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The Best Cafes for studying in town

A change of scenery to refresh your mind

Food options near HW Edinburgh Campus

Delicious meals guaranteed, even past campus opening times

Closest supermarkets to Edinburgh Campus

Food shopping on your doorstep

Getting to Edinburgh’s Hospitals from Heriot-Watt

travel tips on how to get to the hospitals

Edinburgh bucket list

The city is so beautiful with so many things to do and see

A guide to Edinburgh's diverse supermarkets

Supermarkets offering an array of international flavours

Wild swimming spots around The Borders

Fancy doing something a little different?

8 things to love about Scotland

Here's our pick of the bunch

The Potter Trail

A magical time 🪄

Checking out the market

Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm

Exploring Edinburgh

Top places you should check out

Bus Services to Edinburgh Campus

One of the easiest ways to get to and from campus

FREE bus pass for under 22

Where will free bus travel take you?

Top Student Photos around the Scottish Borders

We ran a Spring Photography Competition

Travel to Edinburgh with me

The best ways to get into the centre

Volunteering & work in Galashiels

give back to the community or earn some extra pennies

Food & shopping in Galashiels

Hungry for some delicious food and bargains?

Getting around in Edinburgh

You may be wondering what the best way to get around is

A day in Edinburgh after classes

If your classes don't finish until 4PM - don't worry!

4 places to visit during your time at Heriot-Watt

Josh's blog

Heading into the city? Stay safe with these tips!

Make great memories on your nights out, while staying safe

LGBTQ+ Friendly Spaces in Edinburgh

Thousands of people celebrate the queer community

Edinburgh City Guide: What to do on a budget

Places to see, things to do

Edinburgh City Guide: Shopping areas

Everyone loves a shopping spree once in a while

Edinburgh City Guide: The best vegan spots

Caterers for vegan and plant-based diets across Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Guide: Museums

Want to capture some of Edinburgh's steep history?

Judie's Top 5 Places to Eat in Edinburgh

Check out some western-style food options

Edinburgh City Guide: Cheap Eats

Edinburgh is filled with fantastic eateries...

Edinburgh City Guide: Parks

Between the beautiful architecture are ample green spaces