# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ian Rankin in conversation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Ian Rankin and Siân Reynolds discuss translating crime fiction across cultural contexts.About this EventSir Ian Rankin in Conversation with Professor Siân ReynoldsHow does the pace, setting and jargon typical of crime fiction get carried across from one language and cultural context to another? What are the challenges of translating in that genre from French to English and vice versa? Join us for a unique opportunity to hear Sir Ian Rankin discussing such topics with Professor Siân Reynolds, experienced translator of French crime writing. The event will be chaired by Jenny Brown, Literary Agent. Duration: 1h | Followed by a verre de convivialité. Ticketed event organised by the Society of the Friends of the French Institute. Reservation essential, limited capacity. £20.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/ian-rankin-in-conversation/100001987258767469
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: French Institute of Scotland
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: French Institute of Scotland
- **lat**: 55.91658779999999
- **long**: -3.2023923
- **full address**: French Institute of Scotland, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ian Rankin in conversation being held?
  - **A:** Ian Rankin in conversation takes place on Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at French Institute of Scotland, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ian Rankin in conversation?
  - **A:** Ian Rankin in conversation is organized by Friends of the Institut francais d'Ecosse.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ian Rankin in conversation is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ian Rankin in conversation sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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