Greyfriars Kirkyard
Guide
Photo: Kim Traynor · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 20–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A sloping old graveyard full of carved tombs and mossy stones, with the castle above the far wall. By the gate stands the little statue of Greyfriars Bobby, the terrier said to have guarded his owner's grave for years.
A brief history
The National Covenant, a protest against the king's church reforms, was signed here in 1638. Some names on the stones are said to have inspired characters in a famous series of wizard books.
Tips
- Best time
- Late afternoon light
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 20–45 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open in daylight hours (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- The Old Town: The castle, the Royal Mile, its closes, the Grassmarket and the big museums; lively at night, with many hostels.
- Access
- Partly step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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