Friends of John Muir’s Birthplace is the new name for Dunbar’s John Muir Association. DJMA was formed in 1994 with the aim of promoting the life and work of John Muir in Dunbar and beyond. The Association successfully campaigned for the development of a centre celebrating Muir’s vision and influence on world conservation. It is a partner in the John Muir Birthplace Trust alongside East Lothian Council, Dunbar Community Council and the John Muir Trust. Friends support John Muir’s Birthplace with a variety of events, activities and fundraising.

The aims of Friends include:

• to tell the world about Muir's life, his work, and his belief in the unique and irreplaceable value of wild places and wild creatures;
• to implement his philosophy by conserving, restoring and enhancing landscape and wildlife in East Lothian and Scotland.