Exhibitions

Visit our exhibitions showcasing Heriot-Watt University's special collections and 200 year history.

Robert Palmer: A Lad O' Pairts

The colours of Klein

In 2022 Heriot Watt marks the centennial of the birth of innovative Serbian-born artist and textile designer Bernat Klein. Based in the Scottish Borders, his innovative approach caused a stir in the local textile industry of the early 1960s.

Textiles Exhibitions

In 2022 Heriot Watt has two different textile exhibitions on display within the James Watt Centre on its Edinburgh Campus.

Over land and sea: Heriot-Watt's landscapes

This exhibition showcases the beauty and tranquillity of the Scottish landscape as the birthplace of the Heriot-Watt University.

Citadel of the stars

Linking the Chinese New Year of the Ox with Scotland’s iconic Highland Cow

Heriot Watt 200

In 2021 Heriot-Watt University celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founding

Great Watts

Heriot-Watt looks back over 200 years at influential former staff and students

Female reflections

The female experience through the various artworks of Heriot-Watt's Art Collection

Key information

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