Clyde Gateway assembles a manufacturing renaissance in Glasgow's east end
May 21 2025
Glasgow's east end is set to become a hub for advanced manufacturing under an ambitious £500m masterplan prepared by 7N Architects on behalf of Clyde Gateway with support from Scottish Enterprise and Strathclyde University.
A sprawling innovation district spanning 100 acres of land from Dalmarnock to Shawfield is planned, comprising advanced manufacturing, 1 million square feet of commercial space, laboratories, two hotels and 450 homes.
Centred on research and development, the Clyde Gateway Innovation district comprises several priority projects, including Red Tree Labs by Keppie and XWorks, a 40,000sq/ft high-value manufacturing facility designed by Stallan-Brand which has just been submitted to planning.
At its heart is Innovation Central, an anchor workspace and events facility by the River Clyde led by 7N that will also host a cafe and gym.
Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, commented: “With a focus on high-growth sectors like advanced manufacturing, life sciences and clean energy, this masterplan reflects our ambition to create a place where innovation and community go hand in hand. We’re building a sustainable, scalable ecosystem that will support everything from start-ups and university spinouts to major employers, while continuing to deliver jobs, homes and opportunities for local people.”
A 130-bed hotel is also set to rise next to Dalmarnock Station and outline consent has been awarded to Cooper Cromar for a 150-bed hotel and 450 homes at Shawfield Stadium. A further 80,000 sq ft of lab-enabled office space across two pavilions by Sheppard Robson is planned for Dalmarnock Riverside.
A birds eye view illustrates the scale of the planned changes
A detailed planning application for XWorks, a 40,000sq/ft manufacturing facility, was filed on 16 May
Red Tree Labs, on the drawing board since 2020, will host 40,000sq ft of laboratory, office and research facilities
Shawfield Innovation Central will anchor the new district by the Dalmarnock Smart Bridge
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