Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University — a university in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Heriot-Watt University is a university located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
Heriot-Watt University is located in central Scotland. Established in the 19th century, it is known for its emphasis on science and engineering disciplines. The university is a recognised institution for research and innovation in various fields.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9094, -3.3201
- Phone
- +44 131 451 3218
- Established
- 1821
- Official site
- www.hw.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1610024 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Heriot-Watt University (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heriot-Watt University?
- Heriot-Watt University is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.9094°, -3.3201°.
- When was Heriot-Watt University built?
- Heriot-Watt University dates to 1821.