Tag: Ian Rankin

Rankin reveals he knows as little as his characters do when starting new material

  IAN Rankin has revealed when writing new Rebus novels he knows as little as his characters do. The Edinburgh based author, famous for his award-winning detective...

Rebus takes a potshot at Edinburgh’s trams in new Rankin novel

SCOTLAND’S favourite fictional detective is back - and taking a bitter sideswipe at the capital’s notorious tram system. The latest installment of Ian Rankin’s best-selling...

Sensational Alex tops Ian Rankin’s top 10 Scots bands

IAN Rankin has revealed his top Scottish group of all time - the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. The Inspector Rebus author placed the rock band...

Rankin’s old school in “pioneering” £90,000 bid to crack down on troublesome pupils

IAN Rankin’s old high school has been forced to spend almost £90,000 hiring extra staff dedicated full-time to tackling bad behaviour. Beath High, in Cowdenbeath,...

Ian Rankin reveals he’s a failed screenwriter

IN spite of worldwide success as a crime novelist, Ian Rankin has revealed his frustration that he never made it as a screenwriter. The 55-year-old...

Highland abattoir tourist sign finally replaced

A HIGHLAND tourist sign that notoriously listed a derelict abattoir as a top attraction has finally been replaced. The brown sign in Dornoch, north of...

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