Annan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
About Annan
This agricultural area was the powerbase of the de Brus family, with Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) winning an early victory nearby over the English-backed Balliol on his path to the crown of Scotland. The philosopher and writer Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) went to school here and was utterly miserable. During the First World War there was a huge multi-site munitions complex around Annan, Gretna and Longtown in Cumbria. Britain's military firepower depended upon improvised processes involving "The Devil's Porridge", Boy Scouts collecting conkers, and the future President of Israel.
Top Attractions in Annan
Explore the best things to see and do in Annan:
- ★Annan Athletic FC
- ★Annandale Distillery
- ★Annan Museum
- ★Broom Fisheries
- ★Dino Park
- ★Powfoot Golf Club
- ★Ruthwell Cross
- ★The Devil's Porridge
Where to Eat in Annan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Royal
- 🍴Solway Cafe
- 🍴The Lounge
Where to Stay in Annan
- 🏨Corner House Hotel
- 🏨Farmers Inn
- 🏨Firth Hotel
- 🏨Hoddom Castle
- 🏨Powfoot Hotel
- 🏨Queensberry Arms Hotel
Annan Travel Guide Sections
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