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Greyfriars Kirkyard

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Greyfriars Kirkyard
Address: 26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE, UK
Phone: 0131 664 4314
State: Edinburgh
City: Edinburgh
Zip Code: EH1 2QE

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Known as the most haunted graveyard in the entire world, this 400-year-old resting place has played a role in many of Edinburgh’s most important historic chapters. Today, however, this graveyard is most famously known for a little dog that’s buried here, called Greyfriars Bobby. It’s a story that will melt your heart.nnGreyfriars Kirkyard is a large graveyard that surrounds the historic Greyfriars Kirk. Kirk is the old Scottish word for a church.nnIt’s was established as a burial area during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. Ever since then it has seen over 100,000 people buried here!nnThey were called Greyfriars as they wore grey robes – hence where the Kirk and Graveyard get their names!nnThe most famous grave here is actually not that of a person but of a little Skye Terrier dog. His name is Greyfriars Bobby! As well as Greyfriars Bobby, fans of the Harry Potter books flock here in droves every year.nna lot of people know that The Elephant House Cafe was a regular haunt for J.K.Rowling and is now known as the “birthplace of Harry Potter”.nnthis graveyard is only a short walk away from the café! So, it’s not too farfetched a theory to think Rowling strolled through here.nnAlthough she has never admitted it, it seems as though she was inspired by the names of tombstones in the kirkyard and ended up using them in her stories! So, you’ll recognize many famous characters on the tombs like Potter, McGonagall, Moodie, Charles Black, and even Tom Riddle
A must visit if you’re a fan of graveyards. The space is beautiful and historic. I encourage you to read up on some of the history and their inhabitants before going. There’s more to this graveyard than the Harry Potter references.
Walking inside this graveyard made me wonder how many people died and buried. Some were famous and people got to remember them because of their status and some were just forgotten. Life is short and do good to those around you, they will always remember it afterwards.
Magical place for harry potter fans or paranormal phenomenon enthusiasts. The story about the doggy is so cute!! Also some people believe there are ghosts!! The cemetery is small so you don't need a guide but it's good to know the story
What an amazing, historic treasure. The stones were incredible. Definitely a place to wander and take time to look at all artwork of the memorial stones.
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