John Muir's Birthplace Tours

Photo by Jock Watson
Photo by Jock Watson
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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Murrayfield Hotel

Murrayfield Hotel

3 out of 5
Murrayfield
Price was $2,625, price is now $1,346 per person
$1,346
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Nov 23 - Nov 27
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Edinburgh (EDI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Very clean, pet friendly restaurant, provided robes and slippers, excellent shower!

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Village Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Craigleith
Price was $2,613, price is now $1,443 per person
$1,443
per person
Nov 23 - Nov 27
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Edinburgh (EDI)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
The room was very clean and the dining was very good and the food was very good.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Elegant Apartment with Castle View

Elegant Apartment with Castle View

3 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
Price was $2,913, price is now $1,617 per person
$1,617
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Nov 23 - Nov 27
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
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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
Preston Mill, East Lothian

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill in East Linton. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill
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
Seen here on the approach from Seacliff beach. Home of the Douglas clan from the 14th century. It occupies a commanding position on cliff edge overlooking the Bass Rock.

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

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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
Aynetree Guest House

Aynetree Guest House

3 out of 5
12 Duddingston Crescent, (Milton Road), Edinburgh, Scotland
Aynetree Guest House
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
3 Johns Place Townhouse

3 Johns Place Townhouse

4 out of 5
3 John's Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
3 Johns Place Townhouse
Malmaison Edinburgh

Malmaison Edinburgh

4 out of 5
1 Tower Place Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Malmaison Edinburgh
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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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