Tuesday 20 June 2017 14:30-16:30
This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season
Tuesday 27 June 2017 18:30-20:30
This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.
Wednesday 28 June 2017 14:00-16:30
A satirical comedy about the world of politics in France.
Wednesday 28 June 2017 18:30-21:00
An award-winning period drama by Bertrand Tavernier starring Philippe Noiret and Sabine Azéma.
Thursday 29 June 2017 18:00-20:00
Our monthly Wine and Gastronomy event will focus on unconventional ’revolutionary’ wines to celebrate Bastille Day.
From 3 July 2017 10:00 to 7 July 2017 16:00
A 5-day Drama and Language School for kids in association with Théâtre Sans Accents.
Tuesday 4 July 2017 18:30-20:00
A portrait of 1970s multicultural France
Wednesday 5 July 2017 18:30-20:30
This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season
Tuesday 11 July 2017 18:30-20:30
A satirical comedy about the world of politics in France.
Wednesday 12 July 2017 14:30-17:00
This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season
Wednesday 12 July 2017 18:30-20:30
This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.
Tuesday 18 July 2017 18:30-20:30
This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.
Wednesday 19 July 2017 14:30-16:30
This touching drama won the Caméra d’Or in Cannes in 2014.
Wednesday 19 July 2017 18:30-20:30
This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.
Tuesday 25 July 2017 18:30-20:30
This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.
Thursday 27 July 2017 19:00-20:30
A talk on how the poetry and letters of Mary, Queen of Scots, became the inspiration for new musical compositions.
From 4 to 28 August 2017
La Maladie de la mort is a theatrical adapation of Marguerite Duras’ novella of the same title performed as part of Vive le Fringe! 2017.
Tuesday 10 October 2017 14:00-15:00
Re-connect with your long lost French, Italian, Spanish or Gaelic self as you learn linguistic and acting skills!
From 19 to 27 October 2017
We are celebrating la "16e fête du cinéma d’animation" with a programme of French animation films
Wednesday 25 October 2017 19:00-21:00
Richard Mowe, Director of the 2017 French Film Festival UK, presents and previews a selection of Festival films. Organised by the Franco-Scottish Society (FSS) and hosted by the IFE.
From 1 to 22 November 2017
Focus on Jean-Pierre Melville work
Wednesday 8 November 2017 10:00-18:00
All-day International Conference on Literature and Philosophy, with Keynote Speech from Prof Sandra Laugier, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris 1 Pantheon, Sorbonne. Open to the Public
Wednesday 8 November 2017 14:30-16:30
A film by Nicolas Philibert (In the Land of Deaf | 1993 | In French with English subtitles)
Thursday 9 November 2017 19:00-20:30
Tuesday 14 November 2017 18:30-20:00
A film by Claire Denis (No Fear, No Die | 1990 | In French with English subtitles)
Tuesday 21 November 2017 18:30-20:30
A film by Jean-Paul Salomé (Playing Dead | 2013 | 104 mins | In French with English subtitles)
Friday 24 November 2017 09:30-16:30
An event organised by the Royal Society of Arts and supported by the Institut français d’Ecosse to mark the forthcoming 2018 Year of European Cultural Heritage.
Wednesday 29 November 2017 18:30-20:00
A film by Nicolas Philibert (In the Land of Deaf | 1993 | In French with English subtitles)
Thursday 30 November 2017 12:15-13:15
Le groupe de lecture se réunira pour échanger autour de Article 353 du code pénal de Tanguy Viel.
Thursday 30 November 2017 18:30-20:00
Inaugural conference by Antoine de Baecque in discussion with Ramona Fotiade in the new premises of the Institut français d’Ecosse.
Monday 4 December 2017 18:00-20:00
A special screening of Part 1 of Abel Gance’s Napoléon (1927)
Friday 8 December 2017 14:30-15:30
The IFE presents: Ciné-Goûter, a cosy child and parent cinema screening with a snack and a drink.
Wednesday 20 December 2017 14:30-16:00
Wednesday 20 December 2017 18:30-20:30
A film by Alexandre Coffre (2014)
In French with English subtitles
From 15 January 12:00 to 28 February 12:00
A behind-the-scenes photography exhibition by Rimbaud Patron, Scottish Ballet’s very own dancer and photographer.
Thursday 18 January 19:00-20:30
Usher Hall Emerging Artists present a soirée of French music on oboe and piano
Thursday 25 January 17:00-23:30
Inspired by the Power to the Imagination slogan of the Paris May 1968 protests, the NIGHT OF IDEAS will engage audiences in open debates on the new futures unfolding in the cultural, artistic and scientific fields, as well as in our political and philosophical frames of discussion.
