Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded £270,061 to the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust to deliver the next critical stage in the restoration of Ellisland Farm, the home built by Robert Burns and the birthplace of Auld Lang Syne.
Following a decision by councillors at Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economy and Infrastructure committee on 2 September, the council will now take steps to explore the potential introduction of a Visitor Levy scheme, aimed at enhancing the region’s tourism infrastructure and supporting sustainable growth in the visitor economy.
Dumfries and Galloway Council is calling on residents, communities, businesses, and partners to have their say on the future of litter prevention across the region, as part of a wide-ranging consultation launching on 28 April.
Starting Monday 28 April, a team of ecologists will undertake surveys, following Bat Conservation Trust guidelines, to assess bat activity and species presence.
