Location: Annan

Map of Annan in south west Scotland
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The town of Annan is conveniently located in the south west of Scotland and fully accessible by road, bus and train. For info on how to get here and where to stay
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A Whole Day of Entertainment!

Join in the Fun on the 1st Saturday in July

8am The Cornet and his Lass accompanied by over 100 horses and riders set off from Annan High Street to inspect the ancient boundaries of the Royal Burgh are intact with the sound of ‘Safe Oot, Safe in’ ringing in their ears.

1pm The Cornet and his Lass lead the afternoon Procession of fancy dressed children and decorated lorries along Annan High Street. The Procession gets bigger every year and is a sight not to be missed.

1-5pm Out and About afternoon of family entertainment on Annan Academy Playing Fields.

  • 1pm - Gates Open for major outdoor attractions + Pipe Band Contest + Fun Fair + Trade Stands + Children's Sports etc.

    PLUS in Main Arena
    (please note - all times subject to change):
  • Horses in Harmony2.10pm - Horses in Harmony
    Horses In Harmony present a stunning classical dressage display team with both riders and horses in traditional Portugues attire. These magnificent show horses a perform stunning displays of elegant precision riding.
  • 2.35 pm - Flyin Ryan
    Flyin RyanFlyin Ryan performs motorcycle jumps over cars, steam engines, or anything he can get his hands on. Ryan performs wheelies with only one hand, one leg, standing up, sitting down, and whilst standing on his seat.
  • 3.00pm - Bozo & Zizi + Freddie Fire Engine
    A wild, wet and wacky show involving Freddie the misbehaving Fire Engine and those ever popular clowns Bozo and Zizi.
  • 3.30pm - Prize Giveaway
  • 3.35pm - Horses in Harmony
  • 4.00pm - Prize Giveaway
  • 4.10pm - Spitfire & Dakota Display
    Golden Lion Parachute DropDisplay by courtesy of the Royal Air Force.
  • 4.20pm - Flyin Ryan
  • Time TBC - Golden Lions Parachute Drop
    The Golden Lions Scotand, Infantry Parachute Display Team are all Regular Army soldiers - each has to pass a rigorous selection course followed by freefall parachute training.

5.45pm Display of Mass Pipes and Drums, Annan High Street. With in excess of 25 bands marching and playing together the sight and sound is one that should never be missed!

Display of Mass Pipes and Drums, Annan High Street

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Also See : The 2008 Annan Riding of the Marches Reports >>

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