DOD Lecture Series: Edinburgh's Architectural Global Connections

John Lowrey, Senior Lecturer in Architectural History at the University of Edinburgh, will discuss the international influences on Edinburgh’s architecture.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series, organised by the Cockburn Association. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

Event Details

Doors Open Days Lecture Series: Edinburgh’s Architectural Global Connections
John Lowrey
Tuesday, 23 July 2019 | 19:00 - 20:00
£5 (£3 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
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History Talk: The Life of a French Resistant [In French]

As this event will be held in French, some elements below will be listed in this language.

Stéphanie Trouillard is a French journalist currently working at France 24. She is specialised in the memory of the first and second World Wars. She will present her book, Mon oncle de l'ombre - Enquête sur un maquisard breton (Skol Vreizh, 2018), dedicated to the life of her great uncle, a member of the French Resistance who died in 1944.

Mon oncle de l'ombre - Enquête sur un maquisard breton
12 juillet 1944. Des rafales de mitraillettes brisent le silence de l'aube dans une ferme du Morbihan. André Gondet, 23 ans, s'écroule sous les balles au milieu de ses camarades résistants. Ce sanglant épisode marque les habitants des environs au fer rouge. Dans la famille Gondet, la douleur serre la gorge et scelle les lèvres. La souffrance est aussi vive que silencieuse. Soixante-dix ans plus tard, André n'est plus qu'un nom sur un monument aux morts.

De lui, il reste seulement un portrait dans un vieux cadre accroché sur un mur de la maison familiale. Une photo qui finit par attirer le regard et la curiosité de l'une de ses petites nièces. Qui était cet homme dont son grand père ne prononçait pas le nom ? Quel était son combat ? Par quoi était-il animé ?

History Talk: The Life of a French Resistant [In French]
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 | 6.45 - 8.00 pm
Free and open to all

Institut français d'Ecosse
Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes (1st floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

Bookings
Book directly online or contact us at 0131 285 6030 or ifecosse.edimbourg-cslt @diplomatie.gouv.fr

IFE Membership and discount rates
To take advantage of discounted member rates and to have access to members-only events throughout the year, we invite you to become a member of the Institut français d'Ecosse.

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Atelier jeunesse : Madly Chatterjee, The Children of Slowville

Imagine a greener and kinder world! Imagine a child-friendly, animal-friendly, car-free, eco-friendly city… Welcome to Slowville! Follow the children of Slowville in their everyday life and you will see, no need to be a super-hero to have a life full of adventures!

Children books author and illustator Madly Chatterjee will offer a reading of her Children of Slowville books followed by a workshop which will blend drawing and colouring with story-making.

About Madly Chatterjee
Madly Chatterjee is a children books author and illustrator. The two first volumes of the Children of Slowville series were published in 2019. They deal with core values such as respecting the environment, animals and other human beings. Each volume is bilingual and for children from 3 to 9.

Find Madly Chatterjee on Facebook and Instagram.

Event details

Atelier jeunesse : Madly Chatterjee, The Children of Slowville
Saturday, 5 October 2019 | 10.30 - 11.30 am
Free

Institut français d'Ecosse
Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes (1st floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

Bookings
Book directly online or contact us at 0131 285 6030 or ifecosse.edimbourg-cslt @diplomatie.gouv.fr

IFE Membership and discount rates
To take advantage of discounted member rates and to have access to members-only events throughout the year, we invite you to become a member of the Institut français d'Ecosse.

