Dundonald Street drill hall
Converted building in Edinburgh, Scotland
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The Dundonald Street drill hall was a military installation in Edinburgh.
| Dundonald Street drill hall | |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh, Scotland | |
The terrace in Dundonald Street | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Drill hall |
| Location | |
  Dundonald Street drill hall Location in Edinburgh | |
| Coordinates | 55.95945°N 3.19669°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | Early 20th century |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | Early 20th century – Present |
History
The building was created by the conversion of a terrace of private houses into the headquarters for the Lothians and Border Horse in the early 20th century.[1][2][3] The drill hall itself was located about 130 yards to the north of the headquarters on the opposite side of the road.[1] The regiment was mobilised at the drill hall in August 1914 before being deployed to the Western Front.[4] The drill hall itself was subsequently demolished and the terrace was converted back for residential use.[1]