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            My vector artwork of Bobby's bar which can be found on Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh and is overlooked by Bobby's statue. 

Below is the story of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal Skye Terrier, for anybody who is not familiar with it. These same words can be found written on the plaque outside the pub. As for the story of why there is a penny-farthing bicycle on the outer wall... well that remains a mystery:-

""Bobby" was the name of a Skye Terrier who belonged to John Gray a night watchman for the Edinburgh Police. The two were inseperable for two years. However, in February 1858 Gray died of tuberculosis. He was buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Bobby, who survived John Gray by 14 years, is said to have spent the rest of his life sitting on his master's grave. The gardener and keeper of Greyfriars tried on many occasions to evict Bobby, but in the end they took pity on him. He was built a shelter and was fed regularly.

Bobby never spent a night away from his master's grave even in the most dismal weather conditions. In 1867, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh paid for Bobby's dog licence, making him the responsibility of the City Council. Bobby sadly died in 1872. He could not be buried within the cemetery itself since it was consecrated ground; instead he was buried just inside the gate of Greyfriars Kirkyard, not far from John Gray's grave."

Taken in: United Kingdom / Scotland / Edinburgh / Lauriston (show map)

Taken on: December 6, 2016

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