When Ashley Page became Artistic Director of Scottish Ballet in 2002 his vision not only included revitalising its repertoire and its dancers but also seeing the company housed in a building befitting its increasing international status. Five years on, that vision is nearing completion and by 2009 Scottish Ballet will have moved from its ill-suited and flood-prone Victorian studios to newly built premises at Glasgow's Tramway.

Costing £11 million, the company's new home, designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects, will include rehearsal studios, an education centre, state-of-the-art technical workshops and administration offices. The Scottish Arts Council and Glasgow City Council have provided the majority of funding but a final sum of £1million remains to be found. At the beginning of the month the BBC's Kirsty Wark, patron of the project, launched a public campaign to raise the final amount. For further information and details of how to make a donation visit: http://www.movewithus.org.uk

Ian Palmer