Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTigh nan Saighdearan, barracks
Barracks

Tigh nan Saighdearan, barracks

Scotland
HES SM7856
Site type
Barracks
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tigh nan Saighdearan is a barracks located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, dating from the eighteenth century. The structure represents the military infrastructure of the Highlands during the period following the 1745 Jacobite Rising, when the British government sought to consolidate control over the region through garrison stations. The building exemplifies the functional architectural style typical of military barracks of this era, designed to house soldiers engaged in pacification and surveillance duties. Its presence reflects the strategic importance of the Inverness area in post-rebellion Highland administration.

Tigh nan Saighdearan, barracks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7856. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tigh nan Saighdearan, barracks?

Tigh nan Saighdearan is a barracks located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, dating from the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7856.

Who is responsible for protecting Tigh nan Saighdearan, barracks?

Tigh nan Saighdearan, barracks is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7856.

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