In the press
Times Educational Supplement Scotland 2 October 2009
The classroom on the Clyde trips have been relaunched, following a successful season.
Marrianne Brady, principal teacher of social studies, Holyrood High School said, "There is no doubt that this educational resource does a great job in raising awareness of the past, present and future of this vital artery of Glasgow and Scotland."
Financial Times 2 September 2009
Clyde Waterfront will benefit from more than £2bn of committed public and private investment over the next three years, at a time when other regeneration schemes across Europe have been stalled by the recession. That is the upbeat conclusion of an economic analysis of the Clyde project, which has been running for five years and has already created 17,000 jobs and nearly 6,000 homes.
Liz Connolly, of Scottish Enterprise, the government-funded development body, said: “Compared to most other parts of the UK, we are fortunate to have a large number of publicly funded infrastructure projects along the river that will not only help us maintain momentum in the short term but also create the most attractive environment to attract further private investment in the future.”
These public projects include a £445m extension of the M74; a £125m National Arena; a £74m Riverside Museum; and an £842m expansion of the Southern General Hospital.
The Herald 20 July 2009
The Clyde Waterfront is to have more than £2bn of largely public money pumped into it over the next three years, according to a study of the development, which will help protect the area from the economic downturn.
A study by consultancy GEN for the Clyde Waterfront, the strategic partnership co-ordinating the regeneration of both banks of the river along a 13-mile stretch from Glasgow Green to Dumbarton, estimates that since 2003 more than 17,000 jobs have been created thanks to £1.46bn of investment of which £1.1bn, some 75%, is from the private sector.
The news comes as Scottish Enterprise said it is inviting developers and marina operators to put forward expressions of interest in developing the five-hectare site of water and land at Glasgow's Canting Basin on the Clyde.
The Herald 24 March 2009
The Renfrewshire sites in the guide highlight how we have sought to link old and new, from the heritage artwork in Clyde View Park, to the restoration of the historic Bascule Bridge and the riverside walkway which links Braehead with the Renfrew Ferry.
"These elements have reintroduced a forgotten Clyde to residents and allow visitors to enjoy new developments while being reminded of the importance of the river and its past."
Derek Mackay, leader of Renfrewshire Council
Evening Times, 23 March 2009
""Successful regeneration involves linking the past and the future and whether you are a first-time visitor to the area or a local with the Clyde on your doorstep, there is something in this guide for everyone.
"Alongside the spectacular new developments that are taking place along the Clyde, this guide reminds us of how fascinating and significant the history of the river really is."
Steven Purcell, chair of Clyde Waterfront Strategic Partnership and leader of Glasgow City Council.
STV, 16 March 2009
"I do think its shape is appealing and quite impressive if you are looking directly on to it. The hope is that this will make the waterfront area a much more thriving and vibrant place."
Mark Barton, Marketing Manager, Clyde Waterfront
Evening Times, 2 September 2008
"The request by the Japanese delegation to see and learn from the regeneration of the Clyde underlines the international reputation of our project.
"It also shows what has already been achieved since its inception just a few years ago in terms of attracting new developers, high profile businesses and residents to the waterfront area." Mark Barton, Marketing Manager, Clyde Waterfront
Glasgow Herald 17th June 2008
"I really want to be a civil engineer now, after doing this project." Rei Gashi, 12, St Stephen's Primary, Sighthill
Evening Times 17th June 2008
"The kind of innovative teaching that will be the way ahead for education in this country." Moreen Smith, educationalist involved in developing the new resources
"I wanted the kids to understand how the Clyde had shaped Glasgow from a cultural and social perspective." Clare Harker, Kings' Park Secondary
Times Educational Supplement 4th July 2008
A river runs through it
"We were learning about the bridges on the Clyde and building our own in class. A team of engineers came out to our school. Then we visited their offices. There were hardly any women. But from what I've seen, women can do the job just as well as men. I fancy being a civil engineer." Emma Campbell, P7, St Stephens Primary.