Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh, Scotland

The statue of Greyfriars Bobby (below) stands outside Bobby’s Bar near the main entrance to Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, where the loyal dog’s owner, John Gray is buried.

The story of Greyfriars Bobby is well known in Edinburgh. The Skye Terrier spent time at the grave of his owner, a police night-watchman from 1858 until his own death in 1872.

Statue outside Bobby’s Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland

The granite statue was designed by William Brodie in 1872 as a drinking fountain for both humans and dogs and was financed by Baroness Burdett-Coutts, a local bigwig. The statue of Bobby has been restored over the years after it was covered in paint in 1979 and later hit by a car in 1984.

Bobby’s loyalty has inspired a number of books and films.

Bobby’s story mirrors the actions of other loyal dogs around the world including Hachiko in Tokyo, Japan.

New memorial in Greyfriars Kirkyard unveled in 2021 to mark the 150th anniversary of the dog’s death

Access – Getting There

Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar
30-34 Candlemaker Row
Edinburgh, , EH1 2QE
Tel: 0131 225 8328

Other attractions in Edinburgh include St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Parliament Building.

The Greyfriars Bobby pub is at 30-34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE

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Places to stay in the center of Edinburgh include The Bonham, the Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh and the Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

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