
Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip
Sun 20 Sept · 07:00
University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh is organising a day trip to the Highlands on Sunday 4 October 2026, with the coach departing promptly at 7am. This excursion offers participants the chance to experience some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, travelling through dramatic mountain scenery and past shimmering lochs. The itinerary includes a visit to the Glenfinnan Viaduct, famously known as the Harry Potter Bridge, where the Jacobite steam train regularly crosses. There will also be a stop in the atmospheric Glencoe, a glen steeped in both natural beauty and historical significance. The journey will be conducted by coach, allowing for a comfortable and scenic route into the heart of the Highlands. The trip is priced at £49.18 per person and will be led by a team of knowledgeable guides throughout the day. This is a single-day event, so no accommodation is included, but it provides an excellent opportunity to explore the rugged wilderness and cultural heritage of the region. Spaces are limited, and early booking is advised to secure a seat on this popular excursion.
Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip
MAKE AMAZING MEMORIES and discover Scotland with and discover Scotland with International Student Tours; highly recommended by International & Exchange students and visitors.
Everyone is welcome to join: students, professionals and visitors alike.
Find out more on Instagram: #ISTourScotland
Meet new friends from around the world as you explore Scotland’s rich history and vibrant culture!
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Harry Potter Bridge, Hogwarts Express and the Highlands Day Trip
This is the most popular tour every year and A-MUST-DO for all Harry Potter fans and those who admire the sheer beauty of Scottish Highlands. This fantastic tour offers an extraordinary experience to visit the majestic Scottish Highlands and the locations filmed in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and many other movies including Outlander, Skyfall, Braveheart, Outlaw King, Mary Queen of Scots and Highlander.
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Ticket £46 and it includes:
Ticket includes:
A return journey and transportation by a luxury coach with AC, TV screens and toilet
Fully guided tour with a friendly local guide, hiking/walking and free time for sightseeing, shopping and visiting attractions
Places we explore:
Harry Potter Bridge: Visit the impressive world famous viaduct that was filmed in the Harry Potter movies.
Glenfinnan: Take a stroll through a cute Highland village and visit the iconic Glenfinnan Monument, historic Glenfinnan Church and more.
Loch Sheil: Enjoy a beautiful walk along the shores of Loch Sheil and find yourself at fictional Black Lake where Harry Potter took part in Triwizard Tournament.
3 Sisters of Glencoe and River Coe: Be amazed and impressed by Scotland’s most famous landscapes and learn one of the darkest tales in Scottish history.
Loch Lomond: Visit Scotland's largest loch and one of its picturesque villages.
Fort William: Visit the 'Outdoor Capital of UK', in Lochaber and known as a gateway to Ben Nevis, the U.K.’s highest peak, and Glen Nevis.
Lochs, Glens, Munros and picturesque places in the heart of Scottish Highlands.
-----------------------------
About the Tour
Our day will be spent exploring the incredible landscapes in Scottish Highlands visiting some magical places including Harry Potter Bridge (the world famous viaduct filmed in the Harry Potter movies), hiking in Glenfinann to the viewpoint with majestic views overlooking Hogwarts and the shores of Loch Shiel (fictional Black Lake near Hogwarts) and find yourself at exact spot where Harry Potter and his friends took part in Triwizard Tournament - all featured in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. How exciting is that?! This fully guided tour also includes visiting the majestic Three Sisters of Glencoe, Fort William, Rannoch Mor, Loch Tulla and Loch Lomond. The unspoiled beauty of the Highlands will leave you absolutely speechless. As our most popular and highly sought-after tour, this is an experience you simply can’t miss!
No words can describe these places and no photos can capture these sights.
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Pick Up Point and Departure
Pick Up Time: 06:55am, 22 Buccleuch Place, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9LN
Departure Time: 07:00am SHARP
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Lunch / Things to bring with you
There will be time for a lunch break in restaurants, however, you can also bring your own packed lunch. Bring with you lots of smiles, Gryffindor Scarf, a camera, warm clothes, proper walking / hiking shoes, an ID, a bottle of water and snacks. We will also have tea/coffee and toilet breaks throughout the journey.
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Reminder Email
You will receive a reminder email a few days before departure with important details, including your pick-up point and any updates. Please check your junk and spam folders, and if you haven't received the email by the day before departure, contact us on Instagram or by email.
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Notes & Terms
Tickets are very limited and available based on first come, first served.
Tickets are non-refundable if you miss the tour for any reason.
If you can no longer attend, you may sell your ticket to others, however, you must notify International Student Tours in advance for check in purposes.
You will receive a reminder email with details and updates a few days prior to departure.
Our tours are open to everyone aged 18 and over, including adult students, professionals, visitors, and tourists. If you wish to book tickets for minors, you must contact us in advance.
Keep up to date on our Facebook Page & Instagram
Read more about other Terms & Conditions in our Website
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Schedule of Student Tours Scotland: September - November 2026
Everyone (+18) is welcome to join: students, professionals and visitors.
Book your next adventure on IST Eventbrite Page
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Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 07:00.
Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip is held at University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (22 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9LN).
