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Being third generation Gorbalite who has lived here for the past forty years and reading some of the negative comments left by passers through has left me with a bitter taste in my mouth, i do not dispute the fact that the gorbals was and can be a violent place to live, just like many others in the country. In contrast though the sense of community that arose from the poverty and the poor housing and exploitation of past years has created some truly strong characters and has given rise to some real community activism, with the Gorbals becoming the fore runner in new housing policies promoting equality and diversity and also incorporating art work that is on the new builds is second to none( see Gorbals Arts Project). a penthouse in the Gorbals was recently sold for £250,000.00 and most of the new builds are going for no less than £120,000.00 with one bedroom which only goes to show the desire of people to live in such a beautiful area.
 the Gorbals (the field of the town)definition, was originally populated by Italian and Irish immigrants and was later populated by Jewish immigrants which have since left the area leaving the mix of social classes and groupings that remain. in conclusion i am proud to call myself a Gorbalite and the strength of character and moral values instilled in me by my parents and the community has given me the ability to travel anywhere in the world and be welcomed and accepted by all no matter where i travel. on these travels i have met individuals and families who at some time claimed to have had family from here and the memories are more often than not, fond ones.