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J. K. Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Alexander McCall-Smith brass plaque

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J. K. Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Alexander McCall-Smith brass plaque
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This brass commemorative plaque records: Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as J. K. Rowling, who sat writing much of her early novels in the back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle. Ian Rankin, author of the Rebus novels, and Alexander McCall-Smith have both also frequented The Elephant House, as well as many other writers.

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