James McAvoy

James McAvoy has narrated The Sandman, one of Audible’s many blockbuster titles

Scottish-narrated audiobooks to stream for free this summer

The richest people in Scotland: from Sir Ian Wood to Paolo Nutini

Ken Stott played Rebus in previous ITV episodes

Who should be the new Rebus? - your views online

Author Ian Rankin says he can't wait for the return of his Rebus creation to the screen - neither can Susan Dalgety. PIC: Neil Hanna

There is one person I'd like to play Rebus in his TV return - Susan Dalgety

Kevin Bridges has suggested Lewis Capaldi try his hand at acting. Picture: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Festival Diary: Kevin Bridges suggests Lewis Capaldi try his hand at acting

V&A Dundee will be playing host to a celebration of Scottish dancer and choreographer Michael Clark in 2022.

All the big Scottish cultural projects and events to look forward to in 2022

Dave Grohl. Foo Fighers and Nirvana rock legend, will read a book inspired by a Beatles hit song (Picture: BBC)

Dave Grohl to read book on CBeebies Bedtime Stories - how to watch

Dave Grohl to read book on CBeebies Bedtime Stories - how to watch

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

James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan who star in Together.

James McAvoy in new BBC pandemic drama

James McAvoy starred as Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson in Filth.

Six of the most memorable portrayals of corrupt and reckless cops on film and TV

Scottish actor James McAvoy stars alongside Olympic athletes, comedians and singers (Picture: Love Productions/Channel 4)

Celebrity Bake Off is back - here is this year's line up including James McAvoy

Daisy Ridley and James McAvoy both star in this year's celebrity Bake Off (Getty Images)

These are the contestants taking part in this year's Celebrity Bake Off

Actor Richard Madden received an honorary degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2019.

Global honour for drama school where Richard Madden and Sam Heughan studied

Try our fun quiz about Edinburgh pubs.

Try our pub quiz...about pubs

James McAvoy hosted a masterclass to support Edinburgh Youth Theatre.

James McAvoy hosts class for Edinburgh theatre fans
Iconic Scottish movie star James McAvoy is the latest talent to lend his skills to aid the Edinburgh Youth Theatre as it struggles through lockdown.
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Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy and Stacey Dooley are among the Celebrity Bake Off stars for 2021. Photo: Channel 4.

Great Celebrity Bake Off 2021 line-up revealed

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

Sam Heughan’s new romantic drama film explained

James McAvoy will be funding a series of online theatre classes for young people in Scotland.

James McAvoy rescues crisis-hit Edinburgh theatre group

Usain Bolt will again represent the Rest of the World side at eSoccer Aid (Getty Images)

Robbie Williams, Olly Murs and Usain Bolt are taking part in Soccer Aid 2020 - h...

Pollyanna McIntosh stars in Bob Servant Independent on BBC One.

Walking Dead actress Pollyanna McIntosh tells us how she's coping with lockdown

By the end of last week £9,522 has been raised by 277 customers with individual cash donations of up to £300.

Regulars at popular Hearts pub in Edinburgh donate nearly £10k to keep bar in bu...

Jade Campbell has coordinated the donations

ERI ward 'completely overwhelmed' with donations for patients

James McAvoy. Picture: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images

James McAvoy donates £270,000 to NHS protective mask campaign

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NT Live to beam James McAvoy, Maxine Peake, Caroline Quentin and Richard Fleeshm...

Dafne Keen as Lyra Belacqua and James McAvoy as Lord Asriel in His Dark Materials.

Television: James McAvoy gets into full geek mode for His Dark Materials

Picture: Shutterstock

James McAvoy: the Scottish actor’s IT Chapter 2 role, films, awards, wife and ne...
IT:Chapter 2 hits UK theatres today, providing another great showcase for the acting talents of Scottish star James McAvoy.
Ross Mcindoe

'It: Chapter Two' officially hits cinemas on Friday.

Edinburgh cinema to hand out 'comfort kits' to nervous horror fans ahead of It: ...

Body suspension is not for the faint of heart. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Body suspension art event '˜not for everyone'

Wilkies, Leith

Nine Edinburgh pubs and bars with literary connections

Eva with piper James Nicholl
at the event. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria lights up Edinburgh

James McAvoy in Filth, for which he won a best actor award at the Scottish Baftas. Picture: Neil Davidson

James McAvoy: Scots poorly represented because accent '˜foreign'

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Talk of the Town: Lads let it hang out for Curie

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Jonathan Melville: McAvoy is a very busy boy

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Liam Rudden: The Bard loses his rhythm

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Talk of the Town: Not just motoring but cooking, too

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Evening News Caption Competition 20/02/2012

Welsh gets hands dirty as snapper

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Talk of the Town: City diners lap up saucy servings

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We only drink to be unsociableTHIS might come as a bit of a shock to the city’s ...

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