Welsh has had a great deal of success since his first novel Trainspotting 1993 was made into a film. He spoke about his new book Resolutions, and said that he tapped into the energy of his characters.
Welsh was asked about his views on Scotland’s independence. He replied, In the 80s he didn’t believe in independence and his thought was that - “Scotland was shite. In the 90s it was that England was shite – but now that English imperialism is shite!
Welsh discussed with Denise Mina, the third instalment of his bestselling CRIME series: detective Ray Lennox makes a connection between an eminent local and a group of missing foster care boys as he embarks upon a new life in Brighton. 'The truth is what we say the truth is . . .'
Lennox is determined to start a new life. He has left Edinburgh Police behind for a fresh career and a fresh relationship in Brighton. Then he meets Mathew Cardingworth. Rich, smooth-talking and immaculately dressed - yet he soon draws Lennox back to a past that he's desperate to forget. As Lennox identifies the links between Cardingworth, a series of violent attacks and the disappearances of a group of foster care boys, he is forced to ask himself: what must he sacrifice to expose the truth?
Welsh was asked about his views on Scotland’s independence. He replied, In the 80s he didn’t believe in independence and his thought that - “Scotland was shite. In the 90s it was that England was shite – but now that English imperialism is shite!”
Recently Welsh interview with the National he said "Scotland voting no at the Indyref 2014 has been a disaster."
