One of the University of Aberdeen’s most important buildings is throwing open its doors to the public this Saturday (September 8).
The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) – where hundreds of international scientists are investigating key diseases such as Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis – is one of four University buildings taking part in this year's Doors Open Day.
Visitors can also explore the recently restored Old Town House - visitor gateway to the University and its medieval campus and now used by Student Recruitment.
The Old Town House currently features an exhibition featuring works by Tim Brennan on 'The North'.
They are also getting the opportunity to take a look around historic King's College Chapel where Dr Roger Williams, Director of Music and Organist to the University, will give a half hour recital on the Bernard Aubertin organ that was installed in 2004. The recital begins at 11.30am.
And they can visit imposing Marischal College where once inside they can see the magnificent Mitchell Hall, the Picture Gallery and ever popular Marischal Museum, which is already open Monday to Friday and on Sundays throughout the year.
At the Foresterhill campus visitors to the IMS are being offered guided tours – beginning at 11am and 1pm - which will include a look into some of the state-of-the-art labs. These are the only times the IMS will be open.
Professor Stephen Logan, Senior Vice Principal of the University of Aberdeen, said: "The University of Aberdeen is once again delighted to be supporting Doors Open Day which is a tremendous initiative.
"We hope that people from the North East will make the most of this opportunity and view the historic splendour of the Chapel, the Old Townhouse, Marischal College and also visit the Institute of Medical Sciences where cutting edge medical research is being carried out.
"All four are buildings local people can view with great pride."