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DOD Lecture Series: Thinking globally and acting locally - about Edinburgh

What are the global trends and international obligations that Edinburgh’s citizens and policy makers need to be aware of? How have they put Edinburgh on a strong growth trajectory, and is it sustainable? The talk will set Edinburgh in its European and global context and explore disruptions that could shape its future. Cliff Hague is Chair of the Cockburn Association and Emeritus Professor of Planning and Spatial Development at Heriot-Watt University.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series, organised by the Cockburn Association. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

Event Details

Doors Open Days Lecture Series: Thinking globally and acting locally - about Edinburgh
Cliff Hague
Thursday, 26 July 2019 | 19:00 - 20:00
£5 (£2 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

Image: Port of Leith
Credit: Cruisemapper.com

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DOD Lecture Series: Scots Baronial meets the New York Five

Architect Crichton Wood will discuss the key concepts of Scots baronial architecture used in the work of American Architect and theorist, Louis Kahn, including expressive relationships between form and function, and geometric plan transformations. Wood will also discuss the impact of Kahn’s use of Baronial architecture on other American architects of the 20th Century, showing how some of these concepts can be used to develop a modern “Scots,” architecture.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

Event Details

Doors Open Days Lecture Series: Scots Baronial meets the New York Five
Crichton Wood
Friday, 27 July 2019 | 19:00 - 20:00
£5 (£2 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
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DOD Lecture Series: Henry Cockburn and the work of the Cockburn Association

This light-hearted talk will look at the legacy of Lord “Henry” Cockburn and work of the organisation founded in his honour in seeking to protect and enhance the amenity of the City of Edinburgh. It will be led by Terry Levinthal, the Director of the Cockburn Association.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

Event Details

Doors Open Days Lecture Series: Henry Cockburn and the work of the Cockburn Association
Terry Levinthal
Tuesday, 23 July 2019 | 12:00 - 13:00
£3 (£2 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

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DOD Lecture Series: Edinburgh and the Origins of Global Conservation

Dr Sean O'Reilly, Director of The Institute of Historic Building Conservation will discuss how approaches to conservation vary on a global scale and the influence of Edinburgh in the global conservation movement.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series, organised by the Cockburn Association. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

About the Speaker
Seán O'Reilly (BA, MURP, PhD, FSA Scot, FInstLM, FRSA, IHBC) is director of The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the UK’s professional body for built and historic environment conservation practitioners (https://www.ihbc.org.uk). In this role he helps shape professional conservation standards, training and services across industry, government and education.

An architectural historian with a Masters in Planning (MURP), he holds Fellowships with the Institute of Leadership and Management and the Royal Society of Arts, and has worked in private and NGO sectors, and at universities in London (UCL); Edinburgh, Sheffield and Dublin and elsewhere. He works extensively on conservation, history and planning, with recent papers on conservation history for a Chinese journal and a US conference.

Event Details

Doors Open Days Lecture Series: Edinburgh and the Origins of Global Conservation
Dr Sean O'Reilly
Thursday, 26 July 2019 | 12:00 - 13:00
£3 (£2 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

Image: The stable block at Redhall House in Edinburgh
Credit: The Scotsman

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French Music for the Piano: Around Debussy and Ravel

Pianist Maxime Zecchini will offer a travel through some of the best works of French music, from Charles-Valentin Alkan to Michel Legrand.

French Music for the Piano: around Debussy and Ravel
Approx. 1 hour

Alkan : Fantaisie in Ab
Debussy : Clair de Lune
Debussy : Three Preludes
Sancan : Caprice Romantique
Fauré : Songs without words opus 17 n°3
Ravel : Prélude
Ravel : Concerto for the left hand
Legrand : les Parapluies de Cherbourg

About Maxime Zecchini
Born in Paris in 1979, Maxime Zecchini began a course of study at the “Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique” of Lyon, in Géry Moutier’s and Danièle Renault-Fasquelle’s class, where, in June of 2001, he earned the DNESM (Diplôme National d'Etudes Supérieures Musicales) with highest honors and special commendation (by a unanimous vote). He is accepted at the “Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique” of Paris in Jean-François Heisser’s advanced proficiency class.

Maxime Zecchini is the first French pianist to receive a degree from the prestigious “Incontri col Maestro Academy” in Imola (Italy), he is winner of the international competition in Arcachon in 2000, First Prize (by unanimous decision) of competition of Forum de Normandie, he was awarded in 2002 the Cziffra Foundation Prize and the Ragusa-Ibla competition (Sicily). In 2003, he won the First Prize by a unanimous decision at the international competition at Varenna-Lake Como (Italy).

