Greyfriars Bobby Fountain
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The bronze figure on a granite pedestal with a drinking fountain was erected in 1873 thanks to a foundation by Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts. The monument commemorates a Skye Terrier who, according to city chronicles, guarded his owner John Gray's grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard for 14 years. Sculptor William Brodie depicted the dog life-sized. The monument stands at the junction of George IV Bridge and Candlemaker Row. The figure of the dog has become a symbol of loyalty for the city's residents.
- Visit time: 20 min
What to look for
- A life-sized bronze sculpture of a terrier on a sandstone plinth
- A historic granite drinking fountain for dogs and horses at the base of the monument
- The nearby gate leading to the historic Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Greyfriars Bobby's Bar in the background of a Victorian alley
How long does it take to visit Greyfriars Bobby Fountain?
Plan about 20 min.
Nearby
- Sandy Bell's — 70 m
- National Museum of Scotland — 80 m
- Greyfriars Kirkyard — 90 m
- Maison Bleue — 210 m
- The Bow Bar — 220 m
- Ondine — 220 m
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