Annan Town Hall

Annan Town Hall is a red sandstone building on High Street with a symmetrical five-part facade and a four-stage tower topped by a pointed spire. The structure now houses the local library and office spaces where council meetings take place.

The current building was completed in 1878 and replaced a 17th-century tolbooth that housed prison cells for debtors during the 1700s. This transformation reflected the town's growing importance during the Victorian period.

The council chamber displays a 12th-century stone inscription of Robert de Brus, discovered in Devon and returned to Annan in 1927.

The building stands as a prominent landmark on the main street and is easy to spot from its distinctive red stone exterior. You can view the outside freely at any time, but check opening hours if you want to explore the interior spaces.

The central tower houses a working clock made by the Potts workshop in Leeds around 1900 and still keeps time today. Its windows feature stained glass created by Adam & Small, local craftsmen who brought decorative elegance to the interior.

Location: Dumfries and Galloway

Location: Annan

GPS coordinates: 54.98730,-3.26456

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10