In Scotland, fans of exploring unusual and picturesque places are sure to visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct. This historic landmark is located in the incredibly beautiful surroundings. The viaduct is also known due to the fact that Hogwarts Express passes through it. The world-famous sight is located in the immediate vicinity of the village of Glenfinnan, which is also notable for its colorful sights and scenery.
In addition to the picturesque old houses, you can see a nice church that was built in 1873 and, since then, remains unchanged. The picturesque village is ideal for those who have long wanted to stay away from the noisy tourist places. The surrounding area is incredibly beautiful and may be ideal for hiking and cycling.
For many years, the old viaduct remains the undisputed symbol of these picturesque places. The structure surrounded by green hills and meadows looks incredibly impressive. These places attract not only admirers of nature and historical sites, but also filmmakers from around the world who shoot some of the most important scenes here. In recent years, the Glenfinnan Viaduct became widely known thanks to the Harry Potter films. Today, it is the most famous railway bridge, not only in Scotland, but also in the world.
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Useful staff nearby
Car rental office: 'Practical Car & Van Rental' is located in 16 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'W M Morrisons Petrol Station' in 21 km
Supermarket: 'The Co-operative Food - Corpach' in 19 km
Parking: 'A830' in 0.94 km
Apotheek: 'Semichem Fort William' in 21 km
Police station: 'Police Scotland' in 20 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Glenfinnan House' in 0.46 km
Railway station: 'Glenfinnan' in 0.64 km
Nearest airports:
» Oban Airport OBN - in 44 km
» Inverness Airport INV - in 112 km
» Glasgow Airport GLA - in 127 km
» Perth Airport PSL - in 135 km
» RAF Kinloss Airport FSS - in 143 km