Castlehill Barracks

Castlehill Barracks was a military installation in Aberdeen in Scotland.

History
The barracks, which were built on the site of a 12th century castle, were completed in response to a perceived threat from France between 1764 and 1796. A major extension in the form of a large new block was built between 1880 and 1881 to accommodate the depot of the Gordon Highlanders. The barracks fell into a state of disrepair in the early part of the 20th century. They were withdrawn from military use in 1935 when the Gordon Highlanders moved to Gordon Barracks at Bridge of Don and were used as emergency housing in the 1940s and 1950s. The barracks were ultimately demolished in 1965 to make way for the Marischal Court and Virginia Court flats.