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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 10h

🎉 One week to go until the Children’s Book Festival at @ifecosse.bsky.social ! Join us for a fantastic programme of storytelling, live drawing, workshops, theatre and #book signings with renowned #authors and #illustrators 📚 Sat 17 Oct at @ifecosse.bsky.social Programme: shorturl.at/lb3rn

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🎨 How do you describe a painting or share your opinion on art in French? In this relaxed and interactive workshop, we’ll use some famous French paintings as a fun way to build your vocabulary and practise French! 🇫🇷 "Art in French" 15 Oct, 12 Nov & 3 Dec at @ifecosse.bsky.social 👉 shorturl.at/Lj1hy

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"Un pays qui va mal ne va pas mieux sans culture" Nous avons eu l'honneur d'accueillir Mathieu Diez auteur de la BD "Tout mais pas Beyrouth", qui revient sur son expérience comme Attaché pour le livre et le débat d'idées à l'Institut français du Liban à Beyrouth de 2021 à 2025 📚

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Congratulations to the little artists who took part to our "Storytime" on frogs and rainy days! After listening to stories, kids had the opportunity to get creative and imagine their own frog 🐸☔️ Join our "Storytime" events for 4-10 y/o, every Saturday morning at @ifecosse.bsky.social!

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Deeply saddened by the passing of the immensely talented author Peter May. We were very much looking forward to welcoming him next November as part of the Institut français d’Écosse’s 80th anniversary celebrations. Our heartfelt thoughts are with his family, friends and readers.

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🍂🌰 Join us for a week of fun-filled indoor and outdoor autumn activities for children aged 3 to 5 y/o! Through art, games, songs, and hands-on activities, your little ones will discover and learn French while having fun 🇫🇷 12 to 16 Oct at @ifecosse.bsky.social 👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/french-cours...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#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.bsky.social 👉 ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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 you at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🇫🇷 Check our full offer and book before it's too late! From 21 Sep @ifecosse.bsky.social 👉 ifecosse.org.uk/french-cours...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Jazz Concert with Levi Harvey Trio, Talks with authors Peter May and Mathieu Diez, Children’s Book Festival 2026, concert with @christinebovill.bsky.social... Discover what's on this new season at @ifecosse.bsky.social! Programme: shorturl.at/6Ykaj Join our mailing list: bit.ly/408uLpD

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🇫🇷 One week left to grab our Early Bird discount on #French courses! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build your skills, there’s a course for everyone at @ifecosse.bsky.social: General French classes, Conversation Club, children activities and more 👉 ifecosse.org.uk/french-cours...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🎙️ In Episode 3 of "Voices", @fringereview.bsky.social’s Deborah Nicholson meets artist Vera Rozanova to talk about “Don’t Wait for Me…” an award-winning bilingual children’s show presented as part of "Vive le Fringe" until 23 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social! 👉 fringereview.co.uk/edinburgh-fe...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🎭 Thinking about bringing your show to Festival Avignon OFF in France? Whether you're an artist, theatre company, or producer, join the workshop at @ifecosse.bsky.social to learn more about one this performing arts festival 11 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📰 We've made the news! Thank you to @scotsman.com for featuring our "Vive le Fringe!"- a France showcase programme, returning to @ifecosse.bsky.social from 7–29 August! Three francophone shows, one unforgettable Fringe See you in Edinburgh ✨ @edfringe.bsky.social 👉 www.scotsman.com/sponsored/wh...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

As part of "MILLENIUM 2027, the European Year of the #Normans" and to promote Norman artists internationally, ODIA Normandie and @regionnormandie.bsky.social are partnering with @ifecosse.bsky.social for "Vive le Fringe!" in 2027! Call for projects until 30/09: www.odianormandie.com/vive-le-frin...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join French writer and researcher Hélène Giannecchini for a discussion around her acclaimed book "Un désir démesuré d’amitié" about chosen families, queer memory, and the bonds that carry us through. 🇫🇷🤝 📅 Friday 28 August, 14:00 at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🗣️ In French (B2 recommended)

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🌱🌍How can the performing arts reduce their environmental impact while keeping international cultural exchange alive? Join the discussion with Terry Roberts (Edinburgh International Festival)& Ben Twist (Culture for Climate Scotland) 14 Aug @ifecosse.bsky.social 👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Experience a taste of France at @ifecosse.bsky.social during the @edfringe.bsky.social! From 7 to 29 August 2026, "Vive le Fringe - a France showcase" features 3 exceptional productions from France, bringing together music, puppetry, football and dance 🌟 Discover our programme: shorturl.at/bHn5D