Tickets for Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip are priced at £49.18. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip
Editorial Summary
The University of Edinburgh is organising a day trip to the Highlands on Sunday 4 October 2026, with the coach departing promptly at 7am. This excursion offers participants the chance to experience some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, travelling through dramatic mountain scenery and past shimmering lochs. The itinerary includes a visit to the Glenfinnan Viaduct, famously known as the Harry Potter Bridge, where the Jacobite steam train regularly crosses. There will also be a stop in the atmospheric Glencoe, a glen steeped in both natural beauty and historical significance. The journey will be conducted by coach, allowing for a comfortable and scenic route into the heart of the Highlands. The trip is priced at £49.18 per person and will be led by a team of knowledgeable guides throughout the day. This is a single-day event, so no accommodation is included, but it provides an excellent opportunity to explore the rugged wilderness and cultural heritage of the region. Spaces are limited, and early booking is advised to secure a seat on this popular excursion.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip
MAKE AMAZING MEMORIES and discover Scotland with and discover Scotland with International Student Tours; highly recommended by International & Exchange students and visitors.
Everyone is welcome to join: students, professionals and visitors alike.
Find out more on Instagram: #ISTourScotland
Meet new friends from around the world as you explore Scotland’s rich history and vibrant culture!
-----------------------------
Harry Potter Bridge, Hogwarts Express and the Highlands Day Trip
This is the most popular tour every year and A-MUST-DO for all Harry Potter fans and those who admire the sheer beauty of Scottish Highlands. This fantastic tour offers an extraordinary experience to visit the majestic Scottish Highlands and the locations filmed in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and many other movies including Outlander, Skyfall, Braveheart, Outlaw King, Mary Queen of Scots and Highlander.
-----------------------------
Ticket £46 and it includes:
Ticket includes:
A return journey and transportation by a luxury coach with AC, TV screens and toilet
Fully guided tour with a friendly local guide, hiking/walking and free time for sightseeing, shopping and visiting attractions
Places we explore:
Harry Potter Bridge: Visit the impressive world famous viaduct that was filmed in the Harry Potter movies.
Glenfinnan: Take a stroll through a cute Highland village and visit the iconic Glenfinnan Monument, historic Glenfinnan Church and more.
Loch Sheil: Enjoy a beautiful walk along the shores of Loch Sheil and find yourself at fictional Black Lake where Harry Potter took part in Triwizard Tournament.
3 Sisters of Glencoe and River Coe: Be amazed and impressed by Scotland’s most famous landscapes and learn one of the darkest tales in Scottish history.
Loch Lomond: Visit Scotland's largest loch and one of its picturesque villages.
Fort William: Visit the 'Outdoor Capital of UK', in Lochaber and known as a gateway to Ben Nevis, the U.K.’s highest peak, and Glen Nevis.
Lochs, Glens, Munros and picturesque places in the heart of Scottish Highlands.
-----------------------------
About the Tour
Our day will be spent exploring the incredible landscapes in Scottish Highlands visiting some magical places including Harry Potter Bridge (the world famous viaduct filmed in the Harry Potter movies), hiking in Glenfinann to the viewpoint with majestic views overlooking Hogwarts and the shores of Loch Shiel (fictional Black Lake near Hogwarts) and find yourself at exact spot where Harry Potter and his friends took part in Triwizard Tournament - all featured in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. How exciting is that?! This fully guided tour also includes visiting the majestic Three Sisters of Glencoe, Fort William, Rannoch Mor, Loch Tulla and Loch Lomond. The unspoiled beauty of the Highlands will leave you absolutely speechless. As our most popular and highly sought-after tour, this is an experience you simply can’t miss!
No words can describe these places and no photos can capture these sights.
-----------------------------
Pick Up Point and Departure
Pick Up Time: 06:55am, 22 Buccleuch Place, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9LN
Departure Time: 07:00am SHARP
-----------------------------
Lunch / Things to bring with you
There will be time for a lunch break in restaurants, however, you can also bring your own packed lunch. Bring with you lots of smiles, Gryffindor Scarf, a camera, warm clothes, proper walking / hiking shoes, an ID, a bottle of water and snacks. We will also have tea/coffee and toilet breaks throughout the journey.
-----------------------------
Reminder Email
You will receive a reminder email a few days before departure with important details, including your pick-up point and any updates. Please check your junk and spam folders, and if you haven't received the email by the day before departure, contact us on Instagram or by email.
-----------------------------
Notes & Terms
Tickets are very limited and available based on first come, first served.
Tickets are non-refundable if you miss the tour for any reason.
If you can no longer attend, you may sell your ticket to others, however, you must notify International Student Tours in advance for check in purposes.
You will receive a reminder email with details and updates a few days prior to departure.
Our tours are open to everyone aged 18 and over, including adult students, professionals, visitors, and tourists. If you wish to book tickets for minors, you must contact us in advance.
Keep up to date on our Facebook Page & Instagram
Read more about other Terms & Conditions in our Website
-----------------------------
Schedule of Student Tours Scotland: September - November 2026
Everyone (+18) is welcome to join: students, professionals and visitors.
Book your next adventure on IST Eventbrite Page
-----------------------------
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip?
Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 07:00.
Where is Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip taking place?
Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip is held at University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (22 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9LN).
How much are tickets for Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip?
Tickets for Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip are priced at £49.18. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip?
Tickets for Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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