Rare first Harry Potter book to fetch up to £30,000 at auction
A rare edition of the first Harry Potter book is expected to fetch up to £30,000 at auction after it was kept in a briefcase for more than 20 years.
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Experience magic at Moray libraries with Harry-Potter themed Wizarding Week
A Harry Potter-themed celebration has been expanded across Moray after an event in Elgin last year proved to be a Hagrid-sized hit.
All things gaming and pop culture props from wizards and Westeros to feature at north-east convention
Aberdeen will be awash with all things entertainment next week, as the city’s largest gaming and pop culture event makes its return.
Rare Harry Potter book sells for huge amount at auction
A rare hardback Harry Potter book has fetched £27,500 at auction.
Harry Potter fans invited to bid for Hogwarts acceptance letter
Aspiring witches and wizards no longer have to wait for their ticket to Hogwarts to be delivered by owl as one of Harry Potter’s acceptance letters goes under the hammer.
Visitors to Harry Potter mecca in the Highlands confused by location of accommodation
Tourists fulfilling a dream of visiting Harry Potter film locations are being left disappointed after discovering their accommodation is eight miles from the scene.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling donates £15.3 million towards MS research
JK Rowling has donated £15.3 million to support research into the treatment of multiple sclerosis and similar conditions at a centre named after her late mother.
Stormzy and Ariana Grande among children’s bravery inspirations
Stormzy, Ariana Grande and Harry Potter are among children’s top examples of modern day bravery, a new study has said.
Victoria Beckham shares details of David’s magical surprise for daughter Harper
Victoria Beckham has revealed that husband David stayed up until after midnight building a Lego Hogwarts castle for eight-year-old daughter Harper.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling sparks fan speculation with cryptic tweet
JK Rowling sparked speculation another Harry Potter film was in the works after posting a cryptic tweet about the stage play follow-up to her hugely popular books.
Harry Potter fans descend on King’s Cross to mark return to Hogwarts
Hundreds of Harry Potter fans descended on King’s Cross station in London on Sunday to mark the first day back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Tom Felton reunite for guitar lesson
Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Tom Felton have reunited for a guitar lesson.
Leave your cars, take the train or bus, visitors to Harry Potter film location told
Residents in a Lochaber village overrun with tourists are asking visitors to use a bus or train visit to try to contain car parking "chaos".
Anyone for Quidditch?
The National Trust for Scotland will bring a touch of Hogwarts magic to Crathes Castle on Sunday.
Rare Harry Potter book bought for £1 sells at auction for £28,500
A rare Harry Potter book bought for £1 at a table top sale has fetched £28,500 at auction.
#HappyBirthdayHarryPotter: Emma Watson leads birthday tributes to JK Rowling
Emma Watson posted a throwback photo on social media today to celebrate author JK Rowling’s 54th birthday.
Lindsay Razaq: Being spellbound by books should be the human right of every child
It’s as if the previous 12 years didn’t happen.
Sneak peek at the new Arbuthnot magic-themed exhibit
A Peterhead museum has been transformed into centre for magical education showcasing original and replica objects from famous wizards.
Plaque to commemorate Harry Potter viaduct’s place in history
Glenfinnan’s Harry Potter viaduct is in line for a plaque commemorating its unique history.
Famous tourist attractions of the north to benefit from £2.9 million fund
Some of the north’s most famous tourist attractions, including the Old Man of Storr and Pluscarden Abbey, are to get extra money to protect them from rising visitor numbers.
GALLERY: Ancient Aberdeen manuscript which details fantastical medieval beasts opens exhibition in Los Angeles
It sounds like a prequel to one of JK Rowling’s tales of imagined magical creatures.
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.
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.
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.