Here are 7 famous people buried in Edinburgh - from Deacon Brodie to the Great La Fayette

Edinburgh is teeming with history, and many famous and infamous people are buried here.

By Rachel Mackie

Published 27th Feb 2023, 04:00 GMT

Edinburgh is a city of romance, science and enlightenment, with many famous people either starting their days here, or ending them.

Here are 7 famous people who are buried in the city.

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Famed for being executed for burglary in late 1700's Edinburgh - Deacon Brodie is buried in an unmarked grave at St. Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease in Chapel Street - now known as Buccleuch Parish Church.

1. Deacon William Brodie

Famed for being executed for burglary in late 1700's Edinburgh - Deacon Brodie is buried in an unmarked grave at St. Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease in Chapel Street - now known as Buccleuch Parish Church. Photo: UniversalImagesGroup

The Great Lafayette was killed in a theatre fire during one of his performances in Edinburgh - and he was buried in Piershill Cemetery with his beloved dog Beauty.

2. The Great Lafayette

The Great Lafayette was killed in a theatre fire during one of his performances in Edinburgh - and he was buried in Piershill Cemetery with his beloved dog Beauty. Photo: Popperfoto

Isobel Wylie Hutchison, buried in the northern cemetery in Kirkliston, was a famous filmmaker, botanist and Arctic traveller.

3. Isobel Wylie Hutchison

Isobel Wylie Hutchison, buried in the northern cemetery in Kirkliston, was a famous filmmaker, botanist and Arctic traveller. Photo: Wikicommons

Ebenezer Lennox Scroggie is buried in the Canongate - and is thought to have been the inspiration for the name of Dicken's famous Ebenezer Scrooge.

4. Ebenezer Lennox Scroggie

Ebenezer Lennox Scroggie is buried in the Canongate - and is thought to have been the inspiration for the name of Dicken's famous Ebenezer Scrooge. Photo: Disney

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