Lifestyle

A guide to living in the UK

By BzBarlow 10 Aug 2022

We hope all these tips help you feel prepared for your big move to Edinburgh. For a recap and some useful links, take a look below:

Soak up the Culture
Try new things, taste new dishes and really embrace your time living in the UK!
Dishes to try: Full English Breakfast, Fish and Chips, Pie and Mash, Sunday Roast
Visit new places
We are blessed to have some major cities around the UK that are easily accessible by train. Glasgow, London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool and SO many more are worth a visit.
Explore what's on your doorstep
Don't forget there is plenty to do in Edinburgh too! From Arthur's Seat to Princes Street, you will spend many weekends discovering new places. We've even got a full Edinburgh City Guide to get you started!
Get to know your surroundings
With its beautiful, green parkland, nature and art - Heriot Watt campus has lots to offer. So, make time to really know what's around you and enjoy it! Take a look at the Campus Map before you arrive.
Join a society
The perfect opportunity to meet different people than those on your course. Plus, societies are a great source of support when you feel homesick.
Queue up
You will notice British people are always lining up. Make sure you wait your turn and do not push in as this will be considered rude.
Finding Food
Do not worry about missing your favourite foods from home. Edinburgh has a range of stores selling country-specific ingredients - here's a full list of international supermarkets in Edinburgh!
Get familiar with British holidays
It is worth familiarising yourself with holidays in the UK as you will notice stores and restaurants will close early on certain days.