Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo

The Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh is the official Italian governmental body dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

About Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo

	20-22 East London Street, Edinburgh New Town EH7 4BQ
	01316682232
	Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo Website
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The Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh is the official Italian governmental body dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

To this end the Institute:\r\n\r\nOrganises concerts, cultural events and exhibitions;

Organises Italian courses;

Facilitates initiatives that promote the Italian Language in Scotland and Northern Ireland;

Encourages cultural and scientific collaboration between Italy and Scotland and Northern Ireland;

Establishes contacts with local institutions, bodies and personalities in the arts and scientific communities to promote projects that further the knowledge of Italian life and culture;

Provides documentation and information about Italian cultural life and the institutions working in this field;

Supports initiatives for the cultural development of the Italian community in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Upcoming Events at Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo

Exhibitions

PINK. Women of Italian Graphic Design. From the Origins to Contemporaneity

30th October 2025 - 12th December 2025

Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Edimburgo, Edinburgh New Town

This powerful exhibition uncovers the overlooked contributions of Italian women graphic designers who helped define eras, influence culture, and craft iconic imagery.

Learning

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Wee Joys Japanese Language

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French For Fun

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Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World

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Kadampa Meditation Centre Edinburgh

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Edinburgh College of Art

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Learning

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Learning

St Marys Music School Edinburgh

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Learning

Bonjour French Classes

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Learning

Cactus Evening Language Courses in Edinburgh

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