Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh’s Old Town. It has the best collection of 17th century monuments in Scotland. Today this Edinburgh cemetery is owned by the City of Edinburgh Council. Greyfriars Kirkyard: historical significance The kirkyard stands on land granted to the town council by Mary Queen of Scots in … Continue reading Greyfriars Kirkyard: discover Edinburgh’s Old Town cemetery