It will be the first hospice in the UK to follow the Sengetun model of care, which has “placemaking” at the centre of its approach.

This innovative Scandinavian design puts patients and families first, and provides space for privacy, dignity and compassionate care for all ages down to 15-year-old patients and their families. 

Hector Macaulay, Balfour Beatty regional managing director, Scotland: “The way the community has pulled together over the last four years has been really impressive, raising vast sums of money to bring this state-of-the-art facility to fruition.

“We’re pleased to have now got construction underway, and to be working closely with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to deliver a facility which will provide high quality care for patients and their families.”

The Glasgow office of international law firm Pinsent Masons has provided vital pro bono work on the building project.

Alastair Forbes of Ryder Architecture is leading the team of architects who have pursued a concept that “feels like home”

The hospice still has to raise £2.7m of the £21m needed to finish the build. It recently launched Buy a Brick, the latest phase of its Brick by Brick Appeal. To donate, visit www.ppwh.org.uk/donate or text BRICK to 70660.