Tucked down a cobbled street off George IV Bridge, Greyfriars Kirkyard (meaning churchyard in Scots) is a surprisingly peaceful spot by day with the sun filtering through the leaves of ancient oak ...
Scotland in the 1600s was riven by religious conflict. In addition to the Catholic-Protestant divide that was tearing its way through Europe, Covenanters, protestants who resisted the King's control ...
IT'S BEEN more than 160 years since Greyfriars Bobby stole the hearts of the people of Scotland for being arguably one of the most loyal dogs of all time. Famous for faithfully sitting by his master's ...
The secrets of Greyfriars Graveyard in Edinburgh will be revealed in a new book. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our ...
Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh is best known for the tale of a loyal dog named Bobby - but it has also played a role in Scottish history and helped inspire some literary legends. Here are some of the ...
The gravestone of Greyfriars Bobby's master is being repaired in time for a memorial ceremony after an Edinburgh funeral director stepped in to help. The stone in Greyfriars Kirkyard was knocked over ...
Vandals have toppled over the gravestone of Greyfriars Bobby's master John Gray, just days before a memorial ceremony to honour the faithful dog. The gravestone in Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, was ...
He is Scotland's most famous dog, the little terrier who stole the nation's hearts with his incredible tale. The story goes that as the pet of an Edinburgh nightwatch man called John Gray, Greyfriars ...
Vandals have toppled over the gravestone of Greyfriars Bobby's master John Gray, just days before a memorial ceremony to honour the faithful dog. The gravestone in Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, was ...