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A fishing port and seaside
resort, Dunbar has been a royal burgh since the
14th century.
Above the harbour sits the ruin of a 9th century
castle where ‘Black Agnes’, Countess of March,
held the English at bay for five months in 1338.
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Dunbar Castle - Photo:
Stanley Howe
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John Muir - Photo:
Eileen Henderson
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Mary Queen of Scots was
brought here by James Bothwell after he kidnapped
her in 1567 prior to their marriage.
The building was eventually ruined when Mary was
defeated by rebellious nobles later that same
year.
The name of the town’s most famous son, the
pioneering conservationists John Muir (1838-1914),
is remembered at the John Muir country park.
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There are several beaches nearby while the
limestone cliffs of Barns Ness hold many
interesting fossils.
The 13th century Battle of Dunbar was fought a few
miles from the town centre and a second battle, in
1650, resulted in the Scots being mercilessly
slaughtered by a roundhead army.
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Dunbar Battery - Photo:
Lisa J
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Further information:
Dunbar Hotels, Guesthouses and B&B Accommodation
Dunbar Cottages, Apartments and Self Catering
Accommodation
Dunbar Camping and Caravan Sites
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