Greyfriars Bobby
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| Born | Edinburgh |
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| United Kingdom | |
| Died | January 14 |
| 1872 | |
| Owners | John Gray |
| Breed | Skye Terrier |
| Resting place | Greyfriars Kirkyard |
| Known for | Guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself on 14 January 1872 |
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| ID | 1203636 |
About Greyfriars Bobby
Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself on 14 January 1872. The story continues to be well known in Scotland, through several books and films.
Greyfriars Bobby film star dog's remains found after 18-month search
...By Giancarlo RinaldiSouth Scotland reporter, BBC Scotland news websiteThe remains of the dog who starred in the 1960s movie about Greyfriars Bobby have been found after an 18-month search in the Scottish Borders...
Greyfriars Bobby and the dogs immortalised in statues
...It is 150 years since the death of Greyfriars Bobby, the dog whose story of devotion has become known across the world...
Billy Connolly: Will the Big Yin's statue ever find a home?
... He said: Public art gets into your bones and this work could be as important to Glasgow as Greyfriars Bobby is to Edinburgh or Molly Malone in Dublin...
Greyfriars Bobby Photos
