Clubs and activities

Many students take advantage of Galashiels' proximity to Edinburgh and participate in the clubs and activities on the Edinburgh Campus. However, there are also plenty of ways to get involved in the Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders local opportunities

TriFitness is located just around the corner from the High Mill and offers a huge range of gym and cardio equipment, as well as fitness and dance classes. It is run by the Borders Sport & Leisure Trust in partnership with Heriot-Watt University and Borders College.
Students are eligible for a discounted membership rate of £110 per academic year. Find out more here.

Galashiels Swimming Pool is located in the new Galashiels Academy Building and is included in the TriFitness bundle, but is also available for students to use at their leisure. Find out more here.

Tweedbank Sports Complex & Bowls Hall offers athletics track, all-weather pitches, bowling halls and a weights gym.

There are local teams in most sports and more information found on their websites:

For golf enthusiasts, Galashiels offers its own local club, Galashiels Golf Club, perfect for golfers of all abilities. There are many other clubs in the Borders, including: Torwoodlee Golf Club and Roxburghe Schloss Course.
The Gala Angling Association provides access to a range of local fishing spots across the Borders.
The Scottish Borders is home is home to numerous stables and horse‑riding centres, offering lessons, hacks, and countryside treks.
Cycling enthusiasts can explore the 90‑mile Tweed Cycleway, taking in rolling hills, riverside trails, and picturesque Borders towns.
The Southern Upland Way, passes directly through Galashiels, ideal for both short walks and more challenging hikes.