Greyfriars Bobby celebrated an important anniversary on Sunday 4 May, 2008. The 150th anniversary of Bobby's master's death was celebrated in grand style here in Edinburgh. Events of the day included a Parade of Dogs from Edinburgh Castle esplanade across the George IV Bridge and to Greyfriars Kirkyard where a wreath was laid on Bobby's Grave. The Skye Terrier Club were the hosts and planners for the wonderful day, and they have a lovely write up of the day's activities here.
The Lord and Lady Provost of Edinburgh pose here with members of the Skye Terrier Club and an obliging pup in the bowl of Bobby's statue.
The weather was lovely and the gathered crowd jovial. It seems everybody loves dogs! For myself I had a wonderful time, meeting members of the club, looking at all the lovely dogs and handing out fliers about our event in July. We are very grateful to the club for allowing us to leaflet at their event. The Skye Terriers Club does a great deal of education and public awareness work towards the welfare of Skye Terriers. In addition, they run a rescue service helping to home and re-home dogs. Please do take a moment and visit their website.
The Skye Terrier Club has agreed to lead off our own Parade of Dogs in July, so we will be sure to look grand on the day!
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