Sorry I can't answer the traveller's question - best to contact Ellisland direct via the website ?

Hi and thanks for asking this very apt question. Over the past few years The Friend's of Ellisland maybe have viewed the farm as more of a Museum of agricultural history and thus we have built up a very large collection of Victorian and Edwardian machinery and household items. Mr Williamson who gifted the farm creating the Ellisland Trust made it clear that the farm be used for the contemplation of the life and work of Robert Burns only. Thus we are working at present to reverse the look of the farm and house to the time that the Burns family lived at Ellisland. When you visit again you will notice that the ploughs have been removed from the front of the house and that the byre has been cleared of some of its contents. Being historically accurate can be challenging however we are striving to make Ellisland as close as possible. Big questions lie ahead though and maybe you could let us have your opinions on whether we should take down the buildings that were built after Burns departure? Should we thatch the house? Any other things you would like to see or not see at Ellisland. Many thanks and best wishes, Stuart