Who We Are

WORKING TOGETHER TO REDEVELOP ANNAN HARBOUR

Annan Harbour – Who We Are …

Annan Harbour was key to the economy of the town of Annan through shipbuilding, commerce and fishing. Today it is still a vital part of the town’s identity.

Although trade and fishing declined in the second half of the 20th Century, a community led group has been formed with the aim of restoring the harbour into productive use (read more in Our Vision).

This group consists of a range of bodies including Annan Harbour Action Group (AHAG) and the Annan Harbour Coastal Rowers.

Work has already started with a range of infrastructure improvements, revived boatbuilding and a programme of events to promote harbour usage – you can read more about these initiatives in Our Work.

The Action Group

Annan Harbour Action Group (AHAG) began as a community-led initiative in 2011, and is now a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation with a growing membership. It is governed by 10 trustees.

Meet the Staff

Annan Harbour Action Group (AHAG) now employ a team of dedicated staff (a Youth Worker, Finance Assistant, Project Officer and Manager) working together, and with the community, to deliver the aims of the project.

The Trust

In 2019 Dumfries and Galloway Council provided finance and support to AHAG to seek a Harbour Revision Order to create a new Harbour Trust to provide modern governance over Annan Harbour.

Coastal Rowers

The Annan Harbour Coastal Rowing Club is an official Club that runs water sports and community boating activities at Annan Harbour. These include regular coastal rowing for the general public.

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.