'Creative hub' launches on the Clyde

Date Created: 07 July 2011

A new centre for media, technology and creatively minded businesses has launched in Glasgow thanks to a partnership between public and private sector organisations, including Scottish Development International.

Creative Clyde seeks to draw new creative organisations to the Glasgow’s River Clyde area, by building on the hub of eminent organisations, venues and cultural establishments already established in the vicinity.

“Our vision is for a vibrant, colourful and inspiring riverside community for media, technology and creatively minded businesses to work, socialise and live,” said Linda McPherson, Director of Creative Industries at Scottish Enterprise.

“It’s a place where originality of thought flourishes and great ideas can be shared, enjoyed and commercialised. And a place that captures the imagination of organisations throughout the UK and internationally."

Building on the success of the BBC, Scottish TV and Film City Glasgow

The project builds on the success of the Digital Media Quarter, which, over the past ten years, has seen the arrival of BBC Scotland and Scottish Television, the opening of Glasgow Science Centre and Film City Glasgow and the completion of The Hub, which offers flexible workspace for up to 50 companies. The recent opening of the Clyde Arc road bridge has improved connections with the city centre.

The project includes purpose built, high-quality accommodation and high bandwidth connectivity. Together with favourable staff and property costs, Glasgow is placed as a highly attractive, cost competitive location for the creative industries.

Creative Clyde is the latest project to underline the economic renaissance of the River Clyde in recent years.

“Glasgow has a strong history of creativity and innovation, not least in the way that the city has been transformed and re-invented over successive generations, to meet the challenges and the opportunites on offer,” said Gordon Matheson of Glasgow City Council.

“We are convinced that the city can build on this track record and we are excited by the prospect of Creative Clyde delivering new jobs and economic growth for Glasgow.”