Great turnout for Gardeners’ Question Time at Ellisland with experts Colin Crosbie Laura Keenan & Tinnisburn Burns grew plants & praised them in poetry- he’d love this! Made possible by project funding from MuseumsGalleriesScot Historic Environment Scotland & Postcode Lottery #hesfunded

In 10 days (July 21st) the 223rd anniversary of the first Burns Supper will be celebrated Robert Burns Ellisland Museum & Farm Farm, where Rabbie wrote 130+ of his poems & songs. I'll be reciting, there's live music, activities for kids & local stalls. Come visit us in D&G! dgwgo.com/community-focu…

The Ellisland Burns festival is getting underway.

Fabulous day of celebrations to mark the world’s first ever Burns Supper. Storytelling, songs, crafts, games and dancing! Thanks to our performers, staff, volunteers and all who came. Supported by: Kids in Museums MuseumsGalleriesScot Historic Environment Scotland The Holywood Trust Postcode Lottery

We’re delighted Duncan Dornan, Head of Museums & Collections Glasgow Life has joined our board of trustees. Duncan has announced his retirement Glasgow Museums He brings unmatched experience in museum capital development, including the re-opening of award winning The Burrell Collection

Outstanding outcome for Robert Burns Ellisland Museum & Farm - well done Gerard Carruthers & Joan McAlpine - an outstanding addition to the Board !

We are hiring at The Stove Network - this is the first time in a very long time that we have a vacancy within the senior leadership team at The Stove. We are seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager! thestove.org/new-role-commu…

Burns wrote an anti bloodsports poem after seeing a neighbour shoot a hare at Ellisland. Pleased to report our visiting 🐇 tonight is happy and healthy. Read the poem On Seeing a Wounded Hare on our website here ellislandfarm.co.uk/robert-burns/b…

Burns loved Mary Queen of Scots and contributed to the enduring fascination with Scotland’s tragic Queen. This Saturday Gerard Carruthers speaks about Burns and Mary at Ellisland Book here buytickets.at/robertburnsell…

Who was Jean Armour? Celebrate the woman for whom Ellisland was built on 17 August, with Catherine Czerkawska, author of The Jewel novel about Jean. Mossgiel Organic Farm talk about sustainable dairy then & now. Free entrance but booking advised 👇🎫 buytickets.at/robertburnsell…

Clydesdale, Dumfriesshire looking magnificent today as I drive to Robert Burns Ellisland Museum & Farm

Our new exhibition Beyond Burns previews on #doorsopen 7-8 Sept. Explores the fascinating lives of those who made Ellisland home in the centuries after the poet left. Supported by #hessupported #PostcodeLotteryPeople MuseumsGalleriesScot The Holywood Trust Info- ellislandfarm.co.uk/beyond-burns-n…

Fanastic coverage of our new exhibition Beyond Burns:Ellisland’s People in The Herald It previews on Doors Open Days 7/8 Sept when you can see it and the historic site for free. heraldscotland.com/news/24552650.…