Castle View Apartment @ The Old Town
Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Bedrooms 3 Sleeps 6
Written by Hatty Webster
Beat the post-Christmas blues by lining up a trip to Scotland’s capital to kick off 2024 in style.
Edinburgh’s world-famous festive markets and Hogmanay celebrations will have been and gone, so we’ve picked out some cracking January activities to help you plan for a great start to the year.
As well as seasonal and special events, Edinburgh is the perfect city for year-round attractions.
Enjoy days out, family activities, and of course, hundreds of dining out options. Here are our recommendations for your January.
A cultural festival commemorating the life and influence of Robert Burns, the revered National Bard of Scotland.
With a range of events taking place throughout the weekend, you'll find something to love in the very best in live music, comedy, poetry, dance and art from across Scotland
What? Festival
When? 25th January - 28th January 2024
Where? Various
There is nothing like the feeling of being wrapped up warm and strolling through the open Edinburgh Farmers' Market.
Take a culinary journey to paradise as you savour farm-fresh, locally sourced delights, ranging from luscious jams to succulent burgers and zesty cheeses.
What? Food Market
When? Every Saturday, 9am-2pm
Where? Castle Terrace
Jeda Pearl and Courtney Stoddart, both accomplished writers hailing from Scotland with Caribbean roots, are collaborating in the curation of an exhibition featuring poetry, prose, and artworks created by individuals of Caribbean heritage.
What? Art
When? 30th September 2023 - 28th January 2024
Where? Museum of Edinburgh
Connecting Histories offers a presentation of botanical illustrations, portraying both commonly recognised and more obscure plant specimens with a fusion of scientific precision and exceptional artistic mastery.
What? Art
When? 30th June 2023 – 14th April 2024
Where? John Hope Gateway Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh
Get ready to be pleasantly surprised every night as the curtain goes up in Scottish Ballet's whimsical new production of 'Cinders.'
On some evenings, you'll see Cinders as a charming young lady, enchanted by her Prince, while on others, Cinders will be a dashing young man, completely smitten by his Princess!
What? Dance
When? 5th - 20th January 2024
Where? Festival Theatre
Having opened in 2021, Princes Street’s Johnny Walker Experience is a must for whisky lovers (and those who are just beginning their journey into Scotch).
In the new venue for the 10th anniversary show, The Assembly Rooms, you will find everything in the A-Z of wedding ‘must-haves’.
If you have just started with your wedding plans or are looking for those all important finishing touches, whether your dream wedding is large or small, traditional or something just a little but different - LSW is the place to be!
What? Wedding Show
When? 21st January 2024
Where? The Assembly Rooms
Turner in January, the annual display of these watercolours in Edinburgh, is a keenly awaited tradition for many people in Scotland.
At the dawning of the New Year, as we leave behind the darkest days of winter, the bright vitality of Turner’s watercolours is just what we need.
What? Art
When? 1st -31st January 2024
Where? Scottish National Gallery (Royal Scottish Academy)
Probably the capital’s most famous attraction, Edinburgh Castle is well worth a visit if you’re coming to the city for the first time.
Learn all about its impressive and lengthy history and make sure you arrive in time for the one o’clock gun.
Come along with Shrek and his loyal buddy Donkey as they embark on an epic adventure to conquer a mighty dragon and save the enchanting Princess Fiona!
Entertainment for all the family!
What? Show
When? 22nd - 27th January 2024
Where? Edinburgh Playhouse
Whether you’re visiting Edinburgh as a family, alone, or for a romantic city break, the National Museum of Scotland is a magical place to visit.
With more to see and learn than you can imagine, we recommend making sure you leave enough time to visit the rooftop, where the views over the city are breathtaking.
Housed in an impressive building, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is home to some world-famous works.
With exhibitions beginning throughout the year, you’re guaranteed to love being immersed in the world of art and culture.
You will go on a journey from Albrecht Dürer in the fifteenth century right through to contemporary artists like Tracey Emin and Chris Ofili. On the way you will discover how artists have pushed the boundaries in both subject and technique through screen printing, etching, engraving and more.
Big names on show include Hokusai, Andy Warhol, Goya, Rembrandt, William Blake, Elizabeth Blackadder, Paula Rego, Bridget Riley and Pablo Picasso. See the techniques, tools and materials up close – you may even be inspired to give it a go.
What? Art
When? 2nd December 2023 - 25th February 2024
Where? Scottish National Gallery (Royal Scottish Academy)
Fancy doing something a little different? Take one of Forth Boat Tours’ excursions and take in the sights of the famous Forth Rail Bridge up-close.
Make sure you wrap up warm in the winter months!
Whatever you decide to do in Scotland's capital, we've got a hand-picked selection of luxury homes away from home to book as the perfect base for your Edinburgh self-catering holiday.
Bedrooms 3 Sleeps 6 Free parking
