A WETHERSPOONS PUB is set to host a RuPaul's Drag Race themed quiz to support a campaign's bid to stamp out homophobic bullying in schools.

The Carrick Stone - in Cumbernauld, Glasgow - will be testing their patrons on the popular reality show in order to raise funds for the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) Campaign, which is lobbying for LGBT issues to be taught in schools in order to tackle prejudice-based bullying.

Staff and customers will be taking part in the quiz this Wednesday, December 13 from 8pm, hosted by Scottish Drag Queen Dixie Beam Daniels - with themed raffle prizes on offer.

Pub manager Jonny Stewart said: "We are proud to be raising funds for the TIE Campaign, and we are excited about the quiz - which we hope will be a fun night but will also raise awareness of the importance of tackling homophobia and transphobia in our schools.

"This is part of a wider fundraising effort for TIE. So far, we have raised £155 and that money was used to donate LGBT friendly books to a school in Glasgow. The support of our customers and staff has been overwhelming so far."

The campaign published a report last year which found that 90 per cent of LGBT young people experience homophobia at school, while 27 per cent reported that they had attempted suicide due to being bullied.

Bar staff Rachel King said: "I am really proud to be raising funds for the TIE Campaign at work.

"For as long as I can remember it has been important to me to treat everyone equally.

"I am passionate about the LGBT community because, even though I am not part of it - I still love, know and care about people who are."

She added: "When I was at school it was still unfortunately seen as a bad thing to even be slightly thought of as being "gay" and there was a lot of discrimination and prejudice towards those associated with any of the LGBT community - including allies and friends, like myself."

"I believe if the children in my school had received lessons on the issues facing the LGBT community, then there would have been a lot more understanding, less bullying and school would have been a more pleasant experience for all of us."

The Scottish Government recently launched a national working group to take forward TIE's proposals, which includes teacher training and LGBT inclusivity in the curriculum, after they were supported by a majority of Members of the Scottish Parliament.