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	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Glenfinnan
		Glenfinnan was the location for a Harry stand-in to film scenes for the...
		The disappearing trick at the historic Glenfinnan Viaduct which baffled locals was for...
		The Glenfinnan Viaduct, on the West Highland railway line between Fort William...
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Glenfinnan (704 words)

	Glenfinnan Viaduct - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Glenfinnan Viaduct is a viaduct on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland.
		It is a popular tourist event in the area, and the viaduct is one of the major drawcards of the line.
		The Glenfinnan Viaduct has been used as a location in several films and television series, including Charlotte Gray, Monarch of the Glen, and most famously Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in which the Hogwarts Express is seen crossing the viaduct.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glenfinnan_Viaduct (271 words)

	Glenfinnan Viaduct
		The viaduct carries the Fort William to Mallaig railway across the Glenfinnan valley.
		Glenfinnan Station is a little to the west of the viaduct, approached by trains through a deep cutting.
		The camping coach carries on a tradition that at Glenfinnan dates back to the 1930s, and which used to be common at many stations on this line.
	www.fairbairn.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /scotland/glenfinnan_viaduct.htm (312 words)

	Glenfinnan
		Passing through Glenfinnan, most eyes are drawn towards Loch Sheil and the monument, but behind the viaduct other steep yet retiring hills rise in the usual tangle of crag and tussock grass.
		Glenfinnan is renowned for two things above all else: The raising of the standard at the start of the '45 and the railway.
		The hill is easily accessible from either Glenfinnan, or from the A830 west of Glenfinnan at a point marked 'cross' on the OS map.
	www.sub3000.com /Section10b/Glenfinnan.html (2630 words)

	Glenfinnan House for hotel accommodation Scottish Highlands.
		Glenfinnan House Hotel stands just around the bay from the tall Bonnie Prince Charlie monument on Loch Shiel, with its lawn rolling down to the beach.
		The famous Glenfinnan viaduct railway bridge, used as a scene in several Harry Potter films, is a 10-minute walk away through the Glenfinnan Estate where Red Deer can often be seen.
		As soon as you arrive at Glenfinnan House every effort is made to ensure your wellbeing.
	www.glenfinnanhouse.com (270 words)

	Glenfinnan Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Glenfinnan lies at the head of Loch Shiel, stretching south west for twenty miles to Acharacle, where it fails by a mere two miles to meet the sea.
		Glenfinnan owed its growth to three factors: the road, the railway and the Jacobites.
		Glenfinnan is a settlement scattered along the main road.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /glenfinnan/glenfinnan (565 words)

	Road to the Isles, west Scotland, Glenfinnan and viaduct
		Glenfinnan is a very special place, and is almost hallowed ground for many Scots because of the historic associations with the Jacobite cause.
		This was the first mass concrete viaducts in the country, and the use of concrete rather than stonework is one of the reasons that the West Highland Line has remained usable to this day.
		The viaduct is of course now famous for featuring in the Harry Potter films as the Hogwarts Express steams across on its way to the school.
	www.roadtotheisles.co.uk /glenfinnan.asp (419 words)

	Glenfinnan village, Scotland
		The historical village of Glenfinnan is 17 miles west of Fort William on the A830 at the head of Loch Shiel.
		Glenfinnan is famous as the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stewart) met with Clan Chief Lochiel and his Cameron clansmen.
		Glenfinnan has a beautiful Catholic church and is located half-way up the hill towards the railway station.
	www.lochaber.com /glenfinnan/index.htm (344 words)

	Overview of Glenfinnan Viaduct (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The structure comprises twenty-one semi-circular arches and was the first viaduct in the world to be fabricated solely from concrete, an unusual material for the time.
		The viaduct is 380m (1248 feet) in length, reaches 30.5m (100 feet) in height, curves on a 201m (660 feet) radius and cost of £18,904.
		A plaque celebrating the centenary of the viaduct was unveiled on the 12th July 1997 by Sir William McAlpine, now head of the family construction firm founded by his great-grandfather.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/features/featurefirst9543.html (254 words)

	Scotland the Movie - Glenfinnan Monument
		The area surrounding the Glenfinnan Monument and the nearby railway viaduct is a popular place for location filming, especially the viaduct.
		The Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct was built between July 1897 and October 1898 by the engineering firm of Sir Robert McAlpine for a cost of £18,904.
		It carries the Fort William to Mallaig railway across the Glenfinnan Valley.
	www.scotlandthemovie.com /movies/glenfin.html (271 words)

	The Princes House Glenfinnan Scotland UK
		The famous monument is the focal point of Glenfinnan, marking the point where the standard was raised by Bonnie Prince Charlie and his followers at the start of the doomed 1745 Jacobite rebellion.
		Glenfinnan is famous as the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie, "The Young Pretender", raised his Standard on 19th August 1745 to rally the Clans loyal to the Stuart cause at the start of the doomed Jacobite uprising.
		At the station there is the Glenfinnan Station Museum which has a fascinating collection of railway memorabilia associated with the railway and the building of the viaduct.
	www.glenfinnan.co.uk /tourist.html (717 words)

