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The Briggait

Coordinates: 55°51′16″N 4°14′58″W / 55.8545°N 4.2494°W / 55.8545; -4.2494
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The Briggait
The Briggait Centre complete with steeple
Map
General information
StatusCategory A listed
Town or cityGlasgow
CountryScotland
Coordinates55°51′16″N 4°14′58″W / 55.8545°N 4.2494°W / 55.8545; -4.2494
Current tenantsWasps artists' studios

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.