The Elephant House is known as the ‘birthplace of Harry Potter’. — Photos: CHRISTOPH DRIESSEN/dpa
First, you’re going to have to be a bit brave. Seeing Harry Potter connections in Edinburgh, Scotland involves a visit to the city’s smartest hotel, the Balmoral. Go past the kilted doormen, march boldly up to the reception desk, take a deep breath and announce yourself as a Harry Potter fan.
Then ask politely if it’s possible to visit room 552 in the next few days.
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The Elephant House is known as the ‘birthplace of Harry Potter’. — Photos: CHRISTOPH DRIESSEN/dpa
Through Edinburgh in search of Harry Potter
A bust of the Greek god Hermes in a hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland features a handwritten note by writer JK Rowling.
Through Edinburgh in search of Harry Potter
A highlight of any Harry Potter tour of Edinburgh is the Greyfriars Kirkyard, or a Scottish cemetery.
Through Edinburgh in search of Harry Potter
The Balmoral hotel offers Harry Potter fans something special, if they’re brave enough to go speak to the reception. — Rocco Forte Hotels
Through Edinburgh in search of Harry Potter
Room 552 at the Balmoral hotel was where Rowling stayed for half a year writing the last two Harry Potter books. — Rocco Forte Hotels
Through Edinburgh in search of Harry Potter
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