Scotland. It’s a country with a long, proud, and storied heritage of resistance, national pride, haggis, kilts, New Year’s Eve songs, and Mel Gibson.
It’s a proud and much-loved nation famous worldwide for its haggis, bagpipes, kilts, caber-tossing, elusive aquatic cryptids, and rugged highland scenery.
One thing that Scotland is not renowned for is BDSM. It would be strange to label any country as ‘renowned’ for BDSM, perhaps, but if you were going to pick one, it definitely wouldn’t be Scotland (it would be Germany). With this article, we aim to change that perception.
”This deep, dark dungeon hole, popularized by sadistic Middle-Age monarchs and Silence of the Lambs’ Buffalo Bill, is perfect for those wishing to get medieval on one another’s asses.”
The fact is that the Scotland BDSM scene has plenty of ways to get your whip on after a hard day of hiking the highlands and glugging Glenfiddich.
Because it’s not advertised as an international BDSM destination they can be a little harder to find, of course, but the fact is that the Scottish are every bit as sexually depraved as their uptight neighbors/mortal enemies south of the border, the English.
Without further ado, then, let’s ditch the haggis, down the Scotch, polish off that shortbread, and get to exploring the most licentious BDSM experiences north of the wall.
BDSMScotland.co.uk
If you’re going to go looking for BDSM in Scotland, then you’d be hard-pushed to overlook a website that’s literally called BDSMScotland.co.uk.
Don’t let that .co.uk fool you – this site is firmly and proudly Scottish, forced to accept the British suffix despite the best efforts of Mel Gibson to free his people from tyranny.
The BDSM Scotland site is basically an adult-friend-finder-type site where you put your details in and look for like-minded people with whom to enjoy spank horses and sex swings.
BDSMScotland.co.uk is, at its heart, a dating app like Badoo or Tinder. You can do card-swiping (much like the other two apps) in order to find a match, or you can search for people nearby.
Beware that you might have mixed results with BDSM Scotland – I got matches returned from Swindon, which, even if you’re not from Scotland, you know is not anywhere near Scotland.
The above issue speaks to the biggest issue with BDSMScotland – it’s not actually a Scottish website/app, but it seems like a generic one that’s bought up a URL to appeal to people in Scotland. That said, it’s still a handy way of finding like-minded people in the country – just be aware of this and don’t mindlessly swipe away on everyone excepting them to be in the same city as you.
Looking For a Dominatrix in Edinburgh? Check Out Maison de Debauch
Perhaps you’re the kind of person who’s sick to death of apps and websites and would rather get straight to the BDSMeeting part of BDSM. If that’s the case, then you certainly have options – and nowhere is better than the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
This brings us to the fantastically named Maison de Debauch, your one-stop BDSM playground and sex dungeon. The Maison is extensively kitted out with any number of toys for your kinky pleasures: with a smother box, whips straps and tawses, a Saint Andrew’s Cross (thematic), a ‘slave’ bed complete with straps, suspension frame, spanking benches, CBT throne, and ‘sissification’ options (wigs, makeup, outfits), the Maison has pretty much everything you could ask for in a serious BDSM dungeon. There’s even a milking machine called the ‘serious kit’.
Looking to get your freak on but lacking a partner? Fret not. The Maison employs its own staff of Edinburgh Dominatrixes, subs, and switches to accommodate your desires – it’s just a matter of choosing one from their residents page and making a booking.
The Maison also offers a number of events, meaning that you’ll always have plenty to occupy your time when you’re in Edinburgh.
Abstrakt Glasgow
If, on the other hand, you’re in the other Scottish city of Glasgow, then you might want to consider the fabulous Abstrakt Glasgow studio – a place where BDSM dreams are made (and documented in high-resolution digital camera shots).
Abstrakt is not simply a sex dungeon – it’s actually several, all with a particular theme. There is, of course, the classic BDSM sex dungeon, replete with cages (both of the bondage and gibbet variety), bondage bed, four-point suspension, Saint Andrew’s Cross (still thematic), suspension swing, vacuum bed, toilet box, leather sleep sack, and much more.
