Greyfriars Bobby Edinburgh's most loyal dog?

Discover the story of Edinburgh's most famous canine with the Royal Mile & More Walk Talk Tour Ipod travel guide. The famous Skye Terrier has been immortalised on the silverscreen twice, in 1961 and 2006.

Greyfriars Bobby achieved cult status after the death of his master John Gray in 1858, when he began a vigil at his master's grave that was to last for fourteen years until his own death. Bobby would leave his master's grave to eat at a nearby coffeehouse he used to frequent with his master.

The statue of Greyfriars Bobby by William Brody must be one of the most photographed statues in Edinburgh. Visitors wishing to explore the Scottish capital on foot have the chance to see more of the sights, at their own pace, with a visitor guide that fleshes out the stories behind the city's famous landmarks, characters and canines.

The Royal Mile & More Tour begins in the Castle Esplanade. You will learn about some of the Castle's famous history thanks to your downloadable travel guide. If your appetite is suitably whetted feel free to purchase a ticket and explore the Castle in your own time. The Castle comprises three Wards or Courts. In the Upper Ward, you will find a cemetery dedicated to our four legged canine friends. The dogs buried there were regimental mascots or belonged to army officers in days gone by.

Moving further down the Royal Mile, pass Fleshmarket Close - immortalised by Ian Rankin - you will learn about the fiery preacher John Knox and famous economist Adam Smith.

We also highlight the Think Pods designed as sanctuaries in which Members of the Scottish Parliament can gather their thoughts and take you on to view the new Scottish Parliament building and hear of its short, but controversial, history and complete the tour at the entrance to the Queen's Official Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyrood House.