The feel-good musical based on the songs of The Proclaimers showcases Edinburgh in the summer, and was a big hit with audiences and critics alike.The feel-good musical based on the songs of The Proclaimers showcases Edinburgh in the summer, and was a big hit with audiences and critics alike.
The feel-good musical based on the songs of The Proclaimers showcases Edinburgh in the summer, and was a big hit with audiences and critics alike.

Edinburgh films: 14 incredible movies shot in Edinburgh - including Trainspotting and Outlaw King

Gary Flockhart
By Gary Flockhart

Lifestyle Editor

Published 18th Jan 2023, 09:52 BST
Updated 4th Aug 2023, 15:48 BST
The picture-postcard beautiful city of Edinburgh has provided the backdrop to some amazing films over the years, with Danny Boyle's big-screen adaptation of Trainspotting perhaps the best known.

But Trainspotting and its sequel, T2, are far from being the only big-budget films shot in Scotland’s capital city over the years.

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 14 movies where Edinburgh has played a starring role.

Danny Boyle's directorial debut, starring a young Ewan McGregor, follows three New Town flatmates whose lives spiral out of control when they find a briefcase full of cash. The film was shot in both Edinburgh an Glasgow.

13. Shallow Grave (1995)

Danny Boyle's directorial debut, starring a young Ewan McGregor, follows three New Town flatmates whose lives spiral out of control when they find a briefcase full of cash. The film was shot in both Edinburgh an Glasgow. Photo: Unknown

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This John Landis comedy, starring Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis follows two of Edinburgh's most notorious citizens - body snatchers (and serial killers) Burke and Hare.

14. Burke & Hare (2010)

This John Landis comedy, starring Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis follows two of Edinburgh's most notorious citizens - body snatchers (and serial killers) Burke and Hare. Photo: Unknown

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