![]() ![]() I had previously enjoyed the charming 1961 Disney film adaptation of Greyfriars Bobby, and for some reason, I don't know why, I had the notion that the source novel would be a bit dry and dusty. I was delighted to find Greyfriars Bobby is now available on kindle, free of charge. A short glossary at the back, explains the occasional Gaelic words which pepper the text. ![]() Tourists also tend to visit the graves, as Greyfriars Bobby was buried near to his much-loved owner in 1872.Īlthough my Puffin book said it was “written for grown-ups but suitable for children between 8 and 12”, it is the sort of timeless story which can be enjoyed by all ages. The story continues to be well known in Scotland, and there is a prominent statue in Edinburgh to commemorate this very special Skye Terrier: There is also a more recent film from 2006. I first saw the older film of this from 1961 on television, and enjoyed it so much that I tracked Eleanor Atkinson's book down. ![]() After John Gray died, Greyfriars Bobby watched over his grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard, for the next 14 years, right until the day the dog himself died. ![]() Greyfriars Bobby is a famous little dog, who became known for his loyalty to John Gray, a night watchman for the Edinburgh City Police in the 19th century. This is a lovely story from 1912, based on fact, about a Skye Terrier. ![]()
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