Top 10 investable I&L projects: Clyde Gateway Innovation, Glasgow, Scotland

Project overview

Clyde Gateway is Scotland’s largest and most ambitious regeneration programme, spanning more than 2,000 acres across Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Identified in the National Planning Framework as the country’s leading regeneration priority, the area has already attracted more than £1.5 billion of investment in remediation, infrastructure and low-carbon energy systems. With direct motorway access, excellent rail and bus links, and long-term infrastructure in place, Clyde Gateway is fully prepared to host large-scale industrial and commercial development.

The opportunity

The next stage of the programme, Clyde Gateway Innovation, focuses on delivering around 1 million sq ft of space for advanced manufacturing, laboratories, R&D facilities and flexible workplaces. The sites are masterplanned and serviced, allowing rapid delivery for occupiers and investors.

Projects will target high environmental performance, with net-zero operations and BREEAM Excellent certification.

The financials

To date, more than £1.5 billion of public and private capital has been invested in Clyde Gateway, underpinning land preparation, infrastructure and energy networks.

The next phase will involve up to £300 million of new investment potential across multiple sites, to be delivered through forward funding, joint ventures and development partnerships. Investors benefit from reduced delivery risk thanks to serviced land, a strong public commitment and proven demand from global occupiers.

Project sponsor

The programme is led by Clyde Gateway, an urban regeneration company backed by Glasgow
City Council, South Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government. Working
in partnership with private developers and investors, the organisation provides long-term stewardship, planning support and infrastructure delivery, ensuring a stable and collaborative environment for investment.

Significance

Clyde Gateway has already created thousands of homes and jobs, but its wider importance
lies in repositioning Scotland as a hub for sustainable industry and innovation.

With dedicated low-carbon energy infrastructure, including one of the UK’s first fifth-generation district heating and cooling networks, the district offers occupiers reduced operating costs and strong ESG credentials.

This aligns with Scotland’s net-zero commitments while providing the industrial base to attract companies in advanced engineering, clean energy, life sciences and digital technology.

The pitch

Clyde Gateway offers investors an opportunity to participate in Scotland’s flagship regeneration project and to capture demand for modern, sustainable industrial space. The district is home to more than 3 million people within a 60-minute catchment and a skilled workforce of 1.5 million. Global names such as DHL, Network Rail and Ford are already established, alongside innovators in clean technology and engineering.

With a record of delivery, significant public backing and a pipeline that can accommodate £300 million of new projects, Clyde Gateway stands out as one of the UK’s most compelling opportunities for investors in advanced manufacturing and technology-driven industries.