Edinburgh is well known for its arts, culture and literature. ver the last few hundred years, many of the world’s greatest authors have been born in this fair city. Here are just ten of them - which one is your favourite? Let us know!
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Here are ten authors who were born in Edinburgh Photo: Contributed
. Muriel Spark
Born in Edinburgh in 1918, this iconic author is probably most famous for her 1961 novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Photo: Evening Standard
. Irvine Welsh
Irvine Welsh was born in Edinburgh in 1958 and is probably most famous for writing Trainspotting. Photo: Submitted
. Jackie Kay
Jackie Kay was born in Edinburgh in 1961 and is most famous for Red Dust Road and Other Lovers. Photo: Denise Else
1. Muriel Spark
Born in Edinburgh in 1918, this iconic author is probably most famous for her 1961 novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Photo: Evening Standard
2. Irvine Welsh
Irvine Welsh was born in Edinburgh in 1958 and is probably most famous for writing Trainspotting. Photo: Submitted
3. Jackie Kay
Jackie Kay was born in Edinburgh in 1961 and is most famous for Red Dust Road and Other Lovers. Photo: Denise Else
4. Kenneth Grahame
Kenneth Grahame was born in Edinburgh in 1859 and wrote the beloved novel Wind in the Willows. Photo: Contributed