Visitor accommodation
During the summer period (between July and August), the Jean Muir Student Village provides modern and comfortable accommodation for individuals, families and groups at Heriot-Watt University's Scottish Borders Campus.
Opened in 2012, the Student Village is designed to a high standard and offers quality contemporary amenities including free WiFi and 24 hour reception and security. Awarded a 3-star rating by VisitScotland, these unrivalled facilities are available to the public from late May until the end of August.
We specialise in large group bookings on a self catering basis, for smaller groups (less than 10), a minimum 2 night stay is required. For groups requiring catering, arrangements can be made with an external catering provider to include breakfast, lunches and dinner. The staff will be more than happy to discuss all requests and can tailor stays to suit visitors' requirements.
A short walk from the town centre of Galashiels, ringed by the beautiful rolling countryside of this historic region, we are ideally located for exploring many of the activities on offer in the Scottish Borders, such as golf, fishing, cycling and horse riding. And now, with the recently opened Borders Railway, we are only a 50 minute train journey from Edinburgh.
Our rooms
From self catering, to bed & breakfast (B&B) or bed and breakfast with dinner*, we can cater for most requirements. All our rooms are fitted with ensuite bathrooms, we have a number of spacious self catering flats with well equipped kitchens and lounges.
Our single occupancy rooms are all fitted with a three quarter size bed and comfy chair, a number of double rooms are also available. Prices start at £32 per person per night (room only). We can cater for large group bookings and each of our buildings have several communal lounges.
Our function rooms are perfect for special events, such as small conferences, meetings, seminars, dinners and weddings. There is access for people with disabilities to all accommodation and facilities.
To book, please contact the Jean Muir Student Village at jeanmuirevents@hw.ac.uk or +44 (0)1896 892273.
| Accommodation type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room only | £32 pppn |
| Children under 12** |
£18 pppn |
* conditions apply.
**a limited number of folding beds are available for children.
Events
The Jean Muir Student Village also provides a unique venue for special events and occasions.
Our function rooms can accommodate 40 people comfortably for a small party, dinner or buffet.
For larger gatherings, marquees can be erected in the grounds. Throughout the property we also have a number of break out rooms that can be used for seminars and workshops. We can tailor an event to suit your specific requirements.
The Jean Muir Student Village can take care of every detail so you don't have to. Our caterers are renowned for their creative flair and use of quality local produce, a full bar service can be arranged as well as wait staff, menus, fresh flowers, place cards, seating plans, and of course, accommodation.
Key information
Jean Muir Events
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1896 892273 / 892270
- jeanmuirevents@hw.ac.uk