An informational event discussing a unique self-build project in Glasgow is due to take place this weekend, it has been announced.

The initiative involves releasing six serviced plots in Maryhill to the pubic for sustainable self-build homes.

The sites are located near a wooded location close to the Forth and Clyde canal.

The first phase is part of an extensive regeneration project to create a urban village with shops, cafes and community facilities.

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The project is part of the city council's People Make Glasgow Home strategy, which aims to create 25,000 new homes over the next 10 years.

Angie Doran, Self-build Coordinator at Glasgow City Council, said: "The city council is keen to promote alternative, affordable models of housing. Glasgow's population is growing and we want to retain people within the city by providing for growing households.

"Self-build provides the opportunity for people to work together - sharing costs and building relationships as they build their houses.  Self-builders invest emotionally in their homes and are more likely to stay in the community for the long term."

The event will take place in Maryhill Burgh Halls between 10:30am – 12:30pm on Saturday, 30 April.

(LM)