	Walk #186: Glenfinnan to A'Chuil Bothy
		The ascent from Glenfinnan to the Beach was fairly straight forward, with tarmac up as far as the bothy at Corryhully being replaced with a good firm track almost all the way up to the top.
		Glenfinnan was quite nice, and I walked up to the '45 monument to have a closer look, although I did not bother to climb up it.
		The part of this walk from Glenfinnan to the River Pean is shown as Variant 2 in the excellent book "North to the Cape", by Denis Brook and Phil Hinchliffe, Published by Cicerone Press, and ISBN 1-85284-285-7.
	www.britishwalks.org /walks/2002/186.php (2292 words)

	England and Scotland, May 2005: Day 9
		The impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct along the way was featured in the Harry Potter movies, travelled by the Hogwarts Express; apparently students from a local school got to play wizards on Hogwarts Express for a couple of the movies.
		Glenfinnan is known primarily for being the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745 gathered his supporters for rebellion, the failure of which marked a major and painful shift in the lives of the Highlanders.
		(This country is chock full of bloody history.) The Glenfinnan Monument at the edge of Loch Shiel, sporting the statue of a highlander (not the prince himself), marks the commencement of the rebellion.
	people.omnigroup.com /andrew/journal/2005/20050504britain/day09 (515 words)

	Am Baile - Glenfinnan Viaduct, Lochaber
		This postcard shows a view of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, on the route of the West Highland Railway.
		The viaduct was built between 1897 and 1901 by the engineer Sir Robert McAlpine.
		It passes the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, and the village of Arisaig with its views of the islands of Eigg, Muck and Rum, before terminating at Mallaig
	www.ambaile.org.uk /en/item/item_photograph.jsp?item_id=35900 (266 words)

	Glenfinnan on the Road to the Isles, West Highlands of Scotland
		Glenfinnan on the Road to the Isles, West Highlands of Scotland
		Some 70 years later, the Glenfinnan monument was built by Alexander MacDonald of Glenaladale in memory of all the clansmen who had fought for the cause.
		The viaduct at Glenfinnan carries the train across a 1,000-feet span, 100 feet above the ground.
	www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk /glenfinnan.html (425 words)

	Glenfinnan
		Glenfinnan is found on the beautiful Road to The Isles (A830) - between Fort William and Mallaig from where you can take the ferry to the Isle of Skye (there is now also a bridge link at Kyle on the A87).
		Sadly the cause of the Jacobites was lost at Culloden a year later and Bonnie Prince Charlie left from the spot he arrived at a little further west at Loch nan Uamh; a cairn marks the spot where Charlie left never to return.
		The Glenfinnan Monument was built about 70 years later by Alexander MacDonald of Glenaladale to commemorate the clansmen who died for the Jacobite cause.
	www.travelaccommodation.co.uk /scotland/high-sky/glenfinnan.htm (360 words)

	Heartland - Petra's Scotland pages - Glenfinnan viaduct
		Glenfinnan viaduct was constructed by the famous rail and road engineer Robert McAlpine ("Concrete Bob") from July 1897 - October 1898 at a cost of £ 18,904 as part of the Fort William to Mallaig extension of the West Highland Railway (the Iron Road to the Isles - Rathad Iarainn nan Eilean).
		The 416 yards (376 m) long viaduct was built of mass concrete (the new building material for railway building at that time), it comprises 21 arches, the tallest of them is 30 metres high above the River Finnan Valley.
		On its way the train passes Glenfinnan station, where you should spend a visit to the picturesque Railway museum.
	www.albamusic.net /glenfinnanviaduct.html (338 words)

	Glenfinnan Highlands of Scotland Glenfinnan Community Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The Council has developed this site to enable residents and visitors alike to enjoy the "Glenfinnan Experience" and understand how the Community Council is working to improve the facilities available in the area.
		However Glenfinnan is also home for the nearly 100 people who make up the local community.
		We are always happy to hear from both visitors to Glenfinnan and locals alike.
	www.glenfinnan.org (198 words)

	Glenfinnan Station Museum and West Highland Railway Centre, Glenfinnan, Lochaber, Scotland
		Glenfinnan Station Museum is situated in the famous and beautiful village of Glenfinnan on the Road to the Isles between Fort William and Mallaig.
		The Glenfinnan Experience not only includes the Station Museum but also has the added attractions of the Monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie at the head of Loch Shiel, the adjacent National Trust Visitor Centre and the Loch Shiel Eagle Watch Cruises.
		At the Museum it is possible to relax and enjoy the Glenfinnan Experience as there are many things to do whilst you are there such as...
	www.glenfinnanstationmuseum.co.uk (264 words)

