Greyfriars Bobby

Local nameGreyfriars Bobby
LocationCity of Edinburgh, UK

Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier or Dandie Dinmont Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died on 14 January 1872. The story continues to be well known in Scotland, through several books and films. A prominent commemorative statue and nearby graves are a tourist attraction.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyfriars_Bobby

Phone +44 131 225 1900

Address Greyfriars Kirk Cemetery Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ, UK

Coordinates 55°56'48.92" N -3°11'28.695" E

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