Harry Potter Locations in Scotland

The iconic railway bridge seen as the Hogwarts Express travels to school. One of the most recognisable Harry Potter locations.

Served as the backdrop for the Black Lake near Hogwarts in several films.

Eilean na Moine, an island on Loch Eilt, was used as the location of Dumbledore’s grave in The Half-Blood Prince.

This vast, desolate moorland appears in The Deathly Hallows: Part 1, where Death Eaters halt the Hogwarts Express.

The second-highest waterfall in Scotland, Steall Falls features in The Goblet of Fire during Harry’s battle with the Hungarian Horntail.

The area around Clachaig Gully in Glencoe was used for exterior shots of Hagrid’s Hut in The Prisoner of Azkaban.

Used in The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Loch Arkaig was digitally combined with footage of Eilean na Moine to depict Dumbledore’s grave.

While not a filming location, this graveyard is known for tombstones bearing names similar to characters in the series, such as Thomas Riddell.

A café where J.K. Rowling is said to have written parts of the early Harry Potter books.

Used in Goblet of Fire during the dragon chase scene. The deep gorge adds a dramatic sense of danger to the sequence.

This colourful, curved street in the Old Town is widely considered to have inspired Diagon Alley, with its eclectic shops and medieval feel.

A prestigious school in central Edinburgh with four houses and a castle-like appearance—believed to be a loose inspiration for Hogwarts.

Rowling’s handprints in the courtyard, awarded after winning the Edinburgh Award.

A beautifully curated Harry Potter-themed shop in a Diagon Alley-style townhouse.