Scottish Borders campus
A countryside location, perfectly situated at the heart of Scotland's luxury textile industry, Heriot-Watt Scottish Borders campus offers some of the best production facilities for textiles and fashion in the UK.
Shaping the future of design
Our Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels offers an innovative learning environment. It is home to our School of Textiles and Design, a leading education and research institution with specialist resources and industry standard production equipment that are amongst the best in the UK.
Seamlessly blending traditional techniques with state-of-the-art materials and equipment, the School of Textile and Design’s mission is to become the premier hub for sustainable design innovation and inclusive education, sparking curiosity and creativity among forward-thinking individuals and communities.
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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 at Borders Campus
On-campus accommodation in Jean Muir Student Village at Heriot-Watt University's Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.
Best of both worlds
The Scottish Borders is a region with a rich and varied history, characterised by rolling hills and rural calm. With a population of approximately 13,000, Galashiels is one of the most popular towns in the Scottish Borders and offers an ideal backdrop to student life, with a strong sense of community and an active social scene.
The local train station provides a frequent service to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, whilst the university’s twice-daily shuttle bus connects the campus with Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh Campus throughout the week.
Our location
Maps, directions and travel information to help you find Heriot-Watt's Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.
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