The Briggait
Category A listed building in Glasgow, Scotland
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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.[1] Construction of the building was completed in 1873.[2][3][4]
| The Briggait | |
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The Briggait Centre complete with steeple | |
 Interactive map of the The Briggait area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Category A listed |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55.8545°N 4.2494°W |
| Current tenants | Wasps artists' studios |
| Completed | 1873 |
| Renovated | 2010 |
| Website | |
| http://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/ | |
History
The building was originally used as Glasgow's fish market until the late 1970s.[5] 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.[6][7][8][9]
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.[10]
