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  • Meet French in Edinburgh

  • Get information in our Edinburgh guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Edinburgh

  • Ruben Barbosa

    Whether it's the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or the Highlands -- such great opportunities to explore Scotland with my fellow expats.

InterNations - A Place for French in Edinburgh

Bonjour to all French in Edinburgh! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Edinburgh? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Edinburgh your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get foie gras?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Edinburgh. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of French expats, hailing from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet fellow French at our events in Edinburgh

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Edinburgh.

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I am excited to resume our Art & Food weekends. This January we will go to Modern 1 to discover the first ever retrospective exhibition of artworks by Edinburgh-based Everlyn Nicodemus, which includ
The Green Room is a wine bar located in Edinburgh's West End. They are specialised in fine wines at every price range. From small vignerons to traditional wineries, they believe in well-made wines,

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    From France, living in Edinburgh
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    From France, living in Edinburgh
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    From France, living in Edinburgh
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    From France, living in Edinburgh
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    From France, living in Edinburgh

Meet other French in Edinburgh

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other French to share your hobbies with

French Expats in Edinburgh Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, French expats in Edinburgh are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Athens Of The North" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Edinburgh’s French expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow French expats in Edinburgh.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Edinburgh to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with French in Edinburgh at Our Events

Our Edinburgh community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Edinburgh’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow French expats to discover Scotland's mist-shrouded highlands. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from France in your local community and meet French in the UK in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our French living in Edinburgh!