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Alexander Smail

Special Scots edition of Harry Potter has people in stitches over 'hysterical' differences

The Harry Potter series has been translated into dozens of different languages since the first novel was published back in 1997.

From French to Arabic to Chinese, the translations have ensured that children all over the world can enjoy reading the iconic books. One language that you may be surprised to learn has had a translation is Scots.

In 2017, the language officially became the 80th in the world to get its own edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stane. The book was translated by Scots poet and novelist Matthew Fitt.

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