Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

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Greyfriars Kirkyard

Old Town, Edinburgh 45 min Free

About

A historic churchyard with atmospheric gravestones and a statue of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal terrier of legend.

Good to know

  • Free
  • Ghost tours run at night

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Greyfriars Kirkyard with National Museum of Scotland, St Giles’ Cathedral and Whisky Tasting in the Old Town for a full day around Old Town.

200 m · 3 min walk
300 m · 5 min walk
300 m · 5 min walk
300 m · 5 min walk

Royal Mile

Free2 hrs

400 m · 6 min walk

Eat and drink nearby

1.8 km · ~12 min by metro/taxi

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