Maxime Zecchini is the first French pianist to receive a degree from the prestigious “Incontri col Maestro Academy” in Imola (Italy), he is winner of the international competition in Arcachon in 2000, First Prize (by unanimous decision) of competition of Forum de Normandie, he was awarded in 2002 the Cziffra Foundation Prize and the Ragusa-Ibla competition (Sicily). In 2003, he won the First Prize by a unanimous decision at the international competition at Varenna-Lake Como (Italy).

Event Details

French Music for the Piano: Around Debussy and Ravel
Saturday, 28 September 2019 | 7.00 - 8.00pm
£10 (£8 Concession)

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (1st floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

Bookings
Book directly online or contact us at 0131 285 6030 or ifecosse.edimbourg-cslt @diplomatie.gouv.fr

IFE Membership and discount rates To take advantage of discounted member rates on events like this one and others throughout the year, we invite you to become a member of the Institut français d'Ecosse.

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DOD Lecture Series: Building stone in Scotland

Natural stone has been a favoured building material since the early days of human habitation in Scotland, and is still in fashion for modern architecture. The Scottish building stone industry has bequeathed a rich and diverse legacy of stone-built structures which embody the historic fabric of our cities, dwellings, monuments, places of worship and infrastructure. However, proper maintenance of stone buildings and structures poses many challenges. Paul Everett will present a synopsis of Scotland’s history of building in stone, set against a geological background, and will demonstrate how geological knowledge and understanding is helping to maintain and conserve our country’s priceless stone-built heritage.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series, organised by the Cockburn Association. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

Event Details

Doors Open Days Lecture Series: Building stone in Scotland
Paul Everett
Wednesday, 25 July 2019 | 19:00 - 22:00
£5 (£2 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

Image credit: Visit Scotland

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DOD Lecture Series: People, Place and Power

Chiara Ronchini shares examples of community heritage practice around Scotland and beyond. Chiara Ronchini is an architect and heritage professional focusing on community-led projects and sustainability in Scotland, and a consultant for UNESCO in Uzbekistan, Egypt, Croatia and Italy.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series, organised by the Cockburn Association. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

Event Details

Doors Open Days Lecture Series: People, Place and Power
Chiara Ronchini
Wednesday, 25 July 2019 | 12:00 - 12:45
£5 (£2 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
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DOD Lecture Series: North Bridge Renovation

The North Bridge was constructed over the period 1894-97, by Sir William Arrol & Co., who also constructed the Forth Rail Bridge. The North Bridge is a Grade A listed heritage site, connecting Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns and provides essential public transport links to the city. Since June 2018, Balfour Beatty have been the main contractors of the North Bridge Refurbishment project. As well as discussing the structure’s comprehensive history, the Balfour Beatty site management team will demonstrate some of the innovative technologies being used on the project, including some ‘behind the hoarding’ insights, 3D digital scanning and 360° photography.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series, organised by the Cockburn Association. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

Event Details

DOD Lecture Series: North Bridge Renovation
Balfour Beatty
Tuesday, 23 July 2019 | 12:00 - 13:00
£3 (£2 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
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DOD Lecture Series: Property Repair Seminar

Find out from traditional building experts how to keep your traditional home in well maintained and good repair, plus guidance on working with your neighbours for common repairs such as those in Edinburgh beautiful tenements. This lecture will be repeated in the evening slot on Monday with a review of legislation relating to tenements, helping owners to understand their and their co-owner rights and responsibilities.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series, organised by the Cockburn Association. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

Event Details

DOD Lecture Series: Property Repair Seminar
Jo Parry-Geddes and David Gibbon
Monday, 23 July 2019 | 19:00 - 20:00
£5 (£2 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

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DOD Lecture Series: Property Repair Seminar

Find out from traditional building experts how to keep your traditional home in well maintained and good repair, plus guidance on working with your neighbours for common repairs such as those in Edinburgh beautiful tenements. This lecture will be repeated in the evening slot on Monday with a review of legislation relating to tenements, helping owners to understand their and their co-owner rights and responsibilities.

