Scottish Design Exchange (SDX), the social enterprise supporting Scotland’s creative community, has officially opened the doors to its new store at 250–252 Sauchiehall Street, marking an exciting new chapter for both the organisation and the city centre.
The move places SDX right in the heart of Sauchiehall Street’s ongoing regeneration, bringing a strong mix of independent artists, designers and makers back into one of Glasgow’s most historic streets.
The new space creates a bigger, more visible platform for Scottish creativity, with expanded areas for artwork, fashion and gifting, alongside room for in-store events, launches and opportunities for customers to connect directly with the people behind the work.
The relocation also sees the return of Foodies, SDX’s much-loved food offering which previously operated in Buchanan Galleries. Foodies showcases independent Scottish producers creating everything from small-batch jams and honey to artisan oatcakes, bringing a real taste of Scotland back into the city centre.
The Glasgow store now supports over 160 artists and makers, with the increased space allowing for an even broader and more diverse range of work.
Lynzi Leroy, Founder of Scottish Design Exchange, said: “This is a huge moment for us. The support we’ve had over the years has allowed us to grow into something really special. Sauchiehall Street has always been a huge part of Glasgow’s identity, so to be here as it evolves and comes back to life is really exciting. Bringing together artists, makers and food producers in one space is what SDX is all about.”
Since launching over 10 years ago, SDX has operated on a people-over-profit model. Artists pay a fixed monthly fee to cover overheads while retaining 100% of their sales, ensuring money spent in-store goes directly back into the creative community.
The move comes as Glasgow city centre continues to undergo major investment through the Avenues programme, improving public spaces and accessibility. SDX now sits at the centre of that shift, helping bring independent creativity back into the heart of the street.
SDX also operates a store on George Street in Edinburgh and at The Tron Kirk Market on the Royal Mile.
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Scottish Design Exchange can now be found at 250–252 Sauchiehall Street and is open 7 days a week.
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