Scotland
Glaswegian life, captured over 80 years of redevelopment and flux
Still Glasgow — An expansive new GoMA exhibition, curated by Katie Bruce, explores culture and people in the Scottish city, from its post-war tenement communities to its busking musicians.
Written by: Zoe Whitfield
Unrolled oat perfection at the World Porridge Making Championship
The Golden Spurtle — Each October, hundreds of people descend upon Carrbridge, a tiny village in the Scottish Highlands, to find out who can make the best bowl of porridge. Constantine Costi’s new documentary captures its idiosyncratic community energy.
Written by: Kez Cochrane
A timeless, dynamic view of the Highland Games
Long Walk Home — Robbie Lawrence travelled to the historic sporting events across Scotland and the USA, hoping to learn about cultural nationalism. He ended up capturing a wholesome, analogue experience rarely found in the modern age.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Vibrant photos of Glasgow street life in the '70s and '80s
Photographer Peter Degnan captures housing estates, flea markets and local characters during a transformative chapter of Scottish history.
Written by: Miss Rosen
How we won a rent freeze in Scotland
People before profits — As the Scottish government announces a rent freeze, an activist with Living Rent who fought and won shares how they did it, and what must come next.
Written by: Gordon Maloney
The photographer exploring Glasgow‘s life expectancy gap
The Fish That Never Swam — Across all social classes in Glasgow, life expectancy is reduced by 15 per cent. In a new project, photographer Kirsty Mackay reflects on the lives cut short.
Written by: Charlotte Rawlings
Cinematic shots of Glasgow over 30 years
Street life — Photographer Brian Anderson recounts documenting Glasgow over three decades, and how a photo of Prince would change the trajectory of his career.
Written by: Huck
Jamie Hawkesworth’s tender portrait of Britain
The British Isles — Over the span of 13 years, the Suffolk-born photographer travelled up and down the country to create a poignant series of images of a modern, multicultural United Kingdom.
Written by: Huck
A gritty portrait of a diverse community in Glasgow
Govanhill Street Level — Photographer Simon Murphy discusses his project which aims to shed new light on the maligned and often misunderstood residents of a vibrant neighbourhood in Scotland.
Written by: Claire Hutchison
The unstoppable rise of Scottish Independence TikTok
#IndyRef2 — As calls for a second referendum grow louder, TikTok is giving young Scots a platform to carry on their fight through lockdown and to build solidarity with other independence movements.
Written by: Megan Wallace
A colourful celebration of Glasgow in the ‘70s and ‘80s
Spirit of the city — Photographer Douglas Corrance, now age 73, remembers documenting scenes of daily life during a period in the Scottish city that saw urban decay give way to urban renewal.
Written by: Miss Rosen
In Scotland, sex workers are battling for their rights
#NotEqualNotSafe — Campaigners are fighting back on plans from the Scottish government to make buying sex illegal, highlighting the grave danger it would cause to sex workers.
Written by: Megan Wallace
