
'Did you know...' Queen's Park Fun Facts
For many, Queen’s Park became a lifeline during the lockdown. Scotland’s wild places were tantalisingly off limits, and I felt so lucky to have such a large and exciting green space on our doorstep. These facts will give you a peek into some of Queen’s Park’s secrets without leaving the comfort of your home
Fireworks, Blazes and No Man's Land: Govanhill’s Origin Story
Local historian, Bruce Downie, author of ‘Loved And Lost: Govanhill's Built Heritage’ will be leading a tour of the area as part of the Govanhill International Festival on Sunday 23 and Sunday 30 August. Full details on our noticeboard. In this article, he explores how this vibrant neighbourhood came to be.
Creating a Community Portrait of the Southside Under Lockdown
Deirdre Molloy of South Glasgow Heritage & Environment Trust’s writes about their latest community project. SGHET are attempting to document the COVID-19 era, by setting out to build a Southside-centric picture of our diverse community’s response to lockdown and the pandemic.
Ramadan During Lockdown: How Govanhill’s Muslim Community is Supporting Those In Need
This year, Ramadan will last from the 23 April until 23rd May. During this time, Glasgow’s Muslims will not let anything pass their lips between dawn and dusk each day. Despite this, Glasgow’s Muslim community continues to do what they can to support those in need.