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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 — Edinburgh campus

Upcoming events

20th Feb 2026 | 5:30pm

Iftar on campus

Ramadan is better when we break our fast together

20th Feb 2026 | 6:30pm

Basketball

Play some hoops with us

20th Feb 2026 | 8:30pm

Football

Join us for football fun

23rd Feb 2026 | 5:30pm

Iftar on campus

Ramadan is better when we break our fast together

24th Feb 2026 | 12:30pm

Tuesday Soup Lunch

Soup for only £1

25th Feb 2026 | 5:30pm

Iftar on campus

Ramadan is better when we break our fast together

My favourite spots to de-stress on campus

Some of my top spots to check out on our campus

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Become a Heriot Watt Digital Creator

Get e-vouchers and digital comms experience!

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Smoking and vaping at Heriot-Watt

Important information

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Need comfy bedding? Get a Heriot Watt bedding pack

Available to purchase from your main reception

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Edinburgh City Guide: Cheap Eats

Edinburgh is filled with fantastic eateries...

Running & Walking Routes on Campus

Heriot-Watt has the ideal routes already set up for you

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Meet the ResLife team!

Get to know some of our ResLife members

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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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Best places to study on Edinburgh campus

Finding the right place makes all the difference

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Damage charges in halls

Keeping halls in top shape

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Take a hike...up Arthur's Seat

Join Crystal for a peaceful hike up Arthur's Seat

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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 Edinburgh

Fun and free, here's what you can't miss out on in the city

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Edinburgh City Guide: Best group activities

Edinburgh's a lively city, with plenty of activities to try