This lecture is part of the week-long Doors Open Days lecture series, organised by the Cockburn Association. Each day there are two lectures exploring different aspects of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage and global connections. On 28th and 29th September, 149 buildings across Edinburgh and East Lothian will be open to you to explore for free. Check out the programme on our website, or drop into your local library to pick up a physical copy.

About the Cockburn Association - The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association, established in 1875, is the oldest civic amenity body in the UK and we are entirely independent from local and national government. We are regarded as an influential and authoritative charity and enjoy the support of a diverse range of individual, affiliate and corporate members. We are active throughout Edinburgh and work, largely through volunteers, to protect and enhance our outstanding environment for everyone.

Event Details

DOD Lecture Series: Property Repair Seminar
Jo Parry-Geddes and David Gibbon
Monday, 23 July 2019 | 12:00 - 13:00
£3 (£2 students) | Tickets available online

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

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C'est la rentrée !

Doors Open Days 2019

For the 5th consecutive year, the Institut français d'Ecosse and the Consulate General of France in Edinburgh are participating in Doors Open Days, which invites people to discover Edinburgh’s architectural and cultural heritage for free. Across the weekend of September 29th and 30th. We will be opening to the public the doors of our new building on West Parliament Square and the Scottish Free French House, Official Residence of the Consul General of France in Scotland.

In addition to FREE visits open to ALL, we will also be hosting a series of talks organised by the Cockburn Association, the organisation that coordinates Doors Open Days in Edinburgh from Monday, 23 September to Friday, 27 September. We have also invited French pianist Maxime Zecchini to perform a concert of Ravel, Debussy, and other French composers on Saturday, 28 September.
For more information on the talks, click here. (Link forthcoming)
For more information on the concert, click here. (Link forthcoming)

About the Institut français d'Ecosse
There have been public buildings on this site for centuries. The present one was inaugurated in 1904 for Midlothian County. Since September 2017, it houses the Institut français d'Ecosse and Consulate General of France in Scotland, serving as a centre for cultural exchanges in the very heart of the Old Town and civic centre of Edinburgh. All are welcome to discover the architecture, our cultural offerings, and some unique treasures shown as part of “behind the scenes” guided tours.

Institut français d'Ecosse
Former Midlothian County Buildings
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Dates & Times
Saturday, 28 September 2019 (10:00 - 14:00)
Sunday, 29 September 2019 (14:00 - 18:00)

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse is accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge. Step-free access between floors is available via a lift.

About the Scottish Free French House
Nestled on the hillside of Calton Hill, the Scottish Free French House is the Official Residence of the Consul General of France in Edinburgh. The building was purchased in 1942 by the Free French, who fled Nazi-occupied France and rallied around General de Gaulle in Britain to plan the Liberation of France. Since then the House has been the home of France’s much longer relationship with Scotland, and it has welcomed numerous guests coming from all over the world.

Scottish Free French House
28 Regent Terrace
Edinburgh EH7 5BS

Dates & Times
Saturday, 28 September 2019 (12:00 - 16:00)
Sunday, 29 September 2019 (12:00 - 16:00)

Access Details
The Scottish Free French House does NOT have step-free access available or lifts throughout the building.

About Doors Open Days
Doors Open Day is your chance to explore some of Edinburgh’s architecturally and culturally significant buildings—all for free. From heritage landmarks to the city’s newest architecture, Doors Open Day offers free access to properties that are either not usually open to the public or would normally charge an entry fee. The event also offers the public an opportunity to find out more about the capital’s public buildings.

