More XXX: Street Prostitution in Scotland
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The Law: Prostitution itself is not an offence under UK law. But it is illegal for a prostitute to loiter or solicit in a public place. It is also illegal for a client to solicit a prostitute on the street or from his motor vehicle ("kerb crawling").
Street prostitution used to be common in parts of Scotland, but it is much less common now, because Scottish prostitution has largely moved indoors. These days, if you see a lady working on the streets in Scotland, you may well be looking at a drug addict or otherwise vulnerable person. Using the services of such ladies could be supporting drug-addiction, exploiting vulnerable persons and blighting Scottish communities. So, don't do it!
Message Boards: Scottish Street Prostitution Discussions
Old Red Light Districts in Scotland:
| Street | Location |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | |
| Commerce street | Aberdeen, AB11 |
| Cotton Street | Aberdeen, AB11 |
| Miller Street | Aberdeen, AB11 |
| Edinburgh | |
| Rose Street | Edinburgh, EH6 |
| Salamander Street | Edinburgh, EH6 |
| Leith Walk | Edinburgh, EH7 |
| Coburg Street | Edinburgh, EH6 |
| Glasgow | |
| Argyle Street | Glasgow, G2 |
| Blythswood Square | Glasgow, G2 |
| Bothwell Street | Glasgow, G2 |
| West Campbell Street | Glasgow, G2 |
| Anderston Bus Station | Glasgow, G2 |
