Oldest student union building to reopen after two-year restoration project

136-year-old student university union to reopen after three years

The world’s oldest purpose-built student union is set to reopen in March, the University of Edinburgh has announced

Oldest student union building to reopen after two-year restoration project

Teviot, the University of Edinburgh’s historic student union, reopens soon after major refurbishment, blending heritage with modern facilities.

Historic Union set to reopen after renovation | News | The University of Edinburgh

Historic Union set to reopen after renovation ewallac3 Thu, 29/01/2026 - 08:50 New images showcase the stunning restoration of the world’s oldest purpose-built student union, set to reopen in March. The Teviot is set to reopen in March 2026 after a two and a half year renovation. The University's Teviot is set to reopen in March 2026, following a two-and-a-half-year refurbishment that honours the building’s heritage, while revitalising this vi…