Glencorse Barracks
Glencorse Barracks is a British Army barracks situated in Glencorse just outside the town of Penicuik in Midlothian, Scotland. It is one of the three barracks which make up the City of Edinburgh Garrison, with Dreghorn and Redford Barracks. It has been the home for The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland since 2006.
| Glencorse Barracks | |
|---|---|
| Penicuik | |
Glencorse Barracks | |
Glencorse Barracks Location within Midlothian | |
| Coordinates | 55°50′43″N 3°12′12″W |
| Type | Barracks |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | British Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1803 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1803 – present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland |
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