Inverness, Perth Road, Cameron Barracks
Barracks (19th Century), Barracks (Second World War), Barracks (First World War)
Site Name Inverness, Perth Road, Cameron Barracks
Classification Barracks (19th Century), Barracks (Second World War), Barracks (First World War)
Canmore ID 75251
Site Number NH64NE 161
NGR NH 67925 45656
NGR Description Centred on NH 67925 45656
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/75251
- Council Highland
- Parish Inverness And Bona
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Inverness
- Former County Inverness-shire
he Cameron Barracks, Perth Road, Inverness, was a purpose-built infantry depot constructed between 1876 and 1884. The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders moved into the complex on 1886. The barracks was built in the Scots Baronial style and comprises four two-storey blocks enclosing three sides of the parade ground. The north-west and west blocks each have twin conical drum towers linked by a balcony over the entrance. The NE block has a clock-tower.
The complex is the best-preserved 19th-century regimental depot surviving. Humorous articles in the regimental magazine suggest that the barrack drains were poorly planned and required frequent clearing. The complex is still in military use.
Information from HS/RCAHMS World War One Audit Project (GJB) 12 September 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.
