A statue of a little Skye Terrier stands on an old drinking fountain. This commemorates the dog who guarded his master's grave for 14 years after he died in 1858. The people of Edinburgh granted him citizenship to prevent him from being detroyed as a stray and fed him until he died in 1872.

For an authentic Scottish pub, try Greyfriar Bobby's. The pub is named after the dog who was famous for being so loyal to his owner that after he died, the dog continued to visit his owner's grave daily. Located just off the Royal Mile, it's a good place to relax with a pint or two... or three... or four...

In 1858, a Skye Terrier is said to have loyally followed the coffin of his master, John Grey, to the graveyard. Up until his death 14 years later, the dog refused to leave the graveyard & a kennel was built for him there. A year after the little dog died, this memorial was erected in his honour--speaking to the faithfulness of man's best friend.