The John Muir Odyssey, East Lothian, April-June 2009

Follow in the footsteps of John Muir, celebrating the life and legacy of this great Scot, the Father of modern day conservation. From his birthplace in East Lothian, with an exciting itinerary, by land and sea, you’ll experience, the dramatic scenery, the spectacular coastline and the amazing wildlife that inspired John Muir.

With a programme including: the John Muir Celebrity Lecture, “Muir’s World by Land and Sea”, “Into the Wilderness”, a festival featuring art, music, film, walks, talks and boat trips, celebrating our wildlife and precious natural environment, through the eyes of John Muir, this event promises to be one of the highlights of Scotland’s National celebration for Scots ‘coming home’.

Set in the heart of John Muir country, visitors will be able to experience at first hand what inspired John Muir’s passion for wild places and wild creatures, a legacy that continues across the world today. You’ll walk on the beaches and in the countryside he loved, visit his home and find out about his influences, as a boy, that would endure throughout his life.

A full programme of events will take place throughout 2009 in and around John Muir’s Birthplace, Dunbar and the Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick. Full details will be available on this website later in summer 2008, following the international launch of “Homecoming Scotland”. If you would like to be receive information and booking details, please email info@seabird.org.

Media enquiries should be directed to Lynda Dalgleish, Scottish Seabird Centre on +44 (0) 1620 890202 or 07747 477218 or at info@seabird.org