Edinburgh-born actor Ewen Bremner went to Portobello High School. His roles have inluded playing Daniel "Spud" Murphy in Trainspotting and its 2017 sequel T2 Trainspotting as well as parts in blockbusters such as Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down.placeholder image
Edinburgh-born actor Ewen Bremner went to Portobello High School. His roles have inluded playing Daniel "Spud" Murphy in Trainspotting and its 2017 sequel T2 Trainspotting as well as parts in blockbusters such as Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down.

Edinburgh celebrities: 15 famous faces who went to Edinburgh's Portobello High School or lived in Porty

Portobello High School in Edinburgh has an impressive list of famous names amongst its former pupils – and many other stars have resided in the area.

If you’ve ever wondered where Trainspotting star Ewen Bremner went to school, or where superstar singer Shirley Manson owns a stunning home, then look no further.

How many of the celebs in our picture gallery did you know went to Portobello High School or have lived in Porty – and did any of them go to school there at the same time as you or your children? Let us know in the comments section.

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