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Opening of Glasgow's Clydeside Containers delayed

Opening of Glasgow's Clydeside Containers delayed

Glasgow Times09-06-2025
Clydeside Containers' official opening date has been pushed back due to 'global shipping delays', organisers have said.
The new food, drinks, and entertainment hub is now expected to welcome customers at 61 Broomielaw in August.
(Image: Clydeside Containers)
It is understood that plans for a launch event and public soft-launches will be revealed in 'due course'.
(Image: Clydeside Containers) (Image: Clydeside Containers)
The news comes after a banner announcing the opening was unveiled on the Broomielaw on Monday morning.
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Nathan Sparling, director at Clydeside Containers, said: 'We've been overwhelmed by the buzz around Clydeside Containers—and we share everyone's frustration at having to wait a few more weeks.
'But global shipping is outside even our control. The good news is that everything's now full steam ahead, and we'll be ready to throw open the container doors before the summer is out.
'This delay is just more time to build the hype—and believe us, it'll be worth the wait.'
(Image: Clydeside Containers) (Image: Clydeside Containers)
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The venue will be constructed entirely from upcycled shipping containers, and bosses noted that 'delays in the international shipping network' – specifically the transport of containers from China to Grangemouth – has slowed progress on-site.
(Image: Clydeside Containers)
Despite this, anticipation is said to be building for what is said to be a 'game-changing' addition to Glasgow's riverside.
Clydeside Containers will offer street food, live music, cocktails, comedy, and independent retail in a colourful and curated destination.
Updates will be provided by the team on Clydeside Containers' Instagram page as the final containers arrive and construction ramps up.
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