Govanhill is one of the great neighbourhoods of Glasgow, often overlooked, the Southside area has so much to offer that you just can't find anywhere else in Glasgow.
Without a doubt it's the most diverse place in the city and possibly in Scotland - with at least 88 languages represented by 18,000 people living within one square mile of each other. What this means for those living there? Access to multi-cultural food, events, and communities - a real melting pot.
Around Victoria Road alone you can find the Glasgow office of Al Khair Foundation, an international Muslim NGO, the South East Integration Network, Glasgow Playscheme Association, South Seeds, the community newsroom of both local magazine Greater Govanhill and national investigative outlet The Ferret and the Sarwar Foundation, headed by the leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident of Govanhill or a newcomer eager to immerse yourself in the local culture, these 20 experiences will put you on the right path to experiencing the very best of Govanhill.
5. Get planting at South Seeds
Whether you're green thumb or a greenhorn - South Seeds offers southsiders the opportunity to tend their own little crofts in community gardens - as well as supporting people to live greener and more sustainable lives | Contributed
6. Meet some friends at the Victoria Bar
Another popular spot for pints in Govanhill is the Victoria Bar. Get down to the pub where everyone knows your name. | Contributed
7. Shinwari
Stop by for pizza, kebabs, tandoori naan breads and Afghan dishes like lamb charsi karahi, cooked on slow heat with fresh tomatoes, ginger, black peppers and fresh green chillies. | Shinwari
8. Pick up a copy of Greater Govanhill
What other area in Glasgow can boast their own magazine? The best way to know what's going on in Govanhill is by picking up the community magazine, Greater Govanhill - it dives into issues, news, culture, and more around the neighbourhood. | Contributed