John Muir: useful websites

Some of our activities include links to external sites outside Scottish Book Trust. While we choose the sites we link to very carefully, we can’t always control the content that appears on them.

BBC Bitesize(this will open in a new window): has lots of great resources on Native American history.

British Geological Survey(this will open in a new window): information and resources through their Discovery Geology section

Discover John Muir(this will open in a new window)

Eco-Schools(this will open in a new window): provides guidance for whole-school action on sustainable development.

Education Scotland(this will open in a new window): includes resources to support teaching about Scotland’s past, people and environment.

Forest Schools Association(this will open in a new window): resources and support for Forest Schools initiative. 

Forestry and Land Scotland(this will open in a new window)

John Muir Birthplace Trust(this will open in a new window): an interpretative visitor centre focused on Muir's work.

John Muir Award(this will open in a new window)

Learning through Landscapes(this will open in a new window): includes approaches to support school provision for outdoor learning and play.

National Geographic Kids(this will open in a new window): has a wide variety of articles and resources about Native American history and culture. 

NatureScot(this will open in a new window)

Paths for All(this will open in a new window): includes examples of walking projects with Scottish schools.

RSPB(this will open in a new window): includes links to wildlife explorer clubs as well as educational resources.

Scottish Canals(this will open in a new window)

Scottish Forestry(this will open in a new window)

Scottish Wildlife Trust(this will open in a new window): includes education resources in their learning zone to learn about and enjoy wildlife.

Sierra Club(this will open in a new window): the environmental organisation John Muir co-founded in the USA.

The John Muir Way(this will open in a new window): contains insightful information about John Muir as well as education resources.

The Woodland Trust(this will open in a new window)

Visit Scotland(this will open in a new window): includes details about Scotland’s National Parks.

WWF Scotland(this will open in a new window)