John Muir's Birthplace Tours

John Muir the "father" of the US national park system was born in this house in the 19th Century.
John Muir the "father" of the US national park system was born in this house in the 19th Century.
If you're eager to inject a little more culture into your vacation, put John Muirs Birthplace on your must-visit list. See if guided tours are available or just browse around in your own time.

This museum is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Dunbar. But John Muir's Birthplace isn't the only drawcard here. Belhaven Beach, East Links Family Park, and Tyninghame Beach are some other interesting attractions nearby.

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4 Friends House

4 Friends House

2 out of 5
Leith
Price was $1,364, price is now $808 per person
$808
per person
Mar 18 - Mar 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay! No issues getting too and from, checking in, and such. Only issue we had that I believe I did see in another room, was the smell of the bathroom (or so I think)… it does sort of “go away” when staying in the room, but when using the bathroom or entering the room again, it was hard to adjust too. We only stayed one night, but might have looked to change rooms (#2) if we had stayed longer.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

16 Pilrig Guest House

16 Pilrig Guest House

3 out of 5
Leith
Price was $1,388, price is now $821 per person
$821
per person
Mar 18 - Mar 20
found 20 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI)
7.6/10 Good! (220 reviews)
This was a basic guest house, which did not serve breakfast. The room was clean and comfortable. We briefly saw the staff at check-in and check-out; otherwise, no real interaction with them. The house is a 2-minute walk to the tram, which was convenient to go into central Edinburgh. The noise level was a little high due to its proximity to Leith Walk, a busy street for buses and the tram.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Acer Lodge Guest House

Acer Lodge Guest House

4 out of 5
Clermiston
Price was $1,367, price is now $811 per person
$811
per person
Mar 18 - Mar 20
found 20 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
All you need for a couple of nights. Clean, friendly, parking, WiFi. Not the easiest car access straight off main road, but on main bus routes if not driving.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Popular places to visit

Winterfield golf course at Belhaven Bay is in the most stunning location! Great walks and a few nice pubs in Dunbar. Only 45 minutes from Edinburgh.

Winterfield Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Dunbar at Winterfield Golf Club. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Winterfield Golf Club
Known locally as the Bridge to Knowhere. Bass Rock in the background.

John Muir Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at John Muir Country Park, a lovely green space in Dunbar. Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

John Muir Country Park
Known locally as the Bridge to Knowhere. Bass Rock in the background.

Belhaven Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Belhaven Beach during your travels in Dunbar? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Belhaven Beach
Seacliff is a hidden gem. It’s down a private road so hard to spot signs, and you do have to pay for parking but it’s worth it

Seacliff Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Seacliff Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to North Berwick. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.

Seacliff Beach
Tantallon castle with bass rock in distance

Tantallon Castle

Find out about the history of North Berwick when you spend time at Tantallon Castle. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this quaint area, or seek out the golf courses.

Tantallon Castle

John Muir Way - East

You can take time to visit John Muir Way - East during your travels to Dunbar. Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

John Muir Way - East

Best Lodging Options Near John Muir's Birthplace

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

3 out of 5
100 Milton Road East Edinburgh Scotland
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Dalkeith Aparthotel

Dalkeith Aparthotel

2 out of 5
152 High Street Dalkeith Scotland
Dalkeith Aparthotel
Melville Castle

Melville Castle

4 out of 5
Melville Castle Lasswade Scotland
Melville Castle
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Ocean Mist Leith

Ocean Mist Leith

2.5 out of 5
14 Shore Edinburgh Scotland
Ocean Mist Leith
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3 out of 5
Britannia Way Edinburgh Scotland
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The Scott

The Scott

4 out of 5
18 Holyrood Park Rd Edinburgh Scotland
The Scott
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

4 out of 5
18 Royal Terrace Edinburgh Scotland
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
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