Redford Infantry Barracks, Officers' Mess

Category

Library Item

Item no

37888

Title

Redford Infantry Barracks, Officers' Mess

Description

Message reads,
'This is where I am staying, in the house on the right.
Best love
A'.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1924

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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