Forthside Barracks | |
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Stirling | |
Forthside Barracks | |
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. http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/285840/details/stirling+forthside+ministry+of+defence+ordnance+depot/. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ↑ "Obsolete commercial and industrial property". Scottish Government. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/156558/0042046.pdf. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ↑ "51st Infantry Brigade: Brigade History". Ministry of Defence. https://www.army.mod.uk/structure/29545.aspx. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ↑ "Defence plan "a breach of trust" – Sturgeon". Scottish Government. 5 March 2013. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/03/defence-review05032013. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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