I can't imagine leaving Edinburgh, says Rowling
AUTHOR JK Rowling last night said she loved Edinburgh and "can't imagine ever leaving" after receiving an award honouring her contribution to the social and cultural life of the capital.
The Harry Potter creator, who modelled Hogwarts on George Heriot's School and who famously began writing in cafs in the city while she was a struggling single parent, said she was "completely thrilled" to be given the Edinburgh Award.
Rowling arrived at the ceremony at Prestonfield hotel with her husband, Dr Neil Murray.
She said: "Edinburgh is a very special place to me. Very much so. I can't imagine ever leaving.
"When I was living in Leith I never thought I would be invited to an event like this."
Fellow author Ian Rankin received the inaugural award last year.
Guests at last night's dinner hosted by Lord Provost George Grubb included Olympic judo contestants Euan Burton and Sarah Clark and Olympic hockey player Stephen Dick.
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