The Sir Duncan Rice Library
Aberdeen City
The Sir Duncan Rice Library was opened in September 2012. Designed by Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, this award-winning building is an iconic architectural landmark of Northeast Scotland. It is the University’s main library, with 7 floors for use by students, staff and others. The University Collections Research Room is located on the lower ground floor, providing access to rare books, manuscripts and archives. The ground floor is a welcoming space, open to all, with a café, the University Collections exhibition gallery and branch of Aberdeen city libraries.
You'll find University Collections across the old Aberdeen campus on Doors Open Day. Drop into the Sir Duncan Rice Library to see twentieth century Scottish art, Pictish stones and stained glass before heading over to the beautiful Cruickshank Botanic Garden and its KMG blackbird mural, then indoors for taxidermy, skeletons and specimens in the Zoology Museum.
A walk of around 20 minutes takes in two iconic buildings and exceptional examples of art, archaeology, and the animal world. Trail sheets will be available at the Library and Zoology Museum.
For Doors Open Days there will be a special talk by Dr Chris Croly: Aberdeen and Piracy, a fascinating exploration of Aberdeen's connections to piracy. The talk will draw on archival research and maritime history to reveal stories of privateering, sumuggling and naval conflict. Booking required - 1pm on Saturday 5th.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Visitors are welcome to bring their own refreshments into the Sir Duncan Rice Library. For Library Cafe opening times, please check the Library website.
Gallery
Key Information
Booking essential for Aberdeen & Piracy talk, please email seonaidh_martin@hotmail.com to book your space.
Where to find us
Address
- Museums and Special Collections, University of Aberdeen
- Bedford Road
- Aberdeen
- AB24 3AA