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  Annan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Annan, Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, United Kingdom.
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Annan   (93 words)

  
 The Old Closes and Streets of Glasgow
Born in 1829 in Dairsie, Fife, Thomas Annan was the fifth child of John Annan and Agnes Bell.
Annan acquitted himself with distinction during this time, completing his education in the fourth year of a projected seven year apprenticeship.
Annan did not approach his subject as a social reformer or investigator with a camera.
special.lib.gla.ac.uk /exhibns/month/mar2006.html   (2148 words)

  
 Church of St John the Evangelist, Annan, Scotland
The congregation was gathered in 1838 one of the oldest in the United Diocese and the church was built in 1842/43 at the cost of £721-8-4d.
The east window is of stained glass depicting St John the evangelist the Chancel is wood panelled and matches the style of the Altar and the Lectern.
A Mission station at Ecclefechan was served from Annan at the beginning of this century.
www.episcopalglasgow.org.uk /annan   (117 words)

  
 Harkness
Jane was born in 1876 at Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Robert was born abt 1808 at Graitney (Gretna) in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Robert was a Master Joiner and Carpenter and was located at Annan in 1851.
www.geocities.com /bee1sad/Harkness.html   (483 words)

  
 Russell Brown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Russell Brown was born in Annan, Scotland and attended the local Annan Academy.
The Conservative Party was completely wiped out in Scotland in 1997, and Russell Brown was elected as the Labour MP for Dumfries with a large majority of 9,643, and has remained an MP since.
Following the election he became the PPS to the Secretary of State for Scotland Alistair Darling.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Russell_Brown   (416 words)

  
 The Descendants of David Walker and Margaret Hetherington, Ann Bramble
Walker was born on 25 Jun 1762 Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Janet was born on 17 Jun 1788 Wintersheugh, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Samuel was born in 1816 Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
www.islandregister.com /walker1.html   (5899 words)

  
 Fishing in Scotland. Fisheries and fishing in the south west including Dumfries and Galloway
It is undoubtedly Scotland's most prolific pike water with the emphasis on large catches of hard fighting middleweight fish.
Set in the rolling hills of the scottish borders the hotel is ideally placed both for the head waters of the River Annan and St Mary's Loch as well as the Megget.
We offer accomodation at kinmount court near annan and we have available the famous BARJARG BEAT on the Nith, we leased it for 5 years and are able to offer fishing on this well kept beat.
www.fishing-scotland.net /southwest.htm   (968 words)

  
 THE ANNAN RFC GOSSIP AND DEAD INTERESTING PAGE
Annan are currently top of the league and hope to continue on their winning ways having had a walk over in the home match against Waysiders when they were unable to raise a team.
Annan have never played Ardrossan at 1st XV level so they are somewhat of an unknown quantity although they are reputed to have a big mobile set of forwards and workmanlike backs so Annan look as if they will have their hands full.
Annan Ladies are hopeful of their opponents turning up on Sunday for their first home game of their league campaign and they are also hopeful of being able to put out a full team for the first time this season in Division 2 of the SWRU leagues.
www.annanrfc.com /page1_38.html   (15926 words)

  
 Family Tree of John McMillan - c1818   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
JOHN MACMILLAN was born 07/11/1818 at Grange, Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland., and died 29/01/1890 in Dalton Village, Dumfriesshire, Scotland..
JEMIMA TWEEDIE was born 10/10/1812 in Raffles, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and died 08/06/1894 at Dalton Village, Dumfriesshire, Scotland..
Baptism: 14/11/1818, Grange in the Parish of Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
www.hawk37.demon.co.uk /Charts/mcmillan_john-1818.html   (178 words)

  
 What's On in Annan Dumfriesshire Scotland
from the annual Riding of the Marches, to the varied exhibitions throughout the year at Annan Museum to the films at the Lonsdale City Cinema...
These pages are updated regularly - so if you have an event happening in the Annan area please email us at whatson@annan.org.uk and let us know.
Wednesdays at same venue from 7 to 9pm a youth club is held for ages 14-18.
www.annan.org.uk /whatson/index.html   (257 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Scotland | Annan reminds G8 of world's poor
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has told G8 leaders not to forget the world's poor as Scotland prepares for their upcoming summit.
Despite the nature of Mr Annan's visit, the 6 July Gleneagles summit was not far from his mind and he was very optimistic about its outcome for the world and that of the United Nations.
The chair of Make Poverty History in Scotland, Mary Cullen, said: "Simply by joining in the march on the streets of Edinburgh, Scots have the chance to make the world of a difference to men, women and children throughout the world.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/4642659.stm   (512 words)

