Harry Potter film locations in England & Scotland
Very few people could have predicted back in the 1990’s just how triumphant the Harry Potter series would go on to become—notably the half-dozen, half-witted editors who turned down J.K. Rowling’s enchanting drafts in her early years as an author.
20 odd years later, the saga remains one of the most prosperous, irreducible franchises in film and writing. This privileged status has obviously translated into tourism as well since both England and Scotland served as broody backdrops throughout the seven novels.
From the deepest valleys of the Scottish Highlands to the seemingly haunted halls of English castles, here are 25 real-life Harry Potter film locations scattered across Britain that are open to wizarding visitors.