The Briggait
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. Construction of the building was completed in 1873.
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 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.
References
- ^ Glasgow, 127-165 Bridgegate, Fishmarket, Canmore
- ^ "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.
- ^ The Briggait | West of Scotland Archaeology Service, The Glasgow Story
- ^ Those Were The Days: Glasgow fishmarket, 1965, Garry Scott, The Herald, 22 September 2017
- ^ "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.
- ^ Briggait redevelopment, Clyde Waterfront
- ^ Glasgow's iconic former fishmarket The Briggait is being given new life by a colony of artists, The Scotsman, 20 July 2010
- ^ Merchants' Steeple, Clyde Waterfront
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