  
 My Family
Jessie HENDERSON was born in 1855 in Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Margaret HENDERSON was born on 31 Jul 1856 in Millfield Cottage, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Mary HENDERSON was born in 1857 in Applegarth Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
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 Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Edinburgh - Annan talks up Capital conference on poverty
KOFI ANNAN has sent a message of support to hundreds of delegates who have flocked to the Capital to debate world poverty and debt relief.
Scotland was chosen to be the international host for this year’s show ahead of dozens of other countries.
Mr Annan told the organisers that events such as theirs can help to advance greater tolerance among the peoples of the world.
news.scotsman.com /archive.cfm?id=337082005   (439 words)

  
 ChiRex Completes Purchase of Glaxo Wellcome Manufacturing Facility at Annan, Scotland
Clark added that ChiRex already has appointed managers for key positions and commenced the integration of the Annan employees, as well as meeting with regulatory agencies and beginning the reconfiguration of the facilities.
ChiRex has purchased all of the buildings, land and equipment at the 154- acre Annan, Scotland, property, encompassing three main production buildings, for 40 million pounds (approximately $66 million), plus certain working capital.
Under the agreement, ChiRex will continue to manufacture most of the products currently made at Annan and plans to invest 30 million pounds (approximately $48 million) over five years to accommodate newly contracted products and to modify the facility for general purpose manufacturing.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/10-31-97/349605   (535 words)

  
 ChiRex to Buy Glaxo Wellcome Pharmaceutical Facility at Annan, Scotland
As part of the proposed agreement, Glaxo Wellcome will award ChiRex a five year contract of up to $450 million (270 million pounds), of which $250 million (150 million pounds) is guaranteed, to supply certain pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.
Moreover, it positions us to produce ingredients for some of the most significant compounds in the healthcare industry, and to accelerate the commercialization of several of our proprietary chiral building blocks that are rapidly emerging from the ChiRex development pipeline.
Under the agreement, ChiRex will continue to manufacture products currently made at Annan and plans to invest 30 million pounds (approximately $48 million) over five years to accommodate newly contracted products and to modify the facility for general purpose manufacturing.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/7-7-97/271228   (605 words)

  
 Edward Irving
Scottish church divine, generally regarded as the founder of the "Catholic Apostolic Church", was born at Annan, Dumfriesshire, on the 4th of August 1792.
The first stage of his education was passed at a school kept by Peggy Paine, a relation of the well-known author of the Age of Reason, after which he entered the Annan academy, taught by Adam Hope, of whom there is a graphic sketch in the Reminiscences of Thomas Carlyle.
With the sanction of the "power" he was now after some delay reordained "chief pastor of the church assembled in Newman Street", but unremitting labors and ceaseless spiritual excitement soon completely exhausted the springs of his vital energy.
www.nndb.com /people/191/000104876   (673 words)

  
 Scotland Vacation Rentals from Owner Direct
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Annan is two miles away, Dumfries and Carlisle are thirty minutes away, and the Lake District is only an hour.
Balquhidder Cottage Rentals - At the eastern end of Loch Voil in the lovely area of Scotland known as the Trossachs.
www.ownerdirect.com /enter-scotland.htm   (264 words)

  
 Annan Family Genealogy Forum (25 Latest Messages)
Re: Annan from Fife and Paisley Scotland - Ross Annan 5/07/01
Re: Annan from Fife and Paisley Scotland - Barbara Annan 2/18/01
Annan from Fife and Paisley Scotland - John Moodie 11/08/00
genforum.genealogy.com /cgi-bin/latest.cgi?annan   (206 words)

  
 Mitchell Ancestors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The last three children were born in Carlisle, the rest were born in Scotland so they must have moved between 1873 and 1876.
Mitchell, born 06 July 1871 in Annan, Scotland; died 16 October 1934 in Scotland; married Isabella Johnston February 1897.
Robert died on the 15 October 1829 in Wamphray, Scotland at the age of 81.
www.sasktelwebsite.net /pager/mitchell-ancestors.html   (793 words)

  
 River Annan salmon fishing Scotland
Produced with the kind cooperation of the owners and angling clubs on the River Annan in Dumfriesshire, Southern Scotland
The Annan is not far north of Carlisle, it's about 35 miles long and has 16 beats open to visiting anglers.
The Tay is a world famous Scottish salmon river, it is a HUGE river, 15 times the size of the Annan and certainly costs 15 times as much to take a rod.
www.riverannan.co.uk   (748 words)

  
 Funeral Directors and Undertakers in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Funeral Directors and Undertakers in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK Helping you to find a funeral director in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland or funeral directors in the UK.
Headstones and Memorials for cemeteries and churchyards in the UK Click here if you are looking for a Monumental Mason.
If you looking for a funeral director in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland or funeral directors in the UK, regarding funeral advice about simple low cost funerals or information about funeral prices, this website can help you.
www.funeralsearch.co.uk /fdatowns/annan.php   (867 words)

