Passport Locations
Collecting stamps for your John Muir Way passport is a fun way to explore the route and break it up into smaller sections.
You'll find stamps in all sorts of places along the way, from cafes to castles. Simply present your passport at a Stamping Station to have that section marked as completed. Buying a passport also entitles you to offers at 'Passports Welcome' businesses. Use the map to find out where to buy the passport and plan where to stop for a stamp, refreshments and more. Plus, remember to claim your free personalised certificate when you complete all ten sections.
Passport Retailers
Helensburgh Cycles
Bike shop located just a stone's throw from the waterfront start/finish in Helensburgh.
Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm
Tweedie
Tweed & leather gift store of the award-winning Leather Guild Design Studio, just across from the route start/finish on Helensburgh's waterfront.
Open 7 days, 10am-5.30pm
Balloch iCentre
VisitScotland's iCentre, located in the beautiful Old Station Building in the centre of Balloch.
Open Mon-Sun, 9.30am-6pm
Edenmill Farm Shop & Café
Cafe, farm shop, play area plus The Attic bunkhouse, all right on the route.
Open Mon-Sun, 9am-6pm (Attic open late)
The Boat House
Hotel, bar and restaurant at Auchinstarry Marina near Kilsyth.
Open Mon-Fri 7.15am-11pm; Sat-Sun 8am-11pm
Falkirk Wheel
The world's only rotating boat lift connects the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals and has a visitor centre & cafe.
Open Mon-Sun, 10am-5.30pm
The Howgate Shopping Centre
Retail complex in the heart of Falkirk. Passports available from the help desk on level 5.
Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5.30pm; Sun 11am-5pm
Linlithgow Museum
Museum in the heart of the historic town with interactive exhibitions.
Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm (closed Tues), Sun 1pm-4pm.
Linlithgow Palace
One of Scotland’s most spectacular ruins and birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots & her father James V.
Open daily 9.30am-5.30pm (10am-4pm off season)
Blackness Castle
Re-opened on 17th August 2020. This imposing 15th century castle has hosted garrisons, prisoners and more recently many a film crew. Climb the towers for fantastic views of the Forth. Please note parking in the castle car park and external grounds is limited to paying customers only.
Open daily 10am-4pm
Honey Pot Creative Café
A unique blend of cafe and ceramics studio offering workshops for all ages, right under the Forth Bridge.
Open Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm
Archerfield Walled Garden
A fabulous Taste, Shop and Explore experience near Dirleton, with garden cafe, foodmarket, gift shop and microbrewery.
Open daily 9.30am-5pm
Dirleton Castle
Discover a long and eventful history in these well-preserved medieval ruins and enchanting gardens dating from the late 1800s.
Open daily, 9.30am-5.30pm (10am-4pm off season)
Tantallon Castle
Set high on a cliff edge and featuring a massive red sandstone curtain wall, Tantallon Castle is the last of the grand medieval castles and was home to the Red Douglas dynasty.
Open daily, 9.30am-5.30pm (10am-4pm off season)
Belhaven Bikes
Bike shop based in Dunbar offering bike hire, sales and servicing, just off the John Muir Way.
Open Tue-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm
John Muir's Birthplace
The house where John Muir grew up now hosts a museum and marks the eastern start/finish of the route.
Open Mon–Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Stamping Stations
Helensburgh Cycles
Bike shop located just a stone's throw from the waterfront start/finish in Helensburgh.
Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm
Tweedie
Tweed & leather gift store of the award-winning Leather Guild Design Studio, just across from the route start/finish on Helensburgh's waterfront.
Open 7 days, 10am-5.30pm
Helensburgh swimming pool
Located beside the start/finish of the John Muir Way on Helensburgh's waterfront.
Open Mon-Fri, 7am-8.45pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3.45pm
Maid of the Loch
Clyde-built paddle steamer, undergoing restoration in the beautiful surroundings of Loch Lomond, open to visitors.
Open Mon-Sun, 10am-4.30pm during season (check website for closures and off season hours)
Balloch iCentre
VisitScotland's iCentre, located in the beautiful Old Station Building in the centre of Balloch.
Open Mon-Sun, 9.30am-6pm
Edenmill Farm Shop & Café
Cafe, farm shop, play area plus The Attic bunkhouse, all right on the route.
