Elska Glasgow (Scotland)

This issue, our 45th outing, was made in Glasgow, Scotland. It's our fourth UK city, now completing our goal of featuring a city in each of UK's four constituent countries. Inside the issue you'll get our classic blend of honest photography and personal storytelling, revealing the real lives of a smattering of ordinary local men from Scotland's biggest LGBTQ community, and giving a taste of the real Glasgow. And as usual for Elska, prepare for surprises You'll see these men photographed in the streets of this gorgeous city, often beset by dark clouds and rain, but with often peppered with pops of sunshine, and wildflowers everywhere. And you'll also see them in their homes, with their bodies alongside multiple cups of tea, more flowers, and maybe a kilt or two.

As for the texts, there's a lot of personality revealed here, and some of it so Scottish that the uninitiated may need a dictionary! The stories include Les Ss reflection on a turbulent adult life since leaving his native island and embracing that this turbulence is in his blood; Craig Ms realisation that this city known for its friendliness doesnt mean its easy to actually make friends in Glasgow; Andrew Ms ode to nudity, and how discovering outlets for social nudity opened up a world of new friends, new love, and a new self; Nathan Ls story about growing up in a religious family and how hes been able to move to a freer queer future yet still misses the life he had to give up in order to achieve this freedom. And everywhere there's so much love for Glasgow expressed.

Elska Glasgow features ten chapters, dedicated to the following local participants: Taner K, Malcolm Ryan B, Nathan L, Andrew M, David W, Santi G D, Les S, Craig M, Scott H, and Damian M.