Annandale North
Ward in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.239, -3.361 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 13 94 |
Annandale North sits in the northern reaches of the valley carved by the River Annan, within Dumfries and Galloway in south-west Scotland. The ward is predominantly rural, with rolling farmland, pockets of woodland and a handful of small market towns and villages that give way to quiet lanes and scenic viewpoints across the Annandale valley.
Local life is shaped by agriculture, forestry and small local businesses, with a modest tourism draw for walkers, cyclists and people exploring Border history. The area has deep medieval and Border reiver roots reflected in place‑names and local stories, and community life is sustained by active village halls, agricultural shows and volunteer groups that balance conservation, services and rural economic needs.
Postcode districts covering Annandale North
Most populated places nearby
- Dumfries 15.2 miles24.4 km
Neighbouring places
Example postcodes in Annandale North
DG11 2DT, DG1 3NP, DG11 3EH, DG11 1HQ, DG11 1JY, DG11 2BG, DG11 3JQ, DG11 3EW, DG11 1EN … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 49.1 miles79 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 51.6 miles83.1 km
- Lockerbie Railway Station 8.1 miles13 km
- Dumfries Railway Station 15 miles24.1 km
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Schools in Annandale North
- Applegarth School Primary
- Beattock School Primary
- Hightae School Primary
- Hoddom School Primary
- Johnstonebridge School Primary
- Lochmaben School Primary
- Lockerbie Academy Secondary
- Lockerbie Primary School Primary
- Moffat Academy All ages
- Nethermill School Primary
- St Mungo School Primary
- The Gilmour Centre All ages
Local points of interest
- Raehills Estate 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Jardine Hall Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Dumcrieff Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Auchencastle Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- The Barony Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Tundergarth Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Rock Hall Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Friars Carse Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Lincluden House Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Robert Burns Centre Museum 15.6 miles25.1 km