And it's not just down to the numerous Glasgow filming locations 🎬
Sure, the film is supposed to be set in Edinburgh, and there is that iconic running scene set to the thumping clatter of Iggy Pop's Lust for Life, which was filmed on Princes Street, but, apart from that, Scotland's capital is largely absent from the proceedings.for more local history and heritage content straight to your inbox
Starting with filming locations, below we've listed half a dozen reasons why Trainspotting is actually Glaswegian through and through.As mentioned already, while Trainspotting is 'supposed' to be set in Edinburgh, the majority of scenes were filmed in and around Glasgow due to various logistical and economic reasons.
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