Glasgow office park for Clyde Gateway

Highbridge Properties has been announced as development partner for a new satellite business district for Glasgow and one of the UK’s largest office parks, at the former Shawfield development in Clyde Gateway.

The development, known as Magenta at Clyde Gateway, will comprise numerous office blocks set on 27 acres next to the River Clyde and M74 motorway network and just 10 minutes from Glasgow’s city centre.

Magenta is said to be the largest office development with planning consent in Scotland and will create a new national business district for the Central Belt.

It is estimated that the development will bring at least 12,000 new jobs to the area. Clyde Gateway has invested £20M in public realm and infrastructure works to the site to ensure it is development-ready.

Highbridge Properties Director Adrian Hill said: “When I first saw this site it reminded me of London Docklands in the early years – so much potential and so close to the city centre.

“Magenta is a very compelling option for businesses, boasting superb connectivity, infrastructure and value for money.”

He added: “The location is first class – a stunning riverside development that’s just ten minutes from the city centre, 15 minutes from Glasgow Airport, two minutes from the M74, and with ample parking available on site. As the site can accommodate large modern floorplates, Magenta offers flexible and bespoke solutions which can be tailored to meet a company’s exact needs.”

Clyde Gateway Chief Executive Ian Manson said: “This is an extremely exciting time for the Clyde Gateway area and I am delighted to have appointed Highbridge as our commercial development partner – a company with a fantastic track record in delivering high quality business parks.”