When Philosopher’s Stone was being written, it was called Nicholson’s Café and owned by Jo’s brother-in-law. Unfortunately, you won’t find any Skiving Snackboxes here.Īlthough it wasn’t called Spoon at the time, this is a lesser-known cafe Jo took refuge in. And the Grassmarket is reminiscent of Hogsmeade, with its many pubs and quirky shops. Many people feel like they are walking through Diagon Alley when they stroll down Victoria Street. Wander down from Greyfriars and you find yourself in the Grassmarket and near the connecting Victoria Street. But, there’s no better house than Gryffindor (I’m definitely not biased).
But unlike Hogwarts, the house names are Lauriston, Greyfriars, Raeburn, and Castle. The pupils wear school uniforms and are sorted into houses. Like Hogwarts, the building is grand and includes towers and turrets. Can you spot my Head of House, or ‘He Who Must Not Be Named’?Ī short walk from the Elephant Café is George Heriot’s School, which is thought to have provided the inspiration for Hogwarts. So, it should come as no surprise there are a few noticeable names in this cemetery. * Unfortunately, the café was destroyed in a fire and it's closed until further notice.ĭeath is a theme that runs through the Potter series. This may sound strange, but I recommend you go to the bathroom here (the graffiti on the wall is exceptional!).* And with brilliant views of the Old Town, it’s easy to see why Jo found inspiration here. It even branded itself as the ‘Birthplace of Harry Potter’. The Elephant Café has become the most well-known of these establishments. You may know Jo spent a lot of time in cafes writing her earlier novels. I've even created a little map to help you plan your journey.
So, it’s not only an amazing place for me to live, but it’s also a great destination to visit for the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.įrom one Potterhead to another, let me talk you through the must-dos in Edinburgh for all Harry Potter fans. Most of JK’s writing of the Potter series happened in Edinburgh. And if you’re reading this, you probably know we prefer the term Potterhead. I didn’t start reading this incredible series until a few years years later, when I was nine years old but I quickly became what my friends call a ‘Potter Geek’. In 1990, JK Rowling started writing Harry Potter.Īnd 7 years later, she published her first book.
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