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Ewan McGregor and Kenneth Branagh among stars to attend the Edinburgh International Film Festival

Ewan McGregor and Kenneth Branagh among names at revived EIFF

Ewan McGregor announces Scotland World Cup squad in powerful video.

Ewan McGregor announces Scotland World Cup squad in powerful video

Robbie Scott who will star as Mark Renton, in Trainspotting: The Musical, adapted from the best-selling novel by Scottish author Irvine Welsh, which will make its West End debut this summer, it has been announced.

Trainspotting musical set to make worldwide debut

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh announced a new sequel to Trainspotting is on its way

New Trainspotting sequel by Irvine Welsh set to be published

Trainspotting star donates rare whisky to raise thousands for charity

We’ve rounded up the 14 Edinburgh venues where famous faces have been spotted in recent years.

14 Edinburgh bars and restaurants loved by celebrities

Actor Ewan McGregor on the streets of Edinburgh filming scenes in July 2016 for the sequel Trainspotting T2.

TV and film crews on the city's streets - in pictures

Gerard Butler was pictured with a member of the Silent Adventures team, who run the silent disco at Bristo Square in Edinburgh. Photo: Silent Adventures

Gerard Butler takes part in silent disco

Gerard Butler, left, posed for a picture with Divino Enoteca owner Alberto Crolla, which the restaurant shared on their social media channels. Photo: Leandro Crolla

Gerard Butler spotted at Edinburgh restaurant

Example surprised staff at Edinburgh gastropub The Ox on London Street when he popped for a bite to eat. Photo: The Ox

Chart-topping star Example drops into Edinburgh pub

Phoebe Waller Bridge won a Scotsman Fringe First Award for the stage version of Fleabag in 2013.

Festival Diary: Celebrity spotting off to a flier thanks to Ewan and Alan

A-lister Ewan McGregor, right, popped into Cappuccino in Edinburgh for a cup of coffee. Photo: Cappuccino

Ewan McGregor visits new Edinburgh coffee shop

Edinburgh fans will get the chance to meet Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood at Comic Con Scotland. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Elijah Wood announced as guest for Comic Con Scotland

We look at what Trainspotting's cast – and director – have been up to in the years since the film was released.

Where are the stars of Trainspotting now?

Ewan Mcgregor will be attending Edinburgh Comic Con this weekend

Comic Con Scotland 2022: Full line-up and weekend set times

Ewan McGregor, left, Alicia Silverstone, top right, and Michael Madsen, bottom right, are coming to next month to take part in Comic Con Scotland.

Edinburgh Comic Con lineup revealed
Ewan McGregor, Alicia Silverstone and Michael Madsen are among the Hollywood stars joining the lineup at Edinburgh Comic Con this weekend.
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Down The Hatch shared images on social media.

Ewan McGregor delights fans during visit to South Queensferry

Ewan McGregor appearing on the front cover of British GQ's Style's July/August 2022 issue
Pic: Ryan Pfluger/GQ

Ewan McGregor admits some Star Wars fan mail can be a shocking 'eye-opener'

Kate Winslet makes her way through the rain to attend the after-party at the National Museum of Scotland following the premiere of Enigma in Edinburgh in 2001 Pic: Paul Chappells

Edinburgh Film Festival: How many Hollywood stars have you spotted in Edinburgh?

Ewan McGregor has said he would like to make another season of his Disney+ show, Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Ewan McGregor wants another season of Obi-Wan Kenobi

Ewan McGregor as Obe Wan

Ewan McGregor ‘channelled Sir Alec Guinness’ for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi

Ewan McGregor poses with Stormtroopers as he attends an "Obi-Wan Kenobi" photocall at the Corinthia Hotel in London. Picture Kate Green/Getty Images

Ewan McGregor: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Renton have existed in my brain for decades

Kerry Ellis and Denis Lawson in Anything Goes

The night Ewan McGregor's famous uncle drank with David Bowie in Edinburgh bar

To celebrate Star Wars Day (May 4), Disney+ has released a new trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi. Photo: Disney+

New ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ trailer appears on Star Wars Day

May the Fourth Be With You: Baby Yoda (AKA Grogu) in The Mandalorian (Star Wars/ Disney)

Why Star Wars fans celebrate May the 4th

Ewen Bremner, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle as Spud, Renton, Sick Boy and Begbie in the first Trainspotting film

The new book giving the inside track on the making of Trainspotting 25 years on

Ewan McGregor has welcomed his fifth child, and first with girlfriend Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

Ewan McGregor and girlfriend welcome their first child together
Ewan McGregor has welcomed his fifth child after his girlfriend Mary Elizabeth Winstead gave birth to a baby boy.
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Outlander star Sam Heughan, left, and Trainspotting actor Ewan McGregor, right.

