with a few people on board rather than just ourselves.

The biggest stumbling block we came across when researching would be business license. We weren't sure how to go about explaining what our club would be. I'm sure I read on here in the past there was a club in town that had good facilities called fox street or something but was shut down over licensing issues.

Edinburgh is more tolerant than Glasgow although it is all police Scotland now but if it was us we would look outside of Glasgow and probably look to Ayrshire somewhere.

I don't see how it can't be profitable if its run in the correct way. The Aberdeen club was couples only which massively reduces income.

Plenty of theme nights, advertising and incentives for people to return as well as offering something different to competition is all u need

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By *wingersgardenMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"The biggest stumbling block we came across when researching would be business license. We weren't sure how to go about explaining what our club would be. I'm sure I read on here in the past there was a club in town that had good facilities called fox street or something but was shut down over licensing issues."

As far as I remember, Fox Street was mostly a gay sauna which tried to branch out into swinging ... it seems the authorities are fine about gay venues but mixed swinging is too much!

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By *srataFMan
over a year ago

edin/aberdeen/dundee/glasgow


"We have spoken about this in the past but it's not for us at this time as we have young kids but in the future we may look to do something but maybe with a few people on board rather than just ourselves.

The biggest stumbling block we came across when researching would be business license. We weren't sure how to go about explaining what our club would be. I'm sure I read on here in the past there was a club in town that had good facilities called fox street or something but was shut down over licensing issues.

Edinburgh is more tolerant than Glasgow although it is all police Scotland now but if it was us we would look outside of Glasgow and probably look to Ayrshire somewhere.

I don't see how it can't be profitable if its run in the correct way. The Aberdeen club was couples only which massively reduces income.

Plenty of theme nights, advertising and incentives for people to return as well as offering something different to competition is all u need "

I was putting mine under health spa/club private members club x

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By *otEdinburghmaleMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I know Edinburgh very well. Realistically you need a big flat. Comercial properties can be 25k to over 100k a year. Plenty 4 5 bedroom flats to rent. Thought about it myself. Would prefer 1 or 2 like minded partners to spread the risk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know Edinburgh very well. Realistically you need a big flat. Comercial properties can be 25k to over 100k a year. Plenty 4 5 bedroom flats to rent. Thought about it myself. Would prefer 1 or 2 like minded partners to spread the risk "

Best to stay away from residential areas though. As the recent closure of donkey dicks parties in Salisbury has shown. There's a thread about it in swinging club discussion forum. Though there do seem to be a lot of other unsavoury elements to the closure. Plenty to learn from there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cjs is too well established too go up against and the facilities there are as good as most clubs south of the border. You also have the shoebox as well which again would limit your clientele. The owners of both run really great clubs as well as the auld school for your Bdsm so I would be looking to Edinburgh which isn't to everyone's taste if you could afford something like Cjs in Edinburgh you could have a winner on your hands combine bdsm swinging some gay/bi nights as well as a sauna hot tub or pool and you could be quids in. Aberdeen only had one night a month not a great business model

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