John Muir Alpacas — Charitable Causes

At John Muir Alpacas, we are committed to more than just the care of our alpacas. Over the past few years, we've extended our efforts to include supporting various charitable initiatives through many donations for raffles and prizes, playing…

Alpacas visit to Leuchie House Respite Centre

Guess who made a surprise appearance at Leuchie House, our favourite respite centre near North Berwick? That's right, it was the alpacas from John Muir Alpacas near Dunbar! We've had the pleasure of visiting this wonderful charity a few times…

Intergenerational event to promote wellbeing

At John Muir Alpacas near Dunbar, a very special day unfolded as we welcomed nearly 60 adult and young carers for a remarkable intergenerational experience. This event, organised jointly by East Lothian Council's Young…

What types of Alpaca do we have?

Did you know there are 2 different types of alpacas in the World? There are Suri's & Huacayas! Pictured below are some of our Suri alpacas, Boris, Nancy & Dave! We are lucky to have both Suri's & Huacayas at John Muir Alpacas,…

Welcome to the herd Luna and Aurora!

In August we welcomed 2 little beautiful girls into the world, Luna & Aurora. Mum's Astrid and Dani are doing amazing being mums again! They are both fitting in great with the rest of the herd. See some pictures of the girls below…

The alpacas were special guests to this lovely wedding!

The alpacas were lucky to be invited to this amazing wedding on site - where they had a great time in the sun and enjoyed meeting & mingling with all the guests! Please see some pictures below of this great day... Congrats guys! #johnmuiralpacas…

Ouzo and friends had a visit to Haddington Care Home

Back in April our lovely little pal Ouzo and his friends had a brilliant visit to Haddington Care Home and loved meeting the residents! 🦙🥕🥰 Alpacas make amazing #therapets with their gentle and inquisitive nature. Check out the video…

Queen Margaret University for freshers week!

Thanks to Queen Margaret University for having us over freshers week. The alpacas loved meeting you all and hope to be back next year 🦙 #freshersweek #queenmargretuniversity #alpacasofinstagram #johnmuiralpacas 😊💖

Another girl! Welcome to the World Evie

Another girl! Welcome to the World Evie A bit of a dramatic entrance here, being delivered at night, getting stuck and needed the kiss of life! Never mind you’re here now safe and sound and bonding well with mother Astrid. See a video…

Emily gave birth on Saturday. Welcome Tia!

Emily gave birth to beautiful dark brown girl on Saturday Welcome Tia! She’s a sister to Cocoa Bean and auntie to Mocha so appropriately named Tia Maria! Check out the video of her below #tiamaria…