Follies · Central Scotland
Greyfriars Bobby
Greyfriars Bobby is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Alan Findlay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Greyfriars Bobby is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH1.
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Place summary
Greyfriars Bobby is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. This structure commemorates a Skye Terrier known for its loyalty to its owner, John Gray. The site is a notable landmark in Edinburgh, reflecting local history and culture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9467, -3.1916
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- osm: n2113087161 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greyfriars Bobby?
- Greyfriars Bobby is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2QQ).
- Is Greyfriars Bobby free to visit?
- Yes, Greyfriars Bobby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greyfriars Bobby?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2QQ.