The Briggait
The Briggait
141 Bridgegate
Glasgow
G1 5HZ
The Briggait is Wasps’ headquarters, set in the historic A-listed market hall complex in Glasgow city centre.
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The Briggait
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South Block
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Hanson Street
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24 hour Access
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Wi-Fi Included
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Superfast Broadband
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Utilities Included
Wasps redeveloped and opened The Briggait as a cultural hub in 2009, following its closure as the city’s fish market in the 1970s.
The Briggait offers the following to creative of all kinds and the general public:
- forty-five studios for visual artists
- twenty-four offices for cultural organisations
- the Clydeside Market Halls, encompassing the largest complex of Victorian-era halls in Scotland; 1873 Hall, 1889 Hall and 1904 Hall
- two exhibition spaces that face out onto the main road and a heritage interpretation room
- The Briggait is fully accessible with designated entrance, lift, and bathroom facilities, except for first floor studios on the Bridgegate elevation of the building
The stunning 1873 Hall is open to the public Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
creative offices
meeting rooms
exhibition spaces
disabled access
event hire
the briggait galleries
The Briggait has two gallery spaces that look out onto Bridgegate, both well sized and flooded with natural light. They feature floor-to-ceiling sized windows and are appropriately lit. These gallery spaces are painted a fresh white with grey flooring.
Exhibitions and arts activities are programmed in house by the Wasps Arts Programme Manager. If you are interested in exhibiting or hosting a creative project at The Briggait please contact proposals@waspsstudios.org.uk
Available Spaces
Studio 111 - 500.97 Sqft
Available from December on a rolling monthly contract
£710.54 PCM
- Large first floor studio suitable for multiple artists.
- Natural light
- Nearby sink access
Studio 116 - 388.23 sqft
Available from November on a rolling monthly contract
£550.64 PCM
- First Floor
- Natural light
- Nearby sink access
Office 225 - 329.14 sqft
Available now
£430.00 PCM + Service Charge
Large self contained office space. Tenants benefit from secure 24 hour access, flexible lease terms and competitive connectivity options.
Other benefits include:
- Manned reception (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, except from public holidays)
- Access to two meeting rooms
- Lift access
- Tea prep and social spaces
- City centre location
- Bike storage facilities
- Onsite exhibition and event space
Office 239 - 147.46 sqft
Available from November
£230.00 PCM + Service Charge
2 -4 person self contained office space. Tenants benefit from secure 24 hour access, flexible lease terms and competitive connectivity options.
Other benefits include:
- Manned reception (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, except from public holidays)
- Access to two meeting rooms
- Lift access
- Tea prep and social spaces
- City centre location
- Bike storage facilities
- Onsite exhibition and event space
Meeting Room 1 - 306.98 sqft
Available to book now
Starting costs for external hires: £25.00 p/h or £85.00 for a half day (4 hours)
Large meeting room space on the ground floor of The Briggait, just off the 1873 Hall.
Tables and chairs in situ.
To book, please contact info@waspsstudios.org.uk.
Meeting Room 2 - 255.01 sqft
Available to book now
Starting costs for external hires: £22.00 p/h or £79.20 for a half day (4 hours)
Large meeting room space on the ground floor of The Briggait, just off the 1873 Hall.
Tables and chairs in situ.
To book, please contact info@waspsstudios.org.uk.
Enquire Now
being a wasps tenant
Join the Wasps community of around 1,000 artists, makers and designers based across Scotland
- A secure home for artists – all our buildings are either owned or on long term rentals across the estate
- 24/7 access all year round
- Ability to join the Own Art scheme – making art sales easier!
- Promotion on the Wasps website (receiving tens of thousands of visitors per month) with an self-managed artist profile through the community page
- Access to the Wasps tenant portal, which is full of helpful resources and guidance
- Exhibiting and selling opportunities through our arts programme
South Block
South Block
60-64 Osborne Street
Glasgow
G1 5QH
South Block is a vibrant 50,000 sq.ft. studio complex in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City/Trongate area.
Features
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24 hour Access
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Wi-Fi Included
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Superfast Broadband
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Utilities Included
Situated on Osborne Street in Glasgow’s historic Merchant City, South Block is a desirable location for cultural workers of all kinds looking to surround themselves with a wide-reaching creative community.
Designed by award-winning architects NORD, South Block is Wasps’ dynamic creative hub hosting artist studios, creative offices, venues for hire, gallery space and Pineapple Espresso café. Within its walls is a buzzing ecosystem of artists, makers, designers and social enterprises working in the cultural sector.
64 artist spaces
32 offices
meeting rooms
exhibition spaces
disabled access
event hire
south block gallery and project space
South Block Gallery is a flexible exhibition and projects space on the ground floor of the building.
The space is substantial and gets lots of natural light from a large full length window which looks out onto Osborne Street. It is best used for exhibitions, evening events, gatherings and talks.
There is also the Project Space to the rear of the building up a small set of stairs which can be used for small screenings, meetings and workshops.
If you are interested in using this space for your creative event or exhibition, please contact projects@waspsstudios.org.uk. See full details of the space by clicking the link below.