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎭💥 2 weeks till the Fringe! #edfringe Dive into this year's mix of #dance, #music and #theatre at "Vive le Fringe!" - a France showcase, and grab your ticket(s) before they're gone 🎟️ 📅 7-29 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🔗 www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-an...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Join this year's delegates of "Project Passerelle", a new Franco-Scottish theatre lab initiative, as they share findings from their recent trip to Festival d'Avignon! The event will be followed by a networking session & apéritif 13 Aug @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Don't miss an evening of Scottish folk and Americana roots music on 29 August with The Fountaineers - Callum Morton (fiddle & mandolin) and Michael Wright (guitar & vocals) 🎻 29 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social with @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The World Cup may be over, but on our stage, the game isn't quite finished yet ⚽🎻 Choreographer of "Up°: Violin vs Football", Fouad Boussouf writes for @telerama.bsky.social on Michael Olise - a footballer who moves like a dancer 👀 18-27 Aug @ifecosse.bsky.social 👉 www.telerama.fr/television/i...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🇫🇷 Celebrate your French spirit this Bastille Day! Why not start learning French? Thanks to @ifecosse.bsky.social membership, you can enjoy one month free of the Frantastique Learning Series Boost your French with fun, personalised daily lessons 👉 shorturl.at/wi8zI

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Learn French, Open New Horizons 🇫🇷🗝 Whether you're taking your 1st steps in French or looking to build on your skills, there's a course for everyone @ifecosse.bsky.social! Book by 30 August to enjoy our Early Bird discount (-10%) Kids from 9/09, adults 21/09 👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/french-cours...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎻⚽ Ready for one of the Fringe's most unexpected pairings? As part of @edfringe.bsky.social, the @ifecosse.bsky.social is bringing "°Up: Violin vs Football" to Edinburgh, a playful and poetic live performance where freestyle football meets violin! 7–23 Aug 🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Thank you to Families Edinburgh Magazine for featuring our children's show "Don't Wait For Me..." in their latest roundup of must-see kids' shows at @edfringe.bsky.social! 🎉 📍 7–23 Aug @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what... Read the article 👉 familiesonline.co.uk/edinburgh/fr...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Allez les bleus! 🇫🇷⚽️ The World Cup is the perfect excuse to dive into French! The @ifecosse.bsky.social is offering you a free month to discover the Frantastique Learning Series: learn French through daily, personalised episodes with a cultural twist! 👉 shorturl.at/CjhXp

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Give your child a fun introduction to #French this summer! 🇫🇷 Our "Summer Mini Camps" (for 3-5 y/o) are the occasion for your wee ones to learn French through games, crafts, songs and stories 2 camps available: 🌞 29 June – 3 July 🌞 6 July – 10 July 👉 shorturl.at/kS6ZR

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Ready to see what dreams are made of ☁️✨ This August, the French Institute will be home to a tenderhearted tale brought to you by Cie La Neige sur les Cils. Through expert puppetry, embark on a poetic journey! From 4 y/o 7-23 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Experience "Being Maria", Jessica Palud’s sensitive portrait of Maria Schneider, star of the 1972 cult classic "Last Tango in Paris". After the screening, stay for a discussion with intimacy director Rebecca Mahar & artist Debi 24 June at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/cinema/pride...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The artists programmed as part of "Vive le Fringe!" are only a small taste of the rich #francophone talent arriving in Edinburgh this August. Discover our recommendations at Edinburgh International Festival and @edfringe.bsky.social! ✨ 5-31 August 2026 👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/francophone-...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Learn French this summer, and have fun doing it! ☀️ 🇫🇷 Brush-Up classes to refresh and strengthen your French 🎶 A French-language choir ✈️ Travel-focused courses 🎓 DELF B1 & B2 preparation courses From 29 June at @ifecosse.bsky.social Info & Booking(s): ifecosse.org.uk

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

📢 Volunteers wanted for "Vive le Fringe!" 🌟 Join our team this August and help bring French culture to the @edfringe.bsky.social! 🎭 Volunteers can support our communications, box office or cultural activities and enjoy our shows for free ⏰ Apply by 5 July www.ifecosse.org.uk/call-for-vol...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Folk concert with Emma Martin @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social, French Karaoke, screening of "EDEN" with @cinetopia.bsky.social and French House DJ set... There are plenty of ways to celebrate music this June at @ifecosse.bsky.social! Programme: shorturl.at/5EsAT Join our mailing list: bit.ly/408uLpD

