Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
New Barracks
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018
1. New Barracks Marker
Barracks
1796-99
The Largest Structure In The
Castle, Built To Accommodate
A Battalion Of 600 Men
With Their Officers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1650.
Location. 55° 56.898′ N, 3° 12.055′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. It can be reached from the intersection of Royal Mile and Johnston Terrace, on the left when traveling west. Located at Edinburgh Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2AP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Scotland’s Edinburgh & the Lothians. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Queen Anne Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ordnance Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Their Name Liveth (within shouting distance of this marker); Mons Meg (within shouting distance of this marker); The Biggest Gun of All (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Margarets Chapel (about 90 meters away); Earl Haig (about 90 meters away); Scottish National War Memorial (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.
Also see . . . Edinburgh Castle. (Submitted on November 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018
2. New Barracks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
