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All the United Kingdom Scotland Glenfinnan

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Glenfinnan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Glenfinnan, Scotland

Updated March 28, 2018
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Glenfinnan, Scotland

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Glenfinnan Monument .

Glenfinnan, Scotland

The Leaning Tower of Glenfinnan

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.
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Fort William, Scotland

Big Red Bottle Boat

In 1990, this 37-foot red steel bottle sailed from New York to England.
12 miles from Glenfinnan
An aerial view of Neptune’s Staircase.

Banavie, Scotland

Neptune's Staircase

The longest staircase lock in Britain.
13 miles from Glenfinnan
View from the Ferry

Scotland

The Old Forge

A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.
14 miles from Glenfinnan
The south face of Ben Nevis

Highland, Scotland

Ben Nevis

The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.
17 miles from Glenfinnan
The memorial.

Glencoe, Scotland

Massacre of Glencoe Monument

A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
18 miles from Glenfinnan
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