Faith and belief
Heriot-Watt University respects religious and cultural diversity and aims to support individuals in their religious and cultural observance.
We aim to be a place where students and staff of different cultures, backgrounds and beliefs can meet and mix together in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Roman Catholic
Church of Scotland
Old Parish and St Pauls Sunday, 11.30 am
Honorary Chaplain to the Borders campus:
Rev. Leon Keller (Old Parish & St Paul's)
01896 752320
Church of Latter Day Saints
Islam
There isn't a mosque in Galashiels but the campus does have a prayer room. You may also wish to contact the Borders Islamic Society for more information.
Jewish
There are no places for Jewish worship in Galashiels, but there is a Jewish Chaplain to Scottish Universities whom you may wish to contact:
- Rabbi Yossi & Mrs Sarah Bodenheim
- 07791 292790
Buddhist
There are no places for Buddhist worship in Galashiels; however, you may find the following information useful:
Key information
SBC Wellbeing
- Job title
- SBC Student Wellbeing
- sbc.wellbeing@hw.ac.uk