The building was designed as the headquarters of the Glasgow Yeomanry and was completed in the early 20th century.

[1] The regiment was mobilised at the drill hall in August 1914 before being deployed to Gallipoli.

[3] 74th (City of Glasgow) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery reformed at Yorkhill Parade after World War II as 474 (City of Glasgow) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.

[5] The drill hall was used as a base by 154 Transport Regiment for fire service duties during fireman's strike of 1973.

[6] It was subsequently largely demolished but some of stabling was converted for industrial use after the regiment was disbanded in 1975.