Institut français d'Ecosse

80 years of sharing French language and culture in Scotland! Enjoy our wide offer: French courses, cinema, library, talks, concerts, kid’s activities and more

[Pailler Stephane @PaillerSte94881]

Round table on @LeTour let’s talk about The Grand Depart 2027 in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿with Paul Bush managing director of @letour_uk @Edinburgh_CC @PaulBush8 @LordProvostEdin @ifecosse @cgfEdimbourg @FranceintheUK @NataliaForesti_ @scotgov @ScottishCycling @scotcyclingmag

[Edinburgh Film Guild @edinburghfg]

#Cinema #Edinburgh. Agnès Varda’s “stunningly beautiful and accomplished first film.” Screens Friday, 2 October 2026 at @ifecosse https://t.co/FFSPfbh5bT

[Pailler Stephane @PaillerSte94881]

Opening event of the 12th edition of @IberoDocs festival 16-26 September. Series of documentaries on resilience, solidarity and community @ifecosse @ifru_london @FranceintheUK @NataliaForesti_ @cgfEdimbourg @InstCervantes @IFParis

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

#WeRecommend

Join Talitha McKenzie for a weekend of dance workshops, a ball and film presentation combining traditional dance and folk-inspired court dance of the Baroque and Regency eras. French Institute members get a discount!

19 & 20 Sep @ifecosse
👉 https://t.co/lE7zo5OGcZ

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

You still have a few days to register to our Autumn #French courses! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to build your skills, there’s a course for everyone at @ifecosse 🇫🇷 Check our full offer and book before it's too late!

From 21 Sep at @ifecosse
👉 https://t.co/nzgFf3QwCC

[Richard Mowe @RichBoxoffice]

IN THE SPIRIT of film festival friendship and collaboration our colleagues at @DinardFilm have offered @FrFilmFestUK a berth in their upcoming programme publication. We have reached out with a grand design from team Emma Quinn. @ifecosse @ifru_london @screenscots @Filmhouse @filmhubscotland

[Pailler Stephane @PaillerSte94881]

Celebration of the 900 th anniversary of the city of Rutherglen with links with 🇫🇷, the oldest royal burgh in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @cgfEdimbourg @FranceintheUK @ifecosse @mgshanks

[Edinburgh Film Guild @edinburghfg]

#Cinema #Edinburgh New season @ifecosse https://t.co/QcFwnNWdc9

[Edinburgh Film Guild @edinburghfg]

Grab your seat for this year’s Edinburgh Film Guild (@edinburghfg) season. 🎬 Our Season Pass gives you access to all the films at the Institut français d'Écosse ! @ifecosse🎟️ Full Price: £36 | Concession: £25
Tickets available online & on the door https://t.co/QcFwnNWdc9

[Edinburgh Film Guild @edinburghfg]

#Cinema #Edinburgh. Screening Friday, 2 October 2026 at 6:00pm @ifecosse https://t.co/FFSPfbgxml

[Pailler Stephane @PaillerSte94881]

Opening day of « la petite école 🇫🇷 d’Aberdeen ». 65 kids learning french on saturday mornings. Bravo ! @cgfEdimbourg @FranceintheUK @AberdeenCC @ifecosse @NataliaForesti_ @ifru_london @Christia_Allard @thomasharms_RFI

[Pailler Stephane @PaillerSte94881]

60 🇫🇷 education and research institutions and 300 🇫🇷 experts attending the 🇪🇺 association for international education @OVOHydro @GlasgowCC @CampusFrance @FranceintheUK @ifecosse @cgfEdimbourg @NataliaForesti_

[Pailler Stephane @PaillerSte94881]

Meeting with mrs Yi-pei Chou Turvey very active MSP for the north-east 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿region. She took her oath of office in 🇫🇷 ! @cgfEdimbourg @ifecosse @FranceintheUK @NataliaForesti_ @AuldAllianceFR @ScotParl

[Edinburgh Film Guild @edinburghfg]

#Cinema #Edinburgh. Agnès Varda’s “stunningly beautiful and accomplished first film.” Screening Friday, 2 October 2026 at 6:00pm @ifecosse https://t.co/FFSPfbgxml

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

A full day of stories, shows and creativity for kids. 📚✨ Children's Book Festival 2026 - meet authors & illustrators, watch live shows, and join workshops in English & French.
📆 Sat 17 Oct, 10.00–16.30
🎟️ Free entrance | some events ticketed

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

Edith Piaf… but with a twist.🎤

Christine Bovill, hailed as "the stuff of Fringe legend," brings her acclaimed show “Piaf Revisited” to Edinburgh, with the exclusive launch of her brand-new live album.

🗓️ Thu 5 Nov, 19.00
🎟️ £16 members | £20 non-members

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

🎨 Dive into Monet's obsession with light across 3 cities. 🖌️

100 years after his death, join Richard Thomson (University of Edinburgh) for a lecture on the painter's late-career travels through Rouen, London and Venice.

🗓️ Thu 10 Sep, 18.00
🎟️ Free members | £7 non-members

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

Mary, Queen of Scots: icon, martyr, national obsession. Queen at 6 days old. 👑

Dr Amy Blakeway (St Andrews) unpacks the early, brutal years of Mary, Queen of Scots' reign: war, plague & reform.

🗓️ Tue 8 Sep, 18.00
🎟️ Free members | £7 non-members

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

💡You'd like to refresh your dormant French language skills?

There is still time to register to our 10-hour-Brush-Up Courses starting 14 September at the Institut français d’Ecosse 🇫🇷

#French #Education #Languages See less

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

Grab your seat for this year’s Edinburgh Film Guild (@edinburghfg) season. 🎬

Our Season Pass gives you access to all the films at the Institut français d'Écosse !

🎟️ Full Price: £36 | Concession: £25
🎟️ Tickets available online & on the door