From childcare costs to independence, local Green councillor Elaine Gallagher on the key concerns in Glasgow’s Southside – ahead of the Scottish Parliament election, where her neighbouring councillor Holly Bruce is standing for the Scottish Greens this May.

With Spring finally here, it’s a great time to go out and explore the spaces in our neighbourhood and those further afield. Lucy Gillie, of South Seeds, shares some local spaces to get out, from the Southside Tree Trail to a day trip to Campbelltown.

Our voting guide includes all you need to know for voting in the Scottish Parliament Election on 7 May. Including which candidates are standing in Glasgow Southside, how the Additional Member Systems works, where to vote and more.

We know how hard it can be to find fun, free activities for the young ones during holidays. For the last week of the Easter holidays, local pupil, Sadie, has put together a list of activities and workshops to check out. From lego sessions at the local library to a music workshop at the Deep End.

A personal reflection on Kashmir, weaving together memory, conflict, and identity, exploring the everyday realities of fear and displacement alongside the region’s natural beauty, culture, and resilience.

One writer goes on an exploration of why shifting focus from theory to community power reveals that civil rights and social justice movements are rooted in building networks of care.

After years of SNP dominance, Scotland’s political landscape is shifting. As trust in major parties declines, smaller and emerging groups are gaining ground, making the 2026 Holyrood election more unpredictable than ever and voter participation increasingly crucial.

On Saturday, 21 March, residents came together to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the occupation of Govanhill Baths. The day of speeches and reflections was captured on picture by photographer, Laura Vroomen.

Ever since a fire on Union Street burned down a B-Listed and beloved Victorian building, vape shops have been under scrutiny. We set out to learn more about vape culture in Govanhill, who’s selling them, who’s buying them, and how the council plans to implement better protection.

Victoria Road, one of Govanhill’s key arteries, has become a focal point in the debate around gentrification, local identity and community representation. But what does an explosion of coffee shops really mean? Joanna Krus examined how the high street has actually shifted 

In Glasgow’s Southside, Ferhia Fabrics and neighbouring shops on Cathcart Road brighten grey days with vibrant South Asian fashion. For nearly 50 years, these family-run businesses have served as cultural hubs, blending tradition, community, and craftsmanship while adapting to rising costs, gentrification, and the shift to online retail.

Explore Govanhill’s rich history of activism, from protests and political organising to major community campaigns and victories. This guide from Radical Glasgow Tours highlights key sites across the neighbourhood, uncovering the stories of resistance and collective action that have shaped one of Glasgow’s most politically active communities.

What happens when you invite people in from the street to sit for a portrait and share their story? The Storybooth project captured 75 sitters, two dogs and dozens of conversations – and is now brought together in a new Greater Govanhill exhibition at Tramway.

Greater Govanhill joined community media organisations from across Scotland at the Scottish Parliament to highlight the role of local journalism in strengthening communities – and the need for greater support for the sector.

Patricie Zbila, Young Catalyst sdílí, jak komunitní práce a vzdělávání v oblasti lidských práv od Romana Lava jí daly nástroje k boji proti rostoucí anti-migrační rétorice.

Patricie Zbila, a Young Catalyst, shares how community work and human rights education from Romano Lav gave her the tools to challenge rising anti-migrant rhetoric.

Glasgow-based songwriting collective, Hen Hoose, played their latest album at Tramway, part of this year’s Celtic Connections festival. One photographer captured the magic of the night, and in anticipation of our upcoming magazine, the writer reviewed it in Scots, the theme of issue 21 of Greater Govanhill.

Tell us, what are the big issues in 2026? We are building a Citizens Agenda for the Holyrood election this summer and we need your help to do that. It’s as easy as responding to a short online survey.

In Iran, protestors have taken to the streets, demanding change. Met with violence, with many being killed as well as an internet blackout, Iranians in Glasgow’s Southside share their voices as they watch the events unfold, urging for their voices to be heard.

A Palestinian student has received an unconditional offer to study at the University of Glasgow. Trapped and displaced in Gaza, under the threat of airstrikes, he is urging for support, calling for an organisation or individual to support him through sponsorship.