Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust

Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust A 'Building Preservation Trust' based in Dumfries, encouraging the conservation of the historic built environment across Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust (DHBT) is a 'Building Preservation Trust' (BPT) with charitable status. As such, it is in a position to raise and co-ordinate various forms of finance such as grants from central and local government; low-interest loans from the Architectural Heritage Fund; and donations, gifts in kind, and concessionary loans from companies, charitable trusts, and the general pub

lic. The primary aim of the trust is to rescue and preserve and restore historic buildings in and around Dumfries (and potentially further afield) that are at risk of decay or depradation that could lead to their being irreparably damaged - or lost forever. It is intended that the trust will develop and operate a 'revolving fund' for the restoration or conservation of historic buildings to enable their continued and sustainable use. BPTs are voluntary organisations, set up by like-minded individuals who care passionately about the historic built environment and are willing to devote time and effort, mostly without pay or other financial reward, to a good cause. They exist principally in order to save high risk, low return historic buildings in which nobody else is prepared to invest. There are many BPTs throughout the UK and they have saved countless doomed buildings from the brink, by love and labour, where there was no other avenue, and all hope seemed lost. BPTs usually step in where there seems to be no other way to save a building (such as purchase by another sympathetic individual or organisation). DHBT is the first independent BPT dedicated to Dumfries and the Surrounding area, with the intention to help ensure that no more of the distinctive vernacular buildings and historic architecture of this beautiful area is needlessly lost. Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in Scotland (Company No. 412579), and a Registered Scottish Charity (SCO 42851). We are a member of the Heritage Trust Network.

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Robert Burns Ellisland Museum and Farm is hosting a magical concert at the Theatre Royal in Dumfries on 17 January. This...
20/12/2025

Robert Burns Ellisland Museum and Farm is hosting a magical concert at the Theatre Royal in Dumfries on 17 January. This is an opportunity for people to hear the Burns Family Flute being played by Claire Mann, accompanied by Scots singer Robyn Stapleton and harpist Wendy Stewart.
The ticket price is reasonably modest as Ellisland wants to bring the flute to a wider Dumfries audience who can engage with the history of Burns in the local area.

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? 🎁

Give your friends and family the chance to hear the Burns Family Flute played for the first time in over 150 years in Dumfries this upcoming Burns Season.

At a time of year filled with love and connection, what better way to share the festive spirit than by celebrating the home of Auld Lang Syne, the international anthem of friendship 🎄

With tickets at just £12 and £10 concession, join Robert Burns Ellisland Trust for a momentous evening set to include:

🪈The Burns Family Flute

🎶Music and song from Robert Burns’ time at Ellisland, including Auld Lang Syne, performed by Robyn Stapleton, Claire Mann and Wendy Stewart

🎤Talks from the Project Director and Project Curator sharing more about Ellisland and the Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne project and campaign

This event will bring the music and story of Burns to the Theatre Royal Dumfries, the very stage that the poet himself wrote for and supported, centuries ago.

Saturday 17th January 2026
Doors 2pm
Performance start 2:30pm

🌟Tickets available now at the Theatre Royal website and via the link below!

https://theatreroyaldumfries.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873680922/events/129650860/seats?zone=Auditorium

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Please can you help us?
We are in urgent need of two more friendly VOLUNTEERS to help receive and welcome visitors to Rosefield Mills on Doors Open Day this Saturday from 11am to 3pm.
If you are able to help, please send a DM or please email [email protected] with your contact number, for further details. MANY THANKS!

01/09/2025

Photographers of all ages took part in a competition designed to capture the beauty of the historic building on the River Nith.

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24 Queen Street
Dumfries
DG12JF

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+441387259338

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