Canongate Kirkyard
Historic Scottish graveyard in Edinburgh, notable as the final resting place for figures like Adam Smith and Robert Fergusson, and famously linked to the inspiration for Charles Dickens' character Ebenezer Scrooge.

Historic Scottish graveyard and parish church in Edinburgh. #Why Go
⚰️ Explore a historic Scottish cemetery
πŸ“œ Final resting place of notable figures like Adam Smith and Robert Fergusson.
πŸ“– Site that inspired Charles Dickens's character Ebenezer Scrooge.
πŸ‘‘ Adjoining church serves as Queen Elizabeth II's local place of worship.
πŸ–ΌοΈ Discover 'The Last Chimaera' sculpture by Josefina de Vasconcellos. #Tips
πŸ’‘ Check the church's website for free cemetery tour schedules.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Greeters may offer a cemetery map inside the church, which may be available for purchase.
πŸ“ Find 'The Last Chimaera' sculpture right of the church entrance. #Cost
πŸ’° Free tours of the cemetery.

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