Two new community spaces are opening their doors in Glasgow's Southside this month, with South Seeds unveiling The Changing Rooms at Queen's Park and The Hidden Gardens launching The Bothy, a nature-inspired workspace for creatives and freelancers.

What started from a bedroom in Govanhill during the pandemic has now received international recognition. Greater Govanhill has won the European category at the 2026 AMIC International Awards for Local Media in Barcelona which celebrated community-centred local media.

One Thursday, nearly 40,000 voters in Glasgow Southside went to the polls to elect their new MSPs for the Scottish Parliamentary Election. The Scottish Greens’ Holly Bruce secured one of the first ever Green constituency seats for the local area. Speaking to Greater Govanhill, the MSP spoke about how she will tackle the issues you care about. 

In the run up to the Scottish Parliament Election, we asked residents in Glasgow Southside what issues are most important to them. We sent the most common responses as 11 questions to candidates. Read their responses to stay informed ahead of polling day on 7 May.

After months of speaking to residents, holding street stalls and gathering readers’ concerns through our Citizens Agenda project, we were able to put questions from our readers directly to First Minister John Swinney on the campaign trail in Pollokshields.

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.