Forthside Barracks

Forthside Barracks
Stirling

Forthside Barracks
Forthside Barracks
Location within Stirlingshire
Coordinates 56°7′1″N 03°55′36″W / 56.11694°N 3.92667°W / 56.11694; -3.92667Coordinates: 56°7′1″N 03°55′36″W / 56.11694°N 3.92667°W / 56.11694; -3.92667
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

  1. "World War One Audit of Surviving Remains". Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  2. "Obsolete commercial and industrial property" (PDF). Scottish Government. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  3. "51st Infantry Brigade: Brigade History". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  4. "Defence plan “a breach of trust” – Sturgeon". Scottish Government. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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