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For many people, using the toilet is something they rarely have to think about. However, for thousands of disabled people across the UK, accessing suitable toilet facilities can be one of the biggest barriers to travelling, socialising and living independently.
Sadia Sikandar’s latest photography project, Stories of Food and Belonging, earned international recognition at the World Food Photography Awards. In this interview, writer Margot Leys speaks with the artist about her work, the challenges she has faced as a hijabi, and how food can be a powerful force for connection in a time of growing division.
Turner Prize-winning artist, Jasleen Kaur, reveals artwork, Superstructure, for the Commonwealth Festival. Writer Emma Bainbridge speaks to the Pollokshields born artist about the work and how it explores trade, industry, and empire on the Clyde.
Glasgow Radical Tours and Invisible Tours’ latest walks take visitors on a meander through the city’s streets – highlighting its colonial past, sporting legacy and culture as the Commonwealth Festival approaches. From Glasgow’s Green historical link to sports to the corner of Nelson Mandela Street – a nod to Glasgow’s anti-apartheid movement.
A collection of poems created in our Scots Language Writig Group over the course of 10 weeks, and some from scriever’s published elsewhere. From dragging yourself out the door, to battling languages, good auld Irn Bru, and the feeling of tenseness – these poems reflected each participants response to Scots and Scots language.
Govanhill has a voice like nowhere else – bold, diverse, and unapologetically authentic. For six years, we’ve worked to make sure that voice is heard on its own terms, but keeping an independent magazine afloat is a team effort. Here is why we do what we do, and how a small hand from our readers can help us stay sustainable for the long haul.
Folk music was never meant to be a specialised or expensive pursuit. It belongs to the weavers, the miners, and the people. Rebecca Morris traces her journey through the songs of Matt McGinn and Robert Burns, highlighting that singing together is a radical act of cultural preservation and community strength.
When the weather turns grey, Govanhill turns up the colour. From bold beanies to coordinated canine accessories, we chat with the residents turning Victoria Road into a parade of personality. A celebration of dressing for joy, even when you're sprinting to get out of the rain.
Campaigners have vowed to fight plans to close Queen's Park Glasshouse, arguing the historic building is a vital community resource used by families, students and visitors from across the Southside.
In an increasingly divided world, it can be tempting to retreat into familiar spaces and simple explanations. Dr Tunde Dipo-Lawuyi argues that embracing discomfort, challenging our assumptions and engaging with people different from ourselves can help build stronger, more compassionate communities.
From the language of Kings and Parliament, to a century of being silenced in the classroom, Scots has a story of remarkable resilience. We speak to leading experts from the Universities of Aberdeen and Glasgow to explore the unique evolution of the Scots language.
Greater Govanhill contributor and Photography Group member Sadia Sikandar has won international recognition at the World Food Photography Awards. Her award-winning image, taken at Govanhill's Qasba restaurant, explores themes of home, identity and belonging and comes ahead of a new local exhibition from the artist.
Why is it so hard to find out-of-print Scots classics? After discovering a disconnect between her university syllabus and the language she spoke with pals, Stacey Anderson took a deep dive into the archives. She reflects on the importance of keeping Scots literature alive and how boring doodles in the margins can be a vital link to our past.
Coffee and Zikr brings is cultivating a space for connection and spirituality between sips of coffee. Located on Niddrie Street and inspired by Rumi’s cave, it invites you into a space to share stories, listen and embrace Sufi traditions.
From the ‘proper’ speech of the classroom to the gallus rhythm of the scheme, Scots has always been the heartbeat of our streets. Mikael explores the history of our mother tongue, the defiance of the code-switch, and why - from Govanhill to Punjab - the Scots language belongs to anyone who calls this neighbourhood home.
Our writer Devon McCole sits down with her dad, actor Paul McCole, to discuss the impact of Scottish representation in TV and film on our national cultural identity.
A gripping short story from our Scots issue exploring an ancient being’s centuries-long quest through Glasgow to reclaim a lost book of power and awaken a cosmic void.
From horse-drawn trams and Spitfire pilots in kilts to the hidden VR post box still standing today, Coplaw Street has been the beating heart of Govanhill for over a century. Stacey Anderson takes a walk through time, uncovering the stories of the hospitals, drill halls, and community hubs that shaped this iconic street throughout time.
Is it a language, a dialect, or a badge ae identity? Followin the Scottish Languages Act, we took tae Vicky Road tae talk "hurkle-durkling," Doric roots, and why Scots is aboot much mare than joost the wurds we use.
Rahela Cirpaci, organizatoare în comunitatea romă și în zona Govanhill, povestește despre tratamentul rasist la care a fost supusă și despre cum proiecte precum Climate Sisters au fost spații cheie pentru a pleda pentru schimbare.
Rahela Cirpaci, a community organiser in the Roma community and in the Govanhill area, speaks about the racist treatment she has been subjected to and about how projects such as Climate Sisters have been key spaces for advocating for change.
Scots is a rich and vast language with countless inflections and meanings dependant on region, accent, tone, and intention. Tryin tae create a glossary wae a’ the wurds fir wan magazine felt a bit daft - so insteed, we’ve pit thegither wurds yae might hear oot n aboot Guvanhill tae help ye oan yer wiy in oor Scots Glossar
From Poetry on the Underground to Govan classrooms, one incomer traces how Scots slipped into his speech – and his singing – as a lived language of belonging.
As Govanhill prepares to celebrate 10 years of our International Festival & Carnival organised by Govanhill Baths, we’re taking a dive into the full programme ahead of launch parade this Saturday… including our pop-up photo booth!