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{{Infobox military structure |
{{Infobox military structure |
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|name=Dreghorn Barracks |
|name=Dreghorn Barracks |
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|image=Dreghorn Barracks.jpg |
|image=Dreghorn Barracks.jpg |
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|caption = Entrance to Dreghorn Barracks |
|caption = Entrance to Dreghorn Barracks |
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|map_type = |
|map_type = United Kingdom Edinburgh |
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|map_caption = Location within Edinburgh |
|map_caption = Location within Edinburgh |
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|location = Dreghorn, [[Edinburgh]], Scotland |
|location = Dreghorn, [[Edinburgh]], Scotland |
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|coordinates = {{coord|55.9022|-3.2395|type:landmark|display=inline}} |
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|latitude = 55.9022 |
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|longitude = -3.2395 |
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|used=1939 – present |
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|used=1915-Present |
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|garrison = |
|garrison = |
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|occupants = |
|occupants =3rd Battalion, [[The Rifles]] |
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|ownership = [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] |
|ownership = [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] |
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|operator = {{army|United Kingdom}} |
|operator = {{army|United Kingdom}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The present barracks complex was largely built in 1937–1939 to designs by William Alexander Ross.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=205595 |title=William Alexander Ross |work=Dictionary of Scottish Architects}}</ref><ref name=lbr>{{ |
The present barracks complex was largely built in 1937–1939 to designs by William Alexander Ross.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=205595 |title=William Alexander Ross |work=Dictionary of Scottish Architects}}</ref><ref name=lbr>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB49566|desc=Redford Road, Dreghorn Barracks, comprising Guard House, Barrack Block, Band Block, and Battalion Headquarters|cat=C|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref> The barracks were upgraded in 1989–1992, with the addition of several new buildings. The four original buildings are protected as a category C(s) [[listed building]].<ref name=lbr/> |
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The barracks were built in the grounds of '''Dreghorn Castle''', a 17th-century mansion built by Sir William Murray, [[Master of Work to the Crown of Scotland]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst8547.html |title=Dreghorn Barracks |work=Gazetteer for Scotland}}</ref> The castle was extended around 1805 by [[Archibald Elliot|Archibald]] and James Elliot.<ref name=rcahms>{{ |
The barracks were built in the grounds of '''Dreghorn Castle''', a 17th-century mansion built by Sir William Murray, [[Master of Work to the Crown of Scotland]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst8547.html |title=Dreghorn Barracks |work=Gazetteer for Scotland}}</ref> The castle was extended around 1805 by [[Archibald Elliot|Archibald]] and James Elliot.<ref name=rcahms>{{Canmore |num=51789 |desc=Dreghorn Castle |access-date=17 February 2011|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> The castle was acquired by the [[War Office]] in 1893, and was eventually demolished in 1955.<ref name=rcahms/> |
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A monument outside the barracks on Redford Road commemorates the |
A monument outside the barracks on Redford Road commemorates the insurgent [[Covenanter|covenanters]] of the Pentland Rising who were defeated at the [[Battle of Rullion Green]] in 1666. The monument was erected in 1884 by R A Macfie of Dreghorn House, and incorporates columns taken from the 18th-century [[Edinburgh Royal Infirmary]], designed by [[William Adam (architect)|William Adam]] and demolished the previous year.<ref>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB27809|desc=Redford Road, Covenanters' Monument|cat=B|access-date=18 March 2019|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> |
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[[File:Covenanters Memorial, Dreghorn, Edinburgh.jpg|thumb|250px|Covenanters' Monument beside Dreghorn Barracks]] |
[[File:Covenanters Memorial, Dreghorn, Edinburgh.jpg|thumb|250px|Covenanters' Monument beside Dreghorn Barracks to those who perished in and after the [[Pentland Rising]]]] In the 19th century it had been the home of [[Robert Andrew Macfie]]. |
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As part of the ''Future Force 2020'' budgetary announcement in July 2011, [[RAF Kirknewton]] was to have been developed into a major Army base to host a Multi-Role Brigade<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06038.pdf|title= Defence Basing Review|accessdate=2014-04-13}}</ref> and Dreghorn Barracks was earmarked for disposal.<ref>House of Commons Library: Standard Note:SN06038</ref> However plans to develop Kirknewton as an Army barracks were scrapped in March 2013 and Dreghorn Barracks will now be retained.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-21673536 |title=BBC News - Army bases: Fewer than expected troops to return to Scotland |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2013-03-05 |accessdate=2014-04-13}}</ref> |
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The barracks is currently home to the [[Royal Scots Borderers]] (1 SCOTS), 1st Battalion [[Royal Regiment of Scotland]]. |
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Dreghorn is one of the three barracks comprising the City of Edinburgh Garrison. |
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==The future== |
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Dreghorn Barracks had 670 UK Armed Forces Service personnel based there at 1 January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2024 |title=Dreghorn Barracks – Question for Ministry of Defence (UIN 23298) |url=https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-04-23/23298 |access-date=2 May 2024 |website=UK Parliament}}</ref> |
