Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
New Barracks
In or near Edinburgh.
New Barracks — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Callum Black — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
New Barracks is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum is located at Edinburgh Castle and showcases the history of Scotland's senior cavalry regiment. Visitors can explore exhibitions detailing the regiment's involvement in significant military campaigns from the late 17th century to the present day.
Place summary
New Barracks is located in central Scotland. This site is a notable example of 19th-century military architecture, serving as accommodation for troops. It reflects the historical significance of military infrastructure in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9483, -3.2012
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.scotsdgmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: way/41294347 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Barracks?
- New Barracks is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NG).
- What is New Barracks?
- New Barracks — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2NG.
- Is New Barracks free to visit?
- Yes, New Barracks is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NG.