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Learning Events in Edinburgh in January 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Hays Community Education Courses (Free and accredited)

25th November 2025 - 25th November 2026

Hays Community Hub is excited to launch a brand-new learning opportunity designed to support you every step of the way.

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Trees in Winter

11th January 2026

Join a ranger to learn the tips and tricks to identify trees in winter around the lovely setting of Holyrood Park on Sunday 11th January.

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Artist Bootcamp

13th January 2026

Are you an Artist, working away in your own studio, stuck in a big of a rut, and feel like you need an injection of energy?! Well the 5 week Artist Bootcamp course is for you!

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DIY Printmaking Course

15th January 2026

Learning a variety of accessible printmaking methods on this Paintbox School of Art's 10 week DIY Printmaking Course starting Thursday 15th January.

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Trees in Winter

18th January 2026

Join a ranger to learn the tips and tricks to identify trees in winter around the lovely setting of Linlithgow Peel and Loch on Sunday 18th January!

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Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark

31st January 2026 - 1st February 2026

In this 2 day workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.

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Learning Events in East Renfrewshire

Learning Events in Fife

Learning Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Amplify: Short Music Course

Amplify: Short Music Course

10th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

Amplify Music Academy's 4-week Short Courses, beginning in January, are the ideal way for young people to start their music journey!

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Become a Sports Massage Therapist

Become a Sports Massage Therapist

17th January 2026

Thinking of changing your career? Doing something you are REALLY interested in? Then begin your journey into helping others by becoming a Sports Massage Therapist!

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Actor Training: Blended

Actor Training: Blended

19th January 2026

A credit-rated intensive actor training blended programme – online weekly classes, with a 10-day intensive in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Learning Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings

Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings

Selected dates between 11th November 2025 - 27th January 2026

Throughout the winter months you can visit Airdrie Observatory, one of only four observatories operating in the UK, on select evenings!

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Learning Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Learning Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Learning Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Evening Course: Warm Glass with Una Galbraith

Evening Course: Warm Glass with Una Galbraith

14th January 2026

Discover the captivating art of warm glass fusing in this 4 week evening course with Una Galbraith on Wednesdays!

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Embroidered Embellishments

Embroidered Embellishments

24th January 2026

Learn the essentials of hand embroidery & beading techniques with with stitcher to the stars, Chloe Patience, at Central Scotland School of Craft!

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Silver Sea Glass Rings

Silver Sea Glass Rings

24th January 2026 - 25th January 2026

Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a two-day silver sea glass rings workshop for beginners and use silver and foraged beach treasures to create stunning jewellery.

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Events in Other Areas

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Children's Classic Concerts
Edinburgh Dungeon
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Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Open Pass Scotland
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Kevin Quantum
Local Motive Markets
WST
Fayre Play
Wonder & Co
The Chocolatarium
Hilton Glasgow
Children's Classic Concerts
Edinburgh Dungeon
ATG
Hostelworld

Popular Events

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall