Harry Potter Scotland tour: 11 great hotels to stay in while you follow in the footsteps of JK Rowling's boy wizard
It’s been over 20 years since Edinburgh’s JK Rowling introduced the world to Harry Potter with the first book in her hugely successful seven volume series.
Since then there has been no let-up in the popularity of Harry’s adventures, with a range of spin-offs, endless merchandise, a theme park and a money-spinning series of blockbuster feature films continuing to attract new fans.
Famously the author started writing the books in an Edinburgh coffee shop and many scenes in the films also feature Scotland – making the country a must-visit destination for Potter fans around the world.
For those looking to take a trip into the world of Harry Potter, here are 11 hotels that provide a perfect – and comfortable – base for adventures.
They can all be booked on www.booking.com.
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Famously the author started writing the books in an Edinburgh coffee shop and many scenes in the films also feature Scotland – making the country a must-visit destination for Potter fans around the world.
9. Lochailort Inn
The Lochailort Inn, just outside Fort William, is a short distance from magical Loch Eilt that has been used in several of the films. The tiny island of Eilean na Moine is where Dumbledore is buried in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, while Hagrid is seen skimming stones on the loch following Buckbeak's sentencing in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Photo: www.booking.com
10. Merlin, Spean Bridge
The apartment at Merlin, Spean Bridge, is the closest place to stay to visit remote and rugged Loch Arkaig, a freshwater loch which was also used for Hagrid's funeraal in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. Photo: www.booking.com
11. The Morar Hotel
The Morar Hotel is on the banks of Loch Morar, which was one of several lochs used for scenes involving Hogwarts Lake. Photo: www.booking.com