Books Quote by Irvine Welsh

I find Edinburgh a stimulating place in which to live, with it being a city of contrasts, both architecturally and socially, and each district…

— Joan Lingard

Oh, I love London Society! It is entirely composed now of beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics. Just what Society should be.

— Oscar Wilde

I used to say Edinburgh was a beautiful actress with no talent. I thought it was just like a shortbread tin. I think that's…

— Michelle Gomez

I do think the idea of just going to Edinburgh and being really honest would be interesting. But I have no interest in it…

— Tim Key

Edinburgh is a world city, visited throughout the year for its beauty and history, but in August, it is the City of Hope. There…

— Dominic Holland

It is a peculiar experience, prowling the streets of Edinburgh before the festival has begun. No large groups of teenagers in matching T-shirts advertising…

— Tim Key

Edinburgh is so cultural and such a beautiful place to walk around.

— Rupert Friend

What I loved about Edinburgh was being able to walk to work through a beautiful place.

— Roger Allam

People go up to Edinburgh thinking it will make them a star, and generally, in the first few weeks back they have to realise…

— Tom Rosenthal

I started writing novels while an undergraduate student, in an attempt to make sense of the city of Edinburgh, using a detective as my…

— Ian Rankin

It seemed to him a very Edinburgh thing. Welcoming, but not very.

— Ian Rankin

In Edinburgh, they've got the most insane charity shops ever.

— Lady Amelia Windsor