Overview

• The Old Forge in Inverie called off the October 31 themed dinner after saying staff had been subjected to inappropriate grief linked to the choice of Harry Potter.
• The community-run co‑operative, formed by about 130 residents, reopened the pub in 2023 after securing more than £500,000 from Scotland’s community land fund.
• A non-themed children’s party will still go ahead on Halloween, with other services operating as normal, and management asked people to be respectful and use formal channels for complaints.
• Management highlighted recent support for Knoydart Pride and said a charity collection for trans youth had been planned for the night.
• The decision comes as other institutions distance themselves from Rowling-linked events, including a Vancouver Park Board apology and a unanimous motion not to extend a Harry Potter attraction.