Glasgow Soldiers' Home

Glasgow Soldier's Home was a respite for soldiers and their wives near Maryhill Barracks in Glasgow, Scotland.

[2] It occupies 1236 Maryhill Road, on the corner of Ruchill Street.

Construction started in 1892,[3] triggering other similar facilities to be built at Redford Barracks in Edinburgh and Barry Buddon outside Dundee.

The newlywed soldiers could spend their honeymoon night there.

[6] An honorary superindendant who served for 24 years was Willamina Davidson OBE, who raised substantial sums and was involved in the Edinburgh and Barry Buddon facilities.

Glasgow Soldiers' Home today
Post Card of Soldier's Home - Maryhill, Glasgow
Sandstone initials of the Glasgow Soldier's Home