(Image: Ian Findlay)Pittock said the Ellisland site “represents an extraordinary opportunity”. He said: “This is where Burns was at the creative peak that gave us Auld Lang Syne, one of Scotland's greatest cultural exports. In November, the Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne campaign launched a public appeal to raise £12 million to 'restore and recreate' the 18th century farmhouse. Joan McApline is leading the Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne campaign, while Murray Pittock is serving as ambassdor. His support reinforces that saving Ellisland makes sense culturally, economically, and socially.”Read more:A twelve-minute film about the ‘home of Auld Lang Syne’ was released in November.

Source: The Herald December 30, 2025 19:32 UTC