Castlehill Barracks
| Castlehill Barracks | |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen, Scotland | |
|
Castlehill Barracks | |
  Castlehill Barracks Location within Aberdeen | |
| Coordinates | 57°08′56″N 2°05′26″W / 57.14886°N 2.09059°WCoordinates: 57°08′56″N 2°05′26″W / 57.14886°N 2.09059°W |
| Type | Barracks |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |
 British Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1764-1796 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1796-1935 |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Gordon Highlanders |
Castlehill Barracks was a military installation in Aberdeen in Scotland.
History
The barracks, which were built on the site of a 12th century castle, were completed in response to a perceived threat from France between 1764 and 1796.[1] A major extension in the form of a large new block was built between 1880 and 1881 to accommodate the depot of the Gordon Highlanders.[1] The barracks fell into a state of disrepair in the early part of the 20th century.[1] They were withdrawn from military use in 1935 when the Gordon Highlanders moved to Gordon Barracks at Bridge of Don and were used as emergency housing in the 1940s and 1950s.[2] The barracks were ultimately demolished in 1965 to make way for the Marischal Court and Virginia Court flats.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Castle Hill". Doric Columns. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Castlehill". Aberdeen Voice. February 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Aberdeen City Centre Through Time". Aberdeen City Council. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
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