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John Muir

John Muir (1838 – 1914)
Born in Dunbar, he emigrated to America in 1849 where he became known as a naturalist. He was the first advocate of forest conservation in the United States, and was responsible for establishing Yosemite National Park.

Edwin Muir (1887 – 1959)
Well known Scottish poet, born in Orkney.