King's Pavilion
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. It was designed by Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie. It replaced an earlier sports pavilion.
The building was Category B listed in 1967.
Facilities
The building contains a gym and changing facilities. The building also contains a swimming pool which is now disused following the opening of the swimming pools at the Aberdeen Sports Village.
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.
- ^ "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.