187 - 207 Old Rutherglen Road Rd
Glasgow G5 0RE
Residential Development Opportunity · Land For Sale · 1.39 ac

The site is located in the Gorbals area of Glasgow which lies approximately 1 mile to the south east of the City Centre. Glasgow is a major education centre with a student population of approximately 130,000 and benefits from having three universities located throughout the city. The University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian University are situated within the City Centre, together with the City of Glasgow College, all of which are within a short walk of the site. The University of Glasgow lies within the West End of city and is easily accessible via public transport. The Gorbals and the surrounding area has experienced significant regeneration in recent years with ongoing developments at nearby Laurieston and Oatlands which have established new communities on the outskirts of the city. To the west of the site at Tradeston, work is ongoing to deliver the new Barclays campus which is scheduled for completion in 2022. This is expected to bring 2,500 jobs to Glasgow and will assist in attracting more residents to this part of this city. Local convenience amenity is available at Crown Street, to the west. Crown Street Retail Park, to the east of the Gorbals was recently completed providing a wider offering to the Gorbals community. National operators include Aldi, J D Gyms and Costa drive thru. Gorbals Leisure Centre is situated immediately to the north on Ballater Street. Old Rutherglen Road benefits from attractive views overlooking Gorbals’ Rose Garden which provides local recreational space, whilst Glasgow Green lies a 5 minute walk to the north. The park is host to a wide range of cultural events including the World Pipe Band Championships, TRN SMT Music Festival and BBC Scotland’s Proms in the Park. Connectivity to the site is strong, with Glasgow Central and Queen Street Train Stations and Buchanan Bus Station, all situated within walking distance of the site. Local public transport connections are also available at Argyle Street Train Station, 1 mile to the north and Bridge Street Underground Station lies 0.5 miles to the west. Regular bus services are available on the A74/Ballater Street. Access to the motorway network is via Junction 1 A of the M74, which lies 2 miles to the west at Tradeston.