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Ellisland Farm, where Burns wrote "Auld Lang Syne," seeks £12M in donations to restore its damaged 1788 farmhouse and create a sustainable cultural site.
Ellisland Farm, the historic Dumfries and Galloway site where Robert Burns wrote "Auld Lang Syne," is seeking £12 million in international donations to restore its deteriorating 1788 farmhouse, damaged by damp and structural issues.
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, supported by a £500,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant and newly discovered historical records, aims to rebuild the home, create an environmentally controlled museum, enhance biodiversity, and develop artist “hermitages” on the 140-acre estate.
A campaign launch in Glasgow featured a film premiere, performances of a restored Burns Family Flute, and speeches from cultural leaders, with final restoration designs expected by early 2026.
Ellisland Farm, donde Burns escribió "Auld Lang Syne", busca 12 millones de libras en donaciones para restaurar su casa de campo dañada de 1788 y crear un sitio cultural sostenible.