Wasps artists’ studios

Artist Studios | Office Space

Please note: in response to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, viewings and occupancy will be arranged in line with current Scottish Government guidance. Please also let us know if you’re shielding so we can make alternative arrangements. Virtual viewings can be arranged where possible. Physical distancing and safe working measures are in place at all Wasps buildings. 

We have several spaces that have become available across our Wasps estate. We currently have available artists' studio spaces in: Perth Creative Exchange; Eagle House, Aberdeen; The Courtyard, Irvine; Inverness Creative Academy; Links Studios, Nairn; and The Steeple, Newburgh; and creative/cultural office spaces for creative businesses, charities and social enterprises available in The Briggait, Perth Creative Exchange and South Block. All details below. 

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Artist Studios

The majority of available artist studios are only advertised internally to our registered waiting list. For all information on eligibility and to apply to our register to receive these adverts, please visit this section of our website.

Perth Creative Exchange

Take a studio space in our beautiful newly refurbished creative hub, the first of it's kind in the area, opened at the end of 2019. We currently have one studio available at Perth Creative Exchange:

Eagle House, Aberdeen

We are delighted to announce a small, self-contained studio is now available to rent at Eagle House Studios at Shore Lane.

Studio 102 - 122.9 Sq. Ft. (approx.) Studio 102 is a cosy, internal self-contained studio space with black out capability due to the lack of natural light. Common water supply available in building, and Eagle House also benefits from having a store room with painting rack to allow for extra space in the studio. Lease: Available with immediate effect on a monthly rolling contract. Tenants benefit from 24 hour access, WiFi connectivity and an all-inclusive rent.

Due to Covid-19 and the lack or limited access students currently have to their university or college studios, Wasps will consider applications from students during the pandemic.

For more information on how to apply, rentals and viewings, pleas email lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk. 

The Courtyard, Irvine

Wasps Studios are delighted to present a large, mezzanine studio at The Courtyard Studios, Irvine. Wasps currently provide 17 studios housing 15 artists at The Courtyard which has a vibrant creative community and is home to artists with diverse practices. All of the studios have shop-front access and are open to the public all year round.

Studio 110 - a large space at 223 Sq. Ft. (approx.) and is a mezzanine studio. Common water supply is available in the building. Unfortunately this studio is not fully accessible. The lease is available with immediate effect on a monthly rolling contract.

If you would like any more information about this studio including rents, viewings and applications, please email lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk.

The Courtyard, Irvine

Inverness Creative Academy

Wasps are delighted to present an attractive, bright studio space available at Inverness Creative Academy.

Studio 107A is a large studio, 264 Sq. Ft. (approx.) with good natural light. The studio is partitioned offering privacy but please note walls are not full height. Common water supply can be found the building which is well serviced including a gallery space/workshop and tea prep areas for tenant use. Tenants also benefit from 24 hour access, WIFI connectivity and an all-inclusive rent. 

Inverness Creative Academy is a vibrant building and spaces are popular. Whilst the artist studio wing of the building is up and running, the other 'half' of Inverness Creative Academy is still under development. This will see the creation of creative, commercial offices, hot desk facilities as well as an onsite café.

If you would like any more information about this studio including how to apply, rents and viewings please email lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk.

Inverness Creative Academy studio

Links Studios, Nairn

We currently have two studios available in our small and lively artists' community by the water in Nairn.

Studio 001 280 Sq. Ft. (approx.) - one of our largest studios in the complex, suitable for either a community organisation, individual artist, or artist group.

Studio 002 156 Sq. Ft. (approx.) - a large ground floor space, with good natural light. Available to artists from a variety of visual and applied arts background as well as creative and cultural charities and enterprises.

 

Communal water, bathroom and tea prep areas are all located next to the studios. Tenants also have 24 hour access, Wi-Fi connectivity and an all-inclusive rent. If you'd like to be a part of our community in Nairn, please email lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk.

Links Studios, Nairn

The Steeple, Newburgh

One affordable studio space available for rent at The Steeple in Newburgh, Fife:

Studio F01 approx. 75 Sq. Ft. A cosy studio with internal water supply and natural light. Available with immediate effect on a monthly rolling lease

Studio F02 approx. 191.10 Sq. Ft. A well-proportioned self-contained space with natural light and internal water supply. Available with immediate effect on a monthly rolling lease.

The Steeple is an award-winning arts facility in Newburgh, a picturesque town in north east Fife, Scotland. Wasps renovated the former town hall, town house and corn exchange in 2008 to provide eight studios spaces and project space. If you would like any more information about this studio including rents, viewings and applications, please email lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk.

Studios at the Steeple, Newburgh

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Office Space

Creative/Cultural Offices - The Briggait

Wasps are delighted to announce four office units available at the beautiful Briggait building in Glasgow's Merchant City.

These spaces are specifically targeted towards creative, charitable organisations or cultural enterprises. 

Details of each unit is as follows:

Office 218: 387 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
Large, carpeted space with good natural light overlooking both Bridgegate and length of The Briggait's beautiful 1873 courtyard hall. Good fit-out potential, large enough for approx. 6 desks plus storage.

