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Ian Rankin

Crime writer Ian Rankin. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Ian Rankin on the Rebus stage thriller that may never be performed in Edinburgh

Enjoy Abbott House in Dumfermline, Scotland's ancient capital and newest city
Enjoy Abbott House in Dumfermline, Scotland's ancient capital and newest city

Ad Feature Fife hidden gems: six magical day trip tours

John Michie will be playing Rebus four years after winning the best male performance award Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland for his role as a Glasgow fire commander in Rob Drummond’s play The Mack. Picture: Robert Perry
John Michie will be playing Rebus four years after winning the best male performance award Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland for his role as a Glasgow fire commander in Rob Drummond’s play The Mack. Picture: Robert Perry

Taggart star John Michie on swapping Glasgow for Edinburgh to play John Rebus

John Michie played Detective Inspector Robbie Ross in Taggart. Picture: ITV/Shutterstock
John Michie played Detective Inspector Robbie Ross in Taggart. Picture: ITV/Shutterstock

Taggart favourite becomes latest star to play Ian Rankin's Rebus

The Big Light was founded in 2020 by producer Fiona White and broadcaster Janice Forsyth.
The Big Light was founded in 2020 by producer Fiona White and broadcaster Janice Forsyth.

Podcast production venture backed by Sir Ian Rankin completes studio move

Crime writer Ian Rankin has just released his 24th John Rebus novel and confirmed plans for a new TV adaptation (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Crime writer Ian Rankin has just released his 24th John Rebus novel and confirmed plans for a new TV adaptation (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

New Rebus has been greenlit at a boom time for Scottish crime drama

Fife-born writers Gregory Burke and Ian Rankin are joining forces to create the new TV adaptation of the Rebus novels. Picture: Robert Perry
Fife-born writers Gregory Burke and Ian Rankin are joining forces to create the new TV adaptation of the Rebus novels. Picture: Robert Perry

Ian Rankin and Gregory Burke lift the lid on Rebus’s TV reinvention

Author Sir Ian Rankin and screenwriter Gregory Burke have been working together on a new TV adaptation of the John Rebus novels, which haa been greenlit by Swedish streaming platform Viaplay. Picture: Robert Perry
Author Sir Ian Rankin and screenwriter Gregory Burke have been working together on a new TV adaptation of the John Rebus novels, which haa been greenlit by Swedish streaming platform Viaplay. Picture: Robert Perry

Rebus to go back to his thirties for new TV drama set in modern-day Edinburgh

Ian Rankin PIC: Neil Hanna
Ian Rankin PIC: Neil Hanna

Book review: A Heart Full Of Headstones, by Ian Rankin

Crime writer Ian Rankin has just released his new John Rebus novel. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Crime writer Ian Rankin has just released his new John Rebus novel. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Ian Rankin reflects on slowing down as a writer and struggling for ideas

Ewan Venters, Artfarm CEO and Her Majesty The Queen Consort (all photos: Sim Canetty-Clark)
Ewan Venters, Artfarm CEO and Her Majesty The Queen Consort (all photos: Sim Canetty-Clark)

A literary dinner for the Queen Consort in Braemar

Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin, holding his 1984 manuscript for his first published novel Flood, with some of the 50 boxes of his own personal archive which he is donating to the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh (SWNS)
Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin, holding his 1984 manuscript for his first published novel Flood, with some of the 50 boxes of his own personal archive which he is donating to the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh (SWNS)

Highlights from Ian Rankin's literary archive to go on display in Edinburgh

Memorial Device
Memorial Device

Dani Garavelli: The joy of a made-up 80s post-punk band from Airdrie

Ian Rankin was appearing at the book festival. Picture: Robin Mair
Ian Rankin was appearing at the book festival. Picture: Robin Mair

Festival Diary: New horizons beckon for Sir Ian Rankin

Amy Liptrot. Pic: Lisa Swarna Khanna
Amy Liptrot. Pic: Lisa Swarna Khanna

Book Festival round-up: Katherine Rundell | Amy Liptrot | Ian Rankin

Sir Ian Rankin.
Sir Ian Rankin.

Rankin reveals he will be putting Rebus behind bars in his next novel

Comedian Matt Forde has divided opinion after asking parents not to bring babies to his Fringe show.
Comedian Matt Forde has divided opinion after asking parents not to bring babies to his Fringe show.

