By james art 
Irvine Welsh has been discovered as one of the special guests of the most prestigious crime holiday in the world this summer.
The author of Trainspotting joins Lee and Andrew Child’s likes, Val McDermide, Kate Atkinson and Mark Billingham at the Texton Crime Festival, supported by the expression in Harogate.
Wales will make his first appearance at the festival held at the Old Swan Hotel, where in 1926 the Queen of Crime Agata Christie after her “disappearance” in 1926 to speak of the resolution, the last installment in his criminal trilogy, now Hitov A television series, starring Rubi Scott. This year’s event, which takes place from July 17 to July 20 in a spa city in North Yorkshire, is cured by the creator of bestsellers for slow horses Mick Heron.
He said: “This year, special guests are an incredible mix of world bestsellers, familiar friends and writers, new to the Text Crime Festival, which together guarantee a weekend of tremors, wit and revelations.
“As always, the festival will be made by those who attend it: our readers who make up the best informed and enthusiastic crowds that each author can ask and guarantee that every event generates debate and that the conversation continues long after the panels Pack. “
Other special guests include Stef McGover, whose debut deadline for a crime novel comes out in July, Kate Moss, Paula Hawkins and American writer Attica Locke, previous guest of New Blood at the Festival.
Simon Texton, chairman of the sponsor of the title T&R theakston Ltd, said: “It is still a joy to support the best crime writing festival for an incredible 22nd year. Last year’s festival was the largest and most successful so far, and 2025 seems to surpass it. “
The Peculier Theakston older writing festival is delivered by the leading organization of the Arts Festival in northern England, Harrogate International Festivals and is part of their diverse year-round event portfolio, which aims to bring immersive cultural experiences to as possible as possible Many people.
Sharon Canvar, CEO of Harogate International Festivals, said: “I’m so proud of the incredible program cured by Mick Heron and the team, some of the biggest names in the world -class criminal fiction and some fans who are fans who lead the festival in 2025
“We look forward to sharing the full program very soon and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to Harogate in the summer – with a particularly big welcome to all authors and readers coming to the festival for the first time this year.”