Glenfinnan Viaduct And Train Pictures

Although the name Glenfinnan may not ring a bell and you may not even know where in the world Glenfinnan is located, chances are you have seen Glenfinnan viaduct and train pictures.

Sights and pictures of the Glenfinnan Viaduct as well as the Jacobite Steam train have become popular with the popularity of a hit cinema sensation.

Glenfinnan is nestled in the middle of Scotland and has much of its own natural history; however, Glenfinnan is also rich in fictional history as well due to the popularity of the 1980’s movies Highlander. 

While the movie was not filmed in Glenfinnan, two main characters from the hit movie, books and television series, Connor and Duncan MacLeod were said to have been born in Glenfinnan in the 1500’s.

Pictures of the now infamous Glenfinnan Viaduct can be found on the internet; however, much of the world has seen them already.

The hit movie series Harry Potter has featured the picturesque viaduct beginning with the second movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The majestic arches that span the vast gorge soaring up 30m (100ft) offer the perfect backdrop for the Hogwart’s Express.

Pictures of the Jacobite Steam Train have been widely seen with some modifications that transformed it into the Hogwart’s Express in the Harry Potter movies. Glenfinnan viaduct and train pictures may seem obscure when mentioned casually; however, few people can deny having seen them as part of the famed Harry Potter series.

Aside from the fictional film the majesty and beauty of the Highlands of Scotland cannot be denied and an image search for Glenfinnan viaduct pictures will result in awe inspiring imagery.

Pictures and images can be purchased, set as wall paper on your computer and as backdrops for cell phones. With or without the trains present the images of the Glenfinnan viaduct are breathtaking.