Available Spaces
Studio 314 - 373.58 Sqft
Available from February 1st on a 12 month fixed term lease
£546.36 PCM
Large corner studio located on the third floor.
Benefits from natural light and nearby sink access.
Office 226 - 434.99 Sqft
Available from November
£600.00 PCM + Service Charge
4-8 person floor self contained office space. Tenants benefit from secure 24 hour access, flexible lease terms and competitive connectivity options.
Other benefits include:
- Manned reception
- Cafe on ground floor
- Access to meeting rooms
- Lift access
- Tea prep and social spaces
- City centre location
- Bike storage facilities
- Onsite exhibition and event space
Office 113 - 690.93 sqft
Available from October 2025
£970.00 PCM + Service Charge
10-14 person first floor self contained office. Tenants benefit from secure 24 hour access, flexible lease terms and competitive connectivity options.
Other benefits include:
- Manned reception
- Cafe on ground floor
- Access to meeting rooms
- Lift access
- Tea prep and social spaces
- City centre location
- Bike storage facilities
- Onsite exhibition and event space
Office 120 - 866.50 sqft
Available from November 2025
£1200.00 PCM + Service Charge
10+ person first floor self contained office.
Includes its own meeting room and tea prep area as well as storage.
Tenants benefit from secure 24 hour access, flexible lease terms and competitive connectivity options.
Other benefits include:
- Manned reception
- Cafe on ground floor
- Access to meeting rooms
- Lift access
- Tea prep and social spaces
- City centre location
- Bike storage facilities
- Onsite exhibition and event space
Meeting Room 100 - 163.80 sqft
Available now, bookable per hour or for half day slots
Starting costs for external businesses: £22 p/h, £79.20 per half day.
A modest sized space for meetings of up to 5 people.
Tables and chairs in situ.
To book please email southblock@waspsstudios.org.uk or call 0141 271 4700.
Meeting Room 105 - 111.50 sqft
Available now, bookable per hour or for half day slots
Starting costs for external businesses: £22 p/h, £79.20 per half day.
A modest sized space for meetings of up to 5 people.
Tables and chairs in situ.
To book please email southblock@waspsstudios.org.uk or call 0141 271 4700.
Enquire Now
being a wasps tenant
Join the Wasps community of around 1,000 artists, makers and designers based across Scotland
- A secure home for artists – all our buildings are either owned or on long term rentals across the estate
- 24/7 access all year round
- Ability to join the Own Art scheme – making art sales easier!
- Promotion on the Wasps website (receiving tens of thousands of visitors per month) with an self-managed artist profile through the community page
- Access to the Wasps tenant portal, which is full of helpful resources and guidance
- Exhibiting and selling opportunities through our arts programme
Hanson Street
Hanson Street Studios
77 Hanson Street
Dennistoun
Glasgow
G31 2HF
Formerly the warehouse of cigarette manufacturer John Players, Hanson Street Studios was redeveloped in 2001 to become Scotland’s first purpose-built studio and events complex.
Features
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24 hour Access
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Wi-Fi Included
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Superfast Broadband
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Utilities Included
Hanson Street accommodates up to 200 artists and features a large events/gallery space on the ground floor. The building is also the home of Glasgow Ceramics Studios and Glasgow Glass Studios.
Hanson Street Studios has excellent facilities including:
- seventy-seven studios ranging from 175 sq ft to 1000 sq ft
- a 4000 sq ft Project Space
- full accessibility throughout the building with ramp access and lift
- limited free car parking on-site
- tenants’ kitchen facilities and showers
- open plan workspace for ceramicists and glass artists with a dedicated kiln room
70 artist spaces
exhibition spaces
disabled access
event hire
hanson street project space
The Project Space at Hanson Street is an open plan area located next to the main entrance of the building. The space itself is 27m x 12.8m. With brushed concrete floors and lots of natural light, the space has an industrial feel. It is embedded within a working artists’ studio building with the Glasgow Ceramics Studio and glass-making studio just next door. Given the floor space, it lends itself to larger scale works and installations and evening performance events.
For more information on the Hanson Street Project Space you can click on the yellow tab below, or please email proposals@waspsstudios.org.uk.
Available Spaces
Studio 004 - 905.54 sqft
Available now on a monthly rolling contract
£1202.86 pcm
Large ground floor studio, self contained with excellent natural light and close access to water.
Project Space - 4000~ sqft
Available to book now
Starting costs for external hires: £220 for the week (not including staff hire for weekends)
Hanson Street’s Project Space is on the ground floor of the building, with floor to ceiling windows on one side facing out to the car park.
The space is used for market events and exhibitions.
To book, please contact projects@waspsstudios.org.uk.
Enquire Now
being a wasps tenant
Join the Wasps community of around 1,000 artists, makers and designers based across Scotland
- A secure home for artists – all our buildings are either owned or on long term rentals across the estate
- 24/7 access all year round
- Ability to join the Own Art scheme – making art sales easier!
- Promotion on the Wasps website (receiving tens of thousands of visitors per month) with an self-managed artist profile through the community page
- Access to the Wasps tenant portal, which is full of helpful resources and guidance
- Exhibiting and selling opportunities through our arts programme
