Glenfinnan Archive

Glenfinnan Sleeping Car – Sleeping Where Harry Potter Rode

This old railway carriage is a relic from the 1950s. Today it stands beside the line of the Jacobite Steam Train, right in the middle of the Scottish Highlands, and serves as accommodation for up to ten people. The four compartments are fitted with either two or four beds each. The kitchen is spacious, with […]

Glenfinnan Monument – A Fateful Landing

A dark tower set against the picturesque backdrop of Loch Shiel. It was here, in 1745, that Bonnie Prince Charlie landed and raised his standard, before going on to lead the Jacobite Rising. The Prince was nervous. This was where his mission might begin – or already be doomed to failure. He looked up at […]

Glenfinnan Viaduct – the “Harry Potter” Bridge

Glenfinnan Viaduct mit Westhighland-Train

In the slipstream of the Hogwarts Express, one structure became famous: the Harry Potter train winds its way across a bridge with arched piers, nestled into the hollow of an enchanting landscape. This bridge really exists – it’s called the Glenfinnan Viaduct – and it’s well worth seeing, even if you’re not a Harry Potter […]