Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus is in Edinburgh EH14 4AS, six miles from the city centre. You can reach it by bus from central Edinburgh or from the airport, then use the campus map to find reception, visitor facilities and tour starting points.
- Location: Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
- From Edinburgh Waverley: Lothian bus 25 from Princes Street, stop PP, takes around 30 minutes.
- From Edinburgh Airport: taxi or Uber takes around 10 minutes; the public-transport route combines bus or tram and bus 25.
- Campus tours: guided tours last 40–60 minutes; self-guided tours are also available.
Finding the Heriot-Watt Edinburgh campus
The Edinburgh Campus sits six miles from Edinburgh city centre, at Edinburgh EH14 4AS. If you are driving, it is half a mile from Calder Junction on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass and the A71.
The campus has a bus terminal and a main entrance, both marked on the University’s campus map. For a driving route, use the campus address and check the University’s directions before setting out.
How do you get to Heriot-Watt University from Edinburgh?
Lothian buses connect the Edinburgh Campus with the city centre, and bus 25 is the University’s recommended route from Edinburgh Waverley. The University recommends taking it from Princes Street, stop PP; the journey takes around 30 minutes.
City-centre bus services run to campus every 10 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes after 8pm. The journey takes 30–40 minutes. If you are travelling from the airport, the University describes a taxi or Uber as the easiest option, at around 10 minutes.
By public transport, take a bus or tram to Haymarket, then Lothian bus 25 from Dalry Road; the bus 25 leg takes around 30 minutes. If you are continuing to the hotel, you can plan how to get from Edinburgh Airport to Twin Lions Hotel.
For timetables and current journey options, the University directs visitors to Traveline Scotland’s Journey Planner. Check the official site before you go.
What does the Heriot-Watt University campus map show?
The Edinburgh Campus map marks University Main Reception, the James Watt Centre and the bus terminal, along with The Lawn and The Loch. It also identifies Oriam, the Cameron Small Library, the National Robotarium and the Lyell Centre.
For a self-guided campus visit, you can collect a tour copy at Main Reception, next to the James Watt statue, or download it in advance. The University also links to AccessAble guides, which cover routes into and through accommodation, the library, catering and teaching spaces, with photographs of the features described.
Campus tours, events and visitor access
Heriot-Watt offers guided and self-guided tours at its Edinburgh and Scottish Borders campuses throughout the year. A guided Edinburgh Campus tour lasts 40–60 minutes and can include teaching buildings, recreational facilities, food outlets and accommodation.
The University lists undergraduate open days, postgraduate events, campus tours, school and college visits, and online events as ways to meet the University. Check the University’s visitor information for current tour arrangements and event access before you travel.
Planning a stay around a campus visit
Twin Lions Hotel is in Edinburgh and offers a city stay for people planning a campus visit. You can view rooms at this Edinburgh hotel while arranging your trip; the campus itself is six miles from the city centre.
For a visit that includes a campus tour or event, check the University’s current arrangements before travelling and allow for the bus journey from central Edinburgh.
FAQs
What is the address of Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus?
The campus address is Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
Which bus should you take from Edinburgh Waverley?
The University recommends Lothian bus 25 from Princes Street, stop PP. The stated journey takes around 30 minutes.
Can you visit the campus without a guided tour?
Yes. The University offers self-guided tours, with copies available at Main Reception next to the James Watt statue or to download in advance.
Where can you find accessibility information for the campus?
The University links to AccessAble guides covering accommodation, the library, catering and teaching spaces, with photographs of the features covered.