Gorbals

British

/ ˈɡɔːbəlz /

noun

a district of Glasgow, formerly known for its slums

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Mr Wright, 38, was reported missing from the Gorbals area of Glasgow in August.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

Graham Wright, 38, was last seen in Glasgow's Gorbals area on 20 August.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

Sir Keir was joined by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar at an event in the Glasgow's Gorbals area.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

In the end the sisters, who were fired from their jobs at Gorbals Post Office, agreed to pay £10,000 to settle the debt even though they had not taken the money.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024

In the Gorbals, in the rain, begging for shillings for Women's Foreign Missions.

From The Setons by Douglas, O.

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