Forthside Barracks
Forthside Barracks | |
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Stirling | |
Forthside Barracks | |
Forthside Barracks Location within Stirlingshire | |
Coordinates | 56°7′1″N 03°55′36″W / 56.11694°N 3.92667°WCoordinates: 56°7′1″N 03°55′36″W / 56.11694°N 3.92667°W |
Type | Barracks |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Defence |
Operator | British Army |
Site history | |
Built | 1899 |
Built for | War Office |
In use | 1899-Present |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | 51st Infantry Brigade |
Forthside Barracks is a military installation in Stirling, Scotland.
History
Forthside Barracks were built as an ordnance depot in 1899.[1] It became the depot of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders before they vacated the place in 1999.[2] It is now the home of 51st Infantry Brigade[3] but parts are due to close by 2017.[4]
References
- ↑ "World War One Audit of Surviving Remains". Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ↑ "Obsolete commercial and industrial property" (PDF). Scottish Government. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ↑ "51st Infantry Brigade: Brigade History". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ↑ "Defence plan “a breach of trust” – Sturgeon". Scottish Government. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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