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; Albion Road, Edinburgh; Meadow Mill Studios, Dundee; Eagle House, Aberdeen; Stromness Studios, Orkney; The Courtyard, Irvine; Inverness Creative Academy; Links Studios, Nairn; 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 two studios available at Perth Creative Exchange, details of available spaces are as below:

Meadow Mill Studios, Dundee

We have one studio space available to rent at Meadow Mill Studios, Dundee 

Studio 317D - a bay studio which sits within a larger open-plan space making this an affordable studio option for many artists. The room receives excellent natural light, and as a tenant you will have 24 hour access to the studio.

Rent includes all utilities such as heating, lighting and Wi-Fi connectivity. Communal water supply can be found nearly the studio as well as kitchen and tea-prep areas. Meadow Mill also benefits from a gallery and project space available for tenant hire, a lift to all floors and car parking facilities (though limited).

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.

If you are interested in joining the Wasps community at Meadow Mill please email lois@waspsstudios.org.uk for more information on how to apply for a studio, lease details and rents. 

Open plan studio at Meadow Mill, Dundee

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 109 - 124 Sq. Ft. (approx.) with natural light. Eagle House also benefits from having a store room with painting rack to provide extra space in the studio. Common water supply available in building. The lease is available with immediate effect on a monthly rolling contract. Tenants benefit from 24 hour access, Wi-Fi 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, please email: lois@waspsstudios.org.uk. 

Stromness Studios, Orkney

We have one studio available in our Stromness Studios in Orkney. Officially opened in October 2016, Wasps brought the former Stromness Library back into use providing four studio spaces and a permanent home for Solisquoy Printmakers.

Studio 003 - partitioned studio with natural light, around 130 Sq. Ft.

If you are interested in joining the Wasps community in Stromness please email lois@waspsstudios.org.uk for more information on how to apply for a studio, lease details and rents.

Stromness Studios, Orkney

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 lois@waspsstudios.org.uk.

The Courtyard, Irvine

Inverness Creative Academy

Wasps are delighted to present a large, studio space available at Inverness Creative Academy.

Studio 104B - a large studio, 264 Sq. Ft. (approx.) with good natural light. The studio is thoughtfully 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. Lease is available with immediate effect on a monthly rolling contract.

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 lois@waspsstudios.org.uk.

Inverness Creative Academy studio

Links Studios, Nairn

We currently have one studio available in our small and lively artists's community by the water in Nairn.

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

Communal water, bathroom and tea prep areas are all located next to the studios. If you'd like to be a part of our community in Nairn, please email lois@waspsstudios.org.uk.

Links Studios, Nairn

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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: lois@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: lois@waspsstusios.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: 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: 204 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 4 meeting spaces, project room, café and gallery space.

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

Large office space, South Block