UK ROAD TRIP: SCOTLAND - Hogwarts Express, Highland Cows & Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh (Part 6)

Welcome to our UK Road Trip series! In this UK vlog, you'll learn how to see the Hogwarts Express, also known as the Jacobite steam train, pass the Glenfinnan Viaduct in the description below.

We are back on the road and taking a 3 WEEK road trip through England, Scotland and Wales!

This will be a multi-part UK Road Trip series as we drive from London over to Wales, up to Scotland and back down again.

In Part 6 we traveled to Glenfinnan, Scotland to see the real-life Hogwarts Express cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct! Then, we went on a Coo Safari in Scotland’s Highlands! After spotting a few furry Highland cows, we made our way to Edinburgh. There, we went on a Harry Potter walking tour where we visited many places that were instrumental in influencing J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter books!

In Part 5, we made our way to Scotland for the first time, stopping in Glasgow and ending our video with a cheeky whisky tasting at the Oban Distillery in Oban, Scotland! We tasted and reviewed four Oban whiskeys, including the Oban Little Bay, Oban 14 Year Old, Oban Distiller’s Edition and the Oban Distillery Exclusive Bottling!

In Part 4, we explored Liverpool, the Lake District in England, including gorgeous Keswick, and magical standing stones as old as Stonehenge! We also ate some homemade gingerbread at the famous Sarah Nelson’s Grasmere Gingerbread shop, and hiked to the waterfall at Aira Force.

In Part 3, we explored the Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Ironbridge, England! Then, we spent a few days exploring Northern Wales, including Conwy, Anglesey, Snowdonia National Park and Newborough Beach!

In Part 2, we explored the charming villages of the Cotswolds in England, Cardiff, Wales, and Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon, England!

In Part 1, we explored Bath, England and the mysterious, ancient site of Stonehenge. We also traveled to Glastonbury, England, which is known for its quirkiness and historic abbey ruins.

In case you missed it, you can watch Parts 1-4 of our UK Road Trip here:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/Bx_YkM6OiaM
Part 2: https://youtu.be/wKBURsN8BbM
Part 3: https://youtu.be/jKgnOejjlZM
Part 4: https://youtu.be/6bSVGid0v-M
Part 5: https://youtu.be/QAjTYux92HU

During our road trip across the United Kingdom, we’re logging hundreds of miles and taking you along for the ride!

Enjoy the video and we’ll see you in our next one as we keep GOING PLACES!

-Ashley & Jordan

How to See the Hogwarts Express, aka Jacobite Train, cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct:

Step 1 – Reference this Google Maps walking route
(Note: there is free parking 200 meters NW of the Glenfinnan Monument Parking lot, where you turn right on A830, but you’ll need to get there early to get a space):
https://goo.gl/maps/VbiRo3JWNBcok9uY8

Step 2 – Check the dates & times the Jacobite train runs: https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/jacobite/timetables

Step 3 – Plan ahead and arrive early!
The train passes the viaduct approximately 30 minutes after departing from Fort William station. The train will pass around 10:45am if departing from Fort William at 10:15am and pass around 3:10pm if leaving Fort William at 2:40pm. The walk from the parking lot will take you 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4 – Find your favorite spot to view the train
When the train departs Fort William for Mallaig, it will be heading West. We recommend finding a spot on the far left (West) and South of the viaduct to get the best views. You’ll want to give yourself 15 minutes to find your favorite spot before the train arrives.

Step 5 – Capture the moment with photos and videos!
Final advice, plan to arrive at least one hour before the train passes the viaduct to give you plenty of time to secure a parking space, walk to the viaduct and locate your favorite position to watch the train.

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The Potter Trail (Free Harry Potter Walking Tour):
https://www.pottertrail.com/
You’ll get to see the school that inspired Hogwarts, graves that inspired characters in the book, the street that inspired Diagon Alley and places where J.K. Rowling spent hours writing the Harry Potter books!

Edinburgh Castle:
https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/

Holyrood Palace:
https://www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse

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