Institut francais d Ecosse

A cultural centre promoting French language and French culture in Edinburgh and in Scotland and part of the wider Institut Français network around the world.

About Institut francais d Ecosse

	Institut français d'Ecosse West Parliament Square, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1RF
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A little corner of France in the heart of Edinburgh!

The French Institute in Edinburgh is a cultural centre promoting French language and French culture in Edinburgh and in Scotland and part of the wider Institut Français network around the world.

Here at the Institut français, at the heart of Edinburgh, we offer French courses, talks, live music and theatre performances, film screenings, library collections, kid's activities, and festivals!

Promoting cross-cultural exchange since 1946.

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Upcoming Events at Institut francais d Ecosse

Exhibitions

Scotland: An Inner Journey – A Photography Exhibition

19th September 2025 - 3rd October 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Embark on a visual journey into the soul of Scotland through the lens of Sergio Romero at the Institut Français d’Écosse!

Talks and Lectures

European Day of Languages – Aberlangs: Aberdeen City of Languages

25th September 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Hosted for the European Day of Languages, join us at Institut français d'Ecosse on 25th September for this talk by Drs Fransiska Louwagie and Clémence O’Connor on Aberlangs.

Books

Children’s Book Festival at the Institut français d’Écosse

27th September 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Calling all young readers, curious minds, and budding storytellers! Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse for the Children’s Book Festival on Saturday 27th September!

Dance

Historical Georgian Dance Classes

Selected dates between 30th September 2025 - 9th December 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Join the Edinburgh Quadrille Society and learn dances from the Jane Austen / Bridgerton era at Institut français d'Écosse!

Books

Meet the author Constance Trautsolt

2nd October 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Meet French writer Constance Trautsolt for a talk on her brilliant first novel Pour la peau de Shirley Page (‘For the Sake of Shirley Page’) at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 2nd October!

Books

Jean-Yves Laurichesse: Writing between memory and fiction

14th October 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us for an evening of readings and conversation with Jean-Yves Laurichesse at the Institut francais d'Ecosse on Tuesday 14th October!

Film

Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening with Live Score

31st October 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Silent Screen Scotland returns to Edinburgh with "Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening" - a candlelit screening of Nosferatu accompanied by live score at the Institut français d'Écosse!

Music

Vive la France • Opera Festival •

29th November 2025

Institut francais d Ecosse, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Opera Caledonia for a day of concerts & events celebrating the vast variety of musical & dramatic styles of French opera, set in the stunning surroundings of the Institut français d’Écosse!

Learning

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