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°WCoordinates: 55°51′16″N 4°14′58″W / 55.8545°N 4.2494°W |
| 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
- ↑ "Featured venue, The Briggait". This is Central Station.com. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ "The Briggait opens for business". BBC News. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ "Site record for The Briggait". RCAHMS. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ "Inside the new Glasgow arts hub, The Briggait". Herald Scotland. 27 September 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
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