The Briggait

The Briggait

The Briggait Centre complete with steeple
General information
Status Category A listed
Town or city Glasgow
Country Scotland
Coordinates 55°51′16″N 4°14′58″W / 55.8545°N 4.2494°W / 55.8545; -4.2494Coordinates: 55°51′16″N 4°14′58″W / 55.8545°N 4.2494°W / 55.8545; -4.2494
Current tenants Wasps artists' studios
Website
http://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/

The Briggait is a category A listed building in Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated in the Merchant City area. Construction of the building was completed in 1873.[1][2]

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 steeple which dates back to 1665 has been restored.[3][4]

References

  1. "Featured venue, The Briggait". This is Central Station.com. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  2. "The Briggait opens for business". BBC News. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  3. "Site record for The Briggait". RCAHMS. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  4. "Inside the new Glasgow arts hub, The Briggait". Herald Scotland. 27 September 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
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