Basic Site Details
| Name: | Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Students' Union |
| Town, district or village: | Riccarton |
| City or county: | Midlothian |
| Country: | Scotland |
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Building Type Classification
| The building is classified under the following categories: | |||
| Classification | Original classification? | Notes | |
 | Students union | ||
Events
| The following date-based events are associated with this building: | ||||
| From | To | Event type | Notes | |
| 1988 | 1990 | Build/construction | |
| 1988 | Plans dated | ||
People
Design and Construction
| The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | ||||||
| Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | |
| (Sir) Harry Anthony Wheeler (or simply Sir Anthony Wheeler) | A | 1988 | 1990 | ||
| Alan James Clark | A | 1988 | 1990 | ||
| Andrew Glen Weir | A | 1988 | 1990 | ||
| Donald McInnes | A | 1988 | 1990 | ||
| Frank Sproson | A | 1988 | 1990 | ||
| Wheeler & Sproson | A | 1988 | 1990 | ||
| William Hughes McLeod | A | 1988 | 1990 | ||
Related Buildings, Structures and Designs
Parent Structure and Site
| This structure is related to the following parent structure or site (click the item to view details): | ||
| Building name | Notes | |
| Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus | £10m scheme on 240 acre site. Project to extend over 7-10 years depending on the phasing of government spending for the scheme. Phase I incorporates the 'core' site over 70-acres, including playing fields. Construction planned along industrialised lines using precast concree units for flatted construction. Plans include a central library, 4 restaurants and accommodation for 1,200 students. A E Weddle designed the landscape. |
References
Archive References
| The following archives hold material relating to this building: | ||||
| Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | |
| NMRS | Wheeler & Sproson Collection | WHS 26/1-4 (drawings); WHS 26/5-8 (photos) | |