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Harry Potter Country the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, the very
bridge that carried the scarlet Hogwarts
Leaving somber Glencoe behind, our Express on its journey from platform 9 ¾
journey took a magical turn. A wave of ex‐ at King's Cross Station. This magnificent
citement rippled through the minibus as we feat of engineering, built over a century
approached our next stop, a highlight es‐ ago, has been immortalized in four
pecially for Ron, a Harry Potter enthusiast. Harry Potter films, and now, we were
Here fantasy and reality were intertwined. about to witness the train’s journey
Along with our fellow travelers, we across it firsthand, thanks to perfect
embarked on a muddy mile-long hike to timing by our guide Stuart.
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