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Dunbar, Scotland: John Muir's Birthplace


  • John Muir Birthplace Re-Opens with new Visitor Center (August 23, 2003)
  • A Boyhood in Scotland, Chapter 1 of The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, by John Muir
  • Photo of historical plaque at Muir's birthplace (44 kilobytes)
  • John Muir and the United States National Park System , a speech by Lawrence Downing sponsored by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society Glasgow, Scotland, October 7, 1992 and Edinburgh, Scotland, October 8, 1992.
  • Engraved John Muir Quote at Scottish Parliament Building



  • Off-site links:


    • Scotland Organizations & Websites - John Muir Global Network
    • Discover John Muir - A comprehensive website filled with resources about John Muir from a UK perspective, sponsored by the John Muir Trust in collaboration with the John Muir Birthplace. Includes a collection of educational resources including activities, games, films, art, programs, articles, photos, books, and events held in Scotland.
    • Friends of John Muir's Birthplace
    • John Muir Trust - UK's premier conservation organization .
    • John Muir Birthplace Trust
    • The John Muir Way - This 134 mile walking and bicycling path going from coast to coast across central Scotland encourages outdoor discovery, and promotes understanding of John Muir's legacy and philosophy by getting closer to nature.
    • Discover Dunbar - Official Site for the town.


    Places Important to John Muir


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