Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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If you, or any of your party have a new persistant cough, or develop a fever of 38C, we would instead advise you to use the NHS's dedicated website for professional advice.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Unique in being the only UK college for both physicians and surgeons, the college was founded in 1599. The library contains approximately 31,500 books, the earliest dating from 1479. The archive holds College records and private papers relating to famous medical pioneers including Sir William Macewan and Joseph Lister. The College also holds a small collection of medical instruments.
Open by appointment only.

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