Bookings
These visits are FREE to the public and no reservations are needed. For more information, contact us at 0131 285 6030 or ifecosse.edimbourg-cslt @diplomatie.gouv.fr

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Fest-noz: Ceilidh from Brittany

The Robert Fish Band is inviting Breton artists Poho and Legoffic to put on a Fest-noz, the traditional form of ceilidh in Brittany.

Fest-noz, which literally translates to party night, was created in the 1950s to revive the balls that gathered farmers after toiling in the fields. The night will be a mix of Breton and Scottish influences, with traditional instruments (biniou, bombarde) and dances from both regions.

About the Robert Fish Band
The Robert Fish Band have been getting folk on their feet in Edinburgh and beyond since the great ceilidh revival of the 1990s. We spend many an evening “walking the line between tradition and innovation with sparkling flair – and a highly contagious sense of fun” (Sue Wilson) and have played venues from Blackpool to Brittany, from Leipzig to Lochaber, from Glasgow Green to Gilmerton Miners’ Welfare Club. We play and call the steps for all the well-known Scottish ceilidh dances and a few of the more unusual ones besides, with a line-up of fiddle, accordion/whistle, guitar, bass and percussion.

Event Details

Fest-noz: Ceilidh from Brittany
Friday, 20 September 2019 | 8.00 - 11.00pm
£10 (£8 Concession)

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (1st floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Médiathèque Sir Patrick Geddes are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

Bookings
Book directly online or contact us at 0131 285 6030 or ifecosse.edimbourg-cslt @diplomatie.gouv.fr

IFE Membership and discount rates
To take advantage of discounted member rates on events like this one and others throughout the year, we invite you to become a member of the Institut français d'Ecosse.

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Take One Action!: The Time of Forests

As part of the Take One Action! Film Festivals, we are hosting a screening of The Time of Forests by François-Xavier Drouet (2018, 1h43min).

Synopsis
A living forest or a green desert? Tomorrow’s landscape will be defined by the choices we make today.

As the symbol of authentic, wild nature, forests across Europe are undergoing an unprecedented phase of industrialisation. Changing forest management practices, intensive agricultural models and privatisation — supported by heavy mechanisation, monoculture, fertilisers and pesticides — are compounded by a loss of traditional know-how.

Through interviews with rangers, forestry commission officials, paper mill operators and land rights campaigners in France, The Time of Forests invites the viewer on a journey to the heart of industrial forestry — and its alternatives.

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About Take One Action!
Established in 2008, Take One Action are an Edinburgh-based, independent charity founded by film lovers, cultural activists and globally concerned citizens who believe that shared cinematic experience can catalyse lasting change. Their annual programme of activities welcomes upwards of 5,000 audience members each year and includes a 12-day festival in Edinburgh & Glasgow, two weekend festivals in Aberdeen & Inverness, a network of local film clubs and a series of individual screenings, talks and training opportunities.

The Time of Forests
(Dir. François-Xavier Drouet | 2018 | 1h43min)
Tuesday, 24 September | 5:30pm
In French with English subtitles
£0 - £8 (sliding scale) | Tickets available here

Beyond the Screen (post-show discussion)
Join us after the film for inspiring conversations and opportunities for effective, personal action, as we explore the changing face of Scotland’s forests and the role of rewilding.

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

Booking
Tickets are available online and on the door. Take One Action ! operate a sliding scale (£0 - £8) so that customers may pay what they can.

IFE Membership and Discount Rates
The Institut programmes many members-only events and offers discounted member rates at other events. Find out more about becoming a member of the Institut français d'Ecosse.

Image and logo: Production still from The Time of Forests, François-Xavier Drouet

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Wemyss Ware Exhibition Talks

As part of the Victor Murphy Trust’s Wemyss Ware exhibition, the Institut is hosting a series of talks by pottery experts Graeme Cruickshank and Norval Bonney providing a bit of insight into the exhibition and some of the individual pieces on display.