Sam Heughan and Ewan McGregor to tackle Everest

Netflix’s Halston where to buy Halston, and the best dresses

Netflix’s Halston: where to buy Halston, and the best dresses

Welsh says he is paid even when his novels are stolen from shops - because the stores have to cover the cost to publishers.

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh 'proud' of fans stealing copies of books

Ewan Bremnar as Alan McGee in Creation Stories (Photo: Sky Cinema)

When is Alan McGee biopic Creation Stories released in the UK?

Danny Boyle's Trainspotting made household names of its young cast.

Trainspotting at 25: Where are the cast now?

Left to right: Robert Carlyle as Begbie. Jonny Lee Miller as Sick Boy, and Ewan McGregor as Renton.

10 of the most memorable Trainspotting quotes

Left to right: Robert Carlyle as Begbie. Jonny Lee Miller as Sick Boy, and Ewan McGregor as Renton.

Ten memorable Trainspotting quotes (warning: Explicit Content!)

Ewan McGregor is reprising his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Ewan McGregor thrilled to reprise Star Wars role

Ewan McGregor shot to fame with his starring role in Shallow Grave, a thriller which focused on three flatmates in Edinburgh's New Town whose lives spiral out of control after the dispose of the dead body of a new roommate.

Documentary reveals how Ewan McGregor was nearly dropped from first major film

Disney + will release 10 new Star Wars spinoff series - here’s the full list

The romantic drama will also star Celine Dion and Priyanka Chopra (Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Sam Heughan’s new romantic drama film explained

(Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

An Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars TV series is coming to Disney+

Ewan McGregor has changed his mind over the issue of Scottish independence (Picture: Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images)

Ewan McGregor points way for SNP – Angus Robertson

The event was the first battle in history that was fought entirely in the air (Photo: Shutterstock)

What happened during the Battle of Britain - and how the 80th anniversary is bei...

Picture: Lloyd Smith.

Ewan McGregor comes out in support of Scottish Independence

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh said Ecstasy was the gateway to his success with women.

Irvine Welsh says drug Ecstasy helped him get a girlfriend

Ewan McGregor has backed a new campaign.

Ewan McGregor backs children's charity campaign

Everything we know about Netflix's new Ewan McGregor-starring series Simply Hals...

Ewan McGregor as obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. (Picture: contributed)

Ewan McGregor to return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in new Star Wars series

Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting. Picture: TSPL

Stunned Edinburgh University lecturer reported to police for quoting Trainspotti...

Ewan McGregor as Mark Renton in Trainspotting. Picture: TSPL

Who can remember the Trainspotting ‘It’s sh*te being Scottish’ speech?

BBC handout photo of Ewan McGregor, who is the next star to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story. Picture; PA

Ewan McGregor to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

RAF AT 100 With Ewan And Colin McGregor

TV Choice AND TRAILER: Five of the best shows this week

Ewan McGregor won the award for best actor in a limited series or motion picture made for TV for his role in Fargo (Paul Drinkwater/NBC via AP)

Golden Globes: Winner Ewan McGregor thanks estranged wife and mistress

Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Ewen Bremner are in the running for a Scottish BAFTA for their roles in T2.

T2 stars to battle it out for Scottish BAFTAs honours

Ewan McGregor as Renton sporting the watch. Picture: Contributed

Ewan McGregor's T2 Trainspotting jewelry sells for Â£1500

The Edinburgh skyline. Picture: TSPL

15 words people from Edinburgh will understand

Piers Morgan. Picture: Joel Ryan/PA Wire

Piers Morgan pulls out of TV role after '˜silly' campaign to ban him

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