3 days ago - No Harry Potter fan should miss a trip to Greyfriars Kirkyard. It is believed that J.K. Rowling used some of the names on the tombs for inspiration for the series’ leading characters – keep an eye open for Robert Potter, William McGonagall ...

February 12, 2025 - Read this for the ultimate guide to visit all 24 locations and inspiration for Harry Potter in Edinburgh, Scotland!

December 28, 2024 - Nope, just Edinburgh Castle. In this historic city, you can visit gravestones that might remind you of some of your favorite Harry Potter characters, see buildings and streets that definitely (probably) inspired JK Rowling, hang out in cafes ...

Fear not Potterheads, the ultimate guide to Harry Potter locations in Edinburgh is here. From The Elephant House to the Balmoral. Don your cloaks today.

March 20, 2025 - Image Credit: Haley Plotkin. Harry Potter & The Hogwarts Express · Slightly more upmarket than the Elephant House, the Balmoral is the 5-star hotel in Edinburgh where J K Rowling finished the final Harry Potter book, The Deathly Hallows. If you have the cash to spare (around £1000 a night) you can book a night in the J K Rowling Suite, which is where she stayed and wrote the last pages.

July 8, 2024 - You get to see some gorgeous Harry Potter filming sites, including the Glenfinnan Viaduct, but skip the train ride. While it's not guaranteed, this tour tries to time your visit to Glenfinnan at the same time the train crosses over the viaduct.

October 24, 2025 - Dubbed the "birthplace" of Harry ... early Harry Potter books. Unfortunately the original location of The Elephant House burnt down in 2021, but prior to that, it was easy to see why this cafe became a favorite spot for Rowling. Its cozy ambiance and stunning views of Edinburgh Castle would’ve made for the perfect writing location. You can still visit the exterior of the old cafe site for a quick ...

February 8, 2017 - We'll share the top Harry Potter sites in Edinburgh (and all the minor ones) in this comprehensive Harry Potter guide to Edinburgh. Harry Potter fans love Edinburgh as it was the home of J.K. Rowling when she wrote the majority of the Harry Potter books and there are several Harry Potter sites ...

Experience the magic of the world’s most famous wizard—and discover insider sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone—on this Harry Potter–themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Alongside your Potter-mad guide, check off filming locations, stroll the city's winding streets, and spot the mysterious alleys and atmospheric landmarks that inspired the wizarding world.

November 7, 2023 - Discover the city that inspired J.K Rowling with these magical Harry Potter sites in Edinburgh, from Victoria Street to Greyfriars Kirkyard.

March 18, 2025 - Edinburgh is the ideal place for Potterheads to dive into the magical world of Harry Potter. Visit inspirational locations, like Greyfriars Kirkyard & Dean Village, with this detailed travel guide.

June 30, 2025 - If you are short on time, there are several companies running day tours from Edinburgh. The most famous section of the journey is when the train crosses the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, a pilgrim site for all Potterheads. It was featured in the Harry Potter movies.

May 22, 2024 - J.K. Rowling's Handprint's – Located on the Royal Mile, near Mary King's Close (something else I recommend you do in Edinburgh) you'll find Rowling's Golden handprints. Dean Village – Slightly off the beaten path, but worth a stop is the ...

January 13, 2025 - Step into the magical world of Harry Potter in Edinburgh! Explore iconic spots like Greyfriars Cemetery, Victoria Street, and George Heriot's School.

November 6, 2020 - Starting Point: The Balmoral 1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ ... The Balmoral is a great place to start this self-guided Harry Potter walking tour. It’s right in the city centre, beside the main train station (Waverley) and on the main shopping strip (Princes Street).

2 weeks ago - But, if you wanted to be shown around the city by an expert guide, I would recommend taking an Edinburgh Harry Potter walking tour. There are plenty of these that run in the city and they are perfect for Potterheads who want some background to the sites they are seeing and how they connect ...

December 20, 2024 - In this guide, I'll help even the most diehard Harry Potter fans navigate the many Harry Potter sights in Edinburgh, and debunk many of the myths surrounding them.

April 10, 2025 - One of the prettiest and most interesting places to visit in Edinburgh is Greyfriars Kirkyard – which you may think a bit off since it’s a graveyard. It’s filled with gorgeous and grotesque tombstones that J.K. Rowling herself also looked ...

March 2, 2024 - We ended at the Edinburgh Walk of Fame (I think that’s what it was called) and got to see JK Rowling’s hand prints, the real Thomas Riddells grave and a lot of other spots around the city that were inspiration to the book! ... Welcome to r/HarryPotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the Harry Potter universe!

The Elephant House claims that JK Rowling spent endless hours in the 1990s gazing out of the window and dreaming up her magical characters. With its beautiful views of Edinburgh Castle, the café has become known as the 'Birthplace of Harry Potter'.