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What castle did JK Rowling base Hogwarts on?

While fans have largely speculated that Edinburgh Castle could have helped inspire the home of Hogwarts, Edingburgh.org suggests, Even though the location of Hogwarts has never been officially determined, many people believe that J.K. Rowling based the magical school on George Heriot's School in Edinburgh's city ...



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Alnwick Castle starred as the magical Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and the 2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

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In real life however, as I mentioned, the Hogwarts Castle that we have come to know through the many films is in fact a mish mash of CGI, models and real life locations all around the UK, including different castles, cathedrals, and schools.

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