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WB's scouting Scotland for 'Half-Blood Prince' filming locations 
MAY 27, 2007 at 9:38 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Scotsman
Last month a Warner Bros. representative reviewed
areas in Scotland for filming locations for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which is set to start filming later this year. The locations featured caves and cliffs which may suit key scenes in the movie.
The main locations that were checked out were:
- Smoo Cave, near Durness, which is 200ft long, 130ft wide, and 50ft tall at its entrance
- Clo Mor, near Cape Wrath, which at 921ft, are the highest cliffs on the UK mainland
- The arches under Cape Wrath, which contain a string of long caves
- Stac Clo Kearvaig, a tower of rock that rises 130ft above the waves near Cape Wrath
- The cave at the Whaligoe Steps, which lies in a bay enclosed by two large sea cliffs
You may remember that in February we had a report that Warner Bros. had also scouted out areas in Ireland for possible filming. We will all find out later this year which area won out.
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Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
Scotland is so beautiful. I would love to visit it one day - to see Scotland and see the filming of an HP film would be a dream come true. But I guess I'll have to settle just for seeing Scotland one day.
Posted May 27, 2007 at 9:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1283
Snape is not evil says:
I agree it's very interesting that they're filming in a real cave rather than on a set decorated to resemble a cave. Oh I'd so love to go see it one day. Just imagine, the place were DD took Harry on his first adventure to find a Horcruxe. That is so exciting!
Posted May 27, 2007 at 9:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1998
brenpotterfans says:
That would be a great place to film. I bet it would be quite tricky sometimes trying to find the perfect location for all the sites in the book.
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1920
gubbyfish says:
OOTP isn't even here yet and I'm already so exciting about the HBP! The cave sceen will be really awesome!
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:03 AM EST
Insufferable Know-it-all
Points: 4984
Happy Hedwig says:
That sounds perfect! I am really excited for this movie as well as the next. The setting will have to be perfect so I trust that WB will find the "perfect" filming location. Afterall, it's not just the actors that make the movie... location is everything!
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 665
Rupert's Fangirl says:
I loved HBP and I can't wait to see the film!
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:35 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 98
Sarah * says:
Wow. Im exited too and OOTP isnt even out yet. It sounds like its gonna be a great film. Using a real cave instead of using computers is definately gonna make it an awesome film =]
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:36 AM EST
Auror
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Nataly says:
I love Scotland ! Hope i can visit this place one day!!
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:39 AM EST
Rose Weasley
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KristiD says:
Oh I always get chills when I think of that cave...Scotland would be beautiful!
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:40 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25982
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Woohoo!
:D
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:45 AM EST
Seer
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Brittany Radcliffe says:
hasnt the movies always been filmed in Scotland because of its geography and location fits the movie perfectly?
Ireland works too.
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:55 AM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
It's good their getting a start to where they want to film.
Indeed the cave scene is important near the end of HBP so getting a good, real location is really important.
Posted May 27, 2007 at 10:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 937
crazywitch says:
Both Scotland and Ireland are beautiful places to film Half Blood Prince and its good that they are using 'real' caves to film in, although I suppose it could be tricky.
Posted May 27, 2007 at 11:07 AM EST
Student
Points: 213
Ginny_Weasley_504 says:
Wow... They're already starting to plan for Half Blood Prince! I've never been there personally but Scotland and Ireland are beautiful. =)
Posted May 27, 2007 at 11:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 839
star chaser says:
Wow, OotP isn't even out yet & they're looking for places for HBP. I have been to Smoo cave a few times, & it would be perfect.
Posted May 27, 2007 at 11:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Aaahhh, the new beginnings of a new brand new Harry Potter film!! I trust WB to give us excellent locations to make the sixth film totally awesome!!
Posted May 27, 2007 at 11:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Incognito says:
Yay, I hope they do come to Ireland, Would be good to see them filming this summer as well as book 7 coming out!
Posted May 27, 2007 at 11:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Wow, those mountains look dangerous! But can't wait until they find a place and start filming!
Posted May 27, 2007 at 11:32 AM EST
Charms Mistress
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Weesa says:
Those areas sound like excellent options for certain scenes. Can't see wait to see which one(s) is chosen.
Posted May 27, 2007 at 11:40 AM EST
Student
Points: 289
Yokata says:
It is almost surreal that they are already preparing for the sixth film - it seemed like yesterday that they were on the third! Anyways, the places they are researching as potential settings for the climax are incredibly beautiful. I really wish I could travel to them.
Posted May 27, 2007 at 11:44 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Godric's Hallow says:
This sounds almost too good to believe. Watch when we think the directors have finally done something right the scene with harry and dumbledore going in the cave may end up being in the morning or afternoon instead of the night.
Anyway it sounds like a very good idea
Posted May 27, 2007 at 11:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1488
ALLI8 says:
Looks like they are trying to find a place to film the scene with the horux. That's cool, i hope it looks like i imagined it.
alli8
Posted May 27, 2007 at 12:13 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 487
-Rebellion- says:
It's seems to be a very beautiful place to film the key scen with harry and DD. I wish i could go there after they have been there...i shoud walk at the same place as Daniel radcliffe, and just feel it. XD
Posted May 27, 2007 at 12:13 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 7
croobiep3 says:
Scotland is so beautiful, i think its great that they're gonna film there more especially as scotland help inspire the series itself
Posted May 27, 2007 at 12:26 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
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SnoopyLover says:
Seems as though the cliffs & caves in Scotland would be closer to the book's locale. Let's see which works out.
Posted May 27, 2007 at 12:38 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1191
Galloping Gryffindor says:
I don't care where it is, just can't wait for the movies. :) At least we won't have to wait long for it, GBP will be comming out in 2008 november. Can't wait for that either
Posted May 27, 2007 at 12:43 PM EST
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