Thursday 15 February 18:00-20:00
Our first wine tasting event of 2018 will introduce you to wines from the southern hemisphere.
Friday 16 February 14:00-15:30
Ciné-récré is our cinema strand for families to enjoy films in a relaxed children-friendly setting.
Friday 23 February 15:00-16:00
A monthly gathering at the Institut français’s library, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.
A monthly gathering at the Institut français’s library, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.
Wednesday 7 March 18:30-20:30
Dr Jordan Girardin of University of St Andrews will discuss the early years of tourism in the Alps.
From 8 March 19:30 to 9 March 21:30
Friday 9 March 14:00-16:00
Ciné-récré is our cinema strand for families to enjoy films in a relaxed children-friendly setting.
Friday 16 March 14:30-15:30
Scottish children’s author Annemarie Allan shares her recent book Charlie’s Promise with the Institut français.
Wednesday 21 March
A worldwide celebration of French gastronomy and art de vivre.
Wednesday 21 March 18:30-19:30
Dr Isabelle Moreels (University of Extremadura) gives a presentation on linguistic variations of French in Belgium.
Wednesday 21 March 18:30-20:30
Improve your French communication skills through play and dramatic expression.
Thursday 22 March 18:30-21:00
Screening of the film La Passion d’Augustine
Friday 23 March 15:00-16:00
A monthly gathering at the Institut français’s library, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.
Thursday 29 March 12:15-13:15
Le groupe de lecture se réunira pour échanger autour de Dans la cathédrale (Editions de Minuit) de Christian Oster.
Thursday 29 March 18:00-20:00
In March, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a wine tasting journey through Burgundy.
From 30 March to 2 April
EASTER 2018 Closing dates : 30/03, 31/03 and 02/04
Friday 30 March 19:30-22:00
The EIHF’s opening concert, featuring Ailie Robertson, Mairi Rankin, and Ismael Ledesma. Supported by the Institut français d’Ecosse.
From 9 April 14:00 to 13 April 16:00
Exam preparation classes from 9 to 13 April 2018.
From 10 April 10:00 to 13 April 16:00
The Institut français d’Ecosse has joined forces with Theatre Sans Accents to offer holiday mini camps in April and July 2018
Friday 20 April 14:00-15:00
April’s Ciné-récré features 7 short films handpicked by our librarian Catherine.
Saturday 21 April 11:00-12:30
The Institut français d’Ecosse invites you to celebrate the launch of author and performer Tania Czajka’s new bilingual picture book!
Monday 23 April 18:00-20:30
In partnership with the Lycée Hôtelier de Dinard, Edinburgh College is hosting a 3-course Franco-Scottish dinner.
Thursday 26 April 12:15-13:15
This reading group meets once a month to discuss a pre-selected book in French. April’s book is Le voyage d’Octavio by Miguel Bonnefoy.
Thursday 26 April 18:00-20:00
A lecture on photography by renowned French contemporary artist Daniel Buren; in association with Stills Centre for Photography
Thursday 26 April 18:00-20:00
In April, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a wine tasting journey of le vin doux
Friday 27 April 14:00-15:30
An afternoon of science and discovery: games and experiments will have students exploring the solar system, the animal kingdom, and volcanoes.
Friday 27 April 15:00-16:00
A monthly gathering at the Institut français’s library, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.
Thursday 10 May 18:00-20:00
In May, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a tour of wines from Bordeaux.
Tuesday 15 May 12:15-13:15
Bestselling author Antoine Laurain ("The President’s Hat", "French Rhapsody") will give a reading of his works at the Sir Patrick Geddes Library at the Institut français d’Ecosse.
Thursday 17 May 12:15-14:15
The Recovering Early Modern Women’s Past Workshop Series examines the lives and literature of female writers from the early modern period (16th to 18th centuries).
Thursday 17 May 18:30-20:30
To mark 50 years since the événements de mai, Gavin Bowd, Reader in French at the University of St Andrews, delivers a talk on British perspectives on May 68.
Friday 25 May 14:00-15:30
Food-centred activities and games about food, health, and nutrition are on the menu for this afterschool club.
Thursday 31 May 12:15-14:15
The Recovering Early Modern Women’s Past Workshop Series examines the lives and literature of female writers from the early modern period (16th to 18th centuries).
Thursday 14 June 18:00-20:00
In June, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a wine tasting journey of la Provence
Friday 15 June 14:00-15:30
Lights, camera, action! These are the buzzwords of the afternoon as students create a short animated film.