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Trans-rights protestors on the red carpet at the gala performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, at Palace Theatre in central London

Protesters for trans rights rush Harry Potter and The Cursed Child red carpet

Actors in the new HBO Harry Potter adaption have distanced themselves from author JK Rowling's views on trans rights

Actors in the new HBO Harry Potter adaption have distanced themselves from author JK Rowling's views on trans rights

Newspaper issues apology after wrongly calling JK Rowling 'Holocaust denier'

A 'masterplan' is in the pipeline to help Glenfinnan cope with overtourism on the back of the viaduct's popularity

A 'masterplan' is in the pipeline to help Glenfinnan cope with overtourism on the back of the viaduct's popularity

Glenfinnan needs a masterplan to tackle overtourism. Here's what it could look like

The Glenfinnan Viaduct has become a popular tourist attraction due to its role in the Harry Potter films

The Glenfinnan Viaduct has become a popular tourist attraction due to its role in the Harry Potter films

Harry Potter fans warned to stay off tracks at iconic railway viaduct

The Glenfinnan Monument was built to commemorate the soldiers who fought and died in the Jacobite Rebellion

The Glenfinnan Monument was built to commemorate the soldiers who fought and died in the Jacobite Rebellion

£6m revamp to help popular Scottish tourist spot overwhelmed by Harry Potter fans

Tourists pictured outside Edinburgh House Cafe in Edinburgh

Tourists pictured outside Edinburgh House Cafe in Edinburgh

Landmark Scottish cafe announces plan to open second site – in China

The Jacobite steam train is a popular sight in Glenfinnan

The Jacobite steam train is a popular sight in Glenfinnan

Famous ‘Harry Potter’ Jacobite steam train to return after deal with rail regulator

Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger in the new HBO Max Harry Potter series

Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger in the new HBO Max Harry Potter series

First look as trailer drops for new Harry Potter TV series starring young Scot

Peter Mullan stars as Kenneth in The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford

Peter Mullan stars as Kenneth in The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Glasgow Film Festival

The story behind the film inspired by Edinburgh's Potterfication

Gavin Douglas, Bishop of Dunkeld, was an important figure in the development of Scottish literature, yet it is Beatrix Potter who is commemorated

Gavin Douglas, Bishop of Dunkeld, was an important figure in the development of Scottish literature, yet it is Beatrix Potter who is commemorated

Dunkeld, just like Edinburgh, is dominated by references to a Potter

The Potterification of Edinburgh is a concern to some

The Potterification of Edinburgh is a concern to some

City of Edinburgh Council

From graveyards to gift shops – is Harry Potter tourism ruining Edinburgh?

Bill Nighy and Saoirse-Monica Jackson are among the latest stars to join the series

Bill Nighy and Saoirse-Monica Jackson are among the latest stars to join the series

Full cast of Harry Potter audiobook series confirmed as more stars join line-up

The Old Forge on Knoydart is known as the UK's most remote pub

The Old Forge on Knoydart is known as the UK's most remote pub

Scottish pub cancels Harry Potter night after row over JK Rowling and trans rights

Plans to restore the Elephant House Cafe in Edinburgh after it was forced to close its doors four years ago have been revealed

Plans to restore the Elephant House Cafe in Edinburgh after it was forced to close its doors four years ago have been revealed

Plans for 'birthplace' of Harry Potter to reopen four years after 'devastating' fire

The Jacobite steam train is a popular sight in Glenfinnan

The Jacobite steam train is a popular sight in Glenfinnan

I went to Glenfinnan to see Harry Potter tourism chaos. Here's my verdict.

Emma Watson and her Harry Potter co-star Zoe Wanamaker were handed a driving ban in the same court on the same day

Emma Watson and her Harry Potter co-star Zoe Wanamaker were handed a driving ban in the same court on the same day

Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving at same court

Popular with mountaineers, hillwalkers and climbers, the pub dates back more than 300 years

Popular with mountaineers, hillwalkers and climbers, the pub dates back more than 300 years

Historic 300-year-old Glencoe inn with Harry Potter links up for sale

From left: Eddie Redmayne, Katie Leung, and Charlotte Ritchie have signed the letter opposing the Supreme Court's gender ruling

From left: Eddie Redmayne, Katie Leung, and Charlotte Ritchie have signed the letter opposing the Supreme Court's gender ruling

Actors from JK Rowling movies sign letter 'condemning' Supreme Court sex ruling

Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89

Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89

Oscar-winning Harry Potter and Downton Abbey actor Maggie Smith dies aged 89

Think you've got what it takes to be the next Harry Potter, Ron Weasley or Hermione Granger - here's how to apply.

Think you've got what it takes to be the next Harry Potter, Ron Weasley or Hermione Granger - here's how to apply.

