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flag Ellisland Farm, where Burns wrote "Auld Lang Syne," seeks £12M in donations to restore its damaged 1788 farmhouse and create a sustainable cultural site.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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.

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