In the harry potter books, butterbeer was sold at a number of wizardly pubs, notably the three broomsticks and the hogs head. Edinburgh is very much home for me and is the place where harry evolved over seven books and many, many hours of writing in its cafes. Rowling then shared a picture of a bookshop in porto, portugal which cites. Stock up on potter merchandise and explore all you need to know about diagon house, the magical new harry potter shop on edinburghs own diagon alley. Harry potter harry potter bookshop harry potter book sets. Buy harry potter books from the harry potter bookshop at harrypotter flourish and blotts is the name of the book shop in harry potter. Rowling penned later potter novels and is probably the best known of the harry potter locations in edinburgh. Stay in a harry potterthemed flat in the middle of edinburgh. The anniversary is often marked with new editions of the novels and events. Of the many harry potter sites in edinburgh, the dog house is a fairly new one to be associated with harry potter.
Culture trip has put together a guide specifically for harry potter fans. Join the potter collector in exploring this wizard shop in the birth place of harry potter. Mustsees in edinburgh for harry potter fans this is edinburgh. There are two new harry potter shops in edinburgh and theyre pure magic diagon house has opened for business on cockburn street and victoria street, the place which inspired diagon alley. In case you didnt know, theres absolutely no need to spend big bucks to book an expensive tour. It has proven incredibly popular with fans for its selection of merchandise and collectables, as well as creations and crafts from local artists. No, not at the wizarding world of harry potter in orlando or hollywood, but in victoria street in edinburgh, scotland, where j. A harry potter lovers guide to edinburgh, scotland. Founded in 2012 we are the original and most highly rated harry potter walking tour in edinburgh accept no immitations.
Places where jk rowling wrote harry potter in edinburgh. Jk rowling shut down an edinburgh cafes longheld claim that its the. Rowling said she was feeling distracted at home and wanted to get away for a little while to finish the ending. The ultimate harry potter tour of edinburgh culture trip. Rowling wrote large parts of the first harry potter book from this. Ideal for fans of the worlds favorite wizard, this tour takes you to the coastal town of bamburgh, home to the impressive bamburgh castle, and alnwick castle, a filming location featured in both harry potter and downtown abbey. The balmoral hotel is a 5star 19th century luxury hotel located next to the waverley train station in edinburgh.
Rowling got her inspiration for harry potter after she moved to edinburgh. Originally opened in 20 by conservation architect and independent retailer andrew mcrae, the shop this year transformed into harry potter haven to mark the 20 th anniversary of the books publication. Currently, edinburghs diagon alley is home to two harry potter shops. There are two new harry potter shops in edinburgh and they. The potter trail is an unofficial tour that is not endorsed by or affiliated with warner bros. This year marks the 20th anniversary since the first book, harry potter and the philosophers stone was released. Two new harry potter shops in edinburgh parliament house hotel.
The coffee shop where jk rowling started writing the harry. Rowling initially conceived the idea for her harry potter series on a train. The harry potter craze does not stop on victoria street. The elephant house, which has a sign proclaiming itself as the birthplace of harry potter, was where j. Rowling wrote the first book in the cafes of edinburgh, the place itself holds special significance to the world of harry potter, with the citys streets and buildings serving as the inspiration for many scenes in the series. The potterheads guide to the harry potter tour in edinburgh. Located in one of edinburghs world heritage buildings called moroccos land, the flat boasts views of the roya mile and carlton hill. Gritty, comprehensive, awardwinning harry potter tours. Complete guide to harry potter sites in edinburgh scotland plus. It is the selfproclaimed birthplace of the harry potter book series.
Rare harry potter book auction at edinburgh oxfam shop bbc news. The elephant house gourmet tea and coffee house and restaurant. Jun 26, 2017 although a sign in the window of the elephant house states it is the birthplace of harry potter, j k rowling actually imagined the idea of harry potter on a delayed train from manchester to london in 1990, and had already begun writing the first book before moving to edinburgh in 1993. Rowling, who sat writing much of her early novels in the back room overlooking edinburgh castle. New harry potter shop opens on edinburghs own diagon alley. For harry potter merchandise, a visit to diagon house officially known as museum context is a must. The coffee shop where jk rowling started writing the harry potter books. From diagon alley to the grave sites that inspired character names, sam knows his stuff is personable and lots of fun the 3 hours flew by even if you only have a passing interest in harry potter this walking tour of edinburgh makes for a good day out with some magic thrown in. Let me show you how to plan a selfguided edinburgh harry potter tour to see all the best spots.
If you love your harry potter films and books, put these two shops among the top places to see in edinburgh. Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as j. Apr 07, 2019 jk rowling finished the seventh and final harry potter book, harry potter and the deathly hallows, at the balmoral hotel. This is probably one of the most visited cafes in edinburgh for fans of harry potter as this is where j.
