Greyfriars Bobby

Location Edinburgh

Memorial statue and drinking fountain dedicated to a loyal Skye Terrier known for guarding his owner's grave for 14 years. Read more…

Tags memorial·wheelchair accessible·free·sculpture·editor's choice·fountain·artwork·statue·historical·cultural heritage

Ad Meskens / CC BY-SA 3.0

The memorial features a sculpture of a Skye Terrier accompanied by a fountain, located within a historic kirkyard. It commemorates the dog's faithfulness in guarding his owner's grave for fourteen years after his death. This cultural heritage site holds historical and literary significance, with connections to local Scottish history and references in popular literature. The memorial is accessible and free to visit, representing themes of loyalty and remembrance.

More information and contact

Website greyfriarskirk.com/visit/kirkyard/

Greyfriars Bobby en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyfriars%20Bobby

Phone +44 131 225 1900

Address Greyfriars Kirk Cemetery Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ, UK

Coordinates 55°56'48.92" N, 3°11'28.695" W

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