A STUDENT village in Galashiels has been awarded a Guest Review Award from a national travel website.

Booking.com, a website which specialises in booking accommodation at various locations across the UK and around the world, gave the accolade to the Jean Muir Student Village at the Heriot-Watt University in Galashiels.

Since opening in 2012, the Student Village provides modern and comfortable accommodation for individuals, families and groups at the Scottish Borders Campus. 

The facilities are available to the public from late May until the end of August and offer quality contemporary amenities including free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception and security.

The award is given out to properties throughout the world on an annual basis in recognition of their outstanding guest reviews over the past year.

Winners are assessed by guest reviews on Booking.com with an overall score of 8.0 and above. The Student Village’s average score was 9.2.

Thomas Day, head of hospitality services, said, “We are delighted that the team at Jean Muir have received this Guest Review Award in their first year on Booking.com.

"They are very pleased and happy to be recognised as a provider of exceptional guest experiences.”