John Traill was the owner of Traill's Temperance Coffee House, which was regularly visited by Greyfriars Bobby.
Born
January 11, 1835
Died
June 8, 1897
Overview
John Traill (11 January 1835 – 8 June 1897) was the owner of Traill's Temperance Coffee House which was regularly visited by Greyfriars Bobby.
Early and personal life
Traill was born in 1835 in Dunfermline and was the son of a weaver. He and his wife Mary had two children called Alexander and Elizabeth Ann.
Traill's Temperance Coffee House
Traill's Temperance Coffee House was a temperance coffee house located on the ground floor of 6 Greyfriars Place. In 1975, 4, 5 and 6 Greyfriars Place were B listed by Historic Environment Scotland. In modern times, Greyfriars Bobby's Bar and Greyfriars Bobby Fountain are located in Greyfriars Place.
Later years and death
In 1895, Oliver Morris painted a picture of Traill which has been on display at the City Art Centre since 1962. Traill died in 1897 and is buried at Newington Cemetery in Edinburgh.
