Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 28 March at 10.30am Story Time: Easter Special Come to celebrate Easter with stories, crafts, and an exciting Egg Hunt! This special "Heure du conte" will be filled with creativity, laughter, and sweet…
Course Workshops Mon 30 Mar Singing in French You like French and singing? Join our teacher Sarah to practice your French while learning famous French songs from Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf, Françoise Hardy…
Books & Ideas Tue 31 March at 12.30pm Reading group “Jacaranda” by Gaël Faye Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Films Wed 1 April at 2pm & 6pm The Quiet Son / Jouer avec le feu Pierre (played by Vincent Lindon, Awarded Best Actor in this role at the Venice Film Festival) brings up his two sons alone. Louis, the younger,…
French Courses Networking 5 March, 2 April, 7 May, 4 June, 1 Oct Coffee & French Conversation Want to practice your French in an informal setting? Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse for a relaxed morning chat – over a cup…
Films Wed 8 April at 2pm & 6pm Indes galantes At the Paris Opera, thirty dancers challenge tradition with a bold reinterpretation of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Baroque masterpiece Les Indes galantes. Directed by Clément Cogitore and…
Music Thu 9 April at 7pm RCS presents : Alexander Krylov in concert Alexander Krylov is a classical guitarist from Dublin, Ireland. After studying with Andrii Kryzhanivskii, and Marco Ramelli in the TUD Junior Conservatoire, he moved to…
Music Fri 10 April at 7pm Blessed Echoes by Ensemble Près de votre oreille Blessed Echoes was conceived in 2018 while preparing Près de votre oreille’s first album, Come Sorrow. Exploring Elizabethan repertoire led to the discovery of numerous…
Teens Theatre Workshops Sat 11 April at 10.30 Finding Your Inner Voice – Creative Theatre Workshop for Teens Join us for a creative workshop with musician and performer Fay Guiffo and Theatre and Dance producer Tanya McLaughlin, where young participants use theatre, storytelling,…
Music Tue 14 April at 7pm Jeux de Dames: A portrait of Love – concert by Ensemble Amarillis François Couperin’s 1713 preface to his First Book of Harpsichord Pieces places his music under the sign of portraiture: each piece, he explains, is inspired…
Films Wed 15 April at 2pm & 6pm Sailing Home / La Vallée des fous Passionate about sailing, Jean-Paul is going through a difficult period. He's accumulating debt and drifting away from his family. Determined to take control of his…
Books & Ideas Talks Wed 15 April at 2pm Meet the author Gilles Marchand Gilles Marchand is the author of "Le soldat désaccordé" (published by Aux Forges Vulcain, then Le livre de poche), a bestseller and winner of the…
Music Thu 16 April at 7pm John Butt in concert Musical Director of the Dunedin Consort, John Butt invites us on a journey that begins in Italy, where Girolamo Frescobaldi composed with freedom and harmonic…
Kids & Families Performances Thu 16 April at 2pm Family Afternoon: Peter and the Wolf Join us for a magical journey into the world of Peter and the Wolf, where music, sound, and light bring this classic story to life.…
Music Sat 18 April at 5.30pm Italian Baroque: Monika d’Ermo Recital followed by Cenacolo Musicale For this year's edition of the Baroque Music Festival, the Institut Francais d’Ecosse partners with the Italian Consulate in Edinburgh and The Italian Institute of…
Films Wed 22 April at 2pm & 6pm La Rivière Winner of the prestigious 2023 Jean-Vigo Prize, Dominique Marchais' documentary "La Rivière" explores the ecosystem of the Pyrenean mountain streams. Powerful rivers flow between the…
Books & Ideas Talks Thu 23 April at 5pm Protecting Our Ocean Heritage Join us for two insightful presentations on the protection of the oceans and the ecosystem with Olivier Poivre d'Arvor — Special Envoy of the President…
Films Fri 24 April at 6pm Ocean with David Attenborough ★★★★ “Breathtaking. David Attenborough returns with a spectacular movie” Time Out ★★★★★ “A visual marvel” The Guardian ★★★★★ “Spectacular” The Daily Mail OCEAN WITH…
Kids & Families Sat 25 April at 10.30 Workshop for Kids: Clean your ocean! In this hands-on workshop, children will learn how to take care of our beaches through play and imagination. They will explore a mini beach with…
Books & Ideas Tue 28 April at 12.30 Reading group “L’adversaire” by Emmanuel Carrère Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Films Tue 28 April at 6pm Silent Friend "Ildikó Enyedi’s Utterly Enchanting New Film Speaks for the Trees" Variety Set in the botanical garden of a medieval town in Germany. Three epochs,…
Films Wed 29 April at 2pm & 6pm Un singe en hiver Albert is an inn owner who vowed never to drink again if he and his wife survived the war. They did, and the reformed alcoholic…
Films Wed 6 May at 2pm & 6pm The Boy / Le Garçon ★★★★ "A lively dialogue between fiction and documentary, "The Boy" gives rise to a moving emotional crescendo." L'Obs ★★★★ "This fascinating cinematic object stands out…
Music Thu 7 May at 7pm Concert with Les Fils Canouche Les Fils Canouche embrace the mixing of genres and the fusion of influences, shaking up the age-old codes of jazz to make room for improvisation…
Films Talks Fri 8 May at 7pm Europe Day – European Comedy Short Films screening Join us to celebrate Europe Day exploring humor from different European countries! The event will feature a selection of comedy short films from Germany, Ireland, Italy,…
Films Wed 13 May at 2pm & 6pm Bon Voyage, Marie / On ira An unexpected road trip brings a dysfunctional family together for one last journey with their elder, sparking moments of connection, joy, and reconciliation.
