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
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
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.
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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.
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accessibility
The Briggait is accessible, except for first floor studios, from the Bridgegate elevation of the building.
address
The Briggait
141 Bridgegate
Glasgow
G1 5HZ
getting here
The Briggait is in Glasgow's city centre. We are directly next to the main cycle path that follows the River Clyde. If travelling by train, The Briggait is approximately a ten minute walk from Queen Street Station or five minutes from Argyle Street Station. From Queen Street walk diagonally across George Square then down Miller Street onto Ingram Street. Turn right onto Stockwell Street and keep walking until you see The Briggait on your left hand side. Alternatively, many bus routes stop on Stockwell Street which is two minutes from The Briggait. Car parking is available directly across the road at King Street car park.
