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Gordon Barracks, ABERDEEN, AB23 8DB

The small granite building houses the 'Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association', a charity that provides many services and supports to current and former members of the armed forces and their families: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSAFA . The Gordon Barracks complex was built 1932-35 in finest Aberdeen granite to house the Gordon Highlanders, who moved from the Castlegate in the city centre. The Gordons moved out in the 1990s and the complex is now used by the Territorial Army with parts leased to commercial tenants. Photo taken on an open day with permission.

...on top of the Junior Ranks' Club, Gordon Barracks. The magnificent Hanoverian (1714-1800) Royal Arms cast in Coade stone (see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coade_stone ) must have come from elsewhere because manufacture of this 'artificial stone' ended around the 1840s and the building dates from the 1930s. Note that this is the 'English' version of the Hanoverian arms (three lions to the left of the first quarter): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_coat_of_arms_of_the_United_Kingdom . It would be interesting to know the history of this remarkable piece.

The most impressive building on the site, with Scottish Baronial touches and located to the east of the main parade ground; B-listed: http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/sc-18860-ellon-road-gordon-barracks-parade-ground-#.V9HIDiZTGmQ . The Gordon Barracks complex was built 1932-35 in finest Aberdeen granite to house the Gordon Highlanders, who moved from the Castlegate in the city centre. The Gordons moved out in the 1990s and the complex is now used by the Territorial Army with parts leased to commercial tenants. Photo taken on an open day with permission.

There are three or four of these pavilions with prominent verandahs at the barracks: another one backs onto this one. The Gordon Barracks complex was built 1932-35 in finest Aberdeen granite to house the Gordon Highlanders, who moved from the Castlegate in the city centre. The Gordons moved out in the 1990s and the complex is now used by the Territorial Army with parts leased to commercial tenants. Photo taken on an open day with permission.

Command post beside the main gate to south-east corner of the main parade ground. Note the reserved parking spaces for the Commandant and his deputy. The Gordon Barracks complex was built 1932-35 in finest Aberdeen granite to house the Gordon Highlanders, who moved from the Castlegate in the city centre. The Gordons moved out in the 1990s and the complex is now used by the Territorial Army with parts leased to commercial tenants. Photo taken on an open day with permission.

The Gordon Barracks complex was built 1932-35 in finest Aberdeen granite to house the Gordon Highlanders, who moved from the Castlegate in the city centre. The Gordons moved out in the 1990s and the complex is now used by the Territorial Army with parts leased to commercial tenants. Photo taken on an open day with permission.

On the north-west corner of the parade ground. The Gordon Barracks complex was built 1932-35 in finest Aberdeen granite to house the Gordon Highlanders, who moved from the Castlegate in the city centre. The Gordons moved out in the 1990s and the complex is now used by the Territorial Army with parts leased to commercial tenants. Photo taken on an open day with permission.

To the north of the main parade ground. The Gordon Barracks complex was built 1932-35 in finest Aberdeen granite to house the Gordon Highlanders, who moved from the Castlegate in the city centre. The Gordons moved out in the 1990s and the complex is now used by the Territorial Army with parts leased to commercial tenants. Photo taken on an open day with permission.

The Gordon Barracks complex was built 1932-35 in finest Aberdeen granite to house the Gordon Highlanders, who moved from the Castlegate in the city centre. The Gordons moved out in the 1990s and the complex is now used by the Territorial Army with parts leased to commercial tenants. Photo taken on an open day with permission.