77 Degrees North

The exhibition 77 Degrees North showcases cutting-edge textile artists from across Scotland. The works featured are from artists who have either trained or are resident in Scotland and are inspired by the 19th century Scottish whaling industry which was once vital to Dundee’s economy. Aiming to promote excellence across all aspects of contemporary textiles, the exhibition runs until January 16.

January 6-January 16 at 10am (11am on Sundays)

Free

Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA

Where has all the light gone?

Artist Mark Campbell’s work tends to focus on the ‘propaganda messages’ that he believes children are subjected to through various channels such as television and social media. The latest exhibition has its origins in both his 2010 and 2012 works A God Given Light and Jelevision in which he created a full size stained-glass greenhouse etched and fired with imagery. Where has all the light gone reimagines the world as an opera where the rulers have come to power through manipulated media, presenting his own criticism of how he sees young minds being shaped.

January 6-January 23 (9am-5pm)

Free

South Block, 16 Osborne Street, Glasgow City Centre, G1 5QH

Blooming Marvellous

Eliminate the winter blues and get in the mood for spring with a visit to Methil Heritage Centre for a colourful family-friendly exhibition that explores the hidden wonders of the garden. A valuable haven for birds, insects and other wildlife, visitors can follow in the footsteps of plant hunters and learn about where some of their much-loved garden flowers originally came from.

January 6-March 13

Free

Methil Heritage Centre, 272 High Street, Methil, KY8 3EQ

Scotland through a Lens

Explore a different side to Stirling Castle with its latest exhibition, Romantic Scotland Through a Lens. On display will be a selection of photography from the castle archive, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about life in Scotland in the 19th century and how its fishing communities and rural life have contributed to our understanding of Scottish identity and history.

January 6-January 9

Exhibition included in castle admission

Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade, Stirling, FK8 1EJ

Night Walk for Edinburgh

One of the biggest hits of the Edinburgh International Festival, the Night Walk for Edinburgh returns as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations. Follow Janet Cardiff’s voice as she leads you through the backstreets of Edinburgh’s Old Town to take in history, invention and memories. The artist's voice in your ears and magical scenes on the phone screen in your hand takes you on a disjointed tale of game-playing, surrealistic poetry and maybe even a murder mystery.

January 5-January 19

Free

Edinburgh Old Town

Scottish Ballet – The Snow Queen

Celebrating the 50th anniversary year of Scottish Ballet is the world premiere of The Snow Queen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s much loved tale. The show is set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov which is performed live by the full Scottish Ballet Orchestra, and was designed by award-winning Lez Brotherston. This story of love and friendship is brimming with a colourful cast of characters is sure to be a delight for the whole family.

January 3-January 18

Tickets from £5.50

Theatre Royal Glasgow, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 3QA

Dome Nights

Returning to Dynamic Earth this month is their Dome Nights. Throughout the month they will be showing two films on Edinburgh’s only 360 degree cinema. The first is Dark Side of the Moon inspired by the music of Pink Floyd. Audiences can listen to the 1973 album in explosive surround sound with spellbinding projections, making for a truly magical experience. The other, Planets 360, sees the show driven by an 132 piece orchestral recording of the original suite by Holst. Accompanied by inspiring solar system visuals which include those that have been captured by robotic explorers.

January 5 and January 11

Tickets from £12

Dynamic Earth, 112-116 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh Old Town, EH8 8AS

Giant Lanterns: Lost Worlds

Travel back to prehistoric times with Edinburgh Zoo’s new winter spectacle. Take a journey through 570 million years of wildlife, from when the first origins of life appeared as tiny microbes, to a time when dinosaurs roamed and the ice age gave way to some of the forgotten giants of the animal kingdom. With over 600 new lanterns gracing the grounds of the Zoo, there’s no better time to visit.

January 10-12; 17-19 and 24-26

Tickets from £9

Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road, EH12 6TS

Met Opera Live: Wozzeck

South African artist William Kentridge has turned his attention to Berg’s other operatic masterpiece after wowing audiences with his production of Lulu in 2015. Set in an apocalyptic pre-World War I environment, the show is conducted by Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and features the highly anticipated debut of baritone Peter Mattei as the title character.

January 11 at 5.55pm

Tickets from £18.50

The Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, KY16 9LA

Platform at Argyle St Arches

Ten of Scotland’s best independent street food traders return to Argyle Street Arches next weekend for their weekly street food market. Set in a prime city centre location bustling with fast food and chain restaurants, Platform offers an independent alternative to the generic food you’d find outside of its walls. All produce from the traders is locally and sustainably sourced, free range and fair trade. Available to sit-in or to enjoy on the move, there’s plenty of reason to give it a try.

January 10 from 12pm-10pm

Free

Argyle Street Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8BL