Library of the future is revealed

Nothing less that “one of the most significant new Scottish public buildings of the last hundred years” is being planned at Aberdeen University. The project, which will replace the existing Queen Mother Library, will provide facilities for 14,000 students.

It will also provide a showcase for a 200,000-strong collection of historic books and 4,000 archival collections.

The proposals, to be considered by the city council, intend to construct an “inviting building” for the whole of the north east.

A full planning application for the library is expected to be submitted to the council on Wednesday. The Beeb Has The Scoop.