Overview

• The Old Forge in Inverie, a community-run venue often described as the UK’s most remote pub, scrapped its advertised adults’ Harry Potter-themed dinner set for 31 October.
• A non-themed children’s party will still go ahead on Halloween and the pub says all other services that day will operate as normal.
• Management said the theme had become divisive and asked people to treat staff and locals with respect and to route any complaints through formal channels.
• The pub highlighted its recent participation in Knoydart Pride and said it had planned a collection for a trans youth charity on the night.
• Coverage placed the decision in a wider trend of institutions distancing from Rowling-linked events, noting the Vancouver Park Board’s recent apology and disavowal of a Harry Potter attraction.