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It was once a quiet, serene Highland gem, full of Jacobite history and bursting with stunning scenery.
But back in the early 2000s, Glenfinnan was handed the poisoned chalice of accidental fame through being chosen as a location for the filming of the Warner Bros Harry Potter films. (Permalink) Carpark Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Station Museum Glenfinnan Viaduct Glenfinnan Visitors Centre Harry Potter Mallaig Extension Tourism Tourists West Highland Lines West Highland Railway Glenfinnan: Having drawn forward to allow a ScotRail service to pass, passengers are allowed to stretch their legs at Glenfinnan. The train has its own Souvenir Shop. The station enjoys a burst of activity unriva ... |
From the top of the 60ft Glenfinnan Monument, a lone Highlander looks out over the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie arrived to start the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
(Permalink) Bonnie Prince Charlie Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Viaduct Harry Potter Mallaig Extension The Jacobite Tourism West Highland Railway |
The world-famous steam train featured in the Harry Potter film series is to travel through Scotland today.
(Permalink) Harry Potter Jacobite West Coast Railways Cardross: Basking in sunshine, 62005, with a support coach, ambles south by the Clyde. |