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Prisoner of Azkaban — Hagrid's hut, Hippogriff scenes
Hagrid's Hut & Hogwarts Bridge
Glencoe & Glen Etive, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
The vast green valleys around Glencoe stood in for the grounds of Hogwarts in Prisoner of Azkaban. The exact spot of Hagrid's hut was at Clachaig Gully — nothing remains, but the views are spectacular.
Plan your visit
What you need to know before you go
- Best time to visit
- May–September
- How to get there
- Drive the A82 from Glasgow (2.5 hours). The Glencoe Visitor Centre is a good base.
- Suggested stay
- Plan 1–2 days here, or build it into a wider regional trip.
- Good to know
- Bring layers, comfortable shoes, and a camera. See our country guide below for restaurants, cafés and more places nearby.
More from Harry Potter
Other real-world locations
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England
Hogwarts Exterior
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Hogwarts Express
Christ Church College, Oxford, England
Hogwarts Great Hall (inspiration)
Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, England
Hogwarts Corridors & Classrooms
Goathland Station, North Yorkshire, England