Dunbar

Two battles took place near Dunbar: the 1296 battle at Spott Burn to the south of the town; and the 1650 at Doon Hill, near the site of the earlier battle. After the latter battle half the prisoners, about 5000 men, were marched south to Durham. 1500 died on the 118 mile trek, which resulted in this event being known as the Durham Death March.

In 1338 the Countess of Dunbar, Black Agnes, defended Dunbar Castle against an English siege.

John Muir (1838-1914) was born in Dunbar. In 1849 he moved to America. A trust was formed in 1983 that has the care of seven areas of land including Knoydart, Schiehallion, Ben Nevis and Skye.

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