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Return to halls for 2026/27 – Applications open!

Lock in next year's room at this year's price

Welcome to WattLiving — Scottish Borders campus

Upcoming events

24th Feb 2026 | 1:00pm

River Walk

A relaxing scenic walk

25th Feb 2026 | 1:00pm

Alpaca and crepes

Wellbeing Week

25th Feb 2026 | 5:00pm

JMSV DIY/Craft Hub

Your midweek creative escape

25th Feb 2026 | 5:00pm

Silent Book Club

Weekly meet up in the library 📚

26th Feb 2026 | 6:00pm

Supper Club

Join us for a hearty meal

04th Mar 2026 | 5:00pm

Silent Book Club

Weekly meet up in the library 📚

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Become a Heriot Watt Digital Creator

Get e-vouchers and digital comms experience!

Download the SafeZone App

What it is and why you should use it

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Staying safe during the darker nights

What to do, who to call, and when to use SafeZone

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Carolina's what to pack

As an international student 🧳

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How to keep warm in halls

It's time to get cosy🧣

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Damage charges in halls

Keeping halls in top shape

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Studying abroad at Heriot Watt

Rilian from Seattle tells us why she's loving SBC

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Report + Support

Creating a safer, more inclusive Heriot-Watt community

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Dealing with homesickness

Moving to uni is meant to be an exciting time

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Struggling to make your student loan stretch?

Here's some easy tips on how to budget better💰

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The best movies to watch this Halloween

Your spooky movie marathon picks 👻🍿

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Free things to do in Galashiels

Get out of your room and have some free fun!

A Guide to Cleaning Your Halls

Keeping your residences clean is super important...

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How to get from the Borders campus to the city

By train and bus