‘Saved’ manuscripts join collection at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Twelve original manuscripts written by Robert Burns, which have just come into the care of conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland, will go on display this January as part of a new exhibition entitled Homecoming

The manuscripts join more than 5000 Burns-related items which are in the care of the National Trust for Scotland at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway. The site includes an award-winning museum experience, as well as the cottage where Burns was born in 1759.

National Trust for Scotland Chief Executive Philip Long OBE said: “Securing this outstanding collection for the public was an excellent example of our sector working together to raise the funds and support needed to save them for our cultural heritage and ensure that they would be protected for and enjoyed by future generations. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this possible.

National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland, Amina Shah, said: “It’s fantastic to finally offer members of the public the opportunity to see these priceless items up close, after they were hidden away for so long. This

Wellwood Communications are delighted to announce the merger with Ayrshire based Alite Systems

Award winning company Wellwood Communications Ltd has merged with Ayrshire telecoms provider, Alite Systems. The merger will strengthen support for both new and existing customers across the central belt of Scotland and beyond.

Speaking about the merger Drew Westwood, Managing Director of Wellwood Communications said; “We are delighted to be working with David and his existing clients. We will continue to offer all aspects of business communications from telephone systems, Voice Over IP (VoIP) cloud telephony, lines, calls and broadband connectivity to both public and private sector clients throughout Scotland and the north of England.

We pride ourselves on listening to customers and continue to provide the best advice along with a range of options including cost savings and business continuity providing a first class level of service to our customers.” is why we, alongside National Trust for Scotland and other organisations, worked so hard to acquire these items when they came up for sale – it was unthinkable that they would once again end up in private hands. It’s also fitting that the First Commonplace Book makes its first appearance at Burns’s birthplace – it will feel like a true homecoming.” www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/ robert-burns-birthplace-museum

David Leggat, Owner, Alite Systems commented “Alite Systems have been a long term partner of Wellwood Communications and we are delighted that the businesses have now merged. Not only does this provide strong engineering support to our clients but we are able to draw on the experience of both businesses to enhance the customer experience.

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