Scotland's top 'lucky landmarks' named and both are in one city
Scotland's top "lucky landmarks" have been named in a new study, with both sites located in Edinburgh.
For hundreds of years, people have sought to boost their fortunes by visiting monuments believed to bring good luck. Whether tossing coins into fountains or touching centuries-old statues, some destinations are believed to be particularly lucky.
SuomiCasino have shared a list of the top five lucky landmarks in Scotland and Ireland. The experts analysed the popularity of the landmarks by examining data from Instagram, TikTok, and Google search trends.
Edinburgh is the only city in the top five to feature two lucky landmarks. Greyfriars Bobby and the David Hume Statue are both named on the list.
Greyfriars Bobby placed at number three on SuomiCasino's roundup. It is a fountain that sits at the corner of Edinburgh's Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge.
According to the experts, the monument has 39,200 Instagram posts and more than 1,100 TikTok mentions. The statue was also revealed to have a monthly Google search volume of 4,400.
The Greyfriars Bobby memorial is dedicated to the dog of the same name, who lived between 1855 and 1872. Bobby is famous for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner at Greyfriars Kirkyard until his death.
The granite fountain, which is surmounted by a bronze life-size statue of Greyfriars Bobby, was erected in 1873. The bittersweet tale of loyalty has made it a popular tourist attraction over the years.
It has become customary for those who visit Greyfriars Bobby to rub his nose for good luck. Over the years, this has caused the nose of the statue to turn shiny.
The Greyfriars Bobby statue has earned positive reviews from tourists and visitors. On Google, the monument has an overall rating of 4.7 out of five based on 1,946 reviews.
One visitor shared: "Bobby's story is beautiful and they say that stroking his nose brings good luck, so be sure to do this when you visit him."
A second wrote: "I touched the nose for good luck, then won £1000 on Premium Bonds in April. Thanks Bobby!"
Elsewhere, the David Hume Statue followed behind at number four on SuomiCasino's roundup. The statue is located at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
According to the experts, the statue has 260 Instagram posts. It was also found to be the subject of 3,600 monthly searches on Google.
The David Hume statue is dedicated to the Edinburgh-born 18th century philosopher, historian, and economist. It attracts visitors who touch its toe for wisdom and fortune.
Elsewhere, coming in at number one on the list of the top lucky spots in Scotland and Ireland is The Blarney Stone in Cork. The centuries-old stone, which is said to grant the 'gift of eloquence' to anyone who kisses it, features in 76,900 Instagram posts and is the subject of 110,000 monthly Google searches.
Read on for the full list of the luckiest spots in Scotland and Ireland.
The luckiest spots in Scotland and Ireland
The Blarney Stone, Cork
The Hill of Tara, County Meath
Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh
David Hume Statue, Edinburgh
Cnoc Meadha, Galway
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