Which loch was used in Harry Potter?


Which loch was used in Harry Potter? Loch Morar is used for the close-up shots of Hogwarts Lake as well as a number of background pictures. Located in Lochaber, it is the fifth largest lake in Scotland, covering 10 square miles. It is also the deepest freshwater lake in the British Isles, with a maximum depth of 1,017 feet.


Is the Weasley house real?

Shell Cottage in Pembrokeshire Shell Cottage was constructed here, which was Bill and Fleur Weasley's home and a safe house during the Second Wizarding War, plus the setting of Dobby's death. Shell Cottage was dismantled after filming, but visitors can still wander this atmospheric coastline from the movie.


Is the lake in Harry Potter Loch Ness?

The great lake that Hogwarts is surrounded by was filmed at two different lochs, one being Loch Shiel. However, Loch Shiel was used for Buckbeak's flight and as the lake that the astronomy tower looked out over. With beautiful views, which is probably why the film team chose this Loch!


Where was Gringotts filmed?

The scenes for Gringotts Wizarding Bank were filmed in the interior of Australia House in London, England.


Where is Hogwarts Castle in real life?

Alnwick Castle In the first two Harry Potter films, Alnwick Castle in Northumberland stood in for exterior shots of Hogwarts Castle. You might recognize the outer bailey as the place where Harry first learned to fly, and the inner bailey as the spot where he and Ron crash landed the Weasley's flying car.