Annan
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Annan. The Annan hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Annan. From Annan you can explore the the Solway coast with miles of deserted sandy beaches, rocky coves and cliff-top paths; the Galloway Hills, an area of beautiful moors, mountains, lakes and rivers, and the Southern Upland Way, one of the most challenging long-distance footpaths in Scotland. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Annan hotels and/or the surrounding area. The historic Royal Burgh of Annan is a small border town set on the River Annan, 16 miles from Carlisle or Dumfries and only 8 miles from Gretna Green. Once an important trading port, the town is made up of many traditional red stone buildings and boasts a rich history of ship building and fishing. It lies at the start of the lovely Solway Coast Trail - a drive along quiet roads to a wealth of castles and abbeys. The Sustrans Cycleway passes through Annan over the specially built river bridge. There are plenty of local walks to take in the rich variety of wildlife - red squirrel, roe deer, otter, foxes, badgers, kingfishers, owls and sea birds. With a lovely sandy beach just 3 miles west at Powfoot, this is a superb place from which to explore an unspoilt area, either on foot or by car.

Visitor attractions and information - Annan

	Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace, The Arched House, Ecclefechan, Lockerbie DG11 3DG. Tel: 01576 300666. The great social historian Thomas Carlyle was born here in 1795. The interior reflects life in the late 18th Century and contains collections of portraits, manuscripts and personal belonging of Carlyle. About 5 miles north of Annan.
	The Ruthwell Cross, Ruthwell, Annan. The cross is located inside the church in Ruthwell. The Cross was carved by skilled Northumbrian sculptors in the early 8th century. It is the most important Anglo-Saxon cross in Scotland and a monument of international importance. The cross originally stood near the present church. In 1664 it was pulled down and smashed on the instructions of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. In 1802 it was re-erected in the manse garden and in 1887 was moved to a specially built apse in the church. About 6 miles west of Annan.
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Swallow Kirkconnel Hall Hotel Ecclefechan Lockerbie Dumfries and Galloway DG11 3JH (approx 5 miles from Annan)	Hotel near Annan. Situated off junction 19 off the M74 on the borders of both Scotland and the Lake District. only 10 minutes from gretna green, and one hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh. From the roaring log fire set in the original freestone fireplace to the decorative stained glass window overlooking the main hall, the building retains much of its periodic charm. Each of our 11 en-suite bedrooms are decorated to a high standard and provide scenic views across the Scottish countryside....

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