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The Briggait
In or near Glasgow.
The Briggait is a category A listed building in Glasgow, Scotland, situated in the Merchant City area on the Bridgegate (A8) and Clyde Street (A814) just north of the River Clyde. Construction of the
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Argyle Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
The Briggait is a category A listed building in Glasgow, Scotland, situated in the Merchant City area on the Bridgegate (A8) and Clyde Street (A814) just north of the River Clyde. Construction of the building was completed in 1873.
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Official information
The Briggait is a creative space in Scotland that supports artists and makers by providing flexible studio spaces. It aims to foster artistic careers and rejuvenate historic buildings across various locations in Scotland.
From the Wikipedia article
The Briggait is a category A listed building in Glasgow, Scotland, situated in the Merchant City area on the Bridgegate (A8) and Clyde Street (A814) just north of the River Clyde. Construction of the building was completed in 1873.
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Background
History
The building was originally used as Glasgow's fish market until the late 1970s. It was then converted into a shopping centre during the 1980s – this proved to be a temporary venture. In the 21st century it was converted into artists studios which opened to the public in August 2010. The incorporated steeple, which dates back to 1659 as part of the Merchants' House trade body headquarters (they later moved to new premises at George Square) and is a Category A listed structure in its own right, has been restored.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8545, -4.2494
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G1 5HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow East
- Nearest railway station
- Argyle Street — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.waspsstudios.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: The Briggait (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Briggait?
- The Briggait is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G1 5HZ).
- What is The Briggait?
- The Briggait is a category A listed building in Glasgow, Scotland, situated in the Merchant City area on the Bridgegate (A8) and Clyde Street (A814) just north of the River Clyde. Construction of the
- How do I get to The Briggait?
- The nearest railway station is Argyle Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G1 5HZ.
- Who owns The Briggait?
- The Briggait is owned by | current_tenants = Wasps artists' studios.
- How do I get to The Briggait?
- The nearest railway station is Argyle Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G1 5HZ.