Central to every significant period in Glasgow's history from world changing inventions to globally renowned industry, Collegelands is once more the focus of the city's growth. The birthplace of Glasgow University, Collegelands will integrate commercial, leisure and residential space to create a vibrant new quarter. It will offer more than 1,100,00 sq ft of superior quality mixed use space ona 6.81 hectare site incorporating generous landscaping and water features.
Location
Just 10 minutes walk from the city's Queen Street Station, Collegelands' location means the best of Glasgow surrounds the development. Collegelands is a natural extension of the Merchant City. As one of Glasgow's most cosmopolitan areas with an array of fashionable bars, niche retailers, theatres and galleries, the Merchant City compliments the development perfectly. In keeping with it's educational origins, the site sits close to the University of Strathclyde which, with around 29,000 students, is Scotland's third largest. Glasgow Caledonian University is also nearby with the bustle of student life felt throughout the city. The location is close to one of Glasgow's main hospital campuses, home to the Royal Infirmary and Princess Royal hospitals.
Accommodation
Office letting opportunities
The first phase's 90,000 sq ft office block has been pre-let to Glasgow City Council. Subsequent phases encompass office accommodation on a significant scale with up to an additional 450,00 sq ft of Grade A space available.
Retail opportunities
Up to 50,000 sq ft of retail, restaurant and cafe space is planned for Collegelands. The mixed use development's office and residential units create a ready made customer base with ample footfall. It's central location means Collegelands is easily accessible to those working and living in the city centre and travelling to Glasgow's two mainline stations.
Residential development opportunities
Subsequent phases of Collegelands will incorporate up to 400 residential properties, the perfect base for city centre living in a dynamic new district. Retail and leisure developments within the site will immediately cater to residents' needs while the city's bars, restaurants and shops are only a short distance away.
Hotel development opportunites
Collegelands has consent for a 200 bedroom hotel with bar and restaurant facilities and 8,000 sq ft of commercial space. Fully flexible, the specification can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the successful operator.