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Welcome to WattLiving — Scottish Borders campus

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Your Arrivals Day at Heriot-Watt Scottish Borders

Move in, meet neighbours and start campus life

Upcoming events

Watt Welcome Fair

09th Sep 2026 | 12:00am

Watt Welcome Fair

Meet clubs, societies, cafes, and support services

Riverside Walk & Taproom Social at Tempest Brewery

24th Sep 2026 | 6:00pm

Riverside Walk & Taproom Social at Tempest Brewery

Scenic views, fresh air, and a brewery social.

New students

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How to get from the Borders campus to the city

By train and bus

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My first week at Scottish Borders

Andrea, a Textile Design student experience

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Laundry at Scottish Borders Campus

Make laundry day a breeze

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Reporting Maintenance Issues - Scottish Borders

Help us by reporting any maintenance defects in your room

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Scottish Borders Campus Map

Explore and figure out where everything is

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Locked out at Scottish Borders campus?

Hopefully, it never happens to you...

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Free Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination

Are you eligible for the free MenB vaccination?

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Beat the heat: summer safety

Put your shades on!

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Summer activities near Borders

Get outdoors and have fun!

Is it a scam?

Everything you need to know to help stay safe

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Keeping connections after you leave

Staying in touch with each other ❤️

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Why you should call campus ‘home’ for another year

Apply now and secure your spot

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Quiet spots on campus

For sensory overload days

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Studying abroad at Scottish Borders

Kaci’s experience at Heriot-Watt University

A Guide to Cleaning Your Halls

Keeping your residences clean is super important...

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Private rented accommodation FAQs

Essentials you need to know

NOT_SET

What you're responsible for in halls

Everything you need to know

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Wild swimming spots around The Borders

Fancy doing something a little different?

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5 steps to self-care

Remember to look after yourself both mentally and physically

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Noise levels in halls

Keep it down to keep the peace