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Search the Public Notice PortalA MAJOR plan has been revealed for The Lighthouse in Glasgow.
A Glasgow City Council committee today granted a 99-year lease to Sustainable Ventures for the use of the A-listed city centre building.
The new location will help climate tech firms grow and this long-term lease will bring new life to the council-owned building, which has not been in full productive use for several years.
The Lighthouse, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1895, was formerly home to our sister title, The Herald.
From 1999, it was Scotland’s Centre for Architecture, Design and the City.
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However, a recent review of the Lighthouse failed to find a long-term, sustainable use of the building for council purposes.
Sustainable Ventures is a growth partner for climate tech, empowering entrepreneurs through funding, expert services and a thriving community of peers and partners.
The firm has workspaces in London and Manchester.
A key aim of the Lighthouse project is to secure private sector investment to transform the Lighthouse into a Net Zero Innovation Hub, becoming the go-to place for ‘Clean Tech’ companies in Scotland to start up, scale up and eventually outgrow the facility.
Councillor Ruairi Kelly, convener for built heritage and development at Glasgow City Council, said: “The granting of the lease for the Lighthouse for this exciting new purpose not only brings a much-loved Charles Rennie Mackintosh building back to full productive use, but also allows the creation of a space where innovation and investment in a growing sector will help drive the economy of Glasgow in the future."
James Byrne, partner at Sustainable Ventures said: “Glasgow’s Lighthouse is set to become the beating heart of Scotland’s climate tech ecosystem.
"We’re excited to partner with Glasgow City Council to transform this iconic building into a world-class hub - connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and industry to accelerate innovation and unlock the region’s economic potential.
"By supporting founders with funding, expert services, and a collaborative community, we anticipate The Lighthouse will help generate 5000 inclusive jobs, support 500 companies and drive the transition to net zero, not just for Glasgow but right across Scotland.”
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