Harry Potter Filming Locations Scotland
The Magical World Of Harry Potter
Originating as a series of seven novels written by J K Rowling, eight films then followed bringing to life the adventures of the young wizard we know as Harry Potter, and his two friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The eight films were, in the majority, filmed across the United Kingdom and at the Warner Brothers Studio near London; meaning that there is an abundance of places to visit for every ‘Potterhead’ looking to submerge themselves in the magical world of Hogwarts and Harry Potter. Scotland is home to some of the most famous Harry Potter filming locations.
From travelling in the path of your favourite witches and wizards as they ventured to Hogwarts on the Hogwarts Express as you visit and ride on the West Coast Railways Jacobite Steam Train, to visiting a Harry Potter themed ‘Escape Room’ in Edinburgh, or making a stop at the cafés where J K Rowling wrote some of her novels. Or perhaps stopping in awe to take in the Glenfinnan Viaduct where Ron & Harry caught up with the Hogwarts Express in ‘The Chamber of Secrets’ film, there is plenty for every ‘Potterhead’ to enjoy as they adventure across Scotland exploring each filming location and so much more.
The Harry Potter Scotland Route also offers
- … Spectacular Scenery
- … A Magnitude of Lochs
- … Sites of Significance to J. K. Rowling
- … Even an Interactive Potions Class
Type of Route: Themed route
Theme: Harry Potter Filming Location
Start / finish: Loch Etive / Edinburgh
Length: 517 Miles / 832 km
Region: Scotland
Holiday region: Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands
Whilst the routes’ exciting purpose is to find and explore Harry Potter’s own magical world, the filming locations used allow you to explore the Scottish Highlands as well as both the medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.
When visiting the various lochs and locations featured in the Harry Potter films throughout the Scottish Highlands you’ll be submerged into magnificent magical surroundings that provide more than just the site in which the movies were filmed, but opportunities to hike, take boat trips, train rides and so much more. Follow the walking trails at Loch Eilt, enjoy a boat ride on Loch Shiel, ride the Jacobite Steam Train across the Glenfinnan Viaduct or perhaps pause to take in the wildlife and birds, you may even catch a glimpse of a Golden Eagle.
No matter which part of the magical journey you are at, there is a hidden extra or two around every corner of the tour for all the party to enjoy.
Below are the full details of the routes stops in Scotland including, Loch Etive & Glen Etive, Glencoe, Rannoch MoorandWalking Trails, Loch Shiel, Loch Eilt, Loch Morar, Glenfinnan Viaduct (Parking Details Here), West Coast Railways Jacobite Steam Train, Steall Waterfalls, Loch ArkaigandBlack Rock Gorge.
The Edinburgh extension includes Spoon Café, Department of Magic, J. K. Rowling Handprints, Museum Context, Edinburgh Castle, The Cauldron Co, Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Elephant HouseandGeorge Heriot's School.
Harry Potter Filming Locations Scotland
Harry Potter Filming Locations Edinburgh
CAMPSITES ALONG THE WAY
With so many locations spread out around the UK it’s important to have the perfect spots lined up to stop and recharge before your next day of magical adventure, below are some perfectly placed camp sites to serve you on your journey to visit Harry Potter filming locations in Scotland;
Creagan Station Tourers
Located just 30 minutes from the first stop on your journey, Loch Eilt, Creagan Station Tourers is the ideal location to start your Scottish ‘Potter’ journey.
Set on the edge of Loch Creran nestled within stunning surroundings this site provides a great base to explore the local Lochs, Scottish countryside, and opportunity for adventure.
Offering a selection of pitches both under and over 4M, Toilet and Shower facilities, hardstanding pitches, chemical waste facilities and much more, the full information on site facilities can be found here.
Bunree Club Campsite
Set just South of Fort William on the edge of Loch Linnhe, Bunree Club Campsite is a Caravan and Motorhome Club site offering breath-taking Loch side pitches which on occasion allow for sea otters to be spotted from your camp site.
Situated in the perfect position to visit Loch Eil, Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe this site is also a short drive along the Loch edge to Fort William and the West Coast Railways, Jacobite Steam Train, an iconic stop as you follow the Harry Potter Scotland route.
Facilities include a dishwashing area, electric hook-up available, toilet block, family washroom and much more. Full facilities and information can be found here.
Dave's Rest
Located within a quiet residential area, surrounded by greenery and stones throw from Loch Ness, Dave’s Rest is a 20 minute walk from the village centre of Drumnadrochit with a local bakery, cafés, takeaways, pubs and even the Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition.
The perfect stop to make on your way North towards Black Rock Gorge where you’ll take in the site of Harry’s round with the Hungarian Horntail during ‘The Triwizard Tournament’.
The site offers both Elsan and Grey waste disposal as well as Fresh water and Limited Electric Hookups and full information about the site can be found following the button below.
Black Isle Stud
A small park located just 20 minutes from your last stop, Black Rock Gorge, accessed via a bridge across Cromarty Firth, this site offers breath taking surroundings including views of the Ben Wyvis mountain.
This site is known to be a somewhere that a variety of wildlife is regularly sighted, Buzzards, Red Kites and Ospreys fly above whilst on the ground sightings of hares, roe deer, red squirrels, and a pine marten or two have been known.
Facilities include chemical waste and fresh water supply, more information about the site can be found following the button below.
Slatebarns
Set near both Rosslyn Castle and Wallace's Cave, just outside of Edinburgh, Slatebarns Campsite is only one hour’s bus journey away to the centre of Edinburgh, ready for you to explore the extension of Harry Potter’s Scotland tour.
Slatebarns campsite is a Caravan and Motorhome Club site set on a Working Farm just walking distance into the village centre of Roslin with its shop, post office, pubs, cafés, and children’s park amongst other amenities.
Offering battery charging, toilets, hardstanding pitches and electric hook-ups the site is also a 2 minute walk to ‘Rosslyn Chapel’ and the ‘Rosslyn Chapel Visitor Centre Café’. Full facilities information can be found here.
Selected Campingsites
You can find more Harry Potter routes and additional information about the sights in our Explorer Map.
