G'day Margo, > Ellisland after Burns moved out? I found this by using CANMORE a web site that I have only just found - it was mentioned by someone on this list. If it is the farm there is even a photo. NX98SW 6 Ellisland Alternative(s):River Nith Roman Temporary Camps Dumfries And Galloway S Photographs: 16 Prints and Drawings: 1 Images on Line: 3 NX98SW 42 Ellisland Enclosure Dumfries And Galloway Photographs: 4 NX98SW 69 Ellisland Farm Farming And Fishing; Recreation Dumfries And Galloway L Photographs: 34 Print Room: 2 Images on Line: 1 NX98SW 82 Ellisland Farm, Excavations Trial Excavation Dumfries And Galloway Manuscripts: 1 It seems to be a WONDERFUL site for finding all those old hamlets, farms etc. that we are always chasing. "The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) is responsible for recording, interpreting and collecting information about the built environment. This information, which relates to buildings, sites, and ancient monuments of archaeological, architectural and historical interest (including maritime sites and underwater constructions) is then made freely available to the public." Take a look at http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/index.html Mike.... Mike CALDER http://members.optusnet.com.au/mikecalder/ Researching: CALDER, DIXON, TUSON, GRACIE D&GFHS #2979