One of the country's leading research institutes will be opening its doors to the public for the first time tomorrow (Saturday, 13 September).
The University of Aberdeen's pioneering Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) houses 400 scientists searching for treatments and cures for some of our most common and life-threatening illnesses.
The first phase of the award-winning building was opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 1995 and is regarded as one of the fastest growing centres for bio-medical research in Europe.
The work of the Institute is focused around ten major Research Themes and institute scientists have been at the centre of major developments including bones, neuroscience and cancer.
Visitors will be able to see the impressive central atrium named after Aberdeen health care pioneers the late Sir Dugald and Lady May Baird who were awarded the freedom of the city of Aberdeen in 1966.
One of the interesting features of the atrium is a specially commissioned sculpture by the Scottish artist Jill Watson.
Medical students will be available during the day to guide visitors and provide first-hand knowledge of the highlights of the Institute and the building.
Other University buildings to feature in this year's Doors Open Day include the Queen Mother Library, King's College Chapel and the Divinity Library all in Old Aberdeen and the Mitchell Hall and Marishcal Museum part of the historic Marischal College, the second largest granite building in the world next to the Escorial in Madrid.