	Am Baile - Glenfinnan Viaduct
		One of the largest structures on the line is the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
		The viaduct, built between 1897 and 1901, measures over 1200 ft in length and has 21 arches, the tallest of which is 100 ft high.
		Filming on the viaduct for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban took place in 2001 and 2003.
	www.ambaile.org.uk /en/item/item_photograph.jsp?item_id=34534 (175 words)

	Glenfinnan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Charles Edward Stuart raised his standard at Glenfinnan on 19 August 1745, inviting Jacobite clan chiefs to gather there in support of him and his father, James Francis Edward Stuart, who claimed both the Scottish and the English thrones.
		The National Trust for Scotland's Visitor Centre at Glenfinnan provides tickets, information and exhibitions, and a shop, cafe, and toilets.
		The viaduct was built in 1897–1901 by the engineer Sir Robert McAlpine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glenfinnan (352 words)

	Attractions and Things to see & do while staying at Gowan Brae Bed & Breakfast in Fort William (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The Glenfinnan Monument was erected to commemorate all those who fought and died for The Cause.
		Winding its way through Corpach, Glenfinnan and Arisaig the views of the West Highland countryside are second to none.
		The rail journey crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a curved structure of concrete, 100 feet high and 416 yards in lenght.
	www.gowanbrae.co.uk /attractions.html (341 words)

	Mallaig, Glenfinnan, Fort William, Inverness and Oban
		The Glenfinnan monument, erected in 1815 by Alexander Macdonald of Glenaladale, is a tribute to the clansmen who fought and died in the cause of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and was the scene of the "Raising of the Standard" by the Jacobites.
		The 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct, recently made famous as one of the scenes in the Harry Potter films, was the first major construction to use mass concrete (and it has a secret!).
		Glenfinnan Candles - "Quality Handmade Candles in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands for 30 Years." Tel: 01397 722330.
	www.achnaskiacroft.co.uk /FA.html (853 words)

	Visit Glenfinnan with Wild in Scotland
		This was a suitable force to begin their fight and the rebellion was to gather momentum as they marched first of all on Edinburgh before making their ill fated push towards London.
		The raising of the Royal Standard is also commemorated with the ever popular Glenfinnan Gathering and Games which are held in August each year on whichever weekend falls closest to the 17th.
		This is the viaduct that the Hogwarth’s Express crosses in the films and where Ron and Harry were seen chasing it in the flying car.
	www.wild-in-scotland.com /glenfinnan.php (302 words)

	Glenfinnan Viaduct - A unique construction
		Completed in 1901 the viaduct was the first structure in the world to use at that time the new building material
		Over 100 feet in height and made up of 21 arches this viaduct is a beautiful piece of engineering and is a glorious sight.
		The viaduct has now gained notoriety as it was used in the Harry Potter film the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" with the blue Ford Anglia flying around the engine and the viaduct.
	www.visitglenfinnan.co.uk /Viaduct.htm (92 words)

	Am Baile - Glenfinnan Viaduct, Lochaber
		This postcard shows a view of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, on the route of the West Highland Railway.
		The viaduct was built between 1897 and 1901 by the engineer Sir Robert McAlpine.
		It passes the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, and the village of Arisaig with its views of the islands of Eigg, Muck and Rum, before terminating at Mallaig
	www.ambaile.org /en/item/item_illustration.jsp?item_id=45562 (238 words)

	JACOBITE TRAIN - Glenfinnan to Mallaig
		When the mighty twenty one arched, one thousand two hundred feet bridge was constructed in 1901, it was the first concrete built viaduct in the world.
		The historic tale didn't have quite the ending the Young Pretender intended though and some 70 years later, the Glenfinnan monument was built in memory of all the clansmen who had fought for the cause.
		Sarah completed her trip to Glenfinnan with a cruise on board the MV Sileas.
	www.scottishpassport.co.uk /content/defaulttext.asp?page=s3_168_65 (678 words)

	There are many different attractions in and around Fort William for locals and Tourists alike..Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis ...
		The Glenfinnan Monument was erected to commemorate all those who fought and died for The Cause.
		Winding its way through Corpach, Glenfinnan and Arisaig the views of the West Highland countryside are second to none.
		The rail journey crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a curved structure of concrete, 100 feet high and 416 yards in lenght.
	www.lochunaganhouse.co.uk /attractions.html (379 words)

	Glenfinnan and the Jacobite Express - Canon Digital Photography Forums
		Day 1 of the two John's weekend included a stop at Glenfinnan to visit the Glenfinnan Monument and catch the Jacobite Express steam locomotive on its return trip from Mallaig to Fort William.
		The Glenfinnan monument of a kilted highlander on the shores of Loch Shiel.
		For anyone wondering about the wizard comment, the train and viaduct were the ones in the Harry Potter films.
	photography-on-the.net /forum/showthread.php?t=187673 (746 words)

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