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Moving towards Future Force 2020, and returning the 20,000 personnel stationed in Germany, means the Armed Forces' estate requirements will change. As a result, the MOD has reviewed its future basing needs. |
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==Current units== |
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The driving force behind the review of basing is the military requirement. By 2020, the Army will be made up of five Multi-Role Brigades (MRB) of around 6,000 people. These brigades need to be geographically close to suitable training areas so they can prepare for deployment. |
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Current units stationed at the barracks include: |
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*3rd Battalion, [[The Rifles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/infantry/rifles.html|title=The Rifles|publisher=British Army units 1945 on|accessdate=14 May 2016}}</ref> |
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The changes to military basing announced by the Defence Secretary include: |
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*[[Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland]] |
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*Edinburgh Troop, 521 EOD Squadron, [[11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment RLC|11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment]], [[Royal Logistic Corps]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-logistic-corps/rlc-regular-units/11-eod-search-regiment-rlc/|title=11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment|publisher=British Army |access-date=30 March 2023}}</ref> |
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• An Army MRB will be in Scotland, centred on Edinburgh. The base at [[RAF Kirknewton|Kirknewton]], south east of Edinburgh, will be developed into a major Army base. The first units are expected to move into Kirknewton in 2016-17. Additional troops will be stationed in [[Glencorse Barracks]]. Dregorn and [[Redford Barracks]] will become surplus to requirements and are, therefore, earmarked for disposal.<ref>House of Commons Library: Standard Note:SN06038</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Redford Barracks]], located close to Dreghorn Barracks, in Colinton |
* [[Redford Barracks]], located close to Dreghorn Barracks, in Colinton |
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* [[Armed forces in Scotland]] |
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* [[Military history of Scotland]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/Hive/Scotland/EdinburghHive.htm Edinburgh HIVE, Dreghorn Barracks], Ministry of Defence |
* [http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/Hive/Scotland/EdinburghHive.htm Edinburgh HIVE, Dreghorn Barracks] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113211208/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/Hive/Scotland/EdinburghHive.htm |date=13 November 2012 }}, Ministry of Defence |
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* {{cite web|url=http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~macfie/dreghorn.htm|title=Dreghorn Castle|archiveurl= |
* {{cite web|url=http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~macfie/dreghorn.htm|title=Dreghorn Castle|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218014232/http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~macfie/dreghorn.htm|archivedate=18 February 2009|publisher=RootsWeb}} |
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[[Category:British Army |
[[Category:Installations of the British Army]] |
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[[Category:Barracks in Scotland]] |
[[Category:Barracks in Scotland]] |
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[[Category:Category C listed buildings in Edinburgh]] |
[[Category:Category C listed buildings in Edinburgh]] |
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[[Category:1939 establishments in Scotland]] |
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[[Category:Military installations established in 1939]] |
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| Dreghorn Barracks | |
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| Dreghorn, Edinburgh, Scotland | |
Entrance to Dreghorn Barracks
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  Dreghorn Barracks
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| Coordinates | 55°54′08″N 3°14′22″W / 55.9022°N 3.2395°W / 55.9022; -3.2395 |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |  British Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1937–1939 |
| In use | 1939 – present |
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| Occupants | 3rd Battalion, The Rifles |
Dreghorn Barracks are located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The barracks are situated at the southern edge of the city, south of Colinton, and adjacent to the Edinburgh City Bypass.
The present barracks complex was largely built in 1937–1939 to designs by William Alexander Ross.[1][2] The barracks were upgraded in 1989–1992, with the addition of several new buildings. The four original buildings are protected as a category C(s) listed building.[2]
The barracks were built in the grounds of Dreghorn Castle, a 17th-century mansion built by Sir William Murray, Master of Work to the Crown of Scotland.[3] The castle was extended around 1805 by Archibald and James Elliot.[4] The castle was acquired by the War Office in 1893, and was eventually demolished in 1955.[4]
A monument outside the barracks on Redford Road commemorates the insurgent covenanters of the Pentland Rising who were defeated at the Battle of Rullion Green in 1666. The monument was erected in 1884 by R A Macfie of Dreghorn House, and incorporates columns taken from the 18th-century Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, designed by William Adam and demolished the previous year.[5]
In the 19th century it had been the home of Robert Andrew Macfie.
As part of the Future Force 2020 budgetary announcement in July 2011, RAF Kirknewton was to have been developed into a major Army base to host a Multi-Role Brigade[6] and Dreghorn Barracks was earmarked for disposal.[7] However plans to develop Kirknewton as an Army barracks were scrapped in March 2013 and Dreghorn Barracks will now be retained.[8]
Dreghorn is one of the three barracks comprising the City of Edinburgh Garrison.
Dreghorn Barracks had 670 UK Armed Forces Service personnel based there at 1 January 2024.[9]
Current units stationed at the barracks include:
