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Platform Building Tour Video

Video by Geraldine Heaney

Venue Description

Platform is the arts centre located at the heart of The Bridge located in Easterhouse, offering a year round programme of performance, music, visual arts and participation.

Accessibility

There is step free access to every level of the building. Box office can be found at The Bridge reception desk which is of medium height and has a lower level section for wheelchair users. There are induction loops in some parts of the building.

Motorised Scooters and Guide Dogs are welcome, All of our staff are friendly and welcoming and would be happy to help with any questions or requests you might have.

Accessible Performances

Where and when possible we look to programme accessible events, as our programme changes regularly please contact the venue for the latest information on our accessible events.

Toilets

We have five accessible toilets all of which are wide enough for wheelchair users, have step free access and easy turn locks. All toilets on the first floor are gender neutral.

Assistance dog facilities

Water bowls for Assistance Dogs are available upon request. There is a large green area around 100m from the venue between Wardie Road and Aberdalgie Road suitable for exercising dogs off lead.

Water bowls for Assistance Dogs are available upon request.

How to find us by train:

Travelling from Glasgow, Queen Street Station take the east bound lower level trains. The stop for the Bridge is Easterhouse Train Station and both the Airdrie & Edinburgh bound trains stop at Easterhouse.

From Edinburgh Waverly take the Helensburgh Central train. The walk from the train station is approximately 15 mins.

Please check the latest travel information from Scotrail website.

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How to find us by bus:

Stagecoach X19 is the fastest way from the City Centre to Platform.

First Buses that also pass by Platform are 38/A/B/C/E 41 43 46 60/60A/M60 

How to find us by car:

From the East or West please take J10 of the M8, turn left at the traffic lights and continue straight along Westerhouse Road. After passing McDonalds on your right hand side you will see a wind turbine. Please turn right at the wind turbine into the Bridge car park. The entrance to the Bridge is on the right beside Glasgow Kelvin College.

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Sat Nav:

G34 9HZ – 1200 Westerhouse Road