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌍 Former headliner of the Earth Month at @ifecosse.bsky.social Vincent Doumeizel has been featured in @scotsman.com ! The Ocean Advisor and advocate for the Algae Revolution highlights the vital role of plankton which make all marine life possible 🌊🪸 👉 pressreader.com/uk/the-scots...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Come to celebrate Make Music Day with a #concert of award-winning musician and folk singer Emma Martin @livemusicnowscot.bsky.social! The concert will be followed by a karaoke: come and sing along to your favorite French songs! 🎤 19 June @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

✨The 2nd edition of the Auld Alliance #Comics Festival was a great success! ✨ Thank you to all our visitors who joined us for the talks, Artists’ Alley, and live drawing show. We hope you enjoyed discovering incredible new talents as much as we enjoyed sharing them with you!

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Learn French this summer, and have fun doing it! ☀️ From children’s summer camps and Brush-Up classes to travel-focused courses for your next trip to France or a French-speaking destination, there’s something for everyone! From 29 June at @ifecosse.bsky.social 👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/french-cours...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🌟 The wait is over! 🥁 We’re delighted to announce that the 2026 “Vive le Fringe” Festival programme is now live! @edfringe.bsky.social Discover an exciting and diverse lineup of #dance, #music & #theatre performances! 7-29 Aug at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/festivals-an...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🔎 Join #comics artists Benoit Dahan and Cyril Lieron, the acclaimed creators of "Dans la tête de Sherlock Holmes" (Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes), for an immersive Cluedo-style event mixing storytelling and live drawing! 31 May at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Les Fils Canouche for a lively gypsy #jazz concert filled with energy, rhythm, and unforgettable moments ✨ A huge thank you to the band for such a wonderful evening and to everyone who joined us to enjoy the music! 🎷🪗

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Step into a unique experience where drawing unfolds in real time! Comics artists Anaïs Flogny @hakunette.bsky.social & Sophie Leullier invite you into a live drawing show, where images and stories take shape before your eyes ✨ 29 May at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for the Edinburgh events of #EarthMonth 2026, with a special focus on protecting our #oceans! 🌍🌊 Highlights included an inspiring conference with Olivier Poivre d'Arvor & Harriet Harden-Davies, film screenings and a hands-on workshop for kids

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Thank you to our wonderful audience for joining us for the five concerts of the 2nd edition of the #Baroque Music Festival — what a fantastic success! Bravo to all the artists for their extraordinary performances 🎶 🎻 We can’t wait to welcome you again next year!

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Les Fils Canouche blend genres to reinvent #jazz, emphasizing bold, sensitive improvisation. Their sound draws from world music, gypsy jazz, and Latin styles. Don't miss a rich and exploratory acoustic experience!🎷🪗 7 May at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Featured in our lineup for last year's Baroque Music Festival, soprano Héloïse Bernard will be among the artists in The Telling show "Purcell, The Musical" on 26 April at Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Info and Ticket(s): assemblyroxy.com/whats-on/410...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Are you planning to study, work, or immigrate to a #French-speaking country? Prove your proficiency in French with the TEF, Test d’Évaluation de Français. From Canadian immigration to French citizenship, we offer the specific test you need @ifecosse.bsky.social 👉 www.ifecosse.org.uk/certificates...

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🎬 Join us to celebrate #Europe Day exploring humour from different European countries! The event will feature a selection of comedy short films from Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain and France #EuropeDay 8 May at @ifecosse.bsky.social 🎟️ www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agend...

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Imaginate & Edinburgh International Children’s Festival @edchildrensfest.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We are excited to launch the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival 2026 with a jam-packed programme of circus, dance, and theatre for young people and their families, featuring 15 productions from 9 countries. 🧡 Tickets are now on sale: www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats…

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

"Les lectures musicales me permettent de réunir mes deux passions, la littérature et la musique. Grâce à elles on peut faire l'expérience en direct de l'émotion du public" Nous avons eu le plaisir de recevoir Gilles Marchand à @ifecosse.bsky.social pour son roman "Les Promesses Orphelines"!📚

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🌍🌿 From 22 to 28 April, join us for the 3rd edition of #Earth Month at @ifecosse.bsky.social — a vibrant celebration of culture and climate action, in partnership with Goethe-Institut Glasgow and Alliance française Glasgow! Programme: shorturl.at/ATSJM Join our mailing list: bit.ly/408uLpD

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