Greyfriars Bobby
The Greyfriars Bobby statue is a lovely little landmark for your Edinburgh itinerary. The monument, unveiled in 1873, stands outside of a pub with the same name near Greyfriars Kirkyard.
Built in remembrance of the Skye Terrier named Bobby, this statue beholds an interesting story. Locals believe that Bobby belonged to an Edinburgh man named John Gray in the 19th century.
John worked as a night watchman for the Edinburgh Police Force, and Bobby often joined him on his patrols. The dog was so loyal, that even after John passed, he continued to sit at his gravestone for 14 years!
This act of loyalty became known amongst the locals, leading to the construction of the Greyfriars Bobby statue. To this day, you can view the statue and its golden nose, caused by years of patting.
Bobby’s story has travelled far and wide, thanks to the many films and books made about the dog. You can even view his original collar at the Museum of Edinburgh!
After viewing this charming monument, why not head into the Greyfriars Bobby pub to sample traditional pub fare?
Come and learn the heart-warming story of this golden-nose canine…