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.
Dumfries and Galloway Council is delighted to celebrate a landmark moment for our region as internationally renowned actor, and Balmaclellan-born, Sam Heughan announces his significant investment in our region.
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.
The Scottish Government has awarded Dumfries and Galloway Council £1.34 million funding towards the Annan Harbour Regeneration Project from the Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme.
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.
