Heriot Watt Museum

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Is this where the ghosts of inventors roam? The Heriot Watt Museum, nestled within the university’s Riccarton Campus, might just be their favorite haunt. Don’t let the modern exterior fool you. The Heriot Watt Museum holds within its walls a captivating tapestry woven from two centuries of innovation and learning. Founded in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, this institution sought to empower working-class communities through education. The museum’s archives whisper tales of those early days, filled with both struggle and triumph. You can almost hear the scratching of quills as you browse the meticulous accounts detailing the very first books acquired and the generous souls who championed the school’s mission. From those humble beginnings, Heriot Watt University has blossomed into a global institution. But the Heriot Watt Museum ensures that its legacy of accessible education and groundbreaking research is never forgotten.

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