This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season

This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.

A satirical comedy about the world of politics in France.

An award-winning period drama by Bertrand Tavernier starring Philippe Noiret and Sabine Azéma.

Our monthly Wine and Gastronomy event will focus on unconventional ’revolutionary’ wines to celebrate Bastille Day.

A 5-day Drama and Language School for kids in association with Théâtre Sans Accents.

A portrait of 1970s multicultural France

This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season

A satirical comedy about the world of politics in France.

This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season

This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.

This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.

This touching drama won the Caméra d’Or in Cannes in 2014.

This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.

This film is part of our Beyond the wave, A Summer of French cinema season.

A talk on how the poetry and letters of Mary, Queen of Scots, became the inspiration for new musical compositions.

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.

Re-connect with your long lost French, Italian, Spanish or Gaelic self as you learn linguistic and acting skills!

We are celebrating la "16e fête du cinéma d’animation" with a programme of French animation films

Focus on Jean-Pierre Melville work

A film by Nicolas Philibert (In the Land of Deaf | 1993 | In French with English subtitles)

A film by Claire Denis (No Fear, No Die | 1990 | In French with English subtitles)

A film by Jean-Paul Salomé (Playing Dead | 2013 | 104 mins | In French with English subtitles)

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.

A film by Nicolas Philibert (In the Land of Deaf | 1993 | In French with English subtitles)

A special screening of Part 1 of Abel Gance’s Napoléon (1927)

A film by Alexandre Coffre (2014)
In French with English subtitles

A behind-the-scenes photography exhibition by Rimbaud Patron, Scottish Ballet’s very own dancer and photographer.

Usher Hall Emerging Artists present a soirée of French music on oboe and piano

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.

Our first wine tasting event of 2018 will introduce you to wines from the southern hemisphere.

Ciné-récré is our cinema strand for families to enjoy films in a relaxed children-friendly setting.

A monthly gathering at the Institut français’s library, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.

Dr Jordan Girardin of University of St Andrews will discuss the early years of tourism in the Alps.

Ciné-récré is our cinema strand for families to enjoy films in a relaxed children-friendly setting.

Scottish children’s author Annemarie Allan shares her recent book Charlie’s Promise with the Institut français.

A worldwide celebration of French gastronomy and art de vivre.

Dr Isabelle Moreels (University of Extremadura) gives a presentation on linguistic variations of French in Belgium.

Improve your French communication skills through play and dramatic expression.

Screening of the film La Passion d’Augustine

A monthly gathering at the Institut français’s library, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.

In March, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a wine tasting journey through Burgundy.

The EIHF’s opening concert, featuring Ailie Robertson, Mairi Rankin, and Ismael Ledesma. Supported by the Institut français d’Ecosse.

Exam preparation classes from 9 to 13 April 2018.

The Institut français d’Ecosse has joined forces with Theatre Sans Accents to offer holiday mini camps in April and July 2018

April’s Ciné-récré features 7 short films handpicked by our librarian Catherine.

The Institut français d’Ecosse invites you to celebrate the launch of author and performer Tania Czajka’s new bilingual picture book!

In partnership with the Lycée Hôtelier de Dinard, Edinburgh College is hosting a 3-course Franco-Scottish dinner.

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.

A lecture on photography by renowned French contemporary artist Daniel Buren; in association with Stills Centre for Photography

In April, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a wine tasting journey of le vin doux

An afternoon of science and discovery: games and experiments will have students exploring the solar system, the animal kingdom, and volcanoes.

A monthly gathering at the Institut français’s library, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.

In May, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a tour of wines from Bordeaux.

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.

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).

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.

Food-centred activities and games about food, health, and nutrition are on the menu for this afterschool club.

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).

In June, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a wine tasting journey of la Provence

Lights, camera, action! These are the buzzwords of the afternoon as students create a short animated film.