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The Briggait
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The Briggait Centre complete with steeple
General information
Status Category A listed
Town or city Glasgow
Country Scotland
Coordinates 55°51′16″N 4°14′58″W / 55.8545°N 4.2494°W / 55.8545; -4.2494
Current tenants Wasps artists' studios

The Briggait is a very special old building in Glasgow, Scotland. It's so important that it's called a category A listed building, which means it's protected because of its history and design. You can find it in an area of Glasgow called the Merchant City. This big building was finished being built way back in 1873.

Discovering The Briggait's Past

The Briggait building has a long and interesting history. For over 100 years, it was Glasgow's main fish market. Imagine all the fresh fish being sold there every day! This continued until the late 1970s.

From Fish Market to Shops

After its time as a fish market, the building changed. In the 1980s, it was turned into a shopping centre. However, this new use didn't last very long. It was only a temporary idea for the space.

The Briggait Today: A Home for Artists

In the 21st century, The Briggait found a new purpose. It was transformed into studios for artists. This means creative people now have a place to work and make amazing art. The artist studios opened to the public in August 2010.

Restoring the Historic Steeple

One of the most interesting parts of The Briggait is its steeple. This tall, pointed tower is even older than the main building. It dates all the way back to 1665! This historic steeple has been carefully restored, so it looks great for everyone to see today.

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