Aberdeen Army Reserve Centre : Gordon Barracks (Bridge of Don) (Aberdeen)

United Kingdom / Scotland / Aberdeen / A92 Ellon Road
 barracks, army reserve centre
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.

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.

Order of Battle

51 (Highland) Signal Squadron,
32 (Scottish) Signal Regiment - Royal Corps of Signals

A Squadron, 205 (Scottish) Field Hospital - RAMC

B Company Rifle Platoon,
51st Highland, 7th Bn The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Aberdeen Detachment : Royal Marine Reserves

Bridge of Don TA Centre, Gordon Barracks, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8DB

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Barracks
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Coordinates:   57°10'54"N   2°5'14"W

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