New Harry Potter show in open casting call to Scottish children – how to apply

London King’s Cross station traditionally celebrates the start of each academic year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry every September 1

London King’s Cross station traditionally celebrates the start of each academic year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry every September 1

Disappointed Harry Potter fans boo as King’s Cross cancels 'Back to Hogwarts'

Glenfinnan Viaduct and Glen Coe were among the Harry Potter filming locations in Scotland

Glenfinnan Viaduct and Glen Coe were among the Harry Potter filming locations in Scotland

See the magical Harry Potter filming locations you can visit across Scotland

The iconic Glenfinnan viaduct is set to have work done to it for the next 12 months with minimal disruption

The iconic Glenfinnan viaduct is set to have work done to it for the next 12 months with minimal disruption

Year-long multi-million-pound repairs on 'Harry Potter' viaduct announced

The Jacobite steam train has been suspended until further notice, which is causing a headache for businesses

The Jacobite steam train has been suspended until further notice, which is causing a headache for businesses

BnB owners 'left in lurch' as Jacobite steam train faces uncertain future

The Elephant House cafe suffered severe damage in a fire in 2021

The Elephant House cafe suffered severe damage in a fire in 2021

Edinburgh cafe where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter to re-open after fire

The operator of the 'Hogwarts Express' has lost a High Court battle over door safety

The operator of the 'Hogwarts Express' has lost a High Court battle over door safety

‘Hogwarts Express’ train operator loses High Court challenge over door safety

The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a top attraction in Scotland due to its fame through the Harry Potter films

The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a top attraction in Scotland due to its fame through the Harry Potter films

Glenfinnan marks busiest year on record as visitors urged to share experiences

The book has been stored in a cupboard for the last 15 years

The book has been stored in a cupboard for the last 15 years

Rare Harry Potter book could 'fetch up to £12k' after surviving devastating blaze

Glenfinnan Viaduct, which carries the West Highland Line, was famously used in the Harry Potter films and draws movie-lovers from across the world

Glenfinnan Viaduct, which carries the West Highland Line, was famously used in the Harry Potter films and draws movie-lovers from across the world

Plans submitted to repair iconic Scottish tourist attraction

The Glenfinnan Viaduct ranked among the most popular filming locations in Scotland, although it didn't take the top spot

The Glenfinnan Viaduct ranked among the most popular filming locations in Scotland, although it didn't take the top spot

New research reveals Scotland's most popular filming locations

The Jacobite train

The Jacobite train

‘Hogwarts Express’ train services cancelled amid safety concerns

The Glenfinnan Viaduct has become a bucket list attraction in Scotland and residents are feeling it

The Glenfinnan Viaduct has become a bucket list attraction in Scotland and residents are feeling it

How a Highland community is cracking under Harry Potter mania

Kate Forbes has said there needs to be a new partnership approach to handling rising tourist numbers at Glenfinnan Viaduct

Kate Forbes has said there needs to be a new partnership approach to handling rising tourist numbers at Glenfinnan Viaduct

'New approach' needed as Glenfinnan Viaduct tourist numbers rocket

Glasgow anarchists burned a Harry Potter book in the street

Glasgow anarchists burned a Harry Potter book in the street

Anarchists BURN Harry Potter book in Glasgow street in JK Rowling protest

JK Rowling will serve as an executive producer on the new Harry Potter series

JK Rowling will serve as an executive producer on the new Harry Potter series

New Harry Potter series boss dodges question on JK Rowling's trans rights views

Hogwarts Legacy has been a controversial game so far

Hogwarts Legacy has been a controversial game so far

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

Steph Paton: Can you be a trans ally and buy Hogwarts Legacy?

JK Rowling (left) and SNP MP Joanna Cherry have both campaigned against Scottish gender reform

JK Rowling (left) and SNP MP Joanna Cherry have both campaigned against Scottish gender reform

'Where's the balance?': Joanna Cherry criticises BBC over JK Rowling debate

JK Rowling's digital publisher Pottermore Publishing has recorded a 40% drop in profits

JK Rowling's digital publisher Pottermore Publishing has recorded a 40% drop in profits

Profits of JK Rowling's digital publisher plunge by 40 per cent

Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as wife pays emotional tribute.

Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as wife pays emotional tribute.

Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

J K Rowling has previously come under fire for her views on gender identity

J K Rowling has previously come under fire for her views on gender identity

Quidditch is changing its name to distance itself from JK Rowling comments

Ian Rankin was among the Scottish authors to feature on the list

Ian Rankin was among the Scottish authors to feature on the list

Ian Rankin and JK Rowling books have opening lines translated into Scots

The awkward video shows JK Rowling laughing at the prankster's jokes

The awkward video shows JK Rowling laughing at the prankster's jokes

JK Rowling duped by Russian pranksters in hoax Zelenskyy phonecall

Jon Stewart (left) said he had not accused JK Rowling on antisemitism

Jon Stewart (left) said he had not accused JK Rowling on antisemitism

Jon Stewart denies accusing JK Rowling of antisemitism in 'light-hearted' comments

Jon Stewart criticised Harry Potter author JK Rowling

Jon Stewart criticised Harry Potter author JK Rowling

Former talk show host Jon Stewart accuses JK Rowling of anti-Semitism

From left: Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley in a handout photo from HBO, and author JK Rowling.

From left: Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley in a handout photo from HBO, and author JK Rowling.

JK Rowling will not join Harry Potter reunion following trans rights row

Firefighters continue to tackle blaze that damaged 'Harry Potter' cafe

Firefighters continue to tackle blaze that damaged 'Harry Potter' cafe

Firefighters continue to tackle blaze that damaged 'Harry Potter' cafe