10 Must-See Harry Potter Sights
3. Edinburgh. Just. All of it.
Edinburgh is a hive of Harry Potter places, because J.K. Rowling drafted part of the novels here. The Elephant Cafe is one of the most famous spots that J.K. frequented while she wrote — and the time you’ll spend waiting for a table attests to that. From the windows of this café, you can see two other notable locals: Greyfriars Kirkyard, where Tom Riddle’s grave lies, and George Heriot’s School, which is known to be a possible inspiration for Hogwarts.
To get the most out of all Edinburgh has to offer, I recommend the SANDEMANs walking tour. It’s lead by local experts, incredibly fun, and free (sans-tip, so more like £5- £10 depending on your generosity). They’ll point out all the Harry Potter hotspots, especially if you make it clear you’re a big fan.
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