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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Music Sat 18 April at 5.30pm Italian Baroque: Monika d’Ermo Recital followed by Cenacolo Musicale – SOLD OUT! 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 + Q&A with ecology and film experts Duncan Pepper and Manuel Pennoto 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…
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…
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.
Films Fri 15 May at 6pm It Was Just an Accident The French Film Festival UK and Institut français d'Ecosse invite you to celebrate the 2026 Festival de Cannes (12–23 May 2026) with a special screening…
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 Talks Thu 21 May at 5pm Meet the author Fiston Mwanza Mujila One of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Francophone literature, Congolese writer Fiston Mwanza Mujila will be presenting his major works, with a particular focus…
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…
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…
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…
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 Thu 11 June at 6pm Pride Month screening: Love Me Tender One late summer, Clémence tells her ex-husband that she’s having romantic relationships with women. Her life is turned upside down when he takes custody of…
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…
Talks Tue 8 Sep at 6pm The early years of Mary, Queen of Scots: war, destruction, and reform Mary, Queen of Scots: icon, martyr, national obsession. You know her story, but what does she hide? In December 1542, Mary became Queen at six…
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…
Films Wed 23 Sep at 2pm & 6pm Sentimental Value Sentimental Value has won the Oscar for best international feature at the 98th Academy Awards. Reinsve plays Nora, a successful stage actress who, along…
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
Music Baroque Music Festival 2026 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 : Sylvie Lemmet: Global Forests and Reforestation 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
