Annandale facts for kids
Annandale (in Gaelic: Srath Anann) is a beautiful, wide valley in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It gets its name from the River Annan, which flows right through it.
This valley stretches from north to south through the Southern Uplands. It starts at Annanhead, which is north of Moffat. It then goes all the way down to Annan town, which is on the Solway Firth.
In its higher parts, Annandale separates two groups of hills. The Moffat Hills are on the east side. The Lowther Hills are on the west side.
A long walking path called the Annandale Way goes through the valley. This path is 53 miles long! It follows the River Annan from where it starts all the way to the sea. The Annandale Way was opened in September 2009.
History of Annandale
Annandale was once an important historical area in Scotland. It shared borders with other districts. To the east was Liddesdale, and to the west was Nithsdale. To the north were Clydesdale and Tweeddale. The Solway Firth was to the south.
This area was part of the Sheriffdom of Dumfries. Later, it became part of the County of Dumfries. This was one of the many counties of Scotland. A big change happened in 1889. This was when the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889 was passed. It created a new system for local councils across Scotland.
Today, Dumfriesshire is divided into three main parts. These are Annandale, Eskdale, and Nithsdale. Eskdale used to be part of Liddesdale.
Annandale is famous for its links to important historical figures. These include Ben Jonson, a well-known writer, and Robert the Bruce. The de Brus family was given this land in 1124 by David I. This happened when David became the Prince of the Cumbrians.
Annandale was one of the border lordships. These lands, along with Carrick, helped protect David's lands. They acted as a buffer between the powerful Lordship of Galloway and David's areas of Strathclyde and Cumbria.
See also
In Spanish: Annandale para niños
