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David McNay Administrator
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject: Maryhill Barracks |
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A commemorative plaque marking the site of Maryhill Barracks.
The plaque can be a little hard to read, so here is a transcription:
Maryhill Barracks
The plaque marks the site of Maryhill Barracks built in 1877 from local stone. During its existance many Scottish Regiments and other military units were stationed at Maryhill.
On 16 March 1921 the depot of the Highland Light Infantry, later to become the City of Glasgow Regiment, move to Maryhill Barracks from Hamilton.
The last HLI soldiers to be trained here left on 26 September 1958. On 21 January 1959 The Highland Light Infantry amalgamated with The Royal Scots Fusiliers to continue service as The Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Margaret's Own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment).
Maryhill Barracks was demolished in 1961.
Plaque presented by Strathclyde Regional Council in 1989 during reconstruction of the wall. |
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