John Muir Way Tour Stage Eleven – Brunstane to Longniddry
Stage 11 Brunstane to Longniddry (Grade C+)
Time: 11:30am Saturday 16 January 2027
Distance/Duration/Ascent: 9.5 miles/5 hours/108m
Start/Finish: Brunstane/Longniddry
From Brunstane station go through some woodland, open fields, and a golf course. Entering East Lothian home of the Saltire, Scotland’s sovereign flag, in use since AD832.
Pass Fisherrow harbour and sandy beach with views across Forth to Fife and North Berwick Law. The river Esk is home to many mute swans and waterfowl and behind you to Arthur’s Seat. If time allows, we will stop at the Prestongrange Museum to hear about the Battle of Prestonpans on 21 September 1745.
- Jan 16 2027
- 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
- £28.00
- gerena@argyllwalks.co.uk
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In 2016, a tree fell on the Visitor Information Centre I managed in Tarbet, Loch Lomond- bringing five years of hard work to an abrupt end. Redundancy felt like a loss, but it also cracked open a new path. A retail job in Luss helped me retrain and reconnect with Scottish heritage. Visitors were eager to hear stories – Clan Colquhoun, tartan, folklore, and roots. That spark lit the way. By 2018, I saw a gap in the area surrounding Loch Lomond for guided walking tours. And in 2019, I took the leap. In for a penny, in for a pound- I launched Argyll Walks with nothing but a kitchen table, a head full of stories, and a heart ready to rebuild. What began as a career pivot became a purposed-led business. Today, I work from my upstairs desk in Arrochar, designing bespoke walking experiences for curious travellers, charities and corporate groups. Each tour is crafted with emotional resonance, sensory storytelling, and a deep respect for Scotland’s landscapes and legacy. Every walk builds confidence. Every story invites connection. And every step is a reminder that resilience can lead to something beautiful.
