Galashiels

The heart of luxury textiles

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.

Galashiels is a historical market town with strong traditions and a vibrant cultural calendar. The town was established in the nineteenth century to support the flourishing textiles industry. This industry continues to thrive today, with nearby mills and industrial partners, exporting luxury goods and fabrics around the world.

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.