Potter Tour

Potter Tour Walk in the footsteps of JK Rowling, learn her story & explore the genesis of Harry Potter. JK Rowling is the most influential author of our time.

Come for a chat about the development of the Harry Potter books that made her, feel JK Rowling's descent and gradual ascent. I aim to take you to sites which help define Edinburgh's heritage, 'the Athens of the North', but which you would be unlikely to otherwise see. Add a touch more texture and learning and inspiration to take home with you. We meet beside the statue of Wellington on his beloved horse Copenhagen, opposite the Balmoral Hotel.

I want him to lead the Hogwarts' school song with GUSTO. And that English accent ✨
12/03/2025

I want him to lead the Hogwarts' school song with GUSTO. And that English accent ✨

Speaking with Collider's Steve Weintraub alongside Geoffrey Rush for The Rule of Jenny Pen, Lithgow opened up on his feelings on taking on the role of Dumble...

19/12/2024

Edinburgh appreciation post!✨ Opening a House of MinaLima in this city of magic has been an absolute dream—thank you to all the witches and wizards who have already traveled from near and far to visit our new home. And, to everyone else, House of MinaLima Edinburgh hopes to welcome you soon!

Museum Context, nee Diagon House, has competition! And it's purple like my hall. Nae too bad!It's adjacent to the Wanda ...
26/11/2024

Museum Context, nee Diagon House, has competition! And it's purple like my hall. Nae too bad!

It's adjacent to the Wanda / Vision snog scene in Avengers Endgame. "Cockburn Street". Have fun with that!

Edinburgh, home of Harry Potter has gained yet another ode to 'the boy who lived' - but this shop is unlike any other, opened by the real graphic designers b...

Can you catch the Harry Potter reference? Disney gave Russell Davies, the writer and show runner a note, that Ruby and t...
20/01/2024

Can you catch the Harry Potter reference? Disney gave Russell Davies, the writer and show runner a note, that Ruby and the Doctor should meet before they meet. The note was embraced and created the ebullient scene which graced the Christmas trailers.

When Disney sought the rights to Harry Potter, they received a note from JK, "no". The man who never dies got into bed with Disney, the Boy Who Lived, well he was fine in the cupboard under the stairs.

The Goblins are coming for Christmas! 🧌🎄 Listen to THE GOBLIN SONG from 'The Church on Ruby Road' - available to stream now! 🎶 Find out more: http://bbc.i...

I read today that Oxford's literary hub, the Lamb & Flag, has finally reopened. When I visited for a Philip Pullman 'His...
01/03/2023

I read today that Oxford's literary hub, the Lamb & Flag, has finally reopened. When I visited for a Philip Pullman 'His Dark Materials Tour' (cancelled on me - Grrr!), I found the Inkling's pub had been spun with Shelob's silk for years 🤯

Now Oxford trounces us, because all our famous Rowling cafes have shut. Edinburgh's fading.

I didn't take an Oxford Alumni tour, but they sent me a celebratory email...

I’m sure you’ve all heard of the Lamb and Flag – it is one of the most famous and oldest pubs in Oxford (it's 408 years old!!) and is frequently featured in Inspector Morse episodes!

The pub is located on St. Giles street, just next to St. John’s College,

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Historically any profits from the pub were used to fund DPhil (PhD) scholarships for students! During the pandemic the pub was forced to close again…. But a few months ago it was re-opened by community group called the Inklings as a tribute to the author’s group that used to meet at the pub in the 1930’s/1940’s which included the likes of JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis!

The pub has now undergone a complete renovation and is definitely worth a visit – both for the history and the beer.

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The Harry Potter Tour
Edinburgh
EH13YY

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11:10am

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