... Street is one of Edinburgh’s prettiest streets. Like all pockets of Scotland, this iconic area is a mosaic of history, with its ancient stone facades and old-world charm serving as a constant reminder of the past. From its historical appeal to independent shops, explore the jewels embellishing this charming street.
It’s Edinburgh’s Own Diagon Alley
How could it not be? With JK Rowling crafting the Harry Potter books in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh is famed as a Potter pilgrimage site. With its higgledy piggledy array of vibrant buildings, shops of all sizes and descriptions, noteworthy arches, cobblestones and general air of eccentricity, it’s no surprise that Victoria Street is the inspiration for the ever-so fabulous Diagon Alley.
