The new facility, which is on the south side of the Clyde, has been described as Europe's most advanced digital broadcasting centre

Red sandstone was selected as the main material for the most dramatic feature in the building - the central staircase or "street" - which is over 90ft high

There are various facilities for the public, including this exhibit of radios and televisions from decades gone by

The Prime Minister said he was delighted to be at the ceremony

During his speech, the BBC Director General Mark Thompson promised more funding for programme makers in Scotland

BBC Scotland staff looked on as the opening ceremony got under way