 Edinburgh, Scotland: Statue of Greyfriars Bobby Image by Michael Reeve, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Bobby GregoryGreyfriars Bobby Greyfriars Bobby Skye Terrier (1855–1872) For the novel, see Greyfriars Bobby (novel). For the film, see Greyfriars Bobby (film). Greyfriars Bobby (4 May 1855 – 14 January 1872) was a Skye Terrier or Dandie Dinmont Terrier[1] who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for reportedly spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until his death. The story continues to be well known in Scotland, through several books and films, though its accuracy is disputed. A prominent commemorative statue and nearby graves are tourist attractions. Quick facts Breed, Born ... Greyfriars Bobby This statue of Bobby sits at the corner of Edinburgh's Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge, and is a Category A listed building Breed Skye Terrier… (Source: Wikipedia)
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