A public fundraising initiative has raised £90,000 for The National Trust for Scotland's (NTS) new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, due to open to the public in November.

Inspired by Burns' first published work, 'The Kilmarnock Edition', the NTS launched 'The Alloway Edition' in May 2010 to help towards raising the final £1m needed for the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The book will record the name of every individual, group and organisation that has donated £30.00 or more towards the appeal, replicating Burns' move to ensure the publication of his first book in 1787 by securing the names of 350 supporters who promised to buy it. The museum - supported by the Scottish Government, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Scottish Enterprise, and South Ayrshire Council - will house 5,000 historic artefacts, manuscripts and memorabilia associated with Burns and be split into four sections: 'Identity', 'Inspiration', 'Fame' and 'Creative Works'.