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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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Sep 20, 2022

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

Edinburgh Live · Sep 20, 2022

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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.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

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…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2022

Sunday with Irvine Welsh: ‘If you sit around waiting for Monday morning, you’re going to feel blue’

The writer tells Rich Pelley how he gets out and about on Sundays in Miami, Edinburgh, the Chilterns and London

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of The Long Knives by Irvine Welsh and Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

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Irvine Welsh: ‘Everything has become so shouty’

The Trainspotting author on his new novel’s transgender storyline, using humour to give his readers a break and the debt he owes to Evelyn Waugh

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022

Alan Riach's new book is set to become a landmark in Scotland's literary history

ALAN Riach’s startling new book at once calls to mind, for its single-handed, multiple-minded virtuosity, Declan Kiberd’s brilliant study…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022

Irvine Welsh’s Porno review – coarse and gutsy Trainspotting sequel

Welsh’s band of unruly misfits reunite – 15 years older – in an intense, dark farce that rushes to a conclusion all too soon

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh marries actress Emma Currie

The 63-year-old shared the news via his Instagram.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

I went to see Edinburgh Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting sequel at the Fringe and was blown away

We went to see the eagerly awaited and world premiere of Porno, a theatre adaption of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting sequel and were completely blown away by how great it was

Edinburgh Live · Aug 10, 2022

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh marries Taggart actress, sharing gorgeous wedding snap

Writer Irvine Welsh, best known for cult novel Trainspotting, has shared a sweet snap after he married actress Emma Currie, who has appeared in a number of TV shows, such as Taggart and Rebus

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh ties the knot and shares a stunning snap with new wife

The doting Edinburgh author shared an adorable snap of the pair attending a wedding, they recently got engaged after meeting during lockdown 2020.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 10, 2022

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Daily Record · Aug 10, 2022

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh marries Scots actress Emma Currie

The post has racked up thousands of likes on Instagram and many were quick to congratulate the pair.

Glasgow Live · Jul 29, 2022

Irvine Welsh TV series Crime seeking Glasgow properties to use as filming locations

The second series of TV series Crime is set to begin filming in Glasgow later this year and film crews have been out scouting for Glasgow properties to use as film sets

Edinburgh Live · Jul 25, 2022

Edinburgh's Irvine Welsh to star in budget WW2 Nazi zombie film

A WW2 Nazi zombie that features Irvine Welsh as a mad Russian scientist is set to be released in September with the entire cast creating the film on a shoe string budget.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2022

Martin Compston in talks to star as Irish republican leader in new drama

MARTIN Compston could be set to work with Irvine Welsh in a new drama about Irish republican leader James Connolly.

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Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022

Bradley Welsh left £450,000 fortune after assassination outside Edinburgh home

The T2 Trainspotting actor was fatally shot in the head by contract killer Sean Orman.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2022

Irvine Welsh leads backlash to Keir Starmer's 'ridiculous' Jubilee demand

KEIR Starmer’s main personality trait is officially telling everybody that he’s not Jeremy Corbyn.

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2022

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh dedicates new book to 'inspiring' Bradley Welsh

Bradley Welsh, 48, was shot outside his Edinburgh home in April 2019 by Sean Orman, and was known for his work across the city as well as running the Holyrood Boxing Gym.

Daily Record · May 31, 2022

Irvine Welsh dedicates new book to murdered pal Bradley Welsh

Irvine Welsh met former boxer Bradley Welsh at boxing matches who was in the film T2: Trainspotting

Daily Record · May 19, 2022

Irvine Welsh's life and childhood in Edinburgh to be focus of new documentary

Choose Irvine Welsh will be narrated by the Trainspotting writer and will look at his childhood in Leith, his teenage years in the 1970s, and his rise to literary stardom.

Glasgow Live · May 12, 2022

Irvine Welsh gives away ticket to Rangers fan ahead of Europa League final

The Trainspotting author took to Twitter to reveal that he had a spare ticket for the showpiece final and "rather than waste it" he wanted to donate it to a Gers supporter.

Edinburgh Live · May 12, 2022

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh gives away Europa League final ticket to lucky Rangers fan

The infamous Trainspotting author took to social media on Thursday morning to give away a ticket he had won in the UEFA Europa League final ballot to a lucky Rangers fan.

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