 In Thompson's 1832 map, Ellisland was spelt "Elliesland" and was next to Isle Tower.The 'Laird of Lag's Tomb' is located at the surviving "Dunscore Old Kirk" burial ground, as is the grave of Captain Robert Riddell of Glenriddell, a close associate of Robert Burns.The church was rebuilt into a heritage centre in 2017, and features information on the Dunscore-born Jane Haining.