Young Creatives Residency - Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

Overview

A fully funded creative residency weekend for musicians aged 18–25, which puts creativity, inspiration and career development at centre stage.

For early‑career and aspiring musicians, this residency weekend offers the opportunity to undertake creative and professional development over two days of workshops and creative space amongst the calm surrounds of Ellisland Museum & Farm.

In this fully funded programme, participants are guided by experienced artists at various stages in their careers, including Rua Soul, Zoe Bestel and Ben Walker.

• Songwriting and creative practice
• Building a team and booking gigs
• Using PR and social media
• Making a record

• Two days of workshops and activity
• Lunch and refreshments
• Transport to/from Ellisland Museum & Farm

Participants will be supported and encouraged to take creative space, inspiration and time in a focused, dedicated setting to develop existing or new creative work.

Participants should bring instruments or materials that will support their creative practice.

Individuals and groups are welcome to apply.

Places will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Register online before July 31st 2026. Applications will close early if all spaces are filled.

Location:

Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire, Edinburgh City, Glasgow City, North Ayrshire, Scottish Borders, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire

Deadline:
Saturday 01 August 2026 at 04:00.