Your starting point. The bronze statue of the loyal Skye terrier who guarded his master's grave for 14 years stands at the top of Candlemaker Row, at the gates of Greyfriars Kirkyard. Press play here and your self-guided audio walk begins.

One of Edinburgh's oldest and most atmospheric graveyards, where J.K. Rowling wandered while writing. Its weathered headstones carry names fans will recognise — including a certain "Thomas Riddell." A quiet, moody place that fed the darker corners of her imagination.

The steep, curving lane linking Greyfriars to the Grassmarket, lined with old workshops and independent shops. A short walk that sets the medieval, lamplit mood of Edinburgh's Old Town.

The lower, hooked section of Edinburgh's most photographed curve, sweeping down toward the Grassmarket. Its crooked line and colourful shopfronts are part of the streetscape often linked to a famous crooked wizarding alley.

The candy-coloured, curving terrace widely cited as an inspiration for Diagon Alley. Two tiers of quirky shops climb the hill — the most magical-looking street in the city, and the photo everyone comes for.

A restored 16th-century courtyard tucked off the Royal Mile, its name an irresistible wink for anyone who knows the books. Step into the close to feel Old Town Edinburgh exactly as it was 400 years ago.

A street name that stops every fan in their tracks, in the university quarter where Rowling spent time. A reminder of how much of this world was hiding in plain sight on Edinburgh's own map.