Universities across the region have shared heartfelt messages of tribute following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday.
The UK's longest-reigning monarch passed away surrounded by her four children and other members of the royal family, at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire - Buckingham Palace announced yesterday evening.
She was 96 years old, and had reigned for 70 years after initially taking to the throne following her father - King George VI's - death in 1952.
