All Sections
Scotland's National Newspaper
BREAKING

JK Rowling

Violinist Nicola Benedetti to be honoured by Edinburgh

Rumoured stars who could be cast for Harry Potter television reboot

Adam Graham, aka Isla Bryson, was initially sent to a women's prison after being convicted of raping two women (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Transgender activists will not silence critics with modern-day 'scold’s bridle'

Here are the top 10 richest celebrities in the world in 2023

Max Roe with first edition copies of Harry Potter books his mum got him when he was young - one signed by JK Rowling could be worth £10,000.

Harry Potter fan’s old copy of second book could be worth £10,000

Where does Sir Walter Scott place in our readers list? Cr: Wikimedia commons

The 10 best Scottish authors ever - according to Scotsman readers

Welsh said it was important to keep 'an open mind' about a new culture

Irvine Welsh: Having trans-sensitive proofreader is not fear of being cancelled

What was the 'mermaid or fish' optical illusion and why it went viral?

There have been 11 films to date featuring characters who live in the world of Harry Potter.

All 11 films in the Harry Potter universe ranked according to Rotten Tomatoes

Harry Potter author JK Rowling will be a producer on the new television series.

Everything we know so far about the Harry Potter television reboot

JK Rowling has accused Ireland’s Eurovision act of “preening, self-satisfied misogyny” after they cut ties with their creative director over comments he reportedly made on social media about transgender people.

JK Rowling accuses Irish Eurovision act of ‘misogyny’ amid transgender dispute

Chairman and chief executive of HBO and Max content, Casey Bloys refused to answer a journalist’s question about JK Rowling’s involvement in the newly-announced Harry Potter TV series.

HBO chief dismisses JK Rowling question after Harry Potter series announcement

Picture: David Cheskin

Humza Yousaf's court battle over gender reform is risky but not unexpected

SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf tweeted this image along with a promise to advance women’s rights

Yousaf's pink heart reveals he’s got a lot to learn about sexism – Susan Dalgety

SNP leadership candidates were asked in a TV debate whether they thought JK Rowling, seen with her Companion of Honour medal, was a 'national treasure' (Picture: Andrew Matthews/WPA pool/Getty Images)

A democratic outrage reduced to culture war clickbait about JK Rowling

JK Rowling says she “absolutely knew” that her comments and views on transgender issues would make Harry Potter fans “deeply unhappy”.

JK Rowling: I knew views on trans issues would make Potter fans deeply unhappy

The SNP leadership candidates were asked if JK Rowling was a national treasure during the Sky Debate

SNP leadership candidates asked if JK Rowling is a national treasure

JK Rowling has warned against “black-and-white thinking”, urging people to “think again, look more deeply” in a podcast which is set to address the backlash over her comments about the transgender community.

JK Rowling to address backlash over transgender comments in new podcast

Demonstrators show their support for the UK Government's decision to block Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill in Glasgow earlier this month (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Sturgeon a role model for women? ‘Real’ feminists saw through her

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

JK Rowling

JK Rowling says her transgender views ‘profoundly misunderstood’

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling

Some of the richest people in Scotland - according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2022.

Who are the richest people in Scotland this year?

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

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

'Obviously the case' some gender reform critics are bigots, says Nicola Sturgeon

Brian Cox, leaves BBC Broadcasting House in London, after appearing on the panel of BBC One current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.

Brian Cox ‘proud’ of Scotland’s gender identification law and defends JK Rowling

Former Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont addresses protesters against the Gender Recognition Reform Bill outside the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Gender bill may have passed, but women are rallying to oppose it – Susan Dalgety

The idea that JK Rowling is transphobic is a myth (Picture: Stuart C Wilson/Getty Images)

How I came to regret my part in framing and defaming of JK Rowling – EJ Rosetta

L to R: Susan Smith, J.K. Rowling, Johann Lamont, Margaret McCartney, Rhona Hotchkiss. Picture, Nicole Jones

JK Rowling opens new sexual violence support service for women in Edinburgh

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

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

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was heckled at the event. Picture: Getty Images

Sturgeon heckled over Scottish Government's Gender Recognition Act plans

Ash Regan, the former community safety minister, resigned over gender reforms.

Minister who resigned over gender reforms claims FM 'well aware' of concerns

The author, who is known as a vocal critic of the reforms, praised Ash Regan, saying: “This is what a principled politician looks like.”

MSP who quit the Scottish Government is a heroine, JK Rowling says

British author J. K. Rowling poses upon arrival at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 12, 2017.

Scottish Government hits back at critical JK Rowling article

Picture: Lisa Ferguson/JK Rowling Twitter

Nicola Sturgeon responds to JK Rowling's 'destroyer of women’s rights' T-shirt

A women's rally outside of Holyrood that has specifically targeted Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

JK Rowling wears T-shirt calling Nicola Sturgeon ‘destroyer of women’s rights’

Dame Hilary Mantel holding her Dame Commander of the British Empire medal presented to her for services to literature at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in central London. The Wolf Hall writer has died "suddenly yet peacefully" surrounded by close family and friends aged 70, HarperCollins has announced.

Beloved writer Dame Hilary Mantel dies aged 70

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

Salman Rushdie, 75, pictured at an event in Germany, is recovering after being repeatedly stabbed (Picture: Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

If Sadowitz is cancelled, how long before Rowling is too? – Murdo Fraser MSP

British author Salman Rushdie was repeatedly stabbed during a public appearance in New York state (Picture: Herbert Neubauer/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

Rushdie attack shows fight for free speech is never ending – Scotsman

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

JK Rowling. Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage

Euan McColm: Rushdie attack shines light on threats to female writers

Sir Ian McKellen (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Gaby Soutar: The Festival is here, so let's play Celebrity Spotting Top Trumps

The faded black and white photograph of Susan Dalgety playing football as a toddler which makes her look to the past - but also the future. PIC: Contributed.

This photo reminds me how far I've come - and how far I must go - Susan Dalgety

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'

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

Margaret Houston, principal librarian at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow, explains how the Harry Potter books helped the library encourage more children into reading.

Libraries and Harry Potter 'opened the door' to reading for many children

A signed proof copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Picture: Cathal McNaughton/PA Wire

Harry Potter turns 25: How JK Rowling’s global literary phenomenon was born

Comedian Dave Chappelle speaks onstage during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Dave Chappelle attacked during live show in Los Angeles

Scaramanga owner Carl Morenikeji is celebrating a Hollywood hat-trick of three movie supply roles in three months. Picture: ASM Media & PR

Fantastic Beasts movie helps weave some magic for Fife vintage props supplier

Meghan Gallacher MSP

Tory manifesto backs women-only spaces in schools and swimming pools

Jessica Williams, Callum Turner, Jude Law , Catherine Waterson, Dan Fogler and Eddie Redmayne in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Film reviews: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore | Murina | The Outfit

Vladimir Putin has cited Edinburgh author JK Rowling as an example of cancel culture in the West.

Putin cites JK Rowling trans controversy as proof West likes to ‘cancel’ people

Head of rare books Helen Vincent with the National Library's copy of the Gutenberg Bible, which is going on display in its new Treasures gallery. Picture: Neil Hanna

Robert Burns, Bonnie Prince Charlie and JK Rowling treasures brought together

The open world RPG sets players in the centre of the action at Hogwarts. Photo: IGDB.

All you need to know about Hogwarts Legacy

Edinburgh City FC is to to fundraise for JK Rowling’s charity Ukraine appeal.

Edinburgh City to raise funds for Ukraine appeal

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries