From tours to day trips

With the festivities coming to an end, uplift your spirits with some super fun (and some free!) activities. If your a new arrival to Heriot-Watt, this is also a great way to get out and explore the city. 

See just how much it has to offer...

Get to know Edinburgh with the Bright Bus city tour 🚌

Price: £14 for students

Duration: 1 hour

From the old town to the most famous tourist spots, travel through the city in style to get to know your new home. See iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the National Museum of Scotland and even Victoria Street, aka. Diagon Alley. 

Looking for something more unique? Try the Ghost Bus Tour! Learn more about the dark history and hauntings of the city on an eerie nighttime ride in a retired hearse for just £16 per student ticket. 

Try some of Edinburgh's best street food 🌮

📍Location: Leith Street, EH1 3AU

Experience global flavours served by 11 of Scotland's best independent food traders every day of the week at Edinburgh Street Food. Think Detroit-style pizza, plant-based Mexican dishes, low and slow BBQ, authentic Japanese food and much more. 

They even host live entertainment every month, making it a great spot to hangout with friends and meet new people over delicious food. See their events here to start planning your visit. 

Go on a day trip to South Queensferry 🌊

How to get there: Hop on the train at Edinburgh Waverley to Dalmeny, then it's just a 20-minute walk to the coast. 

Rather than hibernating, get yourself out and about. A day at South Queensferry could be all you need to lift that mood and get some well needed fresh, sea air. Wrap up warm and enjoy a stroll around the cafés, taking in the Forth Bridges - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - as you go.

Explore the city on a run 🏃‍♂️

Speaking of fresh air, going on a run (or a walk) is a productive way to give you the boost you need for the new year. There are plenty of scenic runs you can take through Edinburgh, as well as some killer hills to really kick those calf muscles into gear.

Fancy something a little closer? Give the various running and walking routes on campus a try. 

Attend an iconic candlelight concert 🎻

A unique and beautiful experience start to the year, listen to incredible music played by great musicians in the grandeur of Edinburgh's cathedrals under the glow of candlelight. 

Whether you're into the classics or Coldplay, your bound to find an event that suits your music taste. There's even A Tribute to Taylor Swift happening this month! If you're interested, tickets are available now from £18 with the event happening every Saturday from 18 January - 15 February. 

Explore what Scotland's charming capital has to offer this January!