  
 Hotels Dumfries - Powfoot Golf Hotel - Dumfries Hotels on Scotland's Personal Hotels
The Village of Powfoot is readily accessible from Central Scotland or Northern England.
While only three miles from the market town of Annan, Powfoot Golf hotel Dumfries, well off the beaten track and is an excellent centre for country walks.
Enjoy a relaxing break in this unspoilt part of Scotland or enjoy the many activities available such as bird watching, golf, fishing & wild fowling.On cooler nights real log fires burn in the lounge and bar adding the finishing touch to a fine standard of Scottish Hospitality.
www.scotland-hotels.com /search/showproperty.php?id=0000000081   (380 words)

  
 Genealogy Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Agnes was Born on 26th January 1897 at Brydekirk, Dumfries, Scotland.
He was Born in the year 1866, at Torthorwald Dumfries, Scotland.
In the year 1896, James was a Gamekeeper at Limekilns Tollbar, Annan, Scotland.
www.g3ngd.supanet.com /g3ngd/f-tree.html   (408 words)

  
 Tourist Information for Annan :: Yes Scotland Gazetteer :: YesScotland.com
Scotland > South of Scotland > Dumfriesshire > Annan
16 miles east of Dumfries and 8 miles west of Gretna on the A75, Annan stands on the River Annan on the shores of the Solway Firth.
Keep up to date with special offers, and events in Scotland by subscribing to our newsletter.
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 Get Involved - Educators - Teacher Fellowship Biographies 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Her present position is principle teacher for business education at Annan Academy, the main secondary school for the district of Annandale in Dumfries and Galloway.
The Young Enterprise program at Annan Academy has benefited from Gladys’ expertise for the past 10 years.
Gladys has been carrying out the full duties for the past three years of link teacher and has made a significant contribution in the continuing development of successful Young Enterprise companies.
www.ja.org /involved/involved_ed_fell_bio02_14.shtml   (149 words)

  
 Scotland Bed and Breakfast in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Situated in Annan in the south west of Scotland, we are just 10 minutes drive from Gretna Green and the Scottish / English border - an ideal starting point for any tour of Scotland and the Borders.
We do specialise in accommodation for writers, but also welcome anyone who wishes to visit this wonderful part of the country.
For both professional and amateur writers we offer peace and quiet, inspiration and excellent facilities for some quality time to write.
www.avalonbb.co.uk   (228 words)

  
 C&EN: COVERSTORY - CASE STUDY #1 - REVIVING AN OLD DRUG
HANDS ON An operator at Rhodia's Annan, Scotland, facility works with material in a contained offloading unit.
Under the long-term deal signed in February, Rhodia will consolidate production at the Annan plant, where it says zileuton could eventually be one of the site's major activities.
To reintroduce Zyflo to the U.S. market, CTI needs to obtain FDA approval of the Annan facility as well as the third-party plant where the finished formulation will be made.
pubs.acs.org /cen/coverstory/83/8314pharma2.html   (1088 words)

  
 Westlands - Location
We have built up a reputation for courteous, accommodating staff while having "army like" precision in communication and organisation.
Westlands Activity Centre is near Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland.
Westlands Activity Centre is located 5 miles North of Carlisle and 15 miles East of Dumfries, just off the B6357 from Kirkpatrick Fleming to Annan.
www.westlands-activities.co.uk /location.htm   (210 words)

  
 Annan Gallery Glasgow, Fine Art Dealer Scotland
A family firm selling original paintings by mainly Scottish artists, also full framing and restoration services for paintings.
Many famous artists have exhibited in Annan's over the years including a show by L.S.Lowry in 1946.
Home of the Annan Collection of photographs of old Glasgow dating from 1868,
www.annangallery.co.uk   (137 words)

  
 UK-GolfGuide.com: : Golfers' Reports on Powfoot Golf Club, Annan in Scotland
Powfoot is lovely course in a beautiful part of Scotland.
Holes are a mix of links and parkland, the former being more interesting as there's lots of gorse between fairways giving these a better definition.
If you know that any of the information shown is inaccurate or out of date, please tell UK-GolfGuide so that we can update our files.
www.uk-golfguide.com /scotland/26322_reports.html   (647 words)

  
 Dumfries and Galloway, Annan Town Online
Then join Annan Initiative (more info) - email alan@dgaa.net to find out how to join.
The Royal Burgh of Annan is the principal town of Annandale and Eskdale and the third largest in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland.
This web site has been produced by Annan Initiative with the aim to promote all aspects of life in the Annan area for locals, visitors and ex-pats alike; more site information.
www.annan.org.uk   (179 words)

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