Festival Diary: Forde lets Pleasance boss off the hook with ‘whiny’ baby rant

The Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Photo: Aaron Chown/PA Wire
The Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Photo: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

I have seen first-hand why the Royals can be viewed as a positive - Euan McColm

Great Britain curling Gold medalists Eve Muirhead (L) has received an OBE while team-mates Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith were all recognised with an MBE Pic: Steve Welsh
Great Britain curling Gold medalists Eve Muirhead (L) has received an OBE while team-mates Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith were all recognised with an MBE Pic: Steve Welsh

In full: All the Edinburgh recipients on the Queen's Birthday Honours List

Sir Ian Rankin: The Inspector Rebus author has been knighted
Sir Ian Rankin: The Inspector Rebus author has been knighted

Ian Rankin is knighted in Queen's Birthday Honours list

Ian Rankin, crime writer and cultural ambassador for the Edinburgh King's Campaign Photo by Phil Wilkinson
Ian Rankin, crime writer and cultural ambassador for the Edinburgh King's Campaign Photo by Phil Wilkinson

King's Crowdfunder offers drinks with Ian Rankin as a new, one off reward

Ian Rankin has told how he relies on music to produce his best-selling novels -- but lockdown may have killed off his own rock star aspirations.
Ian Rankin has told how he relies on music to produce his best-selling novels -- but lockdown may have killed off his own rock star aspirations.

Ian Rankin says he relies on music to produce his best-selling novels

In a spin: Covid lockdown may have ended Ian Rankin's plans for rock and roll fame. Pic: Mike Day
In a spin: Covid lockdown may have ended Ian Rankin's plans for rock and roll fame. Pic: Mike Day

Rebus author Rankin's rock and roll ambitions thwarted by lockdown

Ian Rankin is among a group of bestselling authors who have hit out at Amazon over the online retail giant’s returns policy for e-books.
Ian Rankin is among a group of bestselling authors who have hit out at Amazon over the online retail giant’s returns policy for e-books.

Ian Rankin ‘appalled’ at Amazon over e-book returns

Reading is good for the mind (photo: adobe.com)
Reading is good for the mind (photo: adobe.com)

UK literary hotspots revealed for World Book Day

Ian Rankin has confirmed he will be writing at least two more John Rebus novels.
Ian Rankin has confirmed he will be writing at least two more John Rebus novels.

Ian Rankin signs deal to write two more John Rebus novels

Ian Rankin will lead a literary tour of Edinburgh for a competition winner.
Ian Rankin will lead a literary tour of Edinburgh for a competition winner.

Rankin to give competition winner Edinburgh tour

Fergus Linehan will bow out as director of the Edinburgh International Festival in August.
Fergus Linehan will bow out as director of the Edinburgh International Festival in August.

Edinburgh International Festival director Fergus Linehan gets prestigious honour

The Isle of Gigha has played host to a filming crew during the making of upcoming murder mystery show, Murder Island.
The Isle of Gigha has played host to a filming crew during the making of upcoming murder mystery show, Murder Island.

Murder Island on Channel 4: When to watch and where it's filmed

Crime writer Ian Rankin. (Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images)
Crime writer Ian Rankin. (Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images)

Greenbelt protection probably Edinburgh’s biggest political hot potato - David A...

Surrounded by family, friends and invited guests, Mr McCall Smith received an engraved Loving Cup from Lord Provost Frank Ross.
Surrounded by family, friends and invited guests, Mr McCall Smith received an engraved Loving Cup from Lord Provost Frank Ross.

McCall Smith 'immensely honoured' to receive the Edinburgh Award

Antony Gormley's Firmament is one of the most popular works of art at Jupiter Artland. Picture: Allan Pollok-Morris
Antony Gormley's Firmament is one of the most popular works of art at Jupiter Artland. Picture: Allan Pollok-Morris

Artists plead for Edinburgh’s ‘open-air museum’ to get green belt reprieve

Ian Rankin says he is delighted that readers are seeking out more of William McIlvanney's work.
Ian Rankin says he is delighted that readers are seeking out more of William McIlvanney's work.

Rankin hopes book will help readers discover ‘godfather of tartan noir’

Jackie Leven
Jackie Leven

Album reviews: The Wanderer - A Tribute to Jackie Leven | Hamish Hawk | Saint Et...

