The current exhibition at the Gateway Galleries, A Royal Foundation: 400 Years of the King James Library, explores the foundation and early years of the Library through the beautiful and inspiring books, manuscripts and artefacts associated with it.In 1612, James VI founded the University Library in St Andrews. His family, Queen Anne, Prince Henry, Prince Charles (later Charles I) and Princess Elizabeth (later Queen of Bohemia), donated a fascinating collection of 228 works. The Library became an important centre for research and scholarship, housing scientific instruments and 'curiosities', as well as written material. This exhibition explores the foundation and early years of the Library through the beautiful and inspiring books, manuscripts and artefacts associated with it.
Gateway Galleries, North Haugh, St Andrews
Continues to Saturday 8 December
