Ian Rankin was spotted leaving the EICC after getting his Covid vaccine - and he has some reassuring words for everyone.

The much-loved Edinburgh author had been on his way out after receiving the jab at the mass vaccine centre on Morrison Street when he was stopped by an STV reporter.

When asked about the experience, he told STV:

"I won't say painless, but it was fine absolutely fine. It was swift and well organised and the person who was giving me the jab was very good at explaining everything, possible side effects, all the way through to when I can expect to get the letter for the second dose."

Scotland is set to get 500,000 fewer vaccine doses over the next month due to UK supply issues, according to the BBC.

Though Nicola Sturgeon insisted that the country remains on track to meet its targets despite the shortfall, which is due to a delivery delay of five million Oxford-AstraZeneca doses from India.

However, the Inspector Rebus writer wasn't worried about vaccine delays, explaining he was just happy to have had the vaccine so we can all get on our holidays sooner.

Asked whether he was concerned about jab shortfall, he said: "No, as far as they're concerned, there is going to be no delay, there's going to be plenty vaccine.


"They said I'll get contacted between four and 12 weeks. So, could be earlier rather than later. I'm just glad to get it done and dusted. The sooner we all get jabbed the sooner we can all go on holiday."

Taking to Twitter, he shared a smiling snap and wrote: "Post-vaccine. No super powers as yet."

Rankin previously spoke of concerns that the vaccination programme "seems to be a bit of a lottery" amid frustration his son was yet to receive the jag.

26-year-old Kit has severe learning difficulties and despite living in care didn't qualify for the first priority group. His dad said he should have been prioritised earlier, and lessons need to be learned by government so that more people aren't "forgotten".