J.K. Rowling Writing Locations
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, moved to Edinburgh as she was writing Harry Potter and the Sorcerers (Philosophers) Stone. Rowling found inspiration among the historic streets and landmarks of Scotland's capital city. Character names can be found on tombstones in a local cemetary and colorful winding streets possibly inspired the wizarding street of Diagon Alley.
Victoria Street
Greyfriars Kirkyard (churchyard)
The former Nicolsons Cafe, now Spoon Bistro
Elephant House
J.K. Rowling Handprints
Livraria Lello
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Victoria Street
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Scotland is said to have been the inspiration for Diagon Alley. Author J.K. Rowling wrote many of the Harry Potter books…
Greyfriars Kirkyard (churchyard)
Greyfriar's Kirkyard in Edinburgh is near several of the coffeeshops that J.K. Rowling frequented as she wrote the Harry Potter book series. Several…
The former Nicolsons Cafe, now Spoon Bistro
J.K. Rowling frequently visited Nicolson’s Cafe while writing "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers (Philosophers) Stone". She was a single mother without…
Elephant House
J.K. Rowling visited the Elephant House Cafe while writing "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers (Philosophers) Stone". The Elephant House has become one of…
J.K. Rowling Handprints
J.K. Rowling was awarded the Edinburgh Award in 2008. The Edinburgh Award is an annual award presented by the City of Edinburgh Council to an…
Livraria Lello
J.K. Rowling moved to Porto, Portugal to teach English after attending University. Livraria Lello bookstore is rumored to have inspired Rowling's…