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Greyfriars Bobby

Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

The little dog said to have guarded his master's grave for 14 years.

The story goes that when John Gray, a night watchman, died in 1858, his Skye terrier, Bobby, sat by his grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard for 14 years until his own death. The Lord Provost paid for his licence so he would not be destroyed.

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When
1858–1872
Where
55.9468, -3.1915
Group
Mysterious graves

Visiting

Bobby's statue stands by the kirkyard gates. People rub his nose for luck.

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