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Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh marks 30 years of Trainspotting as fans hail ‘groundbreaking’ book

When Irvine Welsh released his groundbreaking debut novel in 1993 it didn’t take long to gain a cult following - it was only three years later that the film adaptation was released.

Edinburgh Live

‘Choose drugs?’ 30 years after he wrote Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh says life is tougher now

The book was a stark warning about heroin use. But its author believes the message has changed

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Champion is a juicy south London drama about sibling rivalry

Déja J Bowens is an exciting new talent in Candice Carty-Williams’s first TV show. Plus: Irvine Welsh’s first TV adaptation. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

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Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh says he has 'tremendous respect' for JK Rowling

The Edinburgh writer, 64, said having sensitivity proofreaders was to ensure his work does not ‘wound or misrepresent’ certain demographics, rather than out of fear of getting cancelled.

Edinburgh Live

Irvine Welsh: Having sensitivity readers is not about fear of being cancelled

The Scottish writer, 64, said having sensitivity proofreaders was to ensure his work does not ‘wound or misrepresent’ certain demographics.

The Independent UK

Celebrities turn out for Daily Record's Pride of Scotland Awards in Edinburgh

It was an emotional night in Edinburgh as well-kent faces from music, sport and TV gathered at The Assembly Rooms to celebrate Scotland's unsung heroes.

Daily Record

Irvine Welsh and Bernardine Evaristo on book festival line-up

Greta Thunberg, Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre and First Minister Humza Yousaf will also take part.

The Independent UK

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Edinburgh International Book Festival reveals programme

Irvine Welsh, Sebastian Faulks and Bernardine Evaristo will be among the writers appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival as it marks…

The National (Scotland)

Ex-River City star Nalini Chetty feels 'more avenues open to biracial actors' than 15 years ago

Ahead of starring as Stella in Pitlochry Theatres' A Streetcar Named Desire the actress looks back on a busy couple of years appearing in Karen Pirie, Six Four and upcoming Crime 2.

Daily Record

Frankie Boyle and Irvine Welsh give backing to Erskine anti-racism protest

A mass demonstration is being organised at the Muthu Glasgow River Hotel for this weekend.

Daily Record

STUC calls for mass demonstration in Erskine this weekend in opposition to "far-right thugs"

Writer Irvine Welsh and comedian Frankie Boyle have voiced their support for the event.

Daily Record

TV Tonight: Our highlights for Thursday, May 11

Inside No 9 is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

WhatToWatch

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh shares huge shake-up for Trainspotting characters in new book

Irvine Welsh has given an insight into what's next for the characters of Trainspotting - Renton, Sick Boy, Spud, and Begbie. Speaking on a podcast, he is penning new stories set between his hit 1993 book and its sequel.

Edinburgh Live

All the unmissable dramas coming to ITV, Channel 5 and Sky in April and May

The Hunt For Raoul Moat, Crime and Maryland will all air this spring as well as the second series of Channel 5's Dalgliesh

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh hits out at Hearts fans with 'worst ever' flag

Trainspotting author was unimpressed with the fans who had travelled north from Edinburgh on Saturday to watch Hearts take on Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

Edinburgh Live

Incredible Edinburgh photos capture life in one of city's oldest housing schemes

An exhibition at the City Art Centre has been praised by former Muirhouse resident Irvine Welsh, who said the photographs of the housing estate are ‘high on humanity’.

Daily Record

James McAvoy reveals two authors hinted he was miscast for their projects

The Glasgow-born actor, who has starred in a variety of book to film adaptations by Stephen King, Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan, Philip Pullman, and more.

The Guardian - UK

‘I need to slow down’: James McAvoy on family, faith – and painful truths

For the first 20 years of his meteoric career, James McAvoy hardly stopped for breath. But as the final part of His Dark Materials comes to our screens, he tells Craig McLean it’s time to ease up

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The National (Scotland)

Irvine Welsh's Crime series filming to close Glasgow streets - see where will be shut

GLASGOW residents are being warned of several road closures this month as production of season two of Irvine Welsh's Crime begins in…

Glasgow Live

Glasgow streets to close as Irvine Welsh's Crime starts filming season 2

Roads will be shut off this weekend for filming of the detective drama, which stars Dougray Scott as troubled detective DI Ray Lennox.

The Guardian - UK

Trainspotting Live review – ferocious drama plunges you into world of Irvine Welsh

An exhilarating production shifts Renton, Sick Boy and pals into the acid house era – and is even more visceral than the book

Daily Record

Irvine Welsh deletes 'crass and classless' tweet about Queen on day of funeral

The Trainspotting author was slammed for 'disgusting' comments he made just minutes before the Queen's state funeral on Monday.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh sorry over 'crass and careless' Queen tweet

The Edinburgh Trainspotting author has deleted the 'disgusting' and 'inappropriate' tweet about the late Queen Elizabeth II following backlash on twitter

Daily Record

Fair City actor Andrew off to tour live version of Trainspotting but thinks fondly of home town of Perth

With a plum role as the lead in a live theatre version of Trainspotting touring UK cities, Perth's Andrew Barrett is delighted to be back on the road and crawling out of the pan again as he chooses life and resumes his part as Renton.

The National (Scotland)

What's on in Scotland this week? Seven things for seven days

THIS week sees a very special event. Bubbles: A Story Cafe Special at the Women’s Library in Landressy Street, Govan, a belated launch celebration…

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