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      • Hogwarts was never based on an Edinburgh School Many Harry Potter fans have speculated that Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is inspired by one of Edinburgh's grand schools. George Heriot's School on Lauriston Place is often linked to Hogwarts, particularly on Edinburgh tours - however JK Rowling revealed that this in fact a myth.
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  2. May 22, 2020 · Many Harry Potter fans have speculated that Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is inspired by one of Edinburgh's grand schools. George Heriot's School on Lauriston Place is often linked to Hogwarts, particularly on Edinburgh tours - however JK Rowling revealed that this in fact a myth.

  3. George Heriots & Harry Potter. Both the boy who lived and Tom Riddle lost parents, well losing a parent wasn’t enough for Tom, he had to murder the other one too. If they grew up in Edinburgh they too might have been inducted into George Heriots School for the poor and fatherless children.

  4. Aug 13, 2009 · Legend has it that JK Rowling was inspired by the school's architecture while viewing its turrets from the cafes on George IV Bridge where she wrote her first Harry Potter tale.

    • The Elephant House (Currently Closed) Known as the Harry Potter café in Edinburgh, it’s hard to miss this bright red eatery on George IV Bridge. It’s one of the most well-known Harry Potter locations in Edinburgh.
    • Artisan Roast. “J.K. Rowling Never Wrote Here” – or so the sign says. In a comical nod to The Elephant House, Artisan Roast plastered this handwritten chalk sign on its wall.
    • Potterrow. Home to the University of Edinburgh’s student’s union, it could be that Rowling took inspiration for Harry’s family name from this street name.
    • Greyfriars Kirkyard Edinburgh Graveyard. No Harry Potter experience of Edinburgh would be complete without a visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard. Not only will you find a whole host of famous character names here, but the owl-eyed might notice this graveyard shares a lot of similarities with the scene from Goblet of Fire.
  5. Did you know that George Heriot's School was JK Rowling's inspiration for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter novels?Book walking tours of Edinburgh with top Scotti...

  6. Apr 13, 2023 · 1. George Heriot's School. Even though the location of Hogwarts has never been officially determined, many people believe that J.K. Rowling based the magical school on George Heriot's...

  7. Aug 5, 2015 · George Heriot's School: The inspiration for Hogwarts - See 42 traveler reviews, 30 candid photos, and great deals for Edinburgh, UK, at Tripadvisor.

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