It is also one of nine constituencies in the Glasgow electoral region, which elects seven additional members, in addition to the nine constituency MSPs, to produce a form of proportional representation for the region as a whole.

It takes in the gated mansions of Pollokshields as well as Ibrox and Govan, which once teemed with shipyard workers.

It takes in Strathbungo, with its Greek Thomson terraces as well as the Gorbals, a former melting pot of Irish, Italian and Jewish immigration.

"[3] Problems with slum landlords, vermin and refuse collections have been highlighted as particular issues in the area.

[4] During the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, Glasgow City Council were accused of dispatching cleaners to the constituency to spruce it up prior to press events in the area.