Where is Hogwarts based upon?

Question

I'm applying to St Andrews and its a beautiful university in Scotland in the middle of no-where, the oldest. I'm told that's probably where Hogwarts is based upon. I remember hearing Hogwarts is based upon Edinburgh Castle partially.

Tell me where it is based upon with an accurate and relevant source link.

Thanks!

Answer 1

i think that the book was based on Edinburgh Castle but the movies were shot in Scotland,  so that could be why people think that it's based on St. Andrews.

Answer 2

probably some old castles in england or scotland. jk rowling got the idea of the harry potter series on a train travelling in england, so maybe she was influenced by some old english castles, since she lives there.

Answer 3

I'm considering St.Andrews too. Don't know about the Hogwarts thing but the author is Scottish.

Answer 4

I read an interview somewhere, where JK Rowling said that she got the idea for the story while riding on a train across the english country side, past some castle....

Hogwarts ... Logically it had to be set in a secluded place, and pretty soon I settled on Scotland in my mind." Fraser, L., An interview with J.K.Rowling, Mammoth, London, 2000. ISBN 0-7497-4394-8. pp 20–21.

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"Is Hogwarts possibly located in Scotland? I am an American and have never been to the United Kingdom, but from reading the first book and going by the train station Harry leaves from and how long the trip takes, I am guessing it may be Scotland? Thank you."

"You are absolutely right. If you travel north from King's Cross, you do indeed arrive in Scotland." -Barnes & Noble chat transcript, Barnes&Noble.com, September 8, 1999

On Wednesday, September 8th, bn.com welcomed J. K. Rowling to discuss HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN and her other bestselling Harry Potter books.

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Q: Can Muggles see Hogwarts ? (Melinda, 11, CA)

A: Aaah - who asked that? Smart Melinda! You find out in Book 4. When they look towards it, as a safety precaution, they see a ruin with a sign saying it's unsafe. . .they mustn't enter. They can't see it as it really is.

Q: Can American kids go to Hogwarts ? (Kelly)

A: No, they have their own school. You'll find out in Book 4. Hogwarts just serves Britain and Ireland.

World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000

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Filmed at : Alnwick Castle and Gloucester Cathedral

Hogwarts Classroom Scenes: Durham Cathedral

http://uk.geocities.com/pottermovie/film...

it does look alot like st.andrews !!!!!!!!!!!- i never noticed, lol