On the right side of the entrance at "The Elephant House" coffee shop on 21 George IV Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland is a metal plaque commemorating J.K. Rowling, Ian Rankin, Alexander McCall-Smith and other writers, who spent their time in this coffes shop writing their books. The inscription reads:
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.