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.

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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

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

JK Rowling. Picture: Stuart C Wilson/Getty Images

JK Rowling challenges Police Scotland 'arrest me' over new hate crime law

Hate crime law could be Humza Yousaf's poll tax epitaph - Brian Monteith Brian Monteith

First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: John Devlin

'Huge numbers' could be criminalised under new hate crime law, says Douglas Ross

Edinburgh Castle to host outdoor concert screening of first Harry Potter film

Harry Potter and Strike author JK Rowling. Picture: Getty Images

Rowling issues police warning over accusations of misgendering broadcaster

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

Here are Scotland's top 10 authors ever

The Elephant House cafe on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh, pictured before the fire in August 2021.

Harry Potter cafe set to re-open in spring/summer

Violinist Nicola Benedetti to be honoured by Edinburgh

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'

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

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

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