The Glenfinnan Viaduct. Made entirely from concrete and arguably the most impressive viaduct in the UK. It cuts through the Scottish highlands with like a hot knife through butter and it is no surprise that visitors flock from all corners of the UK to revel in its beauty. 

More recently, the viaduct has accrued star status by appearing in several of the Harry Potter movies. Mostly famously, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in which Harry and Ron whizz between the arches of the viaduct while struggling to regain control of their flying car. Now every summer “Potterheads” and train enthusiasts alike throng to Glenfinnan Viaduct. To admire the ingenuity of the viaduct, relive the THAT nail-biting Harry Potter scene and, of course, catch a glimpse of the Hogwarts Express (known in the land of muggles as The Jacobite Steam Train) 

The Harry Potter train only runs April to October, though stunning views are available all year round. If you want to beat the crowds of train enthusiasts and Potterheads, it might be worth visiting over Winter. Alternatively, join the swathes of Glenfinnan Viaduct fanatics and visit in the Summer months.

Whenever you decide to make the pilgrimage to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnian Sleeping Car is open all year round. Located just a stones throw from the world famous viaduct. The Sleeping Car has rugged Scottish mountain in every direction and has a fully equipped kitchen, showers, a drying room and total hydro-electric heating.

The triumphant return of the Glenfinnan Sleeping Car is here. For an unforgettable stay look no further, just down from the iconic Glennfinan viaduct as seen in Harry Potter. Open now for single households.

A decommissioned dining cart will be the setting of your relaxing break in the highlands. Sweeping vistas all around, the rugged mountain scenery really must be seen to be believed. The carriage has a fully equipped kitchen, showers, a drying room and total hydro-electric heating. As if that wasn’t cool enough – there’s a dining car to serve you meals as well! Your stay includes free admission to the museum too. In the morning set out for the peaks: Lochaber, Rough Bounds, Moidart and Ardgour, secure in the knowledge you’re returning to the old-world glamour of the age of steam.

Due to COVID-19 the Sleeping Car will remain closed until next year. We hope to open again in April 2021 but this will depend on the COVID situation; we may only be able to open for groups booked for exclusive use in 2021 due to social distancing requirements.