The Edge of Love, by Glasgow-born playwright Sharman MacDonald, will open the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Wednesday night.

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Three awards have been reinstated at the Edinburgh International Film Festival after they were dropped during last year's scaled-back programme.

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The veteran actor will be in Edinburgh for 10 days over the summer to attend the Edinburgh International Film Festival, of which he is a patron.

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Gavin Miller, CEO of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, was asked directly whether he could see the festival - which has been in June for the past two years - return to August.

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