Edinburgh is a popular city among the holidaymakers. (Image: Getty) A local living in a beautiful city in the UK has accused the tourists of wrecking it, especially the TikTokers, Harry Potter , and Outlander fans. Edinburgh, is a popular destination for holidaymakers, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene.
The Scottish capital has a strong connection to the Harry Potter series, largely because J.K. Rowling wrote significant portions of the books while living in the city.
Fans of the series explore several locations and landmarks in Edinburgh that are linked to Harry Potter . function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) However, one local has accused some of these fans of ruining the city. Writing an opinion piece for i , Sarah Manavis claimed the picturesque city has "become a dystopian commercial playground built for tourists and tourists only." READ MORE Pretty seaside town loved that is overlooked by Brits Edinburgh has a strong connection to the Harry Potter series (Image: Getty) She said: "It’s difficult to go out and not see hordes of people wearing Hogwarts capes, blocking streets while filming videos in front of every historic building.
"Businesses have changed to meet this demand – beloved local institutions, some of which have been around for more than half a century, are shutting to make way for overpriced chains, tat shops and, most often, either implicitly or explicitly wizard-related cafes." Several companies offer walking tours of Edinburgh to highlight locations associated with J.K.
Rowling and the Harry Potter series. These tours often include visits to the aforementioned sites and other points of interest related to the books and films. Don't miss.
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You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy She continued: "It’s easy enough for those with the means to get away to escape these situations by moving into quieter neighbourhoods, more isolated homes, or even to a new, less touristy place entirely. "But for those already suffering the most as a result of overtourism, this is a fantasy.
"They are trapped in cities which will only continue to be carved up by visitors expecting a place that has been designed primarily with them in mind. "We should embrace those determined not to resign themselves to this expensive, Harry Potter-tinged fate." Trending Many parts of the city have a connection with the famous book series.
The Elephant House is famously known as one of the places where J.K. Rowling wrote parts of the early Harry Potter books.
It's often referred to as the birthplace of Harry Potter. The author finished writing 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' in room 552 of the Balmoral Hotel. She even signed a marble bust in the room, marking the occasion.
Victoria Street with its colorful shops is said to have inspired Diagon Alley. The street is filled with quirky shops, much like the magical shopping district in the books. Related articles 'We live in prettiest little village just 30 minutes away from Edinburgh' Royal fans issue the same complaint over Sophie's 'appropriate' choice The UK's longest road that's spread across 410 miles between two major UK cities Edinburgh tops UK's financial confidence chart Historic city's beautiful greenery makes it the ideal weekend trip this summer.