Kids & Families Sat 16 May at 10.30 Story Time: Let’s all create a farm together! Join us for a joyful and imaginative Story Time where we’ll build our very own farm! Through interactive storytelling and cheerful sing-along songs, children will…
Books & Ideas Workshops Tue 19 May at 2pm Workshop: Write your own crime fiction foregrounding the city In this new collaborative workshop with students from the University of Rouen, participants will be offered the opportunity to try their hand at crime fiction,…
Films Wed 20 May at 2pm & 6pm The Long Absence Winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1961. Thérèse Langlois is intrigued by a tramp who looks just like her husband,…
Books & Ideas Films Thu 21 May at 5pm Claude Simon, the Inexhaustible Chaos of the World Join us for a special screening of Alain Fleischer's documentary “Claude Simon, the Inexhaustible Chaos of the World”. It will be introduced by Dominique Viart,…
Books & Ideas Talks Fri 22 May at 2pm Claude Simon and Life Writing The seminar on “Claude Simon and Life Writing” will feature talks delivered in French and English by several academic experts. Programme: 14.00: Welcome from…
Books & Ideas Tue 26 May at 12.30 Reading group “Jours anciens” by Michel Winock Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Films Wed 27 May at 2pm & 6pm Keeping Mum / Maman déchire A wonderful grandma, damaged child and spontaneous feminist - follows the director's punk mother who fascinates as much as she upends, while asking the question:…
Books & Ideas Talks 29 to 31 May 2026 Auld Alliance Comics Festival 2026 The Auld Alliance Comics Festival is back! The 730th anniversary of the historic treaty between France and Scotland was celebrated with a special Comics Weekend…
Films Wed 3 June at 2pm & 6pm The (In)famous Youssef Salem Struggling author Youssef wins acclaim for a scandalous autobiographical novel. Suddenly famous, he must hide his work from family while grappling with newfound success and…
Books & Ideas Talks Wed 3 June at 5pm Meet the author Benjamin Hoffmann Join us for a literary event with Benjamin Hoffmann, essayist and novelist, and Professor of French at The Ohio State University. A specialist in early…
Kids & Families Sat 6 June at 10.30 Story Time: Let’s go on holidays! Pack your imagination — we’re going on an adventure! Join us for a special holiday-themed Story Time where we’ll travel through sunny beaches, exciting cities,…
Films Wed 10 June at 2pm & 6pm Pride Month screening: La Pampa ★★★★ “Deftly captures the power of friendship and the struggle to define oneself at the brink of adulthood.” ICS Film Willy and Jojo, lifelong friends,…
Films Wed 17 June at 2pm & 6pm Returning to Reims Returning to Reims won the 2023 Cesar Award for Best Documentary Film. Based on the novel by Didier Eribon, the film tells an intimate and…
Films Wed 24 June at 2pm & 6pm Pride month screening: Being Maria "Anamaria Vartolomei impresses as 'Last Tango In Paris' star Maria Schneider in Jessica Palud’s sensitive biopic" Screen Daily Maria Schneider, on the cusp of adulthood,…
Special events Fri 26 June at 6.30pm Quiz of the Institut français d’Ecosse You are a quiz fan? Come and test your knowledge about France and French language in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at the Institut français…
Books & Ideas Talks Tue 22 Sep at 5pm Conference by Education Scotland: What’s Changing in Scotland’s Languages Curriculum? Scotland’s curriculum is evolving. Since June 2025, over 200 colleagues have been involved in updating the Languages curriculum, led by colleagues from Education Scotland. This…
Books & Ideas Films Talks March 2025 Mois de la Francophonie 2026 Next event : Reading group “Jacaranda” by Gaël Faye Tue 31 Mar at 12:30
Festivals & series Women Shaping the World Next event : Jeux de Dames: A portrait of Love - concert by Ensemble Amarillis Tue 14 Apr at 19:00
Arts Talks Earth Month 2026: Cultures of Action Next event : Global forests and the fight against deforestation Thu 16 Apr at 17:00
Books & Ideas Talks On the works of Claude Simon Next event : Claude Simon, the Inexhaustible Chaos of the World Thu 21 May at 17:00
Books & Ideas Celebrating Comics and Graphic Novels Next event : Auld Alliance Comics Festival 2026 Fri 29 May at 16:00
