Redford Cavalry Barracks, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

37890

Title

Redford Cavalry Barracks, Edinburgh

Description

Message reads,
'These are the Barracks and the square. I can see them all from the front window.
Square marked with a cross'. (Cross just seen in pencil on left of postcard).

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1926

Size

8.8 x 13.8

Type

Postcard

You can find out more about the publisher Alex Hutcheson of Colinton from Edinphoto.

Redford Barracks are situated on Colinton Road and were built for the War Office between 1909 and 1915. The accommodation at the Barracks included infantry and cavalry barracks, offices and training facilities. The Barracks were used to house German prisoners during World War One. In more recent times, performers in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo have often stayed here during their visit.

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