An event venue with a long wooden conference table, wood-paneled walls, and a decorative fireplace at Institut francais d'Ecosse.

Institut francais d'Ecosse

Event Venue

#20 of 111 Meeting venues in Edinburgh
  7 reviews  – 
West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF –
Old Town, Edinburgh
From £60
hire fee
Up to 25
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking not available
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Arnaud Heyman
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Venue overview

Cultural center in central Edinburgh, the Institut français d'Écosse features historic charm and diverse French cultural offerings. Ideal for meetings and cultural events in a central location.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Institut francais d'Ecosse

Salle Philippe Kieffer at Institut francais d'Ecosse
Salle Philippe Kieffer
Event Venue
·
Private space
25 seats
30 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
Named after a prominent figure of the Free French who trained in Scotland before D Day, the Philippe Kieffer room has a large table providing the ideal setting for formal meetings. The furniture can be adjusted for theatre style presentations or for standing events too. It is located on the first floor.
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £60 hire fee
Enquire now
Salle Pierre Boulez at Institut francais d'Ecosse
Salle Pierre Boulez
Event Venue
·
Private space
16 seats
40 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
Named after a famous French composer who travelled to Scotland on numerous times with his orchestras, the Salles Pierre Boulez are two small interconnecting rooms that boast an abundance of natural daylight. It is just right for smaller receptions, ceremonies and meetings. It also offers a beautiful setting for exhibitions. It is located on the f...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £60 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
3 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
4.8
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MP
Madisen P.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · March 2025
Really helpful and responsive - absolutely would recommend the venue and arnaud! They went out of their way to help on the day and always responded to my questions quickly in the lead up.
5.0
CB
Christina B.
Verified review
Meeting · 70 guests · November 2024
Arnaud and also the other staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. Had the best experience with them, the rooms were even better than we expected! Perfectly located in the center of Edinburgh. Merci!
5.0
LB
Lucy B.
Verified review
Party · 100 guests · June 2024
Beautiful place, flexible, central, very reasonable, no catering but therefore also no corkage or charge for bringing your own. Very friendly and helpful with a complicated booking. Would be my first place to try for anything in future.
Only marked down amenities as upstairs ladies loo was out of order on the night - but this is beautiful space that I can't recommend enough
4.8
MP
Madisen P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Philippe Kieffer
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Pierre Boulez
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Philippe Kieffer
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Pierre Boulez
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Philippe Kieffer
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Pierre Boulez
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Philippe Kieffer
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Pierre Boulez
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Philippe Kieffer
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Salle Pierre Boulez
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£100 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Salle Philippe Kieffer
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Salle Pierre Boulez
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Sunday
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Salle Philippe Kieffer
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Salle Pierre Boulez
9:00 – 21:00
from £90 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 40
standing
Up to 25
seats
External catering allowed
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About Institut francais d'Ecosse

Institut francais d'Ecosse is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Part of a worldwide network, the Institut français d’Écosse encourages cross-cultural exchange and presents the best of French culture. Enjoy our wide offer: French courses (online or at our venue), film screenings, library collections, kid’s activities, festivals, talks, and concerts.

The Institut Français d’Écosse has four major aims:
To promote the French language, by providing a high-quality range of French courses for everyone.
To promote French culture in Scotland, by programming ambitious and inventive events
To encourage cross-cultural exchange between France and Scotland, in cooperation with Scottish Francophile institutions.
To develop exchanges between France and Scotland in Education
Culture

In the heart of Edinburgh, our mission is to facilitate talents and cultural exchanges, consolidating the local and international sense of community by tightening the cultural fabric.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Institut francais d'Ecosse, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

Institut francais d'Ecosse does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Institut francais d'Ecosse:

  • Salle Philippe Kieffer hosting 20 guests: £216
  • Salle Pierre Boulez hosting 40 guests: £270

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Institut francais d'Ecosse is located at West Parliament Square, in Old Town, Edinburgh.

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