King Street Barracks Explained

King Street Barracks
Type:Militia Barracks
Map Type:Scotland Aberdeen
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Aberdeen
Location:Aberdeen, Scotland
Built:1863
Used:1863-Present
Built For:War Office

The King Street Barracks is a former military installation in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is a Category C listed building.

History

The building, which was designed by William Ramage in the Scottish baronial style as a militia barracks, was completed in 1863. It was first used by the Royal Aberdeenshire Highlanders in 1862.[1] It was enlarged in 1880 and the Royal Aberdeenshire Highlanders evolved to become the 3rd Battalion, the Gordon Highlanders in 1881.[1] After training moved to Fort George, the site was decommissioned by the army and acquired by Aberdeen Corporation Tramways in 1914.[1] Following the privatisation of Grampian Regional Transport in 1989[2] and the formation of FirstBus in 1995,[3] the site became the head office of FirstGroup.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Militia Barracks – 389 King Street. Scotland's War. 25 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Interview with Moir Lockhead. 11 April 2006. Railway People. 25 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Badgerline links with GRT. The Independent. 5 April 1995. 25 June 2020.
  4. Web site: First Group Headquarters Aberdeen. E-Architect. 25 June 2020.