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Sir Ian Rankin becomes first guest programmer for crime writing festival

The Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival takes place in Stirling in September.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

‘Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more

From Maigret to Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple, authors choose the whodunnits they love to hunker down with at this time of year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024

Pair of 'iconic' Edinburgh pubs put on market for £1 million each

AN “iconic” Edinburgh pub has gone up for sale – with offers of around £1 million expected ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2024

Rebus: A Game Called Malice review – Rankin’s fine-dining detective faces corpses between courses

Rebus fans will relish Ian Rankin and Simon Reade’s play in which the spiky Scottish cop must solve a crime at a posh dinner party

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024

King won’t slow down’ or ‘do what he’s told, Queen says

Camilla told author Lee Child that the King is ‘doing fine’.

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2024

TV tonight: the heroes of D-day vividly brought to life

Remarkable footage from the beaches of Normandy. Plus, folk horror creepiness and Scooby Doo stylings in Doctor Who. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

“Music is built into Rebus. Early on he listens to jazz; then I thought, ‘Why not give him my record collection?’” Ian Rankin on the prog soundtrack to his fictional cop’s life

Hi-fi freak who never got over Hawkwind explains what he listens to while he works – and revels in the joy of putting a Mogwai joke in one of his books

Louder · May 20, 2024

Ian Rankin offers an update on the second season of Rebus

Rebus has received positive reviews from viewers and critics alike

WhatToWatch · May 19, 2024

Rebus review – Richard Rankin is the most irresistible incarnation yet

The all-new Rebus is physical and forceful with a fag in hand and a willingness to crack skulls – but in a world full of shows about troubled, maverick cops, will he possibly be able to stand out?

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2024

'A welcome reboot': New Rebus series met with positive reviews from critics

THE new series of Rebus starring Outlander’s Richard Rankin in the lead role has been met with positive reviews following its release.

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2024