Annan
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.987, -3.253 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 19 66 |
| Population: | 8,920 |
| Dialling code: | 01461 (Gretna) |
Annan sits at the mouth of the River Annan on the edge of the Solway Firth, in the valley of Annandale within Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It has medieval roots and grew as a small port and industrial town - milling and shipping were important in the 19th century - and today combines local services and light industry with many residents commuting to nearby centres such as Carlisle or Dumfries.
The town retains a lively community feel, with a local museum, riverside walks and access to rich Solway birdlife that attract visitors, and a keen sporting culture centred on its football club, Annan Athletic, who play at Galabank. Period buildings, a compact town centre and surrounding rolling countryside make it a pleasant base for exploring the historic landscapes of south-west Scotland.
Postcode districts covering Annan
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Eastriggs Place 3 miles
- Annandale South Ward 4.1 miles
- Bowness Parish 4.4 miles
- Ecclefechan Place 5 miles
- Eaglesfield Place 5.3 miles
- Kirkbride Built-up area 6.9 miles
- Solway Coast Ward 7.1 miles
- Gretna Place 7.5 miles
- Holme East Waver Parish 7.6 miles
- Skinburness Built-up area 8.2 miles
- Kirkbampton Parish 8.6 miles
- Burgh-by-Sands Built-up area 9 miles
Example postcodes in Annan
DG12 6FR, DG12 5JW, DG12 5AR, DG12 6BJ, DG12 6GS, DG12 6BU, DG12 5EX, DG12 6JR, DG12 6AS … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 62 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 63.7 miles
- Annan Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Gretna Green Railway Station 7.5 miles
Hotels near Annan Ad
- Powfoot Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- Corner House Hotel 3 0.3 miles
- Hetland Hall Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- The Mill Forge 3 5.8 miles
- Gretna Hall Hotel 4 7.5 miles
- Smiths at Gretna Green 4 7.6 miles
- Hunters Lodge Hotel 3 7.5 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74 3 6.9 miles
- Solway Lodge Hotel 3 7.6 miles
- The Gretna Chase Hotel 3 8 miles
Schools in Annan
- Annan Academy Secondary
- Elmvale School Primary
- Hecklegirth School Primary
- Newington School Primary
- St Columba's RC School Primary
Local points of interest
- Galabank Stadium 0.6 miles
- Mount Annan Estate 1 mile
- Kinmount House Estate 3.9 miles
- Hoddam Castle Estate 4 miles
- Birrens Archaeological site 5.5 miles
- Tundergarth Estate 7.8 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 9.9 miles
- Rock Hall Estate 10.1 miles
- Jardine Hall Estate 14 miles
- Powillimount Beach Beach 14.4 miles
- Arbigland Estate 14.4 miles
- Cavens Estate 14.6 miles