Top 10 investable projects: Clyde Gateway, Glasgow

Project overview

Clyde Gateway is a Scottish national regeneration priority, spanning 2,000 acres across Glasgow and South Lanarkshire along the River Clyde corridor.

Focused on real estate development, climate resilience, and innovation, it promotes a ‘20-minute neighbourhood’ near central Glasgow and the Glasgow Green park in the east end of the city.

More than £1.5 billion has been invested in infrastructure, remediation, and energy projects, reducing development risks and attracting further investment, businesses, and jobs. Since its inception, Clyde Gateway has delivered 4,000 new homes, created 8,000 jobs, and continues to expand with new workspaces and infrastructure.

The area will again host the Commonwealth Games in 2026, reinforcing its role as a key regeneration hub.

The opportunity

Investment to date in Clyde Gateway has been designed to unlock development potential by the adoption of long-term sustainable approaches to infrastructure reuse and development.

Forward-funding is sought for key developments, including laboratories, high-value manufacturing (HVM), offices and collaborative workspaces, with blended, market-facing propositions ranging in size from 1,500 to 100,000 sq ft.

The financials

Clyde Gateway offers a range of potential short, medium- and longer-term investment opportunities across all sectors, including commercial, residential and hotels/leisure.

It offers the opportunity for up to £300 million (minimum £10 million) of investment – for investors, equity, co-development, development funders and construction partners. Current development partners include Highbridge Properties.

Project sponsor

Clyde Gateway is a partnership between Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council and Scottish Enterprise, with financial backing from the Scottish and UK governments. It has been identified within the National Planning Framework as Scotland’s top regeneration priority.

Significance

Investment in Clyde Gateway can deliver significant financial, social and environmental outcomes with long-term growth potential.

The pitch

Clyde Gateway offers a strategic, development-ready location with low risk and high accessibility, situated near Dalmarnock train station, the M74 and M8 motorways. With three million people within a 60-minute radius and demand for 6,000 new homes, the area presents significant real estate and infrastructure investment opportunities.

A hub for international businesses and emerging tech firms, Clyde Gateway is Scotland’s leading net-zero development, benefiting from innovative district heating and cooling systems, strong ESG credentials, and climate resilience measures. Investors can capitalise on sustainable, cost-effective development in a high-growth urban regeneration area.