“This is our opportunity to preserve the home where the world’s most famous song was born and ensure it thrives for generations to come,” he added.
Project director Joan McAlpine said a revived Ellisland could provide a major economic boost for the area.
“Over the past few years, we’ve undertaken extensive research and consultation to understand what Ellisland needs structurally, and to explore what it could become,” she said.
“It quickly became clear to us that we had to find a way to also make the site sustainable – generating income to support the heritage and culture.
“This site has immense potential as both a cultural destination and an engine for regional economic regeneration.”
