ScotlandsFest: Trainspotting on Location - Tim Bell
Choose Life. Choose Leith. Choose a walking tour through Leith’s heart, dissecting Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – the book, the movie and the play. Uncover the layers of this iconic phenomenon.
About ScotlandsFest: Trainspotting on Location - Tim Bell
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9th August 2024 12th August 2024 16th August 2024 plus 2 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 10am - 12pm | |
| Leith | |
| £15 | |
| Event organiser/part of ScotlandsFest | |
| Visit the event website here | |
This journey offers a unique perspective on Leith’s past and present, weaving narratives of struggle, resilience and transformation. An unforgettable exploration of the intersections of literature, culture and place. Expect well-researched erudition, lived-experience testimony and street-level wisdom from former Port of Leith chaplain Tim Bell who has been leading Leith Walks Trainspotting tours for over 20 years.
Meeting Point opposite Café Truva, 77 Shore, Edinburgh EH6 6RG
Additional Dates: 12 August 2024, 16 August 2024, 19 August 2024, 23 August 2024
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