Friars Carse Country House Hotel
✓ Country house hotel set in 45-acre woodland estate by the River Nith
Dumfries
Museums & Galleries · Dumfries and Galloway
Ellisland Farm
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Photo: Rosser1954 Roger Griffith (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
- Farm built by Robert Burns beside the River Nith
- Walk riverside and woodland paths where Burns found inspiration
- See collection of original manuscripts, letters and personal items
- Stay overnight at the Auld Acquaintance Cottage on site
- Six-apartment house preserved much as Burns and Jean knew it
Ellisland Farm is the Dumfriesshire home Robert Burns built in 1788 beside the River Nith, where he was "especially creative," writing "a quarter of his songs and poems" including Auld Lang Syne and Tam o Shanter. You can walk the "peaceful riverside and woodland paths," explore the "splendid six apartment house," and view "original manuscripts of poems and letters" and items belonging to Burns and Jean Armour. It's a rewarding stop for Burns enthusiasts, with "Group Visits to Ellisland" available and a holiday cottage, the "Auld Acquaintance Cottage," on site for those wanting to stay longer. With BRITSTAYS:stays nearby (BRITSTAYS:station), it makes an easy addition to a trip around BRITSTAYS:place.
Practical details
- Time needed
- Allow at least an hour, or two to three for a full visit
- Best for
- Fans of Robert Burns and lovers of literary history
- Booking
- Group visits can be arranged
From the attraction's own website on 25 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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