Clyde 1 will move back into Glasgow city centre, ending more than four decades based in Clydebank.
The station announced on Bowie@Breakfast that it will broadcast live from a new base at 100 Queen Street in Spring this year, bringing presenters, production and support teams together in a single city centre location for the first time since the early 1980s.
Clyde 1 originally launched at 10.30pm on 31 December 1973 from the Anderston Centre before relocating to Clydebank in 1983. The move back into the heart of Glasgow marks a return to its roots, with studios overlooking the city’s main cultural and civic spaces.
The new open plan headquarters will include purpose built studios for programmes such as Bowie@Breakfast, Superscoreboard and Clyde 1 News, alongside office space for the station’s commercial, creative and charity teams, including Cash for Kids and Bauer Create.
The building sits opposite the Gallery of Modern Art and looks out across the Duke of Wellington statue, placing the station at the centre of daily city life and footfall.
George Bowie said returning to the city centre felt like a significant moment. “Moving into brand new studios in the city centre is an exciting step, and the view will certainly wake us up in the mornings,” he said.
Co presenter Cassi reflected on the Clydebank years, saying the station had shared “so many laughs, tears and unforgettable stories with listeners”, including live sessions with artists such as Marti Pellow, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.
David Robertson said the move supported the station’s next phase. “Being based in the city centre with modern facilities gives our teams the environment they need as Clyde 1 continues to develop,” he said.