Burns Statue Square drill hall, Ayr

55°27′31″N 4°37′43″W / 55.45867°N 4.62867°W / 55.45867; -4.62867TypeDrill hallSite historyBuilt1901Built forWar OfficeArchitectJames Archibald MorrisIn use1901 – 1967

The Burns Statue Square drill hall is a military installation in Ayr.

History

The building was designed by James Archibald Morris as the headquarters of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion the Royal Scots Fusiliers and was completed in 1901.[1] This unit became the 5th Battalion the Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1908.[1] The building was sold by auction by the War Office, as being surplus to requirements, in 1909.[1][2] The building became a solicitor's office and has since been converted for retail use.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "1-7 Burns Statue Square, Ayr". British listed buildings. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Ayr, 1 - 7 Burns Statue Square". Canmore. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Planning application". South Ayrshire Council. Retrieved 19 June 2017.