Open Mon-Sun, 9am-6pm (Attic open late)
Kirkhouse Inn
Hotel, bar and restaurant beside the route in Strathblane.
Open 7 days until late
Twechar Healthy Living and Enterprise Centre
This community hub has a cafe and is located a short walk from the canal path.
Open Mon-Fri 8am-9pm; Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 9am-3pm
The Boat House
Hotel, bar and restaurant at Auchinstarry Marina near Kilsyth.
Open Mon-Fri 7.15am-11pm; Sat-Sun 8am-11pm
Falkirk Wheel
The world's only rotating boat lift connects the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals and has a visitor centre & cafe.
Open Mon-Sun, 10am-5.30pm
Behind the Wall
Food and drink destination in central Falkirk, with restaurant, beer garden and whisky & ale bar
Open Mon-Sat 11am-late; Sun 12pm-late
The Howgate Shopping Centre
Retail complex in the heart of Falkirk. Stamping station at the help desk on level 5.
Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5.30pm; Sun 11am-5pm
Callendar House
Grand house dating from the 14th century with exhibitions and tearoom, near Falkirk.
Open daily, 10am-4.30pm (closed Tues)
Linlithgow Museum
Museum in the heart of the historic town with interactive exhibitions.
Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm (closed Tues), Sun 1pm-4pm
Linlithgow Burgh Halls
A stunning 17th century building with cafe, art gallery, garden & visitor information.
Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Linlithgow Palace
One of Scotland’s most spectacular ruins and birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots & her father James V.
Open daily 9.30am-5.30pm (10am-4pm off season)
Blackness Castle
Re-opened on 17th August 2020. This imposing 15th century castle has hosted garrisons, prisoners and more recently many a film crew. Climb the towers for fantastic views of the Forth. Please note parking in the castle car park and external grounds is limited to paying customers only.
Open daily 10am-4pm
Honey Pot Creative Café
A unique blend of cafe and ceramic studio offering workshops for all ages, right under the Forth Bridge.
Open Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm
Water of Leith Visitor Centre
Find out more about the Water of Leith & enjoy refreshments at the volunteer-run cafe.
Open 7 days, 10am-4pm
Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative
A one stop shop for everything from repairs and servicing to brand new bikes, accessories and clothing. Just 70m from the Way in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh.
Open Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-6pm
Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers
Situated not far from the route on the Royal Mile, pop in to see their own John Muir Way tartan.
Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum
Explore centuries of industrial heritage indoors and outdoors with their telephone tour.
Open Mon-Sun, 11.30am-4.30pm (Apr-Sept)
The Goth
Inn opposite the John Muir mural in Prestonpans, serving food & drink with a cultural twist due to its links with Prestoungrange Arts Festival, Murals Trail and local history books.
Open daily, 12pm-11pm
Prestonpans Library
Open Mon, Tue & Fri 9am-5pm (closed 1-2pm); Thur 9am-7pm (closed 1-2pm); Wed & Sat 10am-1pm; closed on Sundays.
Visit Website
Archerfield Walled Garden
A fabulous Taste, Shop and Explore experience near Dirleton, with garden cafe, foodmarket, gift shop and microbrewery.
Open daily 9.30am-5pm
Dirleton Castle
Discover a long and eventful history in these well-preserved medieval ruins and enchanting gardens dating from the late 1800s.
Open daily, 9.30am-5.30pm (10am-4pm off season)
Scottish Seabird Centre
An interactive seabird experience with live wildlife cameras, cafe and seasonal boat trips.
Open Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, Apr-Aug (check times off season)
North Berwick Library
The library building also houses tourist information & the Coastal Communities Museum.
Open Mon-Wed & Fri, 9am-5pm; Thurs 9am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm; closed Sundays
Law Cycles
Bike shop with hire available in the heart of North Berwick, just off the High St.
Open Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5pm
John Muir's Birthplace
The house where John Muir grew up now hosts a museum and marks the eastern start/finish of the route.
Open Mon–Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Belhaven Bikes
Bike shop based in Dunbar offering bike hire, sales and servicing, just off the John Muir Way.
Open Tue-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm
‘Passports Welcome’ Businesses
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