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John Muir Way Anniversary Walk

10 Apr 2024
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the John Muir Way with a walk around John Muir’s Dunbar looking at wildlife and... Read More

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

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

New bear sculpture in Dunbar to celebrate John Muir

20 Nov 2019
The legacy of one of East Lothian’s most famous sons, John Muir, has been immortalised through a five metre high... Read More

New John Muir Way Passports

29 Jul 2019
The perfect way to mark your progress from coast to coast, the John Muir Way official passport is also your... Read More
Mueums Health and wellbeing

National Museums & Wellbeing Week

24 Jan 2018
Come and see us at the Bleachingfield Centre on 13 March 2pm – 4pm. We are happy to discuss different... Read More

Festive Opening Hours 2017

08 Dec 2017
Merry Christmas to all our visitors, and we hope you have a happy and healthy 2018! John Muir’s Birthplace will... Read More
Symington the Dog completes John Muir Way

John Muir Way News!

27 Sep 2017
September has proved a busy month on the John Muir Way, with a diverse group of visitors coming in daily... Read More

Row Row Row your boat along the John Muir Way

28 Jul 2017
Local rowing club become the first to complete iconic walk by boat Dunbar Coastal Rowing Club has become the first... Read More

Recent News

Happy Women’s History Month
04 Mar 2026
We are hiring!
09 Jan 2026
Call Out for Exhibitions at John Muir’s Birthplace
01 Nov 2025
Hiding in Plain Sight
26 Sep 2025
John Muir’s Birthplace is open as usual!
15 May 2025

John Muir’s Birthplace

126 High Street
Dunbar
East Lothian
EH42 1JJ
Scotland

01368 865 899

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Sun: 1pm – 5pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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