The Southsider Magazine

14/08/2025

13/08/2025

🎓 A-Level Results Day Treat for Glasgow Students 🥤

Southsiders heading to uni in the West End (or just looking for a refreshing pick-me-up) - mark your calendars for Thursday 14 August.

To celebrate A-Level Results Day, Bird & Blend Tea Co. is giving away a free iced matcha latte (worth £4.50) to every student who shows their results and student ID.

📍 Where: Bird & Blend Tea Co., 215 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8UD
🕚 When: 14 August 2025, 11am – 5pm
✨ Choose from over 20 magical matcha flavours

Whether your results are top of the class or a bit of a surprise, this is your moment to sip back, relax, and celebrate your hard work.

📌 One free drink per student, in-store only.

11/08/2025

Has your copy arrived yet?

The latest Southsider Magazine is landing on doormats across the Southside, and it’s packed with everything you need to know for the month ahead.

Inside this issue you’ll find:
🗓 Dates for local events and festivals you won’t want to miss
📰 Inspiring community stories and neighbourhood news
🍽 Our pick of the best Southside cafés, restaurants, and hidden gems to visit
🏞 Ideas for days out right here on your doorstep

We love celebrating all that’s great about living and working in Glasgow’s Southside – so grab a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy your latest issue.

08/08/2025

✨ Spotlight on Local Business ✨

This month we’re celebrating some of the brilliant businesses that make Glasgow’s Southside such a vibrant place to live. From cosy cafés serving the perfect flat white, to family-run restaurants, creative makers, and independent shops full of unique finds – our local businesses are the heart of our community.

Inside this month’s Southsider Magazine, you’ll meet the people behind the counters, hear their stories, and discover new places to eat, shop, and explore right on your doorstep.

Pick up your copy today, support local, and help keep our Southside thriving.

28/07/2025

Join our Business Network 🤝

Be part of something bigger than just advertising.

When you advertise in The Southsider, you’re not only reaching thousands of local readers, you’re joining a trusted network of Southside businesses who support each other and our community.

✔️ Get your business seen by the right audience
✔️ Build valuable local connections
✔️ Be part of a magazine that champions the Southside

DM us or email 👉 [email protected] to discuss how we can help your business grow.

26/07/2025

🍦 Want to Reach Families This Summer? We Can Help.

Whether you run a café, takeaway, family attraction or local food brand, The Southsider Magazine gets your business seen by the people who matter most - real families, in real homes.

📮 Delivered to over 35,000 GPS-tracked households across Glasgow’s Southside including Giffnock, Clarkston and Newton Mearns, we land your message right on kitchen counters, not lost in inboxes.

With school holidays in full swing, now’s the perfect time to showcase:

💫 Summer menus
💫 Holiday deals
💫 Family days out
💫 Local events and pop-ups

Want to get seen this summer? Book your space in our next edition now.

👉 [email protected]

25/07/2025

🛍️ Looking for what’s new in your neighbourhood?

Your latest copy of Southsider is full of local gems, from independent shops and makers to cafés, events and hidden treasures right on your doorstep.

It’s more than a magazine, it’s your guide to shopping local and supporting the brilliant businesses that make the Southside the best place to live in Glasgow.

✨ Have a flick through, you might spot something (or someone!) you know.

25/07/2025

📬 Has your copy of Southsider landed on your doorstep yet?

Don’t let it sit on the side - this month’s issue is full of brilliant local stories, events, and businesses in your local town that are worth knowing about.

🗞 Take a moment to yourself, grab a coffee, and have a read. You might just discover your new favourite spot in the Southside!

25/07/2025

🛍️ Local Business Owners? Let’s Stay Connected.

Want to know how 35,000 Southside homes could see your brand?

Follow The Southsider Magazine for:

💳 Tips on how to make local advertising work for your brand
🛒Updates on upcoming deadlines and editorial opportunities
💥 First access to exclusive ad space (only one per business sector per issue)
⚽ Info on free editorial features for charities, sports clubs & community groups

So whether you’re building brand awareness or launching something new, we’re here to help you grow locally.

Follow us, and let’s build something great together.

12/07/2025

Building Trust One Edition At A Time

Advertising with The Southsider isn’t just about buying space, it’s about building trust.

We help local businesses tell their stories through editorial-style features, business spotlights, and eye-catching design.

You’ll appear in a magazine that locals read, keep, and trust.
Ideal for services, trades, shops, and professional firms across the Southside.

DM us or email 👉 [email protected] discuss how we can help your business grow.

10/07/2025

Boredom Busters for a Scottish Summer! 🌧️☀️

It might have started a bit soggy, but we all know Scottish summers love to surprise us, and with any luck, the sun's just around the corner. Either way, the school holidays have started, and parents are looking for ideas on how do to keep the kids entertained. Here's some suggestions👇

Indoor Fun for Rainy Days 🎳
• The Burrell Collection: art, history and interactive exhibits.
• M&D's: bowling, soft play, and arcades
• Local libraries: reading challenges, storytelling, and crafts
• Kitchen creativity: get messy with baking days.

Outdoor Adventures (When the Sun Plays Nice)
• Rouken Glen Park: waterfalls, woodland walks & adventure
• Pollok Park: cycle paths, cows, picnics and football
• Tollcross Children's Farm: say hi to the animals, its free
• Try golf: many clubs on the Southside offer free kids sessions.

So, whether the clouds linger or the sun's shining, think out the box, there's plenty on our doorstep.📍

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