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Latest Past Events
Exhibition: My Boyhood and Youth
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, DunbarWe are offering another chance to see our exhibition My Boyhood and Youth, opening Wed 29 January and kicking off our #YCW2020 activities. Find out what life was like for John growing up in Dunbar in the mid 1800s. How did exploring the surrounding area, including the seashore, influence his later life? Open until 23... Read More
Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words Words
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, DunbarSitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing on the story of Stickeen we can see he used very different words to describe Stickeen before and after their adventure. How do you think a stranger would describe your pet, and what words would... Read More
Weekend Family Fun – Words, Words, Words
John Muir’s Birthplace 126 High Street, DunbarSitting alongside our John Muir, Writer exhibition, we are exploring some of the words John used in his writing. Focussing on the story of Stickeen we can see he used very different words to describe Stickeen before and after their adventure. How do you think a stranger would describe your pet, and what words would... Read More