Author Ian Rankin outside the Oxford Bar in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson/JPIMedia
Author Ian Rankin outside the Oxford Bar in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson/JPIMedia

'It seems bewildering to me that libraries should be under threat' - Ian Rankin

Ian Rankin PIC: Hamish Brown
Ian Rankin PIC: Hamish Brown

Edinburgh Book Festival review: Ian Rankin

Ian Rankin PIC: Ian Georgeson
Ian Rankin PIC: Ian Georgeson

Book review: The Dark Remains, by William McIlvanney & Ian Rankin

Ian Rankin has completed William McIlvanney's final novel.
Ian Rankin has completed William McIlvanney's final novel.

Ian Rankin on getting inside William McIlvanney's head to complete final novel

Saltwater is the new name for the recently refurbed Globetrotter fish restaurant in Bruntsfield Place.
Saltwater is the new name for the recently refurbed Globetrotter fish restaurant in Bruntsfield Place.

Famous Globetrotter fish bar renamed following refit

Fire crews tackle the blaze near Edinburgh's Elephant House cafe, where JK Rowling is said to have penned her first Harry Potter novel (Getty Images/Facebook/Matt Dolan)
Fire crews tackle the blaze near Edinburgh's Elephant House cafe, where JK Rowling is said to have penned her first Harry Potter novel (Getty Images/Facebook/Matt Dolan)

Here's how Edinburgh's Elephant House cafe is linked to Harry Potter

The new-look King's Theatre is set to unveiled in the summer of 2024. Image: Bennetts Associates
The new-look King's Theatre is set to unveiled in the summer of 2024. Image: Bennetts Associates

Revamp of Edinburgh's Kings Theatre set to start next year

Guy Kinder painted the likes of Ian Rankin, Jim Naughtie and Olivia Giles
Guy Kinder painted the likes of Ian Rankin, Jim Naughtie and Olivia Giles

Obituary: Guy Kinder

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

Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin

Best-selling Scottish authors pay homage to the doyenne of historical crime

Ian Rankin could reboot his Rebus series by writing about the Edinburgh detective as a young man.
Ian Rankin could reboot his Rebus series by writing about the Edinburgh detective as a young man.

Ian Rankin could reboot Rebus series

Edinburgh-based crime writer Ian Rankin outside the Oxford Bar.
Edinburgh-based crime writer Ian Rankin outside the Oxford Bar.

Ian Rankin vents anger over vaccination programme

James Oswald PIC: Lisa Ferguson / JPI Media
James Oswald PIC: Lisa Ferguson / JPI Media

Book Review: What Will Burn, by James Oswald

Bestselling author Ian Rankin.
Bestselling author Ian Rankin.

Ian Rankin: Inspector Rebus will outlive me

Edinburgh residents have described how the city was plunged into a "blackout" following a power outage.
Edinburgh residents have described how the city was plunged into a "blackout" following a power outage.

88,000 people plunged into darkness last night across Edinburgh and the Borders

Rosie Nimmo PIC: Alastair Hearsum
Rosie Nimmo PIC: Alastair Hearsum

Under the Radar: Rosie Nimmo

Ian Rankin features in the new BBC Scotland documentary.
Ian Rankin features in the new BBC Scotland documentary.

Ian Rankin partied with RBS chief Fred Goodwin after doomed takeover deal

Ian Rankin with his son Kit. Picture: Phil Wilkinson/ TSPL
Ian Rankin with his son Kit. Picture: Phil Wilkinson/ TSPL

Crime writer Ian Rankin tells of 'tough' situation being unable to hug disabled ...

Ian Rankin said comic books were like a 'gateway drug to novels' (Picture: Neil Hanna)
Ian Rankin said comic books were like a 'gateway drug to novels' (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Ian Rankin's view on comic books is worth taking seriously – Scotsman comment

Ian Rankin reveals his love of comic books and says they are an affordable 'gateway drug' to reading and storytelling (Photo: Ian Georgeson).
Ian Rankin reveals his love of comic books and says they are an affordable 'gateway drug' to reading and storytelling (Photo: Ian Georgeson).

Comics are a ‘gateway drug to novels and storytelling’

Robert and Nicky Wilson, the founders of Jupiter Artland, launched a campaign to try to thwart the green belt housing bid in September. Picture: Allan Pollok-Morris
Robert and Nicky Wilson, the founders of Jupiter Artland, launched a campaign to try to thwart the green belt housing bid in September. Picture: Allan Pollok-Morris

Campaign to block green belt housing beside sculpture park wins crucial backing

Ian Rankin PIC: Neil Hanna
Ian Rankin PIC: Neil Hanna

Stuart Kelly on the year ahead in books

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours
Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours

Two Edinburgh restaurants win first Michelin Stars