33-558: Auchentoshan distillery ( / ˌ ɒ x ən ˈ t ɒ ʃ ən / OKH -ən- TOSH -ən ) is a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dalmuir , Scotland . The name Auchentoshan is from Gaelic Achadh an Oisein ( Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈaxəɣ ən̪ ˈɔʃɛɲ] ) and translates as "corner of the field". The distillery is also known as "Glasgow's Malt Whisky" due to its proximity to Glasgow and "the breakfast whisky" due to its sweet and delicate nature. Auchentoshan
66-472: A Lowland Malt . Local television news programmes that cover the town are: Radio stations are served by: The local newspaper is [[The Annandale Observer ]] which publishes on Fridays. Annan Bridge, a stone bridge of three arches, built between 1824 and 1827, carries road traffic over the River Annan. It was designed by Robert Stevenson and built by John Lowry. There is also a railway bridge and
99-594: A constituency of the Parliament of Scotland and the Convention of Estates . In 1871, the Dumfries Burghs had a population of 3,172 and the royal burgh of Annan had 4,174, governed by a provost and 14 councillors. A Harbour Trust was established in 1897 to improve the port. The small Newbie Harbour lay on the other side of the River Annan near Newbie Mill and served the old Newbie Castle and barony. Annan Town Hall
132-543: A flavor profile more typical of Islay whiskey . According to an August 2019 report, Auchentoshan is the region's only distillery still making whisky that is triple distilled which leads to "an edge of citrus flavour". The distinction between the Lowlands and the Highlands was originally drawn by the 1784 Wash Act. Highland distilleries were taxed based upon the size of their still; Lowland distilleries were taxed per gallon in
165-454: A major world wide exporter of Cochran Boilers. There in 1998 it celebrated its one hundred years in Scotland. It was Cochran who invented the famous Cochran Vertical Boiler. The boiler was an immediate success. ( the company also produced paddle steamers and two early submarines with novel steam plants ). Annandale distillery , established in 1836, closed in 1918 and reopened in 2014. It produces
198-584: A nearby pedestrian bridge over the Annan. It is still served by the Annan railway station , the old Solway Junction Railway station Annan Shawhill having closed to passengers in 1931 and freight in 1955. Newbie Junction Halt railway station briefly served the old Newbie Tile and Brickworks as well as the Cochran's Boiler Works that stood on the short Newbie Branch . Annandale Way is a 53-mile (85 km) walking route that
231-430: A region, the Lowlands have been more strongly associated with grain whisky and blended whisky than malt whisky. Blended whisky often uses a high proportion of Lowland malt, as the less intense flavour profile means it does not dominate the other constituent whiskies. In terms of Lowlands whisky flavour, the character of the malt often comes through strongly, with a soft body, according to another report. Traditionally
264-838: A straight line to the summit of Earl’s Seat in the Campsie Fells, and then eastwards in a straight line to the Wallace Monument, and from there eastwards along the line of the B998 and A91 roads until the A91 meets the M90 road at Milnathort, and then along the M90 northwards until the Bridge of Earn, and then along the River Earn until its confluence with the River Tay, and then along the southern foreshore of that river and
297-604: Is Brydekirk. Annan, along with many other local settlements in the Dumfriesshire region, use the colours black and gold on the town's sports teams. A proposed flag was designed by Philip Tibbetts in 2017, but has yet to be adopted. However, the coat of arms of the town show the Bruce red saltire on gold background combination. Meanwhile, the Riding of the Marches common riding is synonymous with
330-982: Is also a local interchurch group, known as Annandale Churches Together. In the 19th century, Annan was connected to the Glasgow & South Western Railway , the Caledonian Railway , and the Solway Junction Railway . It exported cured hams , cattle , sheep , and grain to England; it also produced cotton goods , ropes , ships , and salmon . By the First World War , it was also a center of bacon -curing, distilling , tanning , sandstone quarrying , and nursery -gardening. Cochran Boilers 1878, Cochran and Co, Annan, Engineers. James Taylor Cochran and Edward Compton started their company Cochran Boilers in Birkenhead, moving to Annan in 1897/ 98. Where it grew to be
363-640: Is located at the foot of the Kilpatrick Hills on the outskirts of Clydebank in West Dunbartonshire near the Erskine Bridge . It is one of six malt whisky distilleries in the Scottish Lowlands along with Lochlea Distillery, Glenkinchie and recently Daftmill Distillery , Annandale Distillery and Ailsa Bay Distillery. The Auchentoshan distillery was built in 1823. The original distillery
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#1732875862282396-481: The A75 between Annan and Dumfries is reputed to be haunted. The 2022 Scottish census found that 55% of the population of Annan identified as having no religion, slightly higher than the national average of 51%. 39% of the town identified as Christian, while less than 1% stated they followed other religions. 5% of the town didn't answer the voluntary question. Annan has a number of church buildings, these include: There
