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Known for
The Annan Riding of the Marches (one of Scotland's great Common Ridings), the salmon fishing on the River Annan, Edward Irving (the charismatic preacher born here), and a Dumfriesshire market town on the Solway Firth
A little history
Annan has been a royal burgh since the 12th century. Edward Irving, founder of the Catholic Apostolic Church and one of the most celebrated preachers of the 19th century, was born here in 1792. The town's Common Riding preserves ancient traditions of boundary checking.
The Riding of the Marches in July is a genuine community celebration. The River Annan for salmon fishing — one of the better Solway rivers. The Solway coast nearby for birdwatching.
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The town centre has independent cafes and local food options. Local Solway seafood and Dumfriesshire beef are excellent.
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The Annan Riding of the Marches (one of Scotland's great Common Ridings), the salmon fishing on the River Annan, Edward Irving (the charismatic preacher born here), and a Dumfriesshire market town on the Solway Firth Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Annan worth exploring.
The town centre has independent cafes and local food options. Local Solway seafood and Dumfriesshire beef are excellent. Download Roam free to discover Annan's independent food scene.
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Annan's economy is agriculture, fishing and local trade. The town centre serves a rural Dumfriesshire catchment. List your Annan business on Roam to reach local customers in Dumfries and Galloway.
Roam covers all of Annan including Eastriggs, Gretna, Dornock, Brydekirk, Hoddom. The Riding of the Marches in July is a genuine community celebration. The River Annan for salmon fishing — one of the better Solway rivers. The Solway coast nearby for birdwatching.
