Annan - Our history. Our town. Our stories.
Listen! Annan Active Heritage Trail
Explore Annan’s history at your own pace - just press play!
The Challenging Trail (Red Route)
Follow this longer route through the Everholm, Annan Harbour and the wider town centre, taking in key historic locations along the way. Start at Panel 1: Everholm – Annan’s Lost Castle and listen as you walk between locations.
The audio files for this trail can be found below this step by step guide.
Step 1
Start at Panel 1: Everholm – Annan’s Lost Castle
Step 2
Follow the path through the park to Panel 2: Annan Castle – The Bruces’ Bailey
Step 3
Continue around the Motte and Bailey perimeter to Panel 3: Annan Castle – Edge of the Bailey
Step 4
Cross towards Battery Street to Panel 4: Smuggling on the River Annan
Step 5
Walk along Annan High Street to Panel 5: Bridge House
Step 6
Continue down Port Street to reach Panel 6: Annan Harbour
Step 7
Return along Port Street, then turn down Nicholson Street, continue along Wood Avenue, and follow Elm Road to reach Panel 7: The Central Hotel – The Railways and Emigration
Step 8
Walk up St John’s Road, then along Banks Street back towards Annan High Street to reach Panel 8: Downie’s Wynd – The Riding of the Marches
Step 9
Continue past the Fish Cross to finish at Panel 9: Annan Old Parish Church – Edward Irving & St Kentigern
The Challenging Trail (Red Route) Audio Files:
Panel 1.
Panel 2.
Panel 3.
Panel 4.
Panel 5.
Panel 6.
Panel 7.
Panel 8.
Panel 9.
These trails have been developed to support active travel in Annan, encouraging people to walk, wheel and cycle while discovering the town’s heritage. With thanks to SWestrans and Transport Scotland for their support in making the Annan Active Heritage Trails possible.
