VOICED: Exploring Harry Potter's birthplace

The video explores how JK Rowling found inspiration for the Harry Potter series in Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. The Elephant House café, where she wrote, is a popular spot for fans. Edinburgh's architecture and landmarks, like Greyfriars Cemetery and Edinburgh Castle, influenced the settings in her books. The Scottish Highlands, with its iconic viaduct, featured in the films as the route to Hogwarts. Fans can experience a train journey reminiscent of the Hogwarts Express.

What was JK Rowling's primary reason for writing at the Elephant House?

• She enjoyed the food there.

• It was close to her home.

• It was a quiet place.

• It provided a warm place to work.

Which location near the Elephant House is thought to have inspired a character in Harry Potter?

• A local library

• Greyfriars Cemetery

• A nearby park

• A famous bookstore

What is said to be the original blueprint for Hogwarts School?

• A university in Scotland

• A famous boarding school

• A private school attended by Rowling's daughter

• A castle in England

Which structure in the Scottish Highlands is featured in the Harry Potter movies?

• A famous castle

• A historic lighthouse

• A viaduct bridge

• A scenic waterfall

What is the closest real-life experience to the Hogwarts Express mentioned in the video?

• A magical bus tour

• A themed airplane ride

• A train journey across a viaduct

• A boat trip on a Scottish loch