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Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh
Sight4.7 · 2 115≈ 45 minFree entry
A graveyard beside Greyfriars Kirk in the Old Town: the tomb of Greyfriars Bobby, the terrier who guarded his master's grave for 14 years, the 17th-century Covenanters' Prison enclosure, and the grave of Thomas Riddell, whose name inspired Voldemort's in Harry Potter. Somber vaults, the old Flodden Wall and city views make the walk memorably atmospheric.
Highlights
- Tomb of Greyfriars Bobby, faithful for 14 years
- Thomas Riddell grave behind the Voldemort name
- 17th-century Covenanters' Prison
Opening hours
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What’s nearby
Greyfriars Kirk
0 min walk · 9 m
4.6
Greyfriars Bobby
1 min walk · 58 m
National Museum of Scotland
1 min walk · 103 m
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Bedlam Theatre is known for its innovative performances and productions.
1 min walk · 104 m
The Elephant House
1 min walk · 104 m
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Augustine United Church
2 min walk · 122 m
William Chambers Statue.
2 min walk · 165 m
Flodden Wall is a 16th-century defensive wall in Edinburgh.
2 min walk · 177 m
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