Scottish Borders campus
A countryside location, perfectly situated at the pulsating heart of Scotland's luxury textile industry, Heriot-Watt Scottish Borders campus delivers the best design and production facilities for textiles and fashion in the UK.
Unrivalled facilities
A multi-million pound refurbishment has created an inspiring learning environment and centre for excellence, with integrated learning facilities, specialised workshops, computer aided design suites, museum and library and gallery. The combination of such facilities and strong industry partnerships and links to the worldwide textile industry makes Heriot-Watt a gateway to the world of fashion and design.
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Our programmes
Search our list of degrees taught at our Scottish Borders campus.
Clubs and activities
Students who study at Galashiels can take advantage of sporting opportunities locally or at the Edinburgh Campus
Facilities
The Scottish Borders Campus is well equipped with a range of facilities on hand.
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation in our brand new, Jean Muir Student Village at Heriot-Watt University's Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.
Part of something bigger
For a flavour of city life, Scotland's vibrant cultural capital city, Edinburgh, is just 50 minutes away by train. On weekdays, a twice-daily shuttle bus connects the campus with Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Campus.
Studying at Heriot-Watt Scottish Borders will also allow you access to all clubs and facilities on the Edinburgh campus, including our state of the art Sports complex, Oriam, and the Heriot-Watt Students' Union Bar.
Our location
Maps, directions and travel information to help you find Heriot-Watt's Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.
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