Monthly Archives: April 2014
Three Bolts from the Blue
Following Friends’ treasurer Will Collin’s talk to the Gifford Society in late February, he received a phone call from a gentleman in Gifford wishing to donate some books on the history of Dunbar and three John Muir ones to Dunbar … Continue reading
John Muir Tapestry by Dunbar Primary School
Thanks to the efforts and enthusiasm of a small group of parents led by Mrs Eden Blair, each of the 34 classes in Scotland’s largest primary school have embarked on a literally massive project. Eden, herself from the USA, has … Continue reading
John Muir, Earth – Planet, Universe
As reported in FoJMB Newsletter #25, October 2013 Education Scotland had chosen John Muir to be a nominated figure in Scottish Studies and funding found for the publication of a graphic book telling of the life of Dunbar’s most famous son. The … Continue reading
John Muir Woodland Day
Dunbar Community Woodland Group is embracing the spirit of Dunbar’s most famous son on Sunday 20th April and are gearing up for a day of JM fun in the woods! 10am – Bird identity walk with David Bates, DCWG convenor 11am – … Continue reading
Wild Places: John Muir Film Festival
Through a diverse programme of films focussing on themes of landscape and open spaces, The Brunton explores John Muir’s legacy of engagement with the Natural World as part of the John Muir Festival 2014 Thu 17 – Sat 26 April. … Continue reading
Wild About East Lothian
East Lothian Council’s Countryside Ranger Service will be taking over Lauderdale Park in Dunbar from 10am to 4pm on the 20th and 21st April for two action-packed days of wildlife fun and games. As part of the John Muir Festival, Wild … Continue reading
Dunbar Writers’ Wild Words
Dunbar Writers’ are preparing a dramatic presentation to celebrate John Muir as an ecologist and also an inspiring writer. Readings concerning John Muir, as he relates to Dunbar but also covering wider issues will be connected by a narrator. The … Continue reading
John Muir Festival
Thousands are expected to attend the key John Muir Festival events at Falkirk, Dunbar and Loch Lomond but there are smaller programmed events scheduled daily for ten hotspots along the John Muir Way. With more than 70 other events taking … Continue reading
Official Opening of the John Muir Way
The new John Muir Way links Dunbar and Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde “sparking awareness of the local landscapes and wild places along the route”. The route has been developed by Scottish Natural Heritage[1] with support from a range … Continue reading
April 2014 Newsletter
The April (#27) issue of the FoJMB Newsletter is now available online. Please see the Current Newsletter page for full details.