Gordon Barracks

Gordon Barracks are situated in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. Built by J and W Wittet, circa 1935, the barracks buildings are located around the barrack square.

Constructed of dressed granite blocks, the two-storey central block, once used as the Junior Ranks Club, is typical of the style with three bays and being rectangular in shape. The roof is crowstepped and slated. It has very grand Royal coated arms tripartite above with pediment detail. Other listed buildings include: the Medical Reception Centre, three barracks blocks, the Guard Room, Gate Piers and Gates, Married Quarters, the Officers Mess and the Gymnasium.^[1]

Once the depot for the Gordon Highlanders, Gordon Barracks became the training depot for the Highland Brigade. In 1970, following the formation of the Scottish Division, adult Highland Brigade recruits removed to The Scottish Division Depot at Glencorse Barracks, Penicuik. Junior soldiers from the Lowland Brigade moved from Glencorse to Gordon Barracks on the same day.

Gordon Barracks closed to Junior Soldier training in the mid-1980s. The barracks are now used by a variety of organisations, including Territorial Army (TA) signals and medical units.

References

1. ^ "British Listed Buildings". http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/scotland/aberdeen,+city+of/old+machar. Retrieved 10 June 2011. 

Coordinates: 57°10′50″N 2°5′20″W / 57.18056°N 2.08889°W / 57.18056; -2.08889