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So much has Edinburgh changed in the 30 years since the publication of Irvine Welsh's cult novel Trainspotting.

Trainspotting locations which changed beyond recognition Gary Flockhart

How many of the celebrities in our photo gallery did you know went to school, college or university in Edinburgh and did any attend the same one as you or your children?

15 Edinburgh celebrities and the school they attended Gary Flockhart

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? Gary Flockhart

Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting was almost entirely written in Edinburgh (or more accurately Leith) slang

22 words and phrases you only hear in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

Scottish actor Dougray Scott visited WaterAid’s work in Mozambique in his ambassador role, where he met schools and communities who told him their stories of how not having clean water and decent toilets impacted on their lives.

Exclusive: Dougray Scott on Crime 2, Hibs and WaterAid Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 15 movies shot in Scotland’s capital city.

In pictures: 14 movies filmed in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

The 'banana flats' are rated alongside the likes of Edinburgh Castle, the Forth Road Bridge, the Royal Commonwealth Pool and the 1967 glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Garden.

News 11 photos of Leith's ‘banana flats’ down the decades Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh, left, heaped praise on Dougray Scott, right, after he won two major acting awards.

Irvine Welsh heaps praise on Dougray Scott Gary Flockhart

Trainspotting was a huge hit when it opened in cinemas in 1996.

25 photos to take you back to Edinburgh in 1996 Gary Flockhart

Men and women in the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, taking part in the Loony Dook for charity on 1 of January 1993.

Edinburgh in 1993 - in pictures Ginny Sanderson

Edinburgh and Trainspotting will feature in his week’s Big Scottish Book Club on the BBC Scotland channel this Sunday (November 6).

BBC’s Big Scottish Book Club visits Capital Gary Flockhart

Irvine Welsh’s Edinburgh-set police thriller Crime is set to return for a second series – and Dougray Scott will again star as troubled cop Ray Lennox.

All-star cast announced for Irvine Welsh police thriller Gary Flockhart

An artist’s impression of the plan for student flats on the school site

More student flats for Gorgie - your views online By The Newsroom

Irvine Welsh has deleted a 'crass' tweet about the Queen which was posted on the day of her funeral (Getty Images/ Twitter)

Irvine Welsh deletes 'disgusting' Queen tweet Ginny Sanderson

Irvine Welsh was speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Irvine Welsh: Trainspotting musical is 'darker' than book, film and stage show Brian Ferguson

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh loves walking on Edinburgh's disused railway lines

What's On Trainspotting author enjoys walks on disused railway lines Gary Flockhart

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon was appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: Brian D Anderson/Shutterstock

Festival Diary: From Scrooge McDuck to Outlander via a snub for Superman Brian Ferguson

Kevin Bridges was speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: John Devlin

Kevin Bridges thanks Irvine Welsh for firing his interest in reading Brian Ferguson

Scottish actor and Hibs fan Dougray Scott said he 'hated' wearing Rangers top in the film Twin Town.

Dougray Scott 'hated' wearing Rangers top Gary Flockhart

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has married former Taggart star Emma Currie. Photo: Irvine Welsh Instagram.

Irvine Welsh marries former Taggart star Emma Currie Gary Flockhart

Line of Duty stars Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure could be set to work with Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh in a new drama about James Connolly.

Line of Duty stars in talks for Irvine Welsh James Connolly show Gary Flockhart

Irvine Welsh pictured at Biscuit Factory in Leith

Irvine Welsh dedicates new book to Bradley Welsh Jolene Campbell

Signature Entertainment has acquired the UK and Irish rights to a no-holds-barred documentary exploring the life of Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh. Photo: Getty Images

No-holds-barred Irvine Welsh documentary to air Gary Flockhart

Irvine Welsh: Iconic Edinburgh author reacts to Scottish Conservatives using Trainspotting poster to attack the SNP

Iconic Edinburgh author reacts to latest Scottish Conservative tweet Beth Murray

Franck Sauzee, left, David Zitelli, and Mixu Paatelainen (far right) celebrate John O'Neil's goal against Hearts in the 6-2 Edinburgh derby victory in October 2000

Hibs team of 2000/01, including Sauzee, to reunite for charity match Patrick McPartlin

Irvine Welsh’s TV series Crime, starring Dougray Scott, is set to return for a second series

Irvine Welsh TV series ‘Crime’ to return for second series Gary Flockhart

A new stage version of Irvine Welsh's novel Porno will be premiered at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Trainspotting sequel Porno to be brought to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe stage Brian Ferguson

The new documentary, I Am Irvine Welsh, is planned to be released next year to coincide with the 30th anniversary of his debut novel Trainspotting.

News Fly-on-the-wall documentary to follow Irvine Welsh for 18 months Brian Ferguson

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Explore Scotland's most famous film and TV locations Sarah Devine

Irvine Welsh, Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith have joined forces to fight poverty in Scotland’s capital.

Irvine Welsh, Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith join forces Gary Flockhart

F9 - Fast and Furious 9: Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges and Roman Tyrese Gibson in action in Edinburgh

22 movies set in Edinburgh ranked from best to worst Liam Rudden

Irvine Welsh attends the premiere of "Crime" at Glasgow Film Theatre on November 16, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Irvine Welsh's claims new show 'Crime' couldn't have worked on traditional TV Dan Barker

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh has revealed plans for a stage musical version of Trainspotting.

Irvine Welsh reveals plans for stage musical version of Trainspotting Brian Ferguson

Dougray Scott stars as Detective Inspector Ray Lennox in Crime.

Irvine Welsh lifts the lid on his 'incendiary' new Edinburgh-set police thriller Brian Ferguson

Trainspotting's iconic opening sequence was shot on Princes Street.

Oasis star Noel Gallagher on snubbing 'cultural phenomenon' Trainspotting Brian Ferguson

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 Brian Ferguson

Kevin McKidd was dismayed at being dropped from the marketing campaign for Trainspotting. Picture: Moviestore/Shutterstock

Kevin McKidd: Poster snub ‘tainted’ Trainspotting for me for years Brian Ferguson

Irvine Welsh's Crime

Crime: Take a first look at the new Irvine Welsh television drama Liam Rudden

A Trainspotting spin-off TV series about Begbie is in the works, says Robert Carlyle

Trainspotting spin-off TV show in the works Gary Flockhart

Detailed map of 19th century Fire Plans for Leith

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh backs new exhibition rediscovering old Leith Liam Rudden

Trainspotting author will take part in an online tribute to John Lennon in October.

Irvine Welsh confirmed for John Lennon tribute Gary Flockhart

The Rolling Stones, from left to right; Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards.

Irvine Welsh leads tributes to Charlie Watts Gary Flockhart

Irvine Welsh shot to fame when his debut novel Trainspotting was published in 1993 - less than three years before the film adaptation was released.

Irvine Welsh says his psychological thriller TV series will break all the rules Brian Ferguson