Heriot Watt University has for many years been a renowned place of learning and education. Find out about some of this institution's trailblazing achievements made throughout its lifetime.

Heriot-Watt University is regularly visited by travelers to Edinburgh. But this historic university shouldn't be your only stop around these parts. Edinburgh Castle is not too far away and worth a look.

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Great location, friendly and helpful staff, clean and charming rooms with lovely views.

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