{"id":1254,"date":"2011-03-12T15:18:10","date_gmt":"2011-03-12T15:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/?p=1254"},"modified":"2013-08-24T16:21:21","modified_gmt":"2013-08-24T15:21:21","slug":"greyfriars-bobby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/2011\/03\/greyfriars-bobby\/","title":{"rendered":"Greyfriars Bobby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A small devoted dog rests in peace near his owner&#8217;s grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1311\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1311\" style=\"width: 182px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Greyfriars_Bobby.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1311 lazyload\" title=\"Greyfriars Bobby\" alt=\"Greyfriars Bobby\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Greyfriars_Bobby.jpg\" width=\"182\" height=\"280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Greyfriars_Bobby.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Greyfriars_Bobby-98x152.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Greyfriars_Bobby-195x300.jpg 195w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 182px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 182\/280;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Albumen print of Greyfriars Bobby, about 1865, from the collection of the National Galleries of Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who belonged to John Gray, a night watchman for the Edinburgh police during the late 1800&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>When John Gray died in 1858, it is reported that his faithful companion, Bobby, spent his days sitting by his masters grave until the day he died, fourteen years later.<\/p>\n<p>Local accounts say that the little dog would wander over to the nearby restaurant for his food.\u00a0 This building still exists and is now called <a title=\"Greyfriars Bobby's Bar article\" href=\"http:\/\/www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk\/edinburgh\/pubguide\/greyfriarsbobbysbar.html\" target=\"_blank\">Greyfriars Bobby&#8217;s Bar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saved by the SSPCA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 1867, an act was passed, stating that any dog without an owner should be destroyed. Bobbys&#8217; licence was kindly renewed by the director of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Sir William Chambers.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Greyfriars Bobby became the responsibility of Edinburgh City Council.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fourteen years of loyalty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 1872, fourteen years after his owner&#8217;s death, Bobby died but could not be buried with his owner on the consecrated ground, so little Bobby was buried just inside the gates of Greyfriars Kirkyard, not far from John Gray&#8217;s grave.<\/p>\n<p>A grave marker was erected on the site in 1981 and reads;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5076\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5076\" style=\"width: 168px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5497.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5076 lazyload\" alt=\"Greyfriars Bobby gravestone\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5497-168x300.jpg\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5497-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5497-85x152.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5497.jpg 359w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greyfriars Bobby gravestone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Greyfriars Bobby<br \/>\nDied 14th January 1872<br \/>\nAged 16 Years<\/p>\n<p>Let his loyalty &amp; devotion<br \/>\nbe a lesson to us all<\/p>\n<p>Erected by the Dog Aid Society<br \/>\nof Scotland &amp; unveiled by H.R.H.<br \/>\nthe Duke of Gloucester GCVO<br \/>\non 13th May 1891&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A number of pet toys and sticks are regularly laid by visitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Greyfriars Bobby Statue<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5073\" style=\"width: 168px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5422.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5073 lazyload\" alt=\"Greyfriars Bobby Statue\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5422-168x300.jpg\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5422-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5422-85x152.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.gravestonepix.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_5422.jpg 359w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greyfriars Bobby Statue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><\/strong>A commemorative statue and fountain to Greyfriars Bobby, commissioned by <a title=\"More about Angela Burdett Coutts\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Angela_Burdett-Coutts,_1st_Baroness_Burdett-Coutts\" target=\"_blank\">Lady Burdett-Coutts.<\/a> was erected on the corner of Candlemakers Row and King George IV Bridge in Edinburgh old town, just outside Greyfriars church and graveyard where he is buried near his master.<\/p>\n<p>His shiny little nose is testament to the many who now follow the age old superstition of touching his nose for good luck.<\/p>\n<p>The commemorative inscription reads;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A tribute to the affectionate fidelity of<br \/>\nGreyfriars Bobby<br \/>\nIn 1858 this faithful dog followed the remains of this master to Greyfriars churchyard and lingered near the spot until his death in 1872<br \/>\nWith permission<br \/>\nErected by the Baroness Burdett Coutts&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In January 2013 a 140 year old plaster prototype which was used to create the bronze statue of the world famous terrier, Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh, sold for \u00a33100 at auction and was purchased by The Skye Terrier Club<\/p>\n<p><strong>The life of Greyfriars Bobby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Greyfriars Bobby has been the inspiration for a number books and films, based on his life, including;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/1904246001\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1904246001&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=generic-animal-21\">Greyfriars Bobby: The Real Story at Last<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=generic-animal-21&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=1904246001\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Forbes McGreggor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B0002B9620\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=B0002B9620&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=generic-animal-21\">Greyfriars Bobby [DVD]<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=generic-animal-21&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B0002B9620\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>\u00a0 &#8211; 1961 Disney film<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B000FFJVK0\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=B000FFJVK0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=generic-animal-21\">The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby [DVD]<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; 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The church was founded in 1620 and has a fascinating history.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"The Dog Aid Society of Scotland website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dogaidsociety.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dog Aid Society of Scotland<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"SSPCA website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.scottishspca.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A small devoted dog rests in peace near his owner&#8217;s grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh. Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who belonged to John Gray, a night watchman for the Edinburgh police during the late 1800&#8217;s. 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