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Title
'Bum' the Dog
Medium
bronze
Accession number
EH1_CB_S015
Acquisition method
gift from San Diego–Edinburgh Sister City Society
Work type
Statue
Custodian
City of Edinburgh Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
19th July 2008
Access
time restrictions apply
Access note
park opening hours apply
Inscription description
in relief lettering on a plaque on the wall behind, above and to the right hand side of the sculpture: A Canine Connection / Edinburgh and San Diego, California, share a twinning link with a / unique twist. Each city is home to a famous dog Edinburgh’s loyal and / beloved Greyfriars Bobby and San Diego’s equally beloved vagabond dog / Burn. In recognition of these canine heroes, a statue of Bobby was / presented to San Diego and this statue of Burn was gifted in return. / The dogs represent the spirit of a twinning link friendship, / loyalty and shared experience. / Burn, died 1898, aged 12 years / Sculpted by Jessica McCain, USA / Presented to the citizens of Edinburgh by the San Diego-Edinburgh Sister City Society, / in association with E Clampus Vitus, John P. Squibob Chapter 1853, on 19th July 2008.
