On Sunday 27 September the museum opened its doors to the public by offering pre-booked guided tours. They were well attended. Visitors enjoyed seeing a wide range of historical items together with explanations about how they worked. A breakout room was provided where there was an exhibition comprising many items not on permanent display – […]
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Crush Area in the William Arrol Building renamed in Honour of Professor Roland Paxton
At the Celebration of Life Memorial Event for Honorary Professor Roland Paxton held on 20 May 2026, Professor Richard Williams Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University was able to announce that the crush area on Level 1 of the University’s William Arrol Building is to be renamed in Roland’s honour as the Roland Paxton Lounge.
Celebration of Life Memorial Event for Honorary Professor Roland Paxton
On 20 May 2026 a Celebration of Life Memorial Event for Honorary Professor Roland Paxton was held in the William Arrol Building at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus at Riccarton. It was attended by some 70 invited guests. There were five speakers including the Professor Richard Williams Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University. Professor Williams spoke […]