First Minister, John Swinney visited XWORKS in Dalmarnock earlier today (18 May) to mark the start of the £11m construction project which could create up to 150 jobs.
XWORKS will provide a new generation of flexible, innovation-led mid-tech workspace designed to support advanced manufacturing and pioneering research and development occupiers.
Located at Dalmarnock Cross, XWORKS will deliver 29,432 sq ft of state-of-the-art, high-value manufacturing space, alongside associated office accommodation. The development will play a key role in creating capacity to capture high-quality jobs, drive innovation, and support skills development in Scotland through modern, adaptable commercial premises.
XWORKS responds directly to growing demand for smaller, high-quality spaces for high-value manufacturing start-ups and scaling businesses, while also providing energy-efficient, future-focused workspace designed to support sustainable growth.
When complete, the flexible space will be able to accommodate a range of tenants with a shared rear yard, just minutes from the M8 and M74, and directly adjacent to Dalmarnock train station.
Spearheaded by Clyde Gateway, the XWORKS project is funded by UK Government (administered via Glasgow City Region), Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government (administered via Glasgow City Council’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund).
First Minister, John Swinney, said:
“Clyde Gateway is one of Scotland’s most significant regeneration projects and visiting the site today has shown the importance of public and private investment working together to grow our economy.
“Scotland has enormous economic potential – world-class universities, a highly skilled workforce, a growing tech sector, strength in energy, and a longstanding reputation for innovation.
“My ambition is that we fully realise that potential. I want to see an economy where businesses continue choosing to invest here, where young people can build careers here, and where communities across the country share in the benefits of growth.”
Martin McKay, Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway, said:
“Right on Dalmarnock Cross, and next to the train station, this is a prime area to attract high value manufacturing businesses and bring even more lucrative jobs to Dalmarnock.
“Since the inception of Clyde Gateway, we have welcomed 4000 new homes, created thousands of jobs and achieved £1.5bn of public and private sector investment. In this area of Dalmarnock alone, you can see the great progress that has been made in regenerating what was empty and contaminated land, with the fully let EastWorks, lots of new social and private housing, and the soon-to-be new park just across the road.
“It’s great to have the First Minister back in Clyde Gateway to show him progress and mark the start of the construction of XWORKS.”
The project, designed by Stallan Brand, is due for completion in early 2027 and will be built by Heron Bros, and marketed by Ryden.
