An exhibition on the history of magic has been launched to mark 20 years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Special displays are open to the public at Edinburgh's Central Library as part of events taking place at libraries around the UK.

Harry Potter: A History of Magic will showcase rare books, manuscripts and magical objects from the British Library's collection.

Author JK Rowling wrote the first book in the bestselling series in an Edinburgh cafe.

Images from Rowling and her publisher's collections will also be showcased as part of the exhibition.

It will feature artifacts from the Central Library's collections and herbs believed to have magical properties from the Royal Botanic Gardens.

There will also be magic school tutorials and magic stage make up workshops across the city in the coming months.

Edinburgh's culture convener Ian Perry said: "This fantastic display is set to capture the minds of Harry Potter fans young and old, so we're extremely pleased to be working with the British Library to bring its magic to the capital, which has such a strong connection to the stories.

"As an ancient city, Edinburgh itself is steeped in folklore, so it is particularly fitting to bring the book's enchantment to our own historic Central Library.

"What's more, we'll be running a range of exciting events across the city in celebration of the exhibition, which I would thoroughly recommend."

Roly Keating, chief executive of the British Library: "We are delighted to be working with 20 different public libraries across the UK to share our exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic.

"Using stunning mobile panels inspired by the exhibition, these Living Knowledge Network partners will draw on their own collections and regional connections to magical traditions and folklore to make displays, and I look forward to seeing the results.

"Sharing our exhibition in this way is the best possible demonstration of our aims for the Living Knowledge Network, which brings together libraries from across the UK to inspire audiences, share knowledge and to celebrate the transformative and enduring power of libraries."

The exhibition will run until February 28.