At the southwest corner there was an additional canted bay featuring a doorway flanked by brackets supporting a balcony; on the first floor, there was a French door flanked by pilasters supporting a panel inscribed with the words "This hall is erected to the memory of the Prince Consort Born 26th August 1817 Died 14th December 1861."

The new buildings were designed by W. Duguid & Son, built in granite at a cost of £2,000 and were officially opened by Colonel Thomas Innes of Learney on 26 February 1896.

The central bay, which slightly projected forward, featured a doorway flanked by brackets supporting a cornice; there was a sash window on the first floor and a gable above containing a plaque recording the gift from Alexander Gordon.

[7] After the Second Boer War the committee room in the Gordon Institute was the venue for presentation of medals to local service personnel.

[10] Following extensive refurbishment work, a new Ballater Community and Heritage Hub was opened by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in the complex on 31 August 2021.