
Dunard Centre news: the excavation of the basement is complete
10 Nov 2026
News Story
Dunard Centre CEO Jo Buckley (centre) in front of the building side, seen from the north end (photo credit: Ian Georgeson)
One of the most complex stages in the construction of the Dunard Centre has been completed: the basement is now fully excavated. Seen from the air, the outline of the building now revealed in full.
The next building phase will see the structural core of the new concert hall take shape. Look out for the venue slowly coming visible above ground early next year!
Set to be the SCO's new Edinburgh home, the Dunard Centre is due for completion in 2029.
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