The Southside Publishing Trail connects up different venues in Glasgow southside’s creative and publishing scene through participatory printmaking! Come on a journey through independent bookshops, creative studios, and community venues. Each trail features a free limited-edition print which is completed by visiting each venue, where unique stamps build a one-of-a-kind artwork.
The most recent edition of the Southside Publishing Trail was in August 2026 as part of Govanhill International Festival!
Stamps for Solidarity is the theme of this year’s Southside Publishing Trail. Pick up a free artwork template at any participating venue, then visit different locations to collect unique stamps and build a colourful collaborative print celebrating Govanhill's vibrant community.
Along the way, discover local creative organisations, learn about what they do, and find ways to get involved. Together, the trail celebrates the connections, creativity, and solidarity which makes this community unique!
This year the participating venues are:
Burning House Books
Category Is Books
Glasgow Zine Library
Greater Govanhill
Inkling
Pluto Q
Romano Lav
Rumpus Room
Here are the photos from the second Southside Publishing Trail
Here are our photos from the first Southside Publishing Trail in 2025