JK Rowling

JK Rowling has revealed she was bullied out of a Harry Potter forum. (Picture: by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

JK Rowling says she was bullied out of a chatroom by Harry Potter fans Kian Rains

The Royal Mint has launched a new coin featuring Albus Dumbledore and King Charles as part of a new Harry Potter themed collection. The monarch’s likeness features on the “heads” of the special 50p, while the Hogwarts headmaster features on the other side.

Dumbledore joins King Charles on new 50p coin from Royal Mint Sophie Wills

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling Dennis Morton

Kirsty Wark has interviewed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for the new BBC Scotland series The Women Who Changed Modern Scotland. Picture: Two Rivers Media/BBC

Kirsty Wark: Toxic atmosphere on social media is forcing women out of politics Brian Ferguson

The Sunday Times tax list revealed on Friday that 100 wealthy people or families contributed nearly £5.2 billion in tax in the UK last year.

Top 20 taxpayers in UK revealed - including JK Rowling Gary Flockhart

India Willoughby and JK Rowling (Getty Images)

‘I’m more of a woman than JK Rowling’: India Willoughby blasts author Latoya Gayle

Joanne Glass was last seen in Edinburgh on Sunday 22 January

News Police appeal for missing woman in the Capital Jolene Campbell

JK Rowling has launched a 'women-only' sexual violence support service in Edinburgh called Beira's Place

JK Rowling launches 'woman-only' sexual violence service in Edinburgh Ginny Sanderson

The leather-bound special 15th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone - published exclusively for the competition in 2012.

‘Rarest’ Harry Potter book ever seen could fetch £10,000 at auction Sophie Wills

Men and women in the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, taking part in the Loony Dook for charity on 1 of January 1993.

Edinburgh in 1993 - in pictures Ginny Sanderson

We’ve had a thorough dig through the deep archives to bring you 27 photographs showing Edinburgh in the year 2000.

27 photos of Edinburgh in the year 2000 Gary Flockhart

Stock photo from 2004 of Harry Potter fans waiting for JK Rowling at the Edinburgh International Books Festival.

All the locations in Edinburgh which are said to have links to Harry Potter Kevin Quinn

Tom Felton has said he feels “no-one has single-handedly done more for bringing joy to so many different generations” than Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

Tom Felton praises JK Rowling ahead of city event Gary Flockhart

Nicola Sturgeon has responded to claims by JK Rowling that she is a 'destroyer of women's rights' (PA/ JK Rowling Twitter)

Nicola Sturgeon reacts to JK Rowling t-shirt Ginny Sanderson

JK Rowling has posted a photo of herself wearing a T-shirt which says Nicola Sturgeon is a 'destroyer' of women's rights (Lisa Ferguson/ JK Rowling Twitter)

JK Rowling wears T-shirt calling FM 'Destroyer of Women's Rights' Jolene Campbell

Author Dame Hilary Mantel, best known for the Wolf Hall trilogy, has died aged 70, HarperCollins has announced.

News Tributes to Hilary Mantel following death at 70 Gary Flockhart

JK Rowling's detective novels, such as The Ink Black Heart, written under the pen name Robert Galbraith, show she is a great crime writer (Picture: John Phillips/Getty Images)

Christie and McDermid may be 'Queens of Crime', but Rowling is the Empress Susan Dalgety

Writer, rapper and political activist Darren McGarvey was speaking at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: John Devlin

Award-winning writer Darren McGarvey credits JK Rowling for kickstarting career Brian Ferguson

Nick Barley is director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: Robin Mair

Book festival chief says event is a form of defiance’ amid threats to writers Brian Ferguson

JK Rowling has written seven Harry Potter books sold more than 500 million books worldwide. Photo by Graeme Robertson/Getty Images

Edinburgh resident sells first edition Harry Potter book for £3,750 Neil Johnstone

The first of the 115 houses from Stewart Milne have just been released for sale and a range of three, four, five and six bedroom homes are available . A further 28 homes are being built which have been allocated for affordable housing in partnership with Midlothian Council.

Shortage of GP services - your views online By The Newsroom

The author has been trending on Twitter after highlighting the threatening tweet (file image). Picture: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images.

Threatening tweet aimed at JK Rowling blasted as 'dangerous' and appallling' Emma Newlands

JK Rowling's first Harry Potter book was rejected by several publishers (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

JK Rowling’s perseverance on Harry Potter still inspires 25 years on Brian Ferguson

JK Rowling has launched an appeal to send aid to the children of Ukraine.
Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

War in Ukraine: JK Rowling launches appeal to aid orphans Alex Green

The new look Dropkick Murphy's pub has already been a big hit with regulars and newcomers

Edinburgh pub reopens following fire James Trimble

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Explore Scotland's most famous film and TV locations Sarah Devine

A tweet posted by trans activists targeting JK Rowling will not be treated as criminal, Police Scotland have said.

Police take no action over tweet that revealed JK Rowling’s home Katharine Hay

Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

What's On Streeting: Don’t shut down JK Rowling Sam Blewett & Gary Flockhart

Jon Stewart says comments he made about the Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone film were meant to be “light-hearted” and he was not accusing author JK Rowling of antisemitism.

Jon Stewart says he did not accuse JK Rowling of antisemitism Mike Bedigan

Former US talk show host Jon Stewart has hit out at JK Rowling for the “anti-Semitic” imagery used in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Jon Stewart says he did not accuse JK Rowling of antisemitism Mike Bedigan

The Boswells School in Chelmsford, Essex, that named a house after JK Rowling has dropped the title in light of the Harry Potter author's "comments and viewpoints surrounding trans people"

School drops JK Rowling house name amid controversy over gender identity remarks Sam Russell

Quidditch organisations have announced that they will be changing the name of the sport. Picture: Creative Commons

Quidditch leagues to change name of sport - here's why Stephen Mcilkenny

Protest: JK Rowling (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

JK Rowling won't back down after trans-rights protest outside her Edinburgh home Ellie Iorizzo

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has heaped praise on author JK Rowling.

Daniel Radcliffe heaps praise on JK Rowling Gary Flockhart

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has heaped praise on author JK Rowling.

Daniel Radcliffe heaps praise on JK Rowling Gary Flockhart

Fergus Linehan will bow out as director of the Edinburgh International Festival in August.

Edinburgh International Festival director Fergus Linehan gets prestigious honour Brian Ferguson

JK Rowling's new novel, The Christmas Pig, is published on Tuesday. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP

JK Rowling: I kept writing a 'very bad novel' while I created Harry Potter Brian Ferguson

Mr McAlpine Miller says the collection focuses on the main personalities of the Harry Potter characters, representing both positive and negative qualities. Picture: contributed.

Scots artist Stuart McAlpine Miller launches Harry Potter-themed paintings Emma Newlands

JK Rowling has joked she will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter next year with cheese on toast and a glass of champagne.(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

JK Rowling to celebrate Potter anniversary with cheese on toast Aine Fox

George IV Bridge fire: Iconic cafe gutted by fire saves table where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter

Iconic cafe gutted by fire saves table where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter Rachel Mackie

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore will arrive in cinemas in April 2022.

Fantastic Beasts 3 gets release date Gary Flockhart

Images from the area early last Tuesday showed smoke pouring from a branch of Patisserie Valerie, next door to the Elephant House cafe.

Repairs begin on fire-hit building in Old Town Gary Flockhart

George IV Bridge and Candlemaker Row are still closed to vehicles today as workers continue their efforts to make the area safe after Tuesday’s fire.

George IV Bridge remains closed to traffic on Friday Beth Murray