_1127 Robert Burns Ellisland Museum and Farm "<p>Ellisland, the rural home of National Bard Robert Burns, set in stunning landscape beside the river Nith. The site inspired Burns to write some of his most famous works, including Tam o\u2019Shanter and Auld Lang Syne. It is unique in Burns heritage, being the only house he built for himself and his family.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Step back in time, by entering Burns\u2019 kitchen and the Spence where he wrote and greeted his visitors. Discover a range of fascinating artefacts reflecting Burns\u2019 life on the farm and his writing. Have a walk down the river, through Robert\u2019s orchard and even take a peak at his outside loo!<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Though built by Burns as a farmhouse, he was already famous by 1788 and the building shows some significant differences to a traditional Dumfriesshire farmhouse of the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>" Organization "<p>Ellisland, the rural home of National Bard Robert Burns, set in stunning landscape beside the river Nith. The site inspired Burns to write some of his most famous works, including Tam o\u2019Shanter and Auld Lang Syne. It is unique in Burns heritage, being the only house he built for himself and his family.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Step back in time, by entering Burns\u2019 kitchen and the Spence where he wrote and greeted his visitors. Discover a range of fascinating artefacts reflecting Burns\u2019 life on the farm and his writing. Have a walk down the river, through Robert\u2019s orchard and even take a peak at his outside loo!<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Though built by Burns as a farmhouse, he was already famous by 1788 and the building shows some significant differences to a traditional Dumfriesshire farmhouse of the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>" 55.13336 -3.684282