About Greyfriars Church and Greyfriars Bobby

There's a heartwarming story about Bobby the Skye Terrier, who was looked after by John Gray for the last two years of his life. It is said that Bobby guarded his grave for fourteen years after John Gray's death. With his loyalty, he captured the heart of the Lord Provost, William Chambers (whose own statue stands nearby on Chambers Street) and the rest of the locals who would bring him food and other comforts. His story soon spread across the world, and a Disney film was released in 1961 based on Bobby’s life.

The graveyard is surrounded by the church which is now maintained by a separate trust and is known for a large number of historic monuments. This place is famous for its story of the love and affection a dog had for its master. 

Must See

  • The exhibitions in the Kirk Museum
  • The churches
  • The graveyard
  • The tombs of notable historical figures. 
     

How to reach

You can either take a bus or a train, other options available are relevant public transportation that may be used to reach your destination. The following The following transit lines have routes that pass near Greyfriars Bobby Statue - Train: ScotRail; Bus: 300, 41, 47.

Tips

  • Greyfriars Church is a must-see for all those history buffs where the actual Harry Potter and ghost hunters scenes come alive 
  • Please carry umbrella or raincoats if you are visiting as it's exposed to certain elements
  • Using a wheelchair may be a task as the path has cobblestones  
  • Make sure you have your cameras handy for all those picture lovers
  • It's a lovely memorial place where you can spend time discovering about the Kirk yard too, You may also come across a  free guide who usually explains the whole Kirkyard history etc about Bobby and Harry Potter.

Visit Time

  • The Graveyard is open 24/7
  • If you need to visit Greyfriars Church then the best time to visit is 
  • April to October 
  • Monday:        10.30 am to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Tuesday        10.30 am to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Wednesday: 10.30 am to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Thursday:     10.30 am to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Friday:          10.30 am to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Saturdays:    12.00 pm to 4.00 pm 
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Waiting Time

No wait times moving crowds.

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hour

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 24.75°C

 

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