Description: Bobby was a Skye Terrier dog that became famous in 19th century Edinburgh, Scotland.
Bobby's owner John Gray died in 1858 and was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard, the cemetery surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in the Old Town of Edinburgh. Bobby is said to have spent the rest of his life guarding his master's grave.
Today, a small statue of Greyfriars Bobby stands in front of Greyfriars kirkyard, on the corner of Candlemakers Row. |