Building record MAB26996 - SCOTSTOWN MOOR CHILDREN'S CAMP
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Summary
Remains of Scotstown children's' camp site, which was established in 1905 as 'Aberdeen Camp for Ailing Children', initially under canvas but buildings were constructed by 1936.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9324 1203 (81m by 93m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ91SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Old Machar |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of Scotstown children's' camp site, which was established in 1905 as 'Aberdeen Camp for Ailing Children', initially under canvas but buildings were constructed by 1936. The scheme was aimed at giving ailing children a fortnight's holiday 'in healthy conditions'. Children were chosen mainly from the poorer areas of Aberdeen. Food, drink and other necessities were donated by local firms and supported by charitable donations. The camp was discontinued following the establishment of a radio station at Perwinnes early in the Second World War (see NJ91SW0155) and was wound up in 1952. Remains of the camp were recorded by Cameron Archaeology in May 2014, including the dining hall, kitchen and offices, recreation hall, and girls' and boys' dormitories.
CAMERON ARCHAEOLOGY, 2014, SCOTSTOWN MOOR, SMR ENHANCEMENT: RADIO DETECTION FINDING STATION, CHILDREN'S CAMP, WWII PRACTICE TRENCHES (Bibliographic reference). SAB6968.
ARCAHEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2015, DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND. NEW SERIES, VOLUME 15, 2014, p. 13 (Bibliographic reference). SAB5542.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ91SW76;
- NRHE Numlink: 124707;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ91SW0089;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/124707 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SAB5542 Bibliographic reference: ARCAHEOLOGY SCOTLAND. 2015. DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND. NEW SERIES, VOLUME 15, 2014. p. 13.
- --- SAB6968 Bibliographic reference: CAMERON ARCHAEOLOGY. 2014. SCOTSTOWN MOOR, SMR ENHANCEMENT: RADIO DETECTION FINDING STATION, CHILDREN'S CAMP, WWII PRACTICE TRENCHES.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 27 2026 11:58AM
