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The Harry Potter Guide to Edinburgh

The Harry Potter guide to Edinburgh: Head to the Scottish capital to follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, pictured here at Edinburgh Castle on the publication of the penultimate Potter novel.

<strong>The Harry Potter guide to Edinburgh:</strong> Head to the Scottish capital to follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, pictured here at Edinburgh Castle on the publication of the penultimate Potter novel.
The Harry Potter guide to Edinburgh: Head to the Scottish capital to follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, pictured here at Edinburgh Castle on the publication of the penultimate Potter novel.

The Elephant House

<strong>The Elephant House:</strong> Pilgrimages begin at the Elephant House cafe -- the self-proclaimed 'birthplace of Harry Potter.'
The Elephant House: Pilgrimages begin at the Elephant House cafe — the self-proclaimed ‘birthplace of Harry Potter.’
<strong>Where it all started:</strong> Before J.K. Rowling became the millionaire author she is today, she used to pen her magical tales in The Elephant House.
Where it all started: Before J.K. Rowling became the millionaire author she is today, she used to pen her magical tales in The Elephant House.
<strong>Best seat in the house:</strong> Want to follow in Rowling's footsteps? The best seat in the cafe is this one, by the window, offering a stunning view of Edinburgh Castle.
Best seat in the house: Want to follow in Rowling’s footsteps? The best seat in the cafe is this one, by the window, offering a stunning view of Edinburgh Castle.
<strong>Local pride:</strong> The cafe celebrates its J.K. Rowling connection with pictures, postcards and newspaper cuttings.
Local pride: The cafe celebrates its J.K. Rowling connection with pictures, postcards, and newspaper cuttings.
<strong>Fan tributes:</strong> The scribblings range from Potter-themed jokes and quotes to odes to Rowling.
Fan tributes: The scribblings range from Potter-themed jokes and quotes to odes to Rowling.

George Heriot’s School

<strong>George Heriot's School:</strong> George Heriot's School, a high school in Edinburgh's city center, is believed to be the inspiration for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
George Heriot’s School: George Heriot’s School, a high school in Edinburgh’s city center, is believed to be the inspiration for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Greyfriars Kirkyard

<strong>Greyfriars:</strong> The atmospheric Greyfriars Kirkyard is the next spot on the Potter journey.
Greyfriars: The atmospheric Greyfriars Kirkyard is the next spot on the Potter journey.
<strong>Thomas Riddell's grave:</strong> The graveyard is home to a tombstone marking the demise of Thomas Riddell, reputed to be the namesake of Rowling's Voldemort.
Thomas Riddell’s grave: The graveyard is home to a tombstone marking the demise of Thomas Riddell, reputed to be the namesake of Rowling’s Voldemort.
<strong>William McGonagall:</strong> The graveyard is also the resting place of the famously bad poet William McGonagall. Potterites speculate he could be the inspiration for fan favorite Professor McGonagall.
William McGonagall: The graveyard is also the resting place of the famously bad poet William McGonagall. Potterites speculate he could be the inspiration for fan favorite Professor McGonagall.

Rowling’s Legacy

<strong>Rowling's handprints:</strong> The City of Edinburgh awarded Rowling The Edinburgh Award -- the handprints of each winner are reproduced outside the City Chambers building.
Rowling’s handprints: The City of Edinburgh awarded Rowling The Edinburgh Award — the handprints of each winner are reproduced outside the City Chambers building.
<strong>Illustrious company:</strong> Rowling is in good company: the 2007 winner was fellow Edinburgh author Ian Rankin, and the 2009 award went to Olympian Chris Hoy.
Illustrious company: Rowling is in good company: the 2007 winner was fellow Edinburgh author Ian Rankin, and the 2009 award went to Olympian Chris Hoy.

Spoon Restaurant

Spoon: Back in the 1990s, Edinburgh restaurant Spoon was Nicolson's Cafe, another of Rowling's favorite writing spots.
Spoon: Back in the 1990s, Edinburgh restaurant Spoon was Nicolson’s Cafe, another of Rowling’s favorite writing spots.

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