Scheduled Talks

• The inception of Wemyss Ware (Graeme Cruickshank)
• Identifying Wemyss Decorators (Norval Bonney)
• The demise of Wemyss Ware (Graeme Cruickshank)
• Wemyss post-Kirkcaldy (Norval Bonney)

About Wemyss Ware
Originating in the 19th century in a pottery in Kirkcaldy, Fife, its original and vibrant style was the result of a meeting between Robert Heron, the pottery owner, and Karel Nekola, a decorator from Bohemia, who eventually moved permanently to Scotland to make a life for himself. Wemyss Ware ceramics, easily recognised by the skilful use of colour, interesting shapes and hand-painted details, are among the most collectable and sought-after pieces of Scottish pottery.

Full text available from the National Trust for Scotland

Event Details

Wemyss Ware Exhibition Talks
Presented by the Victor Murphy Trust
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 14:00 to 15:30
FREE | Reservations recommended via Eventbrite

Institut français d'Ecosse
Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (first floor)
West Parliament Square
Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Access Details
The Institut français d'Ecosse and the Salle Emilienne Moreau-Evrard are accessible with step-free access available at West Parliament Square and George IV Bridge.

IFE Membership and Discount Rates
While this event is free and open to all, the Institut programmes many members-only events and offers discounted member rates at other events. Find out more about becoming a member of the Institut français d'Ecosse.

Image and logo: Wemyss Ware Pig, Early 1900s © Compton Verney
Photo by Jamie Woodley
Source: British Folk Art Collection

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Cinema

The cinema programme at the Institut français d'Ecosse screens a new film every Wednesday at 2:00pm and 6:45pm. These events are free, but for members only. We invite you to book early and if you are not yet a member of the Institut français d'Ecosse, to join our Membership programme.

You can find our complete programme for Autumn 2019 (September-December) HERE.



All our « regular » cinema screenings take place on Wednesdays, at 2.00pm and 6.45pm in the Emilienne Moreau-Evrard room (1st floor). Films in French with English subtitles.



From September 2019, the Institut français d'Ecosse will proudly be hosting screenings of German films in partnership with the Goethe Institut in Glasgow. Screening in German with English subtitles.



In October and November 2019, the Institut français d'Ecosse will be screening 4 films of the film Greek-French director Costa-Gavras. Films in French with English subtitles.



CINE-RECRE, the cinema programme for Kids and Teens at the Institut français d'Ecosse, screens a new film once a month on a Friday at 2:00pm.

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EUSA Freshers' Expo

Interested in learning or improving your French? Come meet staff and teachers from the Institut français d'Ecosse at the University of Edinburgh’s Freshers’ Expo on Monday and Tuesday, 9-10 September.

Did you study French at school and are looking for a refresher? Or maybe you’d like to go to a Francophone country as part of an Erasmus year and need to level up from B2 to C1. The Institut français d'Ecosse, with its cultural and language resources, including teachers whose mother tongue is French, is the best place in Edinburgh to bring your French from ça va to très bien !

About the Autum Term
With classes starting on Monday, 23 September, there’s still time for you to enrol in a wide variety of language classes, no matter what your level of mastery is. Students benefit from the best rates (15% off) so enrol now!

About the Institut français d'Ecosse
Part of a worldwide network, the Institut français d'Ecosse encourages cross-cultural exchange and presents the best of French culture. Enjoy our wide offer: French courses, talks, live music, theatre performances, film screenings, library collections, kids activities and festivals.

About the Freshers’ Expo
Organised by EUSA (Edinburgh University Students’ Association), the Freshers’ Expo gathers 50+ companies and organisations all under one roof for two days in one of Welcome Week’s biggest and best events. EUSA has gone all out this year to secure some incredible stalls that students are bound to love! It’s a two day extravaganza of fun, FREE stuff and incredible prizes.

Event Details

EUSA Freshers’ Expo
Monday, 9 & Tuesday 10 September 2019, 11am - 4pm
FREE | Open to students and the Edinburgh Uni community

University of Edinburgh
Potterrow
5/2 Bristo Square
Edinburgh EH8 9AL

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