What city is Trainspotting set in?

Edinburgh
Forget old monuments and castles, Edinburgh is renowned for its part in the iconic adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s novel-turned-cult-film, Trainspotting. Shot amidst the winding streets of Scotland’s capital as well as in its second city, Glasgow, the film highlights some of Edinburgh’s best sights.

Is Mark Renton a vegetarian?

Renton is a vegetarian. In the novel, his reasoning is that meat makes him sick.

What does the term Trainspotting mean?

Trainspotting is the practice of watching trains, particularly as a hobby, with the aim of noting distinctive characteristics.

What was Begbie in jail for?

Though he is likely only arrested for vandalism, sustained police attention likely results in the outstanding arrest warrant for armed robbery being discovered (and possibly his most recent assault cases as well), ensuring that Begbie will be serving a lengthy jail sentence.

What are the suppositories in Trainspotting for?

Renton (Ewan McGregor) takes opium suppositories to combat his heroin withdrawal. Unfortunately, the timing is such that before the drug can take effect, Renton’s constipation has suddenly gone in the complete opposite direction.

Are there trains in Trainspotting?

There are only three trains a day in either direction and for many years, the only overnight accommodation was at the youth hostel on the shores of Loch Ossian.

Where is the school in Trainspotting?

Not far from Volcano is Diane’s school in Jordanhill, where she threatens to call the police if Renton doesn’t see her again. They walk alongside the fence to the school gate, which still stands today.

What accent is in Trainspotting?

Even movies like Trainspotting, which are about Scottish people in the most authentically Scottish situation (being addicted to class A drugs) have watered-down Scottish accents.