Finding Greyfriars Bobby is a fascinating and heartfelt exploration of one of Scotland's most enduring legends. Dave Hunter skillfully blends historical research with engaging storytelling, inviting readers to look beyond the familiar tale and examine the facts, myths, and cultural legacy surrounding Greyfriars Bobby.

The book is thoroughly researched yet remains highly accessible, making it appealing to both history enthusiasts and readers encountering the story for the first time. Hunter presents his findings with curiosity and respect, encouraging readers to consider how legends are created, preserved, and sometimes challenged over time.

What makes this book particularly enjoyable is its balance between historical investigation and genuine affection for the story's place in Scottish culture. Rather than diminishing the legend, the author's exploration adds new layers of appreciation for Bobby's lasting impact and the community that helped keep the tale alive.

Whether you're interested in Scottish history, literary and cultural folklore, or simply love stories about remarkable dogs, Finding Greyfriars Bobby offers an insightful and engaging read. It's a thoughtful reminder that history and legend often intertwine in ways that continue to captivate generations.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

At heart Dave Hunter's book is about two famous dogs: the historical Greyfriars Bobby and the dog chosen to portray him in the 1960 Walt Disney Production which led to a celebrity career promoting worthy charities in Scotland and beyond for over a decade.
This book is a labour of love by a writer with a family connection to the second Greyfriars Bobby - it's poignant, and evocative and ultimately uplifting - and I found it fascinating, compelling and revealing.
The dogs remain centre stage throughout but into their stories walk the famous Hollywood film producer, Walt Disney, and the Chief Constable of Scotland, John Merrilees.
The author went to great lengths to solve mysteries and discover truths about both dogs, regularly challenging personal memories and local myths, before reaching conclusions sometimes at odds with local legend.
As a child, the Eleanor Atkinson novel was a favourite book of mine (along with 'Black Beauty') and I have watched the Disney film a great many times - but this book offers so much more to anyone interested in this famous true story.

I really didn't know anything about Bobby but I love getting to read about behind the scenes of movies so I was invested. I enjoyed getting to read this and had that overall feel that I was wanting. I enjoyed the concept and enjoyed the information of this book. Dave Hunter wrote this perfectly and was glad I was able to read this.

I received a copy of the book, "Finding Greyfriars Bobby. from Netgalley. I would give this book a 3.5. a bit of an unusual topic. The author whose family knew the little dog who played "Bobby" in the Disney movie "Greyfriars Bobby" writes some of the book about the actor dog when he was still alive. A good portion of this book is finding the gravesite and body of the dog who played the dog in the movie. I guess he found out the area that actor bobby was buried was going to be sold to build houses. Dave Hunter wanted to find the body before it was lost forever. The biggest part of the book is writing of the 18 months of digging and searching before they found his actual body. So I wish so much of the book was talking about he search it took, but i guess this is why they called it "Finding Greyfriars Bobby" Got to give him credit for saving the body of the dog so he could be buried somewhere else. Guess I will reveal a spoiler Yes they did finally find the dog's body so he could be {cremated and buried somewhere else} So kind of an unusual subject but a decent read.