JK Rowling

The latest JK Rowling news, opinion and reviews from expert Scotsman journalists and contributors. Author of the Harry Potter series of books, Rowling also writes the best-selling Strike novels under the pen name Robert Galbraith.

A first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997, by JK Rowling - similar to the one pictured here, has sold for £18,000.

Rare Harry Potter first edition sold for £18,000

Authors JK Rowling (left) and Neil Gaiman (right)

JK Rowling slams reaction to latest Neil Gaiman sexual assault claims

Good PR will communicate your business strategy outside the boardroom and keep a range of key stakeholders informed (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

All sophisticated companies know PR is a business fundamental - Nick Freer

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie speak to the media at the Scottish Parliament after First Minister Humza Yousaf terminated the Bute House agreement with immediate effect

Yousaf quits after sending Scottish Greens packing from Bute House

Tom Burke (L) and Holliday Grainger (R) in Strike.

When the next episode of Strike is on TV - BBC schedule

Holliday Grainger as Robin Ellacott and Tom Burke as Cormoran Strike. Photo: BBC/ Bronte Film & TV/Rob Youngson

Strike fans all face the same dilemma after BBC show's return

Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser

Tory MSP lodges complaint against Police Scotland over ‘hate incident’

Counsellor awarded £68,000 for constructive dismissal from rape centre

JK Rowling

JK Rowling hits out at 'Scottish Endarkenment' amid fresh gender row

Conservative Party leadership contender Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch: I would give JK Rowling peerage for her gender stance

JK Rowling

Rowling in 'biology' census protest against SNP's gender reforms

Rev Susan Campbell MacGregor

World famous "Greyfriars Bobby Kirk" welcomes new minister

Author JK Rowling (left) has criticism Rape Crisis Scotland chief executive Sandy Brindley

Edinburgh Rape Crisis: Why JK Rowling wants Sandy Brindley to resign

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has branded a Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh as “guff”

JK Rowling hits out at 'nonsense' Edinburgh Harry Potter tour

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Laura Kay Bailey (R) as 'Jo' in TERF

TERF Edinburgh Fringe review: JK Rowling vs 'bratty' Harry Potter cast

Harry Potter TV Series: The rumoured cast of JK Rowling reboot

Author JK Rowling, left, and Anneliese Dodds, a new minister of state for women and equalities

Why JK Rowling has branded gender stance of new women's minister ‘nonsensical’

J.K. Rowling is one of the best-selling authors in history.

The 10 best JK Rowling books according to readers

David Tennant has been criticised by JK Rowling

JK Rowling hits out at David Tennant after he says trans critics are ‘whinging’

JK Rowling attends the press preview of "Harry Potter & The Cursed Child" at Palace Theatre in London. Picture: Rob Stothard/Getty Images

This is the most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold at auction

Harry Potter author JK Rowling

Rowling issued invite to meet with Labour over women-only spaces

Author JK Rowling. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

JK Rowling accuses Labour of ‘abandoning’ women over transgender rights

A rare first edition Harry Potter book up for auction is expected to sell for up to £60,000. Picture: Lyon & Turnbull/PA Wire

Rare treasure trove of memorabilia with Potter and James Bond link for sale

Harry Potter author JK Rowling. Image: Stuart C Wilson/Getty Images.

JK Rowling: 'I regret not speaking up sooner on trans rights'

Starmer's snub of one of his own MPs suggests he still has gender problem Susan Dalgety

Author JK Rowling. Picture: Stuart C Wilson/Getty Images

Scottish Green candidate calls JK Rowling ‘torn-faced cow’

Nicola Sturgeon deplores the sort of politics which is her own legacy Euan McColm

Sir Ian Wood, Anders Holch Povlsen and JK Rowling are among Scotland's wealthiest residents.

The top 10 richest people in Scotland 2024 revealed

Writer J.K Rowling poses on the red carpet at the world premiere of the film Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore in London in March 2022. Picture: Tolga Akmen / AFP

JK Rowling writes essay on 'standing up for women' for book on rights campaign

First Minister John Swinney. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

John Swinney addresses question on whether trans woman is a woman

Author JK Rowling. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Poll: More Scots agree with JK Rowling over trans issues than disagree

Nicola Sturgeon appears at the in-conversation event at the Portobello Town Hall. Picture: Greg Macvean

Sturgeon accused of 'astounding lack of self-awareness' over women's rights

JK Rowling posts about Nicola Sturgeon's comments on women's rights

English actor Daniel Radcliffe. Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

Radcliffe will continue to support LGBT+ people despite JK Rowling criticism

Will next SNP leader be brave enough to stand up to trans ideology? Susan Dalgety

Humza Yousaf should have listened to women like Ash Regan about gender self-ID Susan Dalgety

SNP minister to raise concerns over non-crime hate incidents with police chief

Scottish Conservatives justice spokesman Russell Findlay described the Hate Crime Act as a 'clipe's charter'

Tory demands for Hate Crime Act to be repealed are rejected by MSPs

JK Rowling. Picture: Stuart C Wilson/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf hits back at JK Rowling in row over misogyny law

The Prime Minister criticised the SNP and accused them of trying to lock up the Harry Potter author.

SNP 'obsessing' over independence and trying to lock up JK Rowling, Sunak says

Humza Yousaf has been criticised by JK Rowling (PA)

Humza Yousaf confirms trans women will be protected by misogyny legislation
JK Rowling has hit out at Humza Yousaf after the First Minister confirmed trans women will be protected by misogyny laws.

Analysis As Holyrood returns, can Humza Yousaf move on from a bruising recess?

JK Rowling at the World Premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

JK Rowling says she would not forgive Harry Potter stars even if they apologised

JK Rowling is a vocal critic of the controversial Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act. (Picture:Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Short memory over remarks 'designed to offend'

Holyrood’s hate crime law puts devolution in the dock - Brian Monteith Brian Monteith

How Nicola Sturgeon's weakness damaged hate law Euan McColm

Humza Yousaf is wrong. Scotland is not a hateful nation Susan Dalgety

Patrick Harvie has lashed out at JK Rowling

Patrick Harvie brands JK Rowling's posts ‘deeply dangerous’

Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser had a hate crime incident logged against him. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Murdo Fraser’s details not held in non-crime hate incident records, police say

President Joe Biden should use his influence to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza, says reader (Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Joe Biden must act now to stop Gaza slaughter

Police say neither JK Rowling nor Humza Yousaf will face hate incident reports

Author JK Rowling has challenged authorities to use the new hate crimes legislation to arrest over her online comments (Picture: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: JK Rowling and the half-baked law?

JK Rowling tweets 'not criminal' say Police Scotland

The new hate crime law came in from Monday. Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Police 'have received several hundred complaints' under new hate crime law

Sunak has spoken out in support of Rowling

Rishi Sunak backs JK Rowling in row over new hate crime law

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