Greyfriars Kirkyard

The graveyard beside the 400-year-old Greyfriars Kirk attracts two types of visitors — those seeking the grave of Greyfriars Bobby (a Skye Terrier who reportedly guarded his owner's grave for years) and Harry Potter fans, as the gravestones here inspired J.K. Rowling to create characters such as McGonagall and Riddle. Among the graves stand mortsafe metal cages from the 1800s, placed to prevent the theft of bodies.

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Entry: 🟢 Free entry

The cemetery is freely accessible to all visitors during the day. Known for the grave of Bobby, a loyal dog, and the legendary gravestones that inspired characters in Harry Potter.

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