Heriot-Watt University’s main campus is at Riccarton, on a parkland site west of central Edinburgh, with around 14,000 students in Edinburgh. Most students live in the Riccarton halls village. Most tenancies end in early to mid June, so summer storage is the easy way to clear your room without taking everything home between tenancies.
How it works for Heriot-Watt students
It is completely door to door. We send a packing kit, you pack at your own pace, we collect from your hall or house, we store everything for up to 16 weeks, and we redeliver anywhere on the UK mainland when you are back. See exactly how UniMove works, step by step.
What Heriot-Watt students usually store
- Suitcases and boxes
- Clothes and bedding
- Kitchen items
- Books and study equipment
- Small furniture
- Sports equipment
Why students choose collection over self-storage
Self-storage usually means hiring a van, carrying everything yourself, and paying for more space than you need. Riccarton sits out of the city centre, so collection from your door is far simpler. We store your things over summer and bring them back when you return. No van, no heavy lifting, timed around your June move-out.
Frequently asked questions
Can Heriot-Watt students store belongings over summer?
Yes. The service is built for end-of-term move-outs and summer storage, timed around early-to-mid-June tenancy ends.
Do you collect from the Riccarton halls?
Yes, we collect from the Riccarton halls village and nearby student houses.
Where will you redeliver?
Anywhere on the UK mainland, to your new address in September, even if you have moved university or city.
Book your Heriot-Watt student storage
Book your collection online in a few minutes and we take care of the rest.