Aberdeen, Woolmanhill, Drill Hall
Drill Hall (First World War)
Site Name Aberdeen, Woolmanhill, Drill Hall
Classification Drill Hall (First World War)
Canmore ID 331388
Site Number NJ90NW 2705
NGR NJ 93767 06484
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/331388
- Council Aberdeen, City Of
- Parish Aberdeen
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District City Of Aberdeen
- Former County Aberdeenshire
A substantial two-storey building, built before the end of the 19th century, between Woolmanhill and Blackfriars Street. It is clearly marked on the 2nd edition OS 1:2500 map. In 1902 it was HQ of the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders. By 1920 it was Battalion HQ and drill station for A to H Companies, 4th Gordon Highlanders. It was demolished to accommodate road realignment in the late 20th century.
Information from HS/RCAHMS World War One Audit Project (GJB) 18 June 2013.
Project (March 2013 - September 2013)
A project to characterise the quantity and quality of the Scottish resource of known surviving remains of the First World War. Carried out in partnership between Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.
