Glasgow: Speirs Locks

Speirs Locks is quietly emerging to be a neighbourhood where creative people thrive  - a daring and distinct place, with culture, creativity and art at its heart. It is fast becoming Scotland’s centre for creative and cultural production. Starting with Scottish Opera and GAMTA, a series of former industrial premises have been converted for the National Theatre of Scotland and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, who opened a new £6.3M campus to provide for its dance curriculum.
A former Glue Factory has become a pop-up gallery and artists’ studio, and the Whisky Bond will become a creative factory for Glasgow, a place for like-minded entrepreneurs to run a business, and an accessible venue and gallery for a wide audience to enjoy.
 

The ideas for change were developed following an extensive process of engagement with local residents, businesses and stakeholders. The approach focused on opening up new links and connections to the canal whilst cultivating the vibe of a creative neighbourhood through high profile arts and public realm initiatives.

For more information, please call our man in Glasgow, Gary Watt, on 07717 178342.