Office 219: 151.80 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Corner unit overlooking The Briggait's beautiful 1873 courtyard hall. Large enough for approx. 2 desks plus storage.

Office 222: 95 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Cosy office overlooking The Briggait's beautiful 1973 courtyard hall. Suitable for approx. 1-2 desks plus storage

Office 225: 333 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Well proportioned, attractive office overlooking Clyde Street. Large enough for approx. 3 desks plus storage.

Office 229: 279.10 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Spacious office with lots of potential, limited light. Large enough for approx. 4 desks plus storage

Office 238: 173 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Well-proportioned space looking over The Briggait's beautiful 1873 courtyard hall. Large enough for approx. 2 desks plus storage

Office 242: 686 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Large, attractive, ground floor street fronted unit. Mezzanine and internal meeting room/closed space. Internal water supply. A lot of fit-out potential.

All offices are located around the stunning Briggait 1873 courtyard hall. Tenants benefit from 24 hour access, connectivity to fibre broadband, use of meeting spaces and kitchen/tea prep areas.

If you are interested to find out more about these spaces or to arrange a viewing, please email Studios Administrator Lois Green: lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk

The Briggait Office Space

Creative Offices - Perth Creative Exchange

Wasps are delighted to announce a number of creative offices are still available to rent at our newest studio development: Perth Creative Exchange – Perth’s new inspirational home for creative practice. 

Our creative offices are available to:
- Creative charities
- Cultural and social enterprises
- Commercial, creative businesses

More information on Office Space at Perth Creative Exchange is available to download here.

We are welcoming a number of creative organisations to be a part of a friendly, creative community with a landlord who understands their needs.

Details of each available unit are as follows:

Office 101: 336 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Light and airy office with dual aspect

Office 111: 551 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Large office which would suit a public-facing organisation very well

Office 114: 291 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Ideal space for creative organisation of around 3 people

Office 115: 291 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Bright office suitable for up to 4 people

Office 116: 254 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Great space for growing a creative organisation

Office 117: 102 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Office space with greater privacy - ideal for a 1-2 person organisation.

Office 118: 140 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Office space with greater privacy - ideal for a 1-2 person organisation.

Office 119: 172 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Great space for a small 2-3 person business

Office 120: Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Ideal space for a 2-3 person start up

Tenants benefit from flexible lease options, fibre broadband, 24 hour access, reception, access to meeting spaces, tenant kitchen, project room, café and gallery space.

If you would like to be a part of this new exciting, creative community in Perth or for more information including rents and viewings, please email Studios Administrator Lois Green: lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk

Office Space, Perth Creative Exchange

Creative Offices - South Block

Wasps are delighted to announce that office space is available to rent at South Block, a stunning 50,000 Sq. Ft. creative hub in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City. South Block is an award-winning development that provides 96 studios for Glasgow’s creative community including:

• 64 studios for visual artists and makers
• 25 offices for creative companies
• 7 offices for social enterprises working in the cultural sector
• Meeting rooms and project spaces available for external hire
• Public Café
• Beautiful reception/exhibitions and events space

Commercial Units

We are delighted to welcome creative, commercial businesses to South Block: we have a handful of offices available to suit a number of businesses looking to be a part of a friendly, creative community with a landlord who understand their needs.

Office 101: 470 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Office 101 is a large first floor south facing office. Plenty fit-out potential. Access to nearby common room, tenant kitchen/tea prep areas and meeting space.

Office 110: 565 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Office 110 is a first floor, well-proportioned office space with good natural light. Access to common room and break out space, tenant kitchen/tea prep areas and meeting space.

Office 111: 388 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Office 111 is a another well-proportioned first floor office with limited natural light. Access to common room and break out space, tenant kitchen/tea prep areas and meeting space.

Office 120: 904 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
Office 120 is a large, dual aspect first floor office with built-in internal meeting/office space. Lots of potential for fit our and office share/co-working opportunities.

Tenants benefit from flexible lease options, fibre broadband, 24 hour access, reception, access to 4 meeting spaces, project room, café and gallery space.

For more information including rents and viewings, please email Studios Administrator Lois Green: lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk

Social Enterprise Units 

We are delighted to welcome creative and cultural social enterprises to South Block: we have two attractive offices available to suit a number of organisations looking to be a part of a friendly, creative community with a landlord who understand their needs.

Details of each available unit are as follows:

Office 221: 213 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
A well-proportioned second floor office space with good natural light. Large enough to comfortably fit two desks plus storage/circulation space. Kitchen/tea prep area nearby the office.

Office 225: 213 Sq. Ft. (approx.)
An attractive second floor office space. Corner unit with dual aspect, the unit has good, natural light. Plenty fit our potential and would comfortably fit 3-4 desks with storage/circulation space. Kitchen/tea prep area nearby the office

Tenants benefit from flexible lease options, fibre broadband, 24 hour access, reception, access to 4 meeting spaces, project room, café and gallery space.

For more information including rents and viewings, please email Studios Administrator Lois Green: lettings@waspsstudios.org.uk

Large office space, South Block