Annan Harbour
REDEVELOPMENT & REGENERATION
Of this ancient harbour in the town of Annan in south west Scotland
OUR VISION
Our Work
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Annan Local Place Plan - Have Your Say!
Our Harbour
Annan Harbour was key to the economy of the town of Annan through shipbuilding, commerce and fishing and is, today, still a vital part of the identity of this busy and vibrant small town in Dumfries and Galloway.
Although trade and fishing declined in this area of south west Scotland in the second half of the 20th Century, a community led action group has been formed with the aim of restoring Annan harbour into productive use.
Redevelopment & Regeneration
We hope to help you find out more about the ongoing developments at Annan Harbour through our web site, where you can find out:
WHO WE ARE
We are a range of community led organisations working together to promote and enact the development of Annan Harbour.
OUR WORK
Our aim is to restore Annan Harbour and it’s surrounding area for productive and public use. Some work has already taken place …
NEWS & EVENTS
Read the latest news about any recent developments at Annan Harbour, and learn about our forthcoming organised events …
GET INVOLVED
From becoming a member to volunteering at events or making a donation, there are many ways that you can get involved with us …
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Some Background
Annan is a historic town on the Solway Firth, and the first port to be found on the west coast of Scotland.
The town boasts a thousand‐year heritage of fishing, trade, smuggling and shipbuilding, all interwoven with the stories of Robert the Bruce, Edward Balliol and Robert Burns.
A changing focus over the 20th Century left Annan’s waterfront blighted by disused buildings, contaminated land, derelict ships and a silted harbour. Today, the local community, led by Annan Harbour Action Group (AHAG), is working to transform the harbour so that it can recover its place as a vital economic, cultural and environmental resource for the town.
1725
Convention of Royal Burghs stationed an armed sloop at Annan Waterfoot to discourage the free trade.
1790
Mill Lead excavated via a feu from the Town Council.
1805
Burgh funds provided to build a wharf and warehouse at the Well (Welldale) capable of receiving light craft.
1810
Town Subscription Quay was built to a drawing prepared by Thomas Telford.
1817
John Irving of Newbie Estates build the flood banks on the lower river stabilising the merse land to the East at a cost of £3000, thus enabling ships of 300 tons to reach the Town Quay.
1818
John Nicholson established ship building yard at the Welldale building clippers with local timbe.
Our Funders & Partners
Our funders and partners invest in us to support our local community and in the continued work to regenerate Annan Harbour. By doing so they continue to recognise the value of this work and the importance of community-led regeneration.
