Doors Open Day Textile Heritage Collection Tour

Visit Heriot-Watt's textile collection in Galashiels and tour the High Mill building to see the weaving and printing facilities.

By Heriot Watt University

Date and time

Location

Heriot-Watt University Scottish Borders Campus

Nether Road Galashiels TD1 3HF United Kingdom

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour

Welcome to the Doors Open Day Textile Heritage Collection Tour! Join us at Heriot-Watt University Scottish Borders Campus on September 6, 2025 at 14:00 am for an exciting journey through the rich history of our textile collection. The tour also incorporates the High Mill Building and the student facilities including the print room and weaving, knitting and sewing machines.

Frequently asked questions

Is booking required?

Yes. We have a maximum of 25 spaces for each tour so booking is essential. Please also remember to cancel your booking if you can no longer attend.

How do I get to the Heriot-Watt Scottish Borders Campus?

Information about transport can be found on Heriot-Watt's website https://www.hw.ac.uk/campuses/scottish-borders/maps-and-directions. The Campus is shared with Borders College.

Is there catering at the event?

No. Since the event is on a Saturday the catering facilities will be closed.

Where is the tour start point?

The tour will start from the main reception at the campus adjacent to the main carpark.

Organized by

Heriot Watt University

Free

Sep 6 · 2:00 PM GMT+1