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City Slickers in a Smart Countryside

02 Apr 2024
We are opening back up for the summer with a photography exhibition of images taken along the John Muir Way... Read More

Call for exhibitions

03 Jan 2024
We would like to invite exhibitors from across the UK to be part of a ‘Climate Call to Action’. Combining the best... Read More

Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in

17 Oct 2023
Sarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about... Read More

Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in

17 Oct 2023
Sarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about... Read More

Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in

17 Oct 2023
Sarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about... Read More

Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse drop-in

17 Oct 2023
Sarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about... Read More

Textile Craftivism: Reflections on the Climate Crisis

14 Oct 2023
“Craftivism” uses craft to send a message – to make people stop and reflect on a particular topic. Craftivism can... Read More

Leaves of Auchencraw: Recycle, Revamp, Reuse exhibition

13 Oct 2023
Where nature, creativity, alchemy and design meet! Sarah Wakefield is back at John Muir’s Birthplace upcycling and revamping existing garments... Read More

Curator’s Talk – Introducing Flax Futures

05 Aug 2023
Where does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events... Read More

Curator’s Talk – Introducing Flax Futures

05 Aug 2023
Where does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events... Read More
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Recent News

John Muir’s Birthplace is open as usual!
15 May 2025
April at John Muir’s Birthplace
10 Apr 2025
Service update – early closure 19th March
19 Mar 2025
High Street road closure Monday 10th March – Wednesday 12th March
07 Mar 2025
A Stitch in Time
05 Feb 2025

John Muir’s Birthplace

126 High Street
Dunbar
East Lothian
EH42 1JJ
Scotland

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