Ex-library Harry Potter book predicted to sell for £30,000 at auction
A first edition Harry Potter book is set to sell for around £30,000 at auction, despite signs of wear and tear.
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Magical exhibition to open next month celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Aberdeenshire Electric Wizard
Harry Potter, the Wizard of Oz, Sleepy Hollow and an Aberdeenshire man who once used an electric chair to shock his sister will all feature in a new Peterhead exhibition.
All aboard for new season of ‘Harry Potter’ train – but please stay off the line
Excited tourists from all over the globe were preparing for "the trip of a lifetime" yesterday when The Jacobite train pulled out of its buffers in Fort William for its 26th year.
JK Rowling’s former personal assistant ordered to repay thousands to author
A former personal assistant of JK Rowling has been ordered to repay £18,734 to the Harry Potter author after ruling she obtained the money fraudulently.
Harry Potter books among items burned at Catholic parish in Poland
Priests at a Catholic parish in northern Poland have burned books, including the Harry Potter series, and other items that their owners said had evil forces.
Aberdeen Law Project hosts mock trial set in the world of Harry Potter to encourage youngsters into law career
A snide young wizard has "gone on trial" in Aberdeen accused of using a forbidden curse to seriously wound an endearing sidekick.
Ralph Fiennes: I still feel delight at being cast in films
Ralph Fiennes has said he still feels “delight” at being asked to star in films.
Warwick Davis on ‘cherished’ memory of Alan Rickman and daughter on Potter set
Warwick Davis has told of a “cherished” memory involving Alan Rickman and his daughter years ago while filming one of the final Harry Potter films.
Scottish and Northern Irish pupils top reading comprehension survey
School pupils in Scotland and Northern Ireland have the joint-highest level of reading comprehension among the home nations, according to a new literacy study.
Giant Harry Potter wands to tour UK and Ireland for JK Rowling’s charity
Four towns and cities will be transformed when a collection of giant wands from the Wizarding World tour the UK and Ireland in aid of JK Rowling’s charity.
AUDIO: Better rail services required to deal with influx of Harry Potter tourists
Glenfinnan has become one of Highlands’ most visited spots, thanks to its Hollywood A list attractions, the railway viaduct, The Jacobite steam train and associations with the Harry Potter movies.
Harry Potter studio tour to expand to include Gringotts Wizarding Bank
Harry Potter fans visiting the Warner Bros studio tour in London will soon be able to see the original set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank.
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis has engraving from wife returned following plea
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis has thanked fans after his wallet was returned to him, days after putting out a plea on social media.
David Tennant launches new podcast with star guests
David Tennant is launching his own podcast and will welcome Oscar-nominated actress Olivia Colman as his first guest.
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis asks for return of metal engraving from wife
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis has asked for the return of an engraving from his wife after losing his wallet in East London.
First Crathes Castle episode of BBC’s Antiques Roadshow will air this weekend
The BBC's Antiques Roadshow’s visited the picturesque grounds of Aberdeenshire's Crathes Castle last year.
A really disgusting fact has been revealed about Hogwarts and fans are horrified
If your school had particularly disgusting bathrooms, think yourself lucky – at least you had toilets.
Harry Potter works his magic as visitor numbers increase tenfold to Glenfinnan
The numbers of visitors to a north tourist site has risen almost tenfold in the past decade, putting pressure on the visitor centre, road network and local resources.
Rahul Mandal has fully embraced Christmas since moving to the UK
Rahul Mandal has fully embraced Christmas after 23 years living without the festive holiday.
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint in legal battle for £1m tax refund
Harry Potter film star Rupert Grint is challenging a ruling denying him a £1 million tax refund.
West Highland line among the top railway journeys in the world
The West Highland line - featured in the Harry Potter films - has conjured up more magic after being named as among the top rail journeys in the world.
Tom Felton: I’ve never tried to distance myself from Draco Malfoy
Tom Felton has said he is “more than happy” to be known for playing the character Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series.
JK Rowling says Great British Bake Off contestant Rahul will be prime minister
JK Rowling has sent her support to Great British Bake Off contestant Rahul and predicted political success for the shy baker.
Poldark and The Crown boosting UK economy with tourism – report
British TV series such as Poldark, Downton Abbey and The Crown are adding millions to the UK tourism economy, according to a new report.
JK Rowling: I’m often unrecognised because I’m a woman and not very tall
JK Rowling has said she enjoys living a “very unnoticed life” and can often get about without being recognised.
Harry Potter celebrated on stamps
The magic of Harry Potter is being depicted in a new set of stamps to celebrate the popular films.
Jason Isaacs to Harry Potter ‘son’ Tom Felton: I’m so ashamed and proud of you
Jason Isaacs has shared a funny tribute to his Harry Potter co-star and “favourite son” Tom Felton to celebrate his 31st birthday.
‘Magic’ as plans for Highland Harry Potter car park approved
Plans have been approved for a “Harry Potter” car park and access road near to the Glenfinnan viaduct as the numbers of visitors to the “pilgrimage” site continues to grow.
Giant Harry Potter wands to light up London for JK Rowling charity
A walkway in London will be given a Wizarding World makeover as nine giant wands will be installed to highlight JK Rowling’s children’s charity Lumos.
Hugely popular Harry Potter train cancelled for winter maintenance
The cancellation of the winter service of the hugely popular Harry Potter train for maintenance has been slammed.
Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law celebrate Back To Hogwarts Day at King’s Cross
Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne delighted Harry Potter fans as they made a surprise appearance at London’s King’s Cross railway station in honour of Back To Hogwarts Day.
PODCAST: The tiny Highland village that is being overwhelmed by Harry Potter fans on a daily basis
Our series of summer podcasts around the Highlands with local government reporter Susy Macaulay continues in Glenfinnan.