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Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh,Scotland at the southern edge of the of the Old Town Royalty Free Stock Photo

Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh,Scotland at the southern edge of the of the Old Town

Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh Royalty Free Stock Photo

Burials have been taking place since the late 16th century, and a number of notable Edinburgh residents are interred at Greyfriars. The Kirkyard is operated by City of Edinburgh Council in liaison with a charitable trust, which is linked to but separate from the church. The Kirkyard and its monuments are protected as a category A listed building.