King's Pavilion
King's Pavilion | |
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Exterior of the King's Pavilion | |
General information | |
Status | Open |
Location | Old Aberdeen |
Town or city | Aberdeen |
Country | UK |
Opened | 1941 |
Owner | University of Aberdeen |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie |
The King's Pavilion is a building in Old Aberdeen owned by the University of Aberdeen.
History
The building was opened in 1941 by the chancellor of the university James Meston, 1st Baron Meston.[1] It was designed by Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie.[2] It replaced an earlier sports pavilion.[3]
The building was Category B listed in 1967.[4]
Facilities
The building contains a gym and changing facilities.[4] The building also contains a swimming pool which is now disused following the opening of the swimming pools at the Aberdeen Sports Village.[5][6]
References
- ^ "For Students Of Kings". Evening Express. 2 April 1941. p. 4. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "University of Aberdeen, King's College Sports Pavilion". Scottish Architects. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Photograph". The Press and Journal. 24 March 1939. p. 8. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ a b "King's Pavilion from The Gazetteer for Scotland". www.scottish-places.info. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "University swimming pool to be turned into theatre". The Tab. 16 March 2016. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Mackay, David. "Aberdeen University pool revamp takes step forward". Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
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