We believe that physical change alone cannot make the River Clyde into a vibrant area once again. We want people to put their own stamp onto the waterfront - through creativity, ingenuity and inventiveness.
Trongate
103, in Glasgow's Merchant City, is providing a focus for the
arts in the city centre. The stunning building has been converted
from an Edwardian warehouse. It provides studio space for artists
as well as a great place to visit.
Also in the Merchant City, the Briggait has now been
transformed into 5,500 sq m of public and private space including
69 workspaces for visual artists and cultural organisations.
From community arts projects such as the Gorbals Arts Project to
imaginative schemes such as HoldYourBreath and the biennial Glasgow
Festival of Light, the River Clyde has a major part to play in the
artistic life of Scotland. In addition a number of individuals and
groups are working to make the riverside a more dynamic, sociable
place to live and work. We hope more will follow their lead to
deliver our shared vision of a bustling, thriving riverfront.
At the same time, stunning architecture and innovative building
projects such as the Riverside Museum by avant garde
architect, Zaha Hadid, and the impressive Scottish Hydro arena, also
have a major role to play in the physical revitalisation of
the waterfront.