Scottish Borders Campus Open Days

Discover our heritage campus in the Scottish Borders

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. Shape the future of design at Heriot-Watt University.

Book your place

Bookings are open for our autumn 2026 Open Days for those interested in beginning their studies in 2027 and beyond.

• Friday 9 October 2026 10:00 – 15:00.
• Friday 30 October 2026 10:00 – 15:00.

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What to expect

The Scottish Borders campus in Galashiels is home to students studying design, fashion and textiles programmes. At an open day, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the university experience and discover more about what makes Heriot-Watt a unique place to study your subject of interest. You'll have the chance to tour our impressive facilities and meet staff and students to get a feel for what being a student at Heriot-Watt is like.