Greyfriars Bobby
(d.1872)
animal and dog
Died aged unknown
Wikidata WikipediaGreyfriars Bobby (4 May 1855 – 14 January 1872) 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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Commemorated on 3 plaques
Greyfriar's "Bobby" was fed here from 1858 to 1872
1 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom where they was fed (1858-1872)
A tribute to the affectionate fidelity of Greyfriars Bobby. in 1858 this faithful dog followed the remains of his master to Greyfriars Churchyard and lingered near the spot until his death in 1872.
Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, United Kingdom where they visited (1858-1872)
Bobby developed a friendship with an Edinburgh based soldier called Colour Sergeant Scott, & would follow him to his home at 28 Candlemaker Row. He also trained Bobby to leave Greyfriars Kirkyard at the sound of the one o'clock gun & head to Traill's Coffee House. Bobby left Greyfriars Kirkyard every day when the one o'clock gun fired from the Half Moon Battery of Edinburgh Castle, & went to Traill's Coffee House at 6 Greyfriars Place where he was fed his dinner of a hot meat pie. Colour Sergeant Scott often joined him here.
, Edinburgh, United Kingdom where they visited