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After conjuring up the magical world of Harry Potter, JK Rowling is used to making the incredible come true.
And now Britain's richest author is set to pull off a spectacular 60th birthday, which will be James Bond themed - and James Bond himself expected to be in attendance.
JK is a close friend of Daniel Craig, who attended her all-star 2025 New Year’s Eve party this year at her castle in Scotland.
The 60th birthday celebration is due to take place later this year and the Mail on Sunday has chosen not to name the location or date.
JK is notorious for surprising her guests with superstar performances from classic pop acts.
Guests were last week fevered with speculation that Fleetwood Mac could perform, as Stevie Nicks is back on tour this winter.
But pulling that trick out of her hat would require reuniting Fleetwood Mac six years after the legendary rockers played what was thought to be their last-ever gig together.
And singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks declared the band were officially 'done' after vocalist Christine McVie died of a stroke in 2022, saying they 'couldn't continue' without her.
Yet rumours persist that the surviving members could be performing at the spectacular party.
If band – whose 1977 LP Rumours has been named one of the top ten albums of all time – were to perform for 200 guests at the James Bond-themed bash it will be their first gig since appearing together for the 'last time' in San Francisco in 2019.
Representatives for Fleetwood Mac were keen to dispel the rumours last night.
The author, who turned 60 in July, is understood to be marking the milestone with a two-day weekend party.
A source said: 'It is going to be no-expense-spared. She is even getting a superstar band perform. Previously, she has had Blondie at one of her parties – so people are trying to work out who could be a step up even from that and they all think Fleetwood Mac.’
Intriguingly, Stevie Nicks’s schedule is clear during JKs birthday weekend - but that’s no guarantee of guests getting their wish.
A source said: ‘JK always keeps the band a secret and it’s always a big to do.’
Ms Rowling, who is worth an estimated £1billion, is known for her extravagant New Year bashes on the estate, on the banks of the River Tay near Aberfeldy.
She bought the property in 2001 – the year that the first Harry Potter film was released – and it is now thought to be worth around £2 million.
A real 007, Daniel Craig, was among the guests who saw in 2025 with fairground rides, including dodgems and a carousel, and bands rumoured to have included U2 and The Pretenders.
However, guests were sworn to secrecy and had to hand over their mobile phones. One local said at the time: 'No expense was spared to ensure everyone had the time of their lives.'
While Blondie performed at Rowling's Bonfire Night party in 2017, other artists are less keen to be associated with the writer because of her views on trans issues. Ed Sheeran has denied performing at Rowling's last Hogmanay event, despite reports claiming he was the star act.
The novelist, who lives at Killiechassie with her second husband, Dr Neil Murray, and their children, David and Mackenzie, has shielded her family from the public eye. The source added: 'JK will have maximum security for the party. She is so protective of her children.'
A spokesperson for Ms Rowling declined to comment.