Harry potter fans can find diagon house, the harry potter shop in edinburgh, at 40 victoria street. Heres how to follow in her magical footsteps across scotlands. Rowling wrote most of the harry potter books in edinburgh scotland, and you can still visit many of these places today. Combine the magic of harry potter with the history of the scottish borders on this day trip from edinburgh. This harry potter walking tour gets fans closer to spots in edinburgh that inspired j. Jan 11, 2018 harry potter has deep roots in edinburgh, being the place where the first harry potter book was written by jk rowling all those years ago but thats not the only connection there is now a luxury hogwartsstyle holiday apartment available to rent all year round, at around. Rowling moved to edinburgh in 1993 and once said in an interview. The ultimate selfguided harry potter tour in edinburgh 11. The shop was established four years before harry potter and the philosophers stone was released. A complete selfguided harry potter tour in edinburgh.
But perhaps the best way to celebrate harry potter is to take a trip to where it all began. There are two new harry potter shops in edinburgh and theyre. Of course nearly every harry potter fan visiting edinburgh will have this on their list of must visit locations, so expect large crowds and a lengthy line in the warmer months. If youre a huge harry potter fan like me, then youll definitely want to add edinburgh, scotland to your travel bucket list. You can now stay in this luxury harry potterthemed apartment. Harry potter and more edinburgh scotland taking the kids. Free and easy selfguided edinburgh harry potter tour. Feb 14, 2019 beautifully set up and organized, this shop has something for everyone. Diagon house facebook 40 victoria st, edinburgh eh1 2jw, 4244 cockburn st, edinburgh eh1 1pb. Harry potter shop tour the boy wizard edinburgh scotland.
Harry potter i solemnly swear that i am up to no good juniors racerback tank top. Sam is the perfect guide for an edinburgh potter adventure. Harry potter shopping diagon house museum context image credit. A new harry potter shop in edinburgh has people queuing down. Aug 05, 2017 not one but two brand new harry potter shops have opened in edinburgh, just in time for the fringe festival diagon house is open for business at 4244 cockburn street and 40 victoria street, the. There are two new harry potter shops in edinburgh and theyre pure. Harry potter you are so loved gold foil exclusive tshirt. The infamous diagon house, or museum context as its also known, is a multilevel vintage antique store filled with unique and some more common harry potter. The best harry potter tour in edinburgh experience red bus. New harry potter shop opens on edinburghs own diagon alley diagon house at 40 victoria st in edinburgh just in time for the 20th anniversary of the publication of harry potter and the philosophers stone, edinburgh is spellbound by the arrival of diagon house at 40 victoria st. Opened in 1995, the elephant house has established itself as one of the best tea and coffee houses in edinburgh. Beautifully set up and organized, this shop has something for everyone. Apr 14, 2016 victoria street inspiration for diagon alley. Join the potter collector in exploring this wizard shop in the birth place.
Nov 21, 2017 why not book your stay at parliament house hotel, where youre just a 15minute walk from victoria street and harry potter mania. Edinburgh is where harry potter author jk rowling lived while she wrote most of the harry potter books and indeed where she still lives today. All rights to the harry potter books and associated trademarks are the property of jk. Check out tripadvisor members 50,242 candid photos and videos of elephant house. Following the success of 40 victoria street, mcrae opened a second harry potter gift shop at 4244 cockburn street. Top 5 things to do in edinburgh for harry potter fans world.
Before she made her fortune with the harry potter books, j. This shop is a must for harry potter fans, from the hp official products to the quirky vintage edinburgh gifts, the shop really has a little. Of all the harry potter in edinburgh, the george heriot school looks the most like its come straight out of the books. Walk past key sites that inspired places such as diagon alley, and even see the cafes and hotels where the writer wrote her book series.
Diagon house, a unique harry potterthemed gift shop, sells wares such as nimbus 2000 replicas and gryffindor wax seals. Rowling famously wrote the first harry potter book while seated in a local coffee shop. Feb 02, 2019 join the potter collector in exploring this wonderful shop in the birth place of harry potter. How to plan a harry potterthemed trip to edinburgh travel. Jk rowling dismisses cafes birthplace of harry potter claim insider. Of course, no harry potter tour in edinburgh would be complete without visiting at least a few harry potter shops. Imposing and slightly austere, george heriots school is complete with a stone facade and winding turrets. Check out these beautiful old bookshops that you simply cant miss browsing for that next book of. Jul 02, 2011 harry potter and the chamber of secrets, which is the second in edinburgh based author jk rowlings famous series, was first published on 2 july 1998, so the silent auction also marks the book s. This association is due to the fact that it has started selling butterbeer. Find famous monikers in a 16thcentury cemetery a bludgers throw from candlemaker row lies greyfriars kirkyard, a 16thcentury cemetery that is one of the oldest in edinburgh.