Hearts have enjoyed a season to remember so far, having led at the top of the Scottish Premiership since September.
The club opted to strengthen their squad further by acquiring Rogers Mato, Jordi Altena, Islam Chesnokov, and Marc Leonard as they aim to keep themselves ahead of Rangers and Celtic, who are breathing down their neck just below them at the Scottish Premiership summit.
As it often does, the arrival of new faces meant that several players also departed during the January window, with the likes of Sander Kartum, Zander Clark, and James Wilson all leaving in the winter transfer window, while many others were already out on loan across different clubs.
Here we look at the 12 Hearts players who are currently on loan away from the club, and assess how they have done for their new teams this season. Who has impressed away from Tynecastle - and who is perhaps regretting their decision to leave?
9. Sander Kartum - Wellington Phoenix
After struggling to get regular football at Tynecastle in the first half of the campaign, Kartum opted to join A-League side Wellington Phoenix on loan in January. He's featured in four games since his move to Australia, scoring a late consolation on his debut vs Newcastle Jets. | SNS Group
10. Kai Smutek - Hamilton
The 20-year-old Welsh defender moved on loan to the League One side at the beginning of January, and has missed a minute of football since his arrival. Hamilton have lost just one with him in the side. | SNS Group
11. Lewis Neilson - Falkirk
The talented young centre-back agreed a season-long loan deal with newly promoted Falkirk in the summer, where he was a regular starter until an ankle injury curtailed his campaign. Returned to fitness earlier this month, and immediately regained his spot in the starting XI, where he has performed well for John McGlynn's side. | SNS Group
12. Harry Stone - Airdrieonians
Hearts' fourth-choice goalkeeper joined relegation-threatened Championship side Airdrieonians in January, and has been impressive between the sticks, keeping two clean sheets and conceding just three goals in his first five matches. | SNS Group