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Annan (/ ˈ æ n ən / AN-ən; Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Anainn) is a town and former royal burgh in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. Historically part of Dumfriesshire, its public buildings include Annan Academy, of which the writer Thomas Carlyle was a pupil, and a Georgian building now known as "Bridge House".
Annan is a town on the north shore of the Solway Firth and is just eight miles from the English border. Annan lies on the east side of the River Annan and began as a river port in the 14th century. Most of modern Annan was built within the past two centuries.
Things to Do in Annan, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 4,066 traveller reviews and photos of Annan tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Annan. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Things to Do in Annan, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 4,045 traveler reviews and photos of Annan tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Annan. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Jack of All Trades
- Fancy A Walk?
- The Great Annan Academy
- One Face Many Voices
- Here Comes The Cavalry!
- Paranormal Persuasion
- Historic Footbridges Washed Away: Annan Rallies to Rebuild and Restore
- Not 1, Not 2, But 5!
- Robert The Bruce
- Beer Anyone?
During the time of the First World War, it seems Annan couldn’t quite make up its mind what it was best at producing, so tried its hand at all trades! Annan was connected to the Glasgow and Southwestern, the Caledonian, and the Solway Junction railways and so capitalised on the exportation opportunities. The list is quite extensive including; cured...
If you happened to be visiting Annan and are an avid walker it just so happens you are in luck. Through Annan runs the Annandale Way. A 53 mile long walk starting at the source of the River Annan. So if you’re one for a challenge, this isn’t for the faint hearted![/vc_column_text]
Founded in 1802 the original Annan Academy saw the great Thomas Carlylepass through its doors. Carlyle was a pioneering Eighteenth Century philosopher, moving forward from the previous enlightenment thinking to more modern ideas.
Another well known (more modern) face to come from Annan is actress Ashley Jensen. Most notably known for her role in Ugly Betty and other television programmes such as Extras, she has also received awards for her roles in recent animated films. Couldn’t put a face to the voice of Nanette in Gnomeo and Juliet? It was Ashley! She was also the voice ...
The Riding of the Marches is an annual event in Annan that sees over 100 horsemen and women mount their trusty steeds to Ride the Marches to make sure all local landmarks are all intact. Doesn’t that sound like a great excuse for a huge party? You guessed it, it just so happens that is exactly what they do! If you are visiting the area early July t...
The A75 is a major road that runs through Dumfriesshire. Part of the road travels through Annan. Those of you partial to some paranormal persuasion will be very interested in stopping by this little town! Not only is this section of the road haunted, but it is also said to be arguably the most haunted road in Scotland, possibly even Britain. There ...
In October 2021, Annan experienced devastating flash floods that resulted in the loss of two historic footbridges. The Cuthbertson Memorial Bridge and the Diamond Jubilee Bridge, cherished landmarks within the community, were tragically swept away by the destructive force of the floodwaters. The impact of this loss was deeply felt by the community,...
Yep, that’s right. The random fact of the day goes to Annan, home to 5 different churches all of different denominations. This is despite only having a population of approximately 10,000.
Annan Castle is the original home to the Lords of Annandale the ‘de Brus’ family later to known as the Bruces. So not only does Annan have its own castle, it happens to have housed one of the most famous King of Scots! How many other towns can say that? Unfortunately, little remains of this Motte and Bailey castle A statue of King Robert the Bruce ...
The Blue Bell Innhappens to hold an annual Beer Festival in Annan! Who’d have thought it? Well, the last bank holiday weekend in August is when you need to be making your way down to the beer garden of the Blue Bell! Lets hope the we don’t have typical bank holiday weather so those beers can be enjoyed in the sun! So there you have it. A little all...
The Scottish town of Annan - places of interest and historical landmarks in the town located in Dumfries and Galloway in the south west of Scotland.
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