Edinburgh has a number of historic cemeteries which date back centuries, and are the final resting places of many important figures from the city’s past.
Most famously, Greyfriar’s is the graveyard where a dog named Bobby stood guard over his owner’s grave for 14 years, before dying and being buried nearby himself.
These cemeteries have some unique tombstones and architecture and really echo of the history of the city and its people, but sadly many have fallen into neglect, being used by drug addicts and youths.
However, finally a number of these sites have found their way onto the list of the World Monuments Fund, recognising their importance and need for protection. This fund lists sites around the world which need to be preserved and protected, so this is great news for the cemeteries in Edinburgh.
The five cemeteries which have made this list are:
- Canongate
- Grayfriars
- New Calton
- Old Calton
- St. Cuthbert’s
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