Princes Square by M, the Victorian glass-roofed arcade on Buchanan Street, revealed it is now fully let following the finalisation of recent deals with café Marcel, restaurant Le Set and women’s fashion spot Jigsaw.
Since their acquisition of the centre in 2024, M Core have filled 17 empty units, lifting annual footfall up 10% on 2025, with 2026 visitor numbers running also 15% higher than that of 2025.
Not many retail spots have such an iconic interior (Image: LCP Properties)
Alex Williams, asset manager for Princes Square by M and head of Scotland at LCP UK, part of M Core, said: “Princes Square is one of Glasgow’s most loved buildings, and that came with a responsibility.
“The brief was never just to fill units, it was to give the building back its identity, bring in operators who understand what makes the place special, and make it somewhere Glaswegians feel proud of again.
“Through proactive asset management, investment in the physical space and understanding our Glasgow audience, we’ve created a premium experience that is attracting new visitors and tenants.”
The tenant mix now includes names such as & Other Stories, Anthropologie’s first Glasgow store, All Saints, The Whisky Shop, Begg & Co, Cuvee, and Delphine.
Five on-site events have driven an average 23 per cent increase in footfall on event days, supported by influencer campaigns with Glasgow creators.
Rakesh Joshi, director at LCP UK, said: “From double-digit voids to full occupancy in under two years, this is exactly the kind of turnaround we’re known for.
“We’ve changed how Princes Square looks, how it trades, and how it’s perceived.
“A 15-year lease on a city centre unit in 2026 tells you what operators think of where this scheme is heading.”
Additional improvements include new signage, wayfinding, lighting, and a large digital wall.
