Forrest Hill drill hall, Category B listed military building in Edinburgh, Scotland
The three-part stone building includes a garage section built as a drill hall, a portion from the former Poor House, and a central area with stairwell.
The drill hall, completed in 1872 by architect Duncan Menzies, served as headquarters for the Queen's Edinburgh Rifles and underwent major refurbishment in 1905.
The building changed from military purposes to education when the University of Edinburgh acquired it, housing the Department of Artificial Intelligence.
Located at coordinates 55°56′45″N and 3°11′31″W, the structure connects to Greyfriars Kirkyard through its northern section.
The FREDDY II robot, developed in this building, demonstrated early autonomous assembly capabilities and remains displayed in the National Museum of Scotland.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1872
Part of: University of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94590,-3.19198
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:01
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