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Iona Young

Edinburgh fans go wild as TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois seen in city

Francis Bourgeois has been spotted in Edinburgh this Friday afternoon, as the TikTok trainspotter sensation 'made a woman's day.'

Finn Lawrie and her friend were travelling up the Mound when they saw the charming train fanatic walking down the hill towards Waverley Train Station.

Captured in a hilarious video the two girls spot Francis, and begin screaming out the window at the viral sensation, polite as ever Francis smiles and waves.

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The TikTok sensation went viral last year for his wholesome and loveable trainspotting videos, and has now amassed nearly 3 million followers.

The legend has also done collaborations with the likes of Nick Jonas, Gucci and Thierry Henry.

There have been no new videos featuring the capital on Francis Bourgeois's social media pages yet but as he was spotted on the Mound near Waverley Train Station there is a chance he was out filming content today.

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In the iconic video the girls can been heard screaming in a very high pitched voice 'we love you' as Francis walks down the hill.

The TikTok legend waves at his fans and smiles while looking quite surprised, before continuing to walk down the Mound.

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