Perhaps you’re in the mood for something that recalls the severe and foreboding atmosphere of a 1920s boarding school. That’s a very particular fetish, but fortunately, Abstrakt has got you covered – it has a mock classroom fully fitted with leather furniture, a variety of spanking instruments (slippers, canes, etc.), and, for some reason, an Alexa Dot Echo, presumably so you can ask Alexa to play Whore by In This Moment as you get repeatedly thrashed with a birch just like granddaddy.
Finally, Abstrakt has an honest-to-God oubliette. This deep, dark dungeon hole, popularized by sadistic Middle-Age monarchs and Silence of the Lambs’ Buffalo Bill, is perfect for those wishing to get medieval on one another’s asses.
Professionalmistresses.co.uk
If you’re in need of a BDSM mistress to come and sort you out while you’re in Scotland, you could do worse than the UK’s very own professionalmistresses.co.uk.
The website is to BDSM mistresses what adultwork.com is to regular sex workers. Whether in Edinburgh (or the other Scottish city, Glasgow), it’s very easy to browse their available mistresses and arrange for either an in-call or out-call visit.
The mistress profiles on the website are comprehensive and lay out exactly what you’re getting yourself into before you pick up the phone and make that reservation. Each mistress has a detailed bio detailing her history, preferences, availability, and vital statistics (height, cup size, foot size, etc.). You can also check out her pricing scheme, so you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for well ahead of time.
If there’s one thing that you need to bear in mind, it’s that Professionalmistresses.co.uk can have issues with finding mistresses that are actually close to your location.
It’s not uncommon, for instance, to find mistresses in the south of England when you’re specifically searching Scotland, so do be aware of that.
After Dark Edinburgh
If a private sex dungeon or a web-order mistress just ain’t cutting it for you, you may want to consider an exclusive adult club that’s fully equipped not only for BDSM fun, but for more generalist activities such as swinging. If this is the case, then Edinburgh’s After Dark club may well be the place for you.
The club has a large communal area where guests can hang out and get to know each other at their leisure, though do be warned – After Dark is not licensed, and so you won’t be getting any alcohol onsite (though revelers can bring their own).
And while the lounge and bar area looks a little like someone converted their studio apartment, the playrooms and BDSM facilities thankfully make up for this.
The playrooms – of which there are several – are tucked away from the communal area and offer full privacy and comfort. Each is equipped with a large bed, and several have sofas and projectors showing adult movies while you get your freak on. Some have multiple beds side by side, should you happen to be on the swingers’ scene and meet a nice couple you’d like to get to know better.
But it’s likely the BDSM facilities that you’re interested in. And they’re certainly decent enough to warrant a look – if perhaps not quite up to After Dark’s claim that “no club in Scotland has finer BDSM and kink equipment”.
After Dark has several functional (if not decorative) BDSM beds for use, a small oubliette with a padded floor, a spanking horse, a frame fitted for straps and chains, and suspension hooks for rope/chain play.
It’s not quite as extensive as the facilities you’d find in Abstrakt Glasgow or Maison de Debauche (also in Edinburgh), but then again, they’re not in clubs – they’re private dungeons/studios available only by appointment, whereas After Dark’s are first-come-first-serve.
If you’re in the mood for a little spontaneous BDSM with a couple you just met, then After Dark’s facilities will more than suffice. Just don’t expect the kind of intensive tailor-made experience you’d get at a specialist BDSM joint – that’s not what After Dark is, and nor should it be expected.
The BDSM Scotland Scene Isn’t to be Overlooked
Though Scotland is not the first place many think of when BDSM comes to mind, there’s a great number of options there for the budding kinkster to take advantage of (as we’ve seen).
With some fantastic private options for intrepid BDSM aficionados looking to book sex dungeons, anyone journeying to either Edinburgh or Glasgow is certain to be happy with the immaculately appointed Abstrakt and Maison de Debauche.
There are even rumors of a third Scottish city, Dundee – and it is there where the founder of Maison de Debauche has set up a private BDSM dungeon (visits here are, however, by appointment only).
If you’re just looking for a mistress or sub to hire for an hour or two there are online options, as we’ve seen. Just always be sure that they’re actually in Scotland, and always check that they’re (a) into what you’re into and (b) the price is right.