Wherever a Scotsman Goes… John Muir and Robert Burns

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Discover more about the relationship between John Muir and Robert Burns with our January exhibition. We've set up a reading nook with craft activities and reference books to keep our wee and big visitors entertained!

Free

Curator’s Talk – Introducing Flax Futures

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Where does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events across East Lothian. Opening Saturday 5 August, curator John Ennis will offer an introduction to the programme at 11.30am and 2.30pm; the exhibition runs Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sundays 1-5pm. The flax plant, traditionally... Read More

Curator’s Talk – Introducing Flax Futures

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Where does flax and linen meet local resilience and climate change? Find out as Journeys in Design co-design their exhibition and events across East Lothian. Opening Saturday 5 August, curator John Ennis will offer an introduction to the programme at 11.30am and 2.30pm; the exhibition runs Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sundays 1-5pm. The flax plant, traditionally... Read More

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

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Sarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about an item you have but don't know what to do with. Do come along, she would love to see you and catch up!

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

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Sarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about an item you have but don't know what to do with. Do come along, she would love to see you and catch up!

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

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Sarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about an item you have but don't know what to do with. Do come along, she would love to see you and catch up!

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

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Sarah Wakefield will be in the Birthplace doing some upcycling or mending. She is happy to chat with you about an item you have but don't know what to do with. Do come along, she would love to see you and catch up!

City Slickers in a Smart Countryside drop in

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Drop in and meet Sharon McMenemy-Khan, the photographer behind City Slickers in a Smart Countryside. Sharon is a professional photographer and curator. She has worked as a photojournalist, writer and entrepreneur. Born in Scotland, she became a naturalized U.S. citizen in New York (where Van Cortlandt Park boasts the John Muir Nature Trail). Her work... Read More

Where The Light Enters You exhibition opening event

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Come along to the Birthplace to celebrate the opening of Vicky Allen's new exhibition. There will be a chance to chat to the artist and contribute to a collaborative art piece. Light refreshments will be provided.  

Where the Light Enters You: drop in workshop for all ages

John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, Dunbar , East Lothian, United Kingdom

Drop-in workshop for all ages! Come and play with art materials, create BIG images from tiny objects and chat about the art on display.