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John Muir Country Park




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John Muir Country Park is one of my most favourite places and I am lucky enough to live only a few minutes drive away.

It is located in Scotland close to the town of Dunbar, around 30 miles east of Edinburgh. A coastal site, it comprises 1667 acres of wide sandy beaches, dunes, grassland, pine forests, rocky headlands and cliffs.

The Park is named after John Muir, the famous explorer, naturalist and conservationist who was born in Dunbar in 1838. He lived in Scotland until the age of 11 when his family emigrated to the United States. His extensive conservation work led to the establishment of the US National Parks including, during his lifetime, Yosemite, Sequoia and Grand Canyon. He was also the founding president of the Sierra Club.

Whilst well known and honoured in California, he is little known in Scotland outside of his home town. His original home in Dunbar was recently converted into a visitor centre and his statue stands in Dunbar high street.

I walk at John Muir Country Park often, and these are a selection of my photographs that I hope will show how beautiful the area is.
Mud, Glorious Mud Lithology Evening Walk on the Beach In the Grassy Dunes Horizon
My Favourite Seat Woodland Canopy Beachscape Skeleton Tree Bass Rock from St. Baldred's Cradle
The Green Slime Sea Pinks, Lichen... and Flies Lazy Day Wind and Waves Snow Clouds Approaching
Snow Ride Lonesome Pines Learning to Surf Evening Sands Evening Walk
Farm Trailer Windsurfers Reflections Lobster Pot Weed
Wetlands Surfer Tyninghame Bay Boots John Muir
Parakite Parakart Water and Ice Blocks Wetlands
Return to the Lifebuoy Dunes Lifebuoy John Muir My seat
Pine Trees Seat Tyninghame Bay Tyninghame Bay Belhaven Bridge
Evening Low Tide Bass Rock Tyninghame Bay Tyninghame Bay
Low tide Red, blue and grey Surfer Tyninghame Bay St. Baldred's Cradle Stone Seat
St. Baldred's Cradle Tyninghame Bay John Muir Country Park Log

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joseantonio05-Jun-2012 17:47
Seems a lovely place, thank you for showing
Brian with an Eye17-May-2012 22:00
I fine gallery that makes me want to return to browse at length.
Gonen22-Aug-2011 18:50
Very nice gallery!
s reeves31-Jul-2009 18:35
Outstanding gallery and tribute to a great American naturalist. Voted.
Sandi Whitteker24-Mar-2008 15:59
Beautifully shot gallery Bill, and a beautiful park. Must put it on the list for the next trip to Scotland!
Severus Tenenbaum06-Apr-2007 22:40
Great pictures, I love John Muir!
Gail Davison03-Jun-2006 20:42
Fantastic Photos Bill. And, I've learnt something about John Muir too. thanks.
Jim Ross24-Mar-2006 22:41
Superb...!!! You are lucky stayng so close... Great pics...
Johnny JAG30-Dec-2005 18:08
This gallery is full of stunning shots, I look forward to seeing more.
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