University of Aberdeen

  • Name

    University of Aberdeen

  • Herbarium Code

    ABD

  • Current Status

    Active

  • Contact

    01224 274301
    01224 274307
    Email: museums@abdn.ac.uk

  • Address

    University of Aberdeen Herbarium
    Museums and Special Collections
    University of Aberdeen
    Sir Duncan Rice Library, Bedford Road
    Aberdeen, Scotland AB24 3AA
    U.K.
    http://www.abdn.ac.uk/pss/

  • Specialty

    Taxonomic Coverage: All groups, including Trail\'s fungi and Dickie\'s algae.

    Geography: U.K., especially Scotland; worldwide, especially southeastern Asia (Thailand and Bangladesh)

  • Notes

    Enquiries should be directed to Dr Lisa Collinson, Academic Engagement and Research Lead at L.a.collinson@abdn.ac.uk or Hannah Clarke, Assistant Curator (Collections Access) at Hannah.clarke@abdn.ac.uk.

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  • Number of Specimens

    60000

  •   Num. of Specimens Num. Databased Num. Imaged
    Algae
    Bryophytes
    Fungi/Lichens
    Pteridophytes
    Seed Plants
  • Date Founded

    1860

  • Updated

    18/01/2024

  • Associated Institution

    Associated garden: Cruickshank Botanic Garden.

  • Incorporated Herbaria

    ABDF, NSCA.;
    ABDUH, ABDM