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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 .

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The Leaning Tower of Glenfinnan

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.
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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.

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Neptune's Staircase

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

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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

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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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