J.K. Rowling to be Honored by City of Edinburgh, Scotland

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J.K. Rowling to be Honored by City of Edinburgh, Scotland

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Posted by: Sue

August 20, 2007, 02:15 PM

Author J.K. Rowling is to be honored by the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, with a possibility of naming a street or building after the Harry Potter author. Edinburgh is currently the home of our favorite author, and where she wrote much of the beloved series.The Scotsman reports that a “civic reception is expected to be held in her honour,” as well as establishing something more permanent to recognize the contributions J.K. Rowling has made to litature “and promoting Edinburgh on a global scale.”

Lord Provost George Grubb said: “JK Rowling has made a fantastic contribution to literature and Edinburgh has benefited greatly from her prominence on the world stage. I welcome the suggestion that her contribution should be celebrated in some way by the city.”
Ben Carter, VisitScotland’s area director for Edinburgh and Lothians, said: “JK Rowling’s connection with Edinburgh has brought the city to the attention of millions of Harry Potter fans around the world. She is truly an exceptional ambassador for the city and the rest of Scotland.

“It is thanks to her that Harry Potter fever has taken hold of his Scottish birthplace.”

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OMG that’s great!! =]

Posted by ashley on August 20, 2007, 02:19 PM report to moderator

What a wonderful honor! I know that she inspired our trip to Edinburgh. And, it is a fabulous city, rich in culture and beautiful scenery. Definately one of the top three cities in the myriad of places that we have been fortunate enough to have been!

Posted by Alison aka NobleBirth Descending on August 20, 2007, 02:27 PM report to moderator

How great. Awesome. Yay for JKR!!

Posted by Accio_HP7 on August 20, 2007, 02:30 PM report to moderator

I dont know, shes got a dino and a rock in space already, and all they can come up with is a street? =P

Posted by Hunghorntail on August 20, 2007, 02:31 PM report to moderator

They should name the library after her since she has contributed so much to literacy and the love of reading… or would that be too predictable…

Posted by Amy (bushybrownhairedknowitall) on August 20, 2007, 02:31 PM report to moderator

Wow that awsome! I think that she deserves it! Again great job

Posted by buckbeak13 on August 20, 2007, 02:32 PM report to moderator

It is fitting that Rowling should be honored by Edinburgh; she has been a modern Charles Dickens by creating books that everyone can read.

Posted by lcast on August 20, 2007, 02:33 PM report to moderator

Anyone know when this civic reception will be? Me & my friend are planning to go to Edinburgh, it might have to conveniently be around the same time…

Posted by Becca on August 20, 2007, 02:48 PM report to moderator

If it was me, I’d want them to name a street or some other place after one of those in the books, rather than using my own name. Hogwarts Park, or Hedwig’s Hollow . . .

One of my ancestors, who has the same last name as I had before I got married, was one of the founders of a small city in the midwest US, and there is a street, an old building that used to be a school and still has the name carved in the stone above several of the entrances, and various other places named after him. It’s strange to see a place with your own name on it, at least it was for me.

Posted by Mrs. Lovegood on August 20, 2007, 03:12 PM report to moderator

Great idea, especially if it was a library like someone suggested. But Edinburgh, or Scotland,is not Harry Potter`s birthplace.

Posted by Karen on August 20, 2007, 05:38 PM report to moderator

I think he meant metaphorically

Posted by Matt on August 20, 2007, 05:49 PM report to moderator

Awesome! Congratulations Jo!

Posted by Helios Lightra on August 20, 2007, 06:01 PM report to moderator

WOW!!! Thats amazing. Congratulations Jo!!! You soooooo deserve it!!!!!!!

Posted by masha on August 20, 2007, 06:11 PM report to moderator

thats sooo cool.. congrats jo! i guess it pays to go on a train and somehow think of harry potter lol

Posted by kaylyn on August 20, 2007, 06:18 PM report to moderator

congrats jo!!!! you soooooooooooooooo deserve it but i think it would be awsome if they just make a whole city for her and it cam be called hogwarts and there can be leaky and privet dr. and all the cool places i would sooooo move there

Posted by nikki on August 20, 2007, 06:52 PM report to moderator

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