429-460: The "Intermediate Still") helps to give a final spirit strength of 81% ABV (162 proof ). This triple distillation, in addition to an unpeated malt, gives Auchentoshan a more delicate and sweet flavour than many Scotch whiskies. Maturation is mainly in ex-bourbon barrels and ex-sherry butts, though some Auchentoshans will mature in French wine casks. Special bottlings are released periodically, including
462-655: The Bruces, lords of Annandale, which most famously produced Robert the Bruce . It was at the Battle of Annan in December 1332 that Bruce supporters overwhelmed Balliol's forces to bring about the end of the first invasion of Scotland in the Second War of Scottish Independence . The Balliols and the Douglases were also more or less closely associated with Annan. Annan Castle once stood in
495-650: The Firth of Tay until it comes to the North Sea." This line is distinct from the geological Highland Fault line to the north. If the geological line were used, several Highland distilleries would become Lowland ones, including Loch Lomond and Fettercairn . According to Visit Scotland , the Lowlands region covers "much of the Central Belt and the South of Scotland including Edinburgh & The Lothians, Glasgow & The Clyde Valley,
528-690: The Kingdom of Fife, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders". There were 18 distilleries in the region as of 2019, including some that opened quite recently, such as Lindores Abbey , Clydeside and Glasgow . Annan, Dumfries and Galloway Annan ( / ˈ æ n ən / AN -ən ; Scottish Gaelic : Inbhir Anainn ) is a town and former royal burgh in Dumfries and Galloway , south-west Scotland. Historically part of Dumfriesshire , its public buildings include Annan Academy, of which
561-576: The Marches. Entertainment includes a procession, sports, field displays and massed pipe bands. Annan's in America first migrated to New York and Virginia. Annandale Virginia is an early settlement which celebrates The Scottish Games annually. Annan stands on the River Annan —from which it is named—nearly 2 miles (3 km) from its mouth, accessible to vessels of 60 tons as far as Annan Bridge and 300 tons within 1 ⁄ 2 mile (800 m) of
594-585: The Second World War. Meanwhile, the Diamond Jubilee Bridge, accessible from the Warmanbie road, was much older having been built in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's 60th year on the throne. The local population was devastated by the bridges being swept away as they were symbolic, vital and important for the local community. The nearest crossing of the river is south at Annan Bridge and at the north it
627-407: The barley used has been unpeated, possibly because the Lowlands, East Lothian in particular, had a strong coal-mining industry. Another review states that most of the region's whiskies tend to be "lighter and grassier" without the "smoky" flavour produced by peat. However, in recent years lowland distilleries such as Ailsa Bay and Annandale have become characterised by their use of peat, with
660-652: The distillery was damaged during the Second World War and a bomb crater behind the distillery now acts as a pond for cooling water. The distillery was bought by Eadie Cairns in 1969, who rebuilt it completely. Cairns sold Auchentoshan to whisky blenders Stanley P Morrison (later to become Morrison Bowmore distillers) in 1984. Suntory invested in Morrison Bowmore in 1989 and in 1994, they acquired 100% of its holdings. In May 2014, Beam Inc. and Suntory Holdings Limited merged to create Suntory Global Spirits , who are now
693-596: The inhabitants suffered repeatedly at the hands of moss-troopers and through the feuds of rival families, in addition to the losses caused by the Scottish Wars of Independence . During his retreat from Derby , Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed in the High Street at the inn where Back to the Buck now stands. With the river embanked, Annan served as a maritime town whose shipyards built many clippers and other boats. A cairn on
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#1732875862282726-546: The jetty commemorates Robert Burns , who worked as an exciseman here in the 1790s. Although the port is now mainly dry, a few stranded boats remain. The alumni of Annan Academy include Thomas Carlyle . After the Acts of Union 1707 , Annan, Dumfries , Kirkcudbright , Lochmaben and Sanquhar formed the Dumfries district of burghs , returning one member between them to the House of Commons of Great Britain . Annan previously formed
759-559: The old churchyard and was originally the church tower. The Battle of Bruce's Acres was fought near Newbie Castle against the English in the 13th century. Bruce's Well is a natural spring that lies on the edge of the River Annan just downstream of the Gala Burn and Glen. It is associated with Robert the Bruce as recorded by Historic Environment Scotland. During the period of the Border lawlessness
792-523: The oldest, a 50-year-old Auchentoshan distilled in 1957 and released in 2008. The distillery has a visitor centre and conference facilities, both completed in 2005, and is open to the public for tours every day of the week. Auchentoshan offerings have performed well at international spirit ratings competitions. Its 16- and 18-year scotches received double gold medals at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The Auchentoshan Three Wood expression won "the best Scotch Whisky and Cigar Combination" in
825-409: The owners of Auchentoshan and other Morrison Bowmore holdings. Unusually for a Scottish distillery, Auchentoshan practices triple distillation. The mash tun at the distillery is a modern stainless steel semi-Lauter mash tun, with a copper canopy. Generally the final stage of Scotch whisky production involves distilling the fermented mash in two copper