THE life of John Muir was captured on television last Thursday afternoon as part of a popular antique road trip.

David Harper, from Antiques Road Trip, spent time in the town as he travelled alongside Anita Manning from Powburn, in Northumberland, to Kinbuck, near Dunblane.

The show, which was broadcast at 4.30pm on BBC1, saw the antique expert come to the town, which was described as “the birthplace of one of the founding fathers of the environmental movement, world-renowned conservationist John Muir”.

Narrating, Tim Wonnacott told the viewer: “In his autobiography, he describes with great affection his childhood pursuits here in the 1840s.

“It is not hard to see how this spectacular coastline and beautiful countryside inspired his passion for nature.”

Mr Harper then walks part of the John Muir Way, which was opened last year by then First Minister Alex Salmond.

The opening of the 134-mile route attracted worldwide attention with visitors from the USA, where Muir moved with his family as a youngster, jetting across for the occasion.

Mr Harper, who was clearly impressed with the scenery as he walked at the start of the John Muir Way and Belhaven Bay, said: “This environment would clearly stimulate an amazing imagination.”

The programme details how Muir was influenced by his surroundings as well as his grandfather before the family moved to Wisconsin, in the USA.

Jo Moulin, museum officer of John Muir's Birthplace, who appears on the programme, told the Courier: “They were in a good half of the day and it was really positive.

"David was really easy to work with and talk to and it all felt very natural."

It also marked the first time that Mrs Moulin had appeared on the television as she watched it back later on Thursday night.

She added: "I was more nervous about how they edited it in case they put in a mistake.

“I've not had to face the wrath of anyone today about it though.”

The television crew spent time filming in John Muir Birthplace and at the town's harbour, as well as Belhaven Bay and The Glebe.

The programme can be viewed on the BBC iPlayer for the next three weeks.