Fresh drone footage of Celtic’s Barrowfield training centre has emerged, giving fans a first look at the long-awaited redevelopment project that is now significantly behind schedule.
At the club’s AGM last November, Celtic confirmed that the state-of-the-art Barrowfield facility would open for the club’s Youth Academy and Women’s team in January 2025. However, now in May, it’s still not opened, and it’s still weeks away.
The footage, provided by the Drone Audits Scotland YouTube channel, shows the scale of the complex, but also the lack of significant on-site construction activity. The channel’s operator visited the site last week and spoke to an on-site security guard, who suggested the completion was now “two to three weeks away” with some workers still on site.
From above, two of the full-size outdoor pitches appeared near completion, with ground staff and tractors working on the remaining surfaces, which still require turfing. The pitches are a key part of the overall development, which also includes plans for an indoor 11-a-side pitch, a state-of-the-art gym and fitness centre, upgraded changing facilities, medical and rehabilitation areas, and dedicated sports science and analysis suites.
The project was originally expected to be completed around the time of the AGM last year, but work has now been pushed well into 2025 with no formal revised timeline from the club. While much of the visible structure seems to be nearing readiness, there is frustration among some supporters over the repeated delays.
The Barrowfield complex has been designed to give Celtic’s next generation of talent and the growing women’s programme the best possible platform for development. When finally complete, it is expected to play a major role in Celtic’s long-term player pathway.
For now, though, the drone footage confirms that while progress is visible, the long-promised facility remains a work in progress. Fans will be watching closely to see if the “two to three weeks” prediction finally marks the end of a drawn-out wait.
