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Edinburgh - Museum of Childhood, Greyfriars Kirkyard and Mussel Inn

The Museum of Childhood is perfect for all ages. It contains five floors of toys and games from the ages. It is wonderful to see what kind of toys and entertainment was available to children of different times and backgrounds.There is also one floor devoted to dolls and bears, and the intricate detail of these toys provides a vast contrast to a doll fashioned from an old shoe owned by a child living in poverty. This is a must see if you visit the city, and I was impressed at how many things are in theis musuem! Greyfriars Kirkyard is another important feature of Edinburgh. One reason it is so famous is the story of Greyfriars Bobby. As you walk towards Greyfriars Kirkyard, there are a plethora of cafes and shops named about Bobby, which just goes to show how famous it is. The story goes that after his owner died and was buried, his pet dog Bobby refused to leave and stayed by his grave for the rest of his life -  a true man's best friend. A little further on, a monument to...