Greyfriars Kirk Tours

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The graveyard that inspired a place Godric's Hollow in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. It's right beside Edinburgh Castle so there's is no reason not to walk through this old and dark pathway.
Bobby's Bar at the Greyfriar Kirkyard is a darling homage to Greyfriar's Bobby, a loyal terrier beloved by many. Leave a token for the pup for good luck! #edinburgh #scotland
Greyfriars Kirkyard © Paul Cunningham - Edinburgh Photo Guy This Kirkyard is not haunted but has some history that equally is is unsettling. This place his estimated around over thousand bodies and more underneath the ground. Lots of the graves are unmarked after most of the bodies were moved from the first graveyard of Edinburgh's Old Town, St Giles behind the cathedral were moved to here. Greyfriars takes its name from the Franciscan friary on the site (the monks of which wore grey robes), which was dissolved in 1559. The churchyard was founded in 1561, then Mary Queen of Scots made the land available for a burial ground, before then it was a herb garden to cure illnesses. St Giles burial ground was running out of room for burials. In more recent times in history this place was rife for body snatchers, hence the mortsafe protected grave in this image. Paul

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Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh

Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh

Activity duration is 12 hours and 15 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 208 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$4,208 per adult
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Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience

Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience

Activity duration is 9 hours
Price is NT$189 per adult
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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$1,228 per adult
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From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer

From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$2,542 per adult*
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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$762 per adult
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Reviews of Greyfriars Kirk

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The church was closed. We did tour the cemetery, and that was interesting.

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Greyfriar\'s Bobby which includes outdoor art and street scenes

Greyfriar's Bobby

Visit a cemetery that has entered into legend because of a faithful dog who waited for years by his master’s grave.

Greyfriar's Bobby
National Museum of Scotland showing interior views as well as a large group of people

National Museum of Scotland

4.5/5(499 reviews)

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

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Victoria Street

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Victoria Street.

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George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

Enjoy a stop at George Mackenzie's Mausoleum, a landmark worth seeing in Edinburgh.

George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

MacEwan Hall

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you take a trip to MacEwan Hall. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.

MacEwan Hall

Magdalen Chapel

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Magdalen Chapel.

Magdalen Chapel

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4 out of 5
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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
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Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

5 out of 5
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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

4 out of 5
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Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

3 out of 5
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