3h30

About this activity

JK Rowling is a moderately influential woman who's sold a few books. On this tour we dive deep into her history. Learn to use failure as a springboard, be inspired, stay committed and conquer the world. Discover the sights that inspired her and the cafes which fueled her. Experience how, through her adopted daughter, Edinburgh once more left footprints upon the world.

A massively comprehensive tour and discussion of all the inspirations for Harry Potter.

These are small group tours meaning if open we go inside:

The Museum of Scotland for film connections.

The headquarters of the bank of Scotland reputed to be the inspiration for Gringotts.

Fabulous Old Parliament Hall for how Rowling tied it's history into the wizarding world to add a texture of reality.

It covers everything in my other tour Rowling's Edinburgh plus:

Rowling's writer block.

The inspiration for Rita Skeeter.

Spirituality in the wizarding world.

How Britain's witch trials shaped the wizarding world

A bunch more fun connections

It is very up and down, descending to the Grassmarket and climbing Victoria Street, then climbing up toward Edinburgh Castle. It is challenging for those with less mobility unless determined.

JK Rowling is Britain's chief role model, our best living example of having little yet bending your destiny towards your desire. I'd like this to be the world's most formative Potter tour.

"It was an unforgettable tour for me and the boys and they still talk about it!"
- Rebecca