The Geology of Hogwarts

This is a Bath Geological Society event – more details and booking via the BOOK TICKETS button!

Unlock the magic of geology by exploring landscapes from the world of Harry Potter to understand more about the geology of the Highlands! Using insights gleaned from the filming locations, we can speculate where the ‘unplottable’ castle of Hogwarts might be located and interpret the visible rock types seen in this series.

From the building stones of the Ministry of Magic to the glacial processes shaping the route of the Hogwarts express we will uncover the geological underpinnings of these fantastical landscapes. Harnessing the cultural appeal of popular films like Harry Potter can be a useful tool for igniting interest in Earth Science, so join ‘Professor McGonagall’ as we transfigure our way from the Dalradian to the Holocene – where science meets storytelling!

Leanne Hughes is a chartered geologist working for the British Geological Survey specialising in 3D geological modelling, glacial geomorphology, Quaternary mapping, and digital geological map training.