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Irvine Welsh was speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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

Rare Birds Books is set to double its size to include a non-fiction section, in celebration of its first anniversary.

Stockbridge bookshop to double in size

JK Rowling's first Harry Potter book was rejected by several publishers (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

JK Rowling’s perseverance on Harry Potter still inspires 25 years on

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

Robert Carlyle will return to play Begbie in the new TV series The Blade Artist.

Author Jenni Fagan lifts lid on adapting Irvine Welsh's Begbie for new TV drama

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

Val McDermid launches the Rock Trust homelessness anthology book.

Val McDermid launches Rock Trust homelessness anthology book

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

Irvine Welsh reveals plans for stage musical version of Trainspotting

Rare Birds Books has launched Scotland’s first female-centric bookshop in the heart of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh’s first female bookstore is a big hit

Festival director Nick Barley at the event's new home at Edinburgh College of Art.

Edinburgh International Book Festival: Highlights of this year's revamped event

Director Nick Barley launched the book festival's programme at its new home at Edinburgh College of Art. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh International Book Festival reveals line-up for revamped event

Edinburgh-based author Jenni Fagan takes part in a live online event at Portobello Bookshop on Thursday evening to promote new novel Luckenbooth. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Interview: Jenni Fagan on new Edinburgh-set novel

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Edinburgh celebrities at Christmas

Peter Arnott's play The Signalman, which starred Tom McGovern, is a triple awards winner this year. Picture: Leslie Black

Tay Bridge disaster play claims top honours in Scottish theatre Oscars

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