Victoria Street

This charming curving street in Edinburgh's Old Town is famous for its candy-colored Victorian buildings that inspired the Diagon Alley scenes in Harry Potter films. Lined with independent shops, cafés, and restaurants tucked into historic storefronts, Victoria Street feels like stepping into a storybook while remaining authentically rooted in Edinburgh's medieval character. The street's gentle arc and intimate scale create one of Scotland's most photographed and beloved urban scenes.