There are plenty of events on in Edinburgh today, from live music of all genres around the city to the hometown launch of Irvine Welsh’s new Trainspotting sequel.
Following a Q&A on Men in Love, Welsh will then continue festivities with an exclusive album launch party. Meanwhile, there are comedy gigs on at Monkey Barrel and the Stand Comedy Club all in the lead up to this year’s Festival Fringe as well as a special talk with Dexys Midnight Runners frontman Kevin Rowland at Queen’s Hall.
So if you’re at a loose end and are looking for something to do, here are 10 events on in Edinburgh today.
9. Edinburgh Food and Folk Festival
The Edinburgh Food and Folk Festival will also continue, with today’s events including food demonstrations from chef Daniela Forbes, as well as a discussion around food music and modern Scottish culture with Rosie Morton and Amina Shah, hosted by Masterchef Finalist Sarah Rankin. In addition to the many excellent food vendors on offer, there will also be the Goose’s Quizzes Elimination Game Charity Night which is raising money for Edinburgh Food Social, St Columba’s Hospice Care and Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home. | BBC
10. Ben Shankland at Feargus McCreadie at Scottish Arts Club
Meanwhile Scottish Arts Club will host their Conversations in Music series of jazz nights, with Edinburgh born pianist and composer Ben Shankland and Mercury Prize nominated jazz musician Feargus McCreadie set to appear. Each will play some solo piano music – as well as duets – from 7pm. | Contributed
11. Ralf Webb at Topping & Company Edinburgh
As well as Irvine Welsh’s appearance in Edinburgh, acclaimed writer Ralf Webb will also appear in the city, this time at Topping & Company Booksellers’ Blenheim Place store to promote his new poetry collection Highway Cottage. | Google Maps