A guided walk through the Edinburgh places connected with J. K. Rowling's writing and the world of Harry Potter.
A story written in Edinburgh
The Potter Trail is a guided walking tour through central Edinburgh, visiting places associated with J. K. Rowling's years writing the Harry Potter books and discussing the city's possible influence on names, characters and settings.
Connection, not a film set
The tour is about the books' relationship with Edinburgh rather than the Scottish screen locations used by the films. Some claimed inspirations are interpretations rather than documented one-to-one sources, so the value is in the city's literary atmosphere and the stories told along the route.
What to look for while you're here
- The closes, kirkyards and layered Old Town streets explored on the walk.
- The distinction between documented writing locations and later fan interpretations.
Before you go
- Tour times vary by season; check the operator before travelling.
- This is a 90-minute outdoor walking tour through central Edinburgh.