Sean Connery

Eight-year-old Susan Bremner met Rod Hull & Emu backstage at the King's theatre in Edinburgh, March 1988

29 photos of theatre life in the late 1980s, including Sean Connery

Retro images of Fountainbridge from our archives.

30 fascinating Edinburgh photos of Fountainbridge life over the years

Brian Cox as Sandy and Alan Cumming as Donal in Glenrothan. Picture: Graeme Hunter/PA

A grand tour of Scotland, with absolutely no swearing involved - Susan Morrison

Some of the cast of the Fol-De-Rols from The Fols 68 production at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in December 1967.

23 brilliant photos of theatre life in the 1950s and 1960s

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A Spoons that might get me forking out in the local pub once again - Susan Dalge...

Some of the cast from the National Youth Music Theatre Fringe production of Pal Joey during the Edinburgh Festival 1990.

39 fascinating photos of Edinburgh theatres in early 1990s

John Cairney as Archbishop Thomas a Beckett in the death scene of TS Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral, performed in St Giles cathedral during Edinburgh Festival 1986. The soldiers are played by Michael David, John Shedden and Steve Dalton.

29 pictures of theatre life in the late 1980s, including Sean Connery

11 jobs Sean Connery did in Edinburgh

Dougray Scott leads the 2024 Tartan Day parade in New York (Pic: Kylie Corwin)

Tartan Day flies the flag for Scotland’s interests abroad - Angus Robertson

Classic action films return to the big screen at Vue venues in Edinburgh

Action classics hit Vue venues in Edinburgh this March

23 great pictures from city theatres in the 1950s and 1960s

Noel Gallagher is among the icons Chris has been asked to portray

Ex soldier inks picture-perfect tattoos of football and music stars

New honour for Sean Connery four years after his death

This year the Grand Marshall at New York City's tartan day parade will be Dougray Scott

Dougray follows illustrious footsteps - Angus Robertson

The Oxford Bar is one Edinburgh venue which has featured in Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus series of novels as the inspector's favourite watering hole.

No better way to mark city’s big birthday than by celebrating one of its most fa...

The junction of Kerr Street and St Stephen Street in Stockbridge Edinburgh, in July 1971.

17 amazing pictures of Stockbridge in the Seventies
Scenes of Stockbridge from 50 years ago reflect an area of Edinburgh full of character and interest
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Shops at the top of Edinburgh's Lothian Road in December 1974, including Woolworths and Jeffreys household furnishings.

13 fascinating pictures of Lothian Road in the 1970s

A Lothian Region Transport bus slips on the snow and gets stuck across the High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh, during the winter of 1979.

29 pictures of Edinburgh's Royal Mile in the 1970s

Exclusive Sir Sean Connery’s family reveal plans for film and TV talent school in Leith

Dozens of our readers suggested Fife-born author Sir Ian Rankin should do the tram announcement in Edinburgh. The Rebus writer, who lives in Edinburgh's Meadows, has the perfect smooth voice to update tram passengers as they head across the city.

Readers suggest the voice of Edinburgh's trams - in pictures

Having settled on acting, Sean Connery appeared in The Seashell at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh in 1959. Within three years he was famous around the world as James Bond.

11 jobs Sean Connery had before he was famous

Despite our lack of live music venues, Edinburgh has a rich history of producing quality music. Here are 11 songs our readers thought were some of the best. Photo: alterna2, Wikimedia Commons

11 of the best songs by Edinburgh bands or artists as chosen by readers

Frankie Boyle has been appearing at this year's Fringe. Picture: Robert Perry.

Frankie Boyle defends decision to keep joking about death of Holly Willoughby

The best Edinburgher of all time has been decided by our readers

The best Edinburgher of all time, chosen by our readers

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Celebrate the city’s greats and get your vote in for the top Edinburgher ever - ...

The iconic Fountain Brewery and Tartan Club social club were the beating heart of Fountainbridge for many years, opening in 1856. The brewery was closed in 2004 and later demolished. Most of the site is now made up of offices, flats and hotels as well as a community garden.

The changing face of Fountainbridge over the years

Born in 1930 in Fountainbridge, Sir Sean Connery was a world-famous actor and perhaps Edinburgh's most famous son. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. His achievements in film were recognised with an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (including the BAFTA Fellowship), and three Golden Globes. He was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. A staunch supporter of Scottish independence, he is pictured in Holyrood Park heading to the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 2004.

Events that shaped the city over 150 years
So many landmark moments have happened in Edinburgh since the Evening News was founded!
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Evening News journalist John Gibson borrows actor Peter O'Toole's binoculars during the latter's visit to Edinburgh in August 1984 (Picture: Albert Jordan)

Ian Rankin, Elsie Inglis and John Gibson: city has its fair share of legends

Jason and Fiona Connery with David Barras and Scott Mackay of the Scottish Youth Film Foundation during a visit to Leith Theatre.

Sir Sean Connery’s family to help young Scots to pursue a career in film and TV

Tartan Day is now in its 25th year with the celebrations in New York a particular highlight (Picture: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Scotland's global 'independence day' is helping our economy – Angus Robertson

Gail Porter will be the Grand Marshall of New York City's Tartan Day Parade (Picture: Joe Maher/Getty Images)

Gail Porter and Pulse of the Place will win hearts and minds in Big Apple

Actor Sir Sean Connery, with wife Micheline, in full Highland dress and wearing his medal after he was formally knighted by the Queen in 2000 during a investiture ceremony, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. PA

Sir Sean Connery painting expected to fetch £2 million

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has shared a story about meeting the late Sir Sean Connery in Edinburgh.

Martin Compston recalls 'intimidating' Sean Connery meal

The bill for the structural repairs to North Bridge has increased

Cutting potholes budget to fund North Bridge repairs - your views online

Locals spotted Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher out for a few pints in Edinburgh ahead of his band's show at Murrayfield Stadium in 2009. Liam is pictured with fans outside The Halfway House pub on Fleshmarket close.

14 times famous faces were spotted out and about in Edinburgh

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Favourite famous Scots - your views online

These are the Scots that Edinburgh Evening News would like to invite around to dinner.

18 famous Scots who would make great dinner guests

Long before he shot to stardom, the late Sir Sean Connery had many different jobs in his hometown of Edinburgh.

11 jobs Sean Connery did in Edinburgh

Film buffs gathered in Edinburgh on Wednesday evening for a vigil protesting the closure of two of Scotland’s leading independent cinemas as well as the end of the longest continually-running film festival in the world.

In pictures: Candle-lit vigil held at The Filmhouse

The Centre for the Moving Image runs both the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Filmhouse cinema. Picture: Aleksandra Janiak

Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse cinemas enter administration

Local residents watch fire engulf the Lyceum Cinema, in Slateford, in May 1963.

29 pictures from the 1950s and 1960s of Edinburgh's cinemas

Some of the Scottish filming locations used in the James Bond films.

9 James Bond filming locations you can visit in Scotland

Sir Sean Connery would have turned 92 on Thursday

Sir Sean Connery's family and friends gather in Edinburgh for moving celebration

Actor Sir Sean Connery, with wife Micheline, donning full Highland dress and wearing his medal after he was formally knighted by the Queen during a investiture ceremony, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. * Connery knelt while the Queen touched his shoulders lightly with a sword and made him a Knight during the ceremony in the Palace's Picture Gallery.

Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5 sold at US auction

Film and music producer Bob Last has been appointed chair of the Leith Theatre Trust. Picture: Stuart Armitt

Music and film producer Bob Last to lead efforts to revamp historic theatre

The car's the star: Connery's Aston Martin DB5 achieved fame in its own right
Pic: Broad Arrow Auctions

One careful owner: Sir Sean Connery's Aston Martin DB5 for sale

Nigel Havers is the host of the BBC's Bidding Room (Picture: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)

Nigel Havers’ Bidding Room sounds like a hit for Leith Theatre – Susan Dalgety

Karen Gillan at the Edinburgh International Film Festival with the cast of Not Another Happy Ending

Doctor Who and Marvel star Karen Gillan in running to be next 007

The new Van Gogh Alive art show is running in Festival Square in Edinburgh until mid-July. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Cultural experiences are changing before our eyes – Brian Ferguson

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Odds cut on Edinburgh actor following in Sir Sean's footsteps to become next 007

Sir Sean Connery accompanied by his wife, Micheline at his investiture at the Palace of Holyrood.

Sir Sean Connery’s widow donates $1m to help find dementia cure

Karen Gillan will become only the second woman to lead the Tartan Day parade through New York. Picture: Pako Mera

Karen Gillan to lead revival of New York City 'Tartan Day' parade

Edinburgh-born actor Sean Connery poses beside the Aston Martin DB5 in a publicity shot for the James Bond film Goldfinger.

Bond car found 25 years after it was stolen

Travelodge: Edinburgh hotels reveal the weirdest requests made by their customers

Edinburgh hotels reveal the weirdest requests made by their customers

Sir Sean Connery, with wife Micheline Roquebrune in Edinburgh.

Sean Connery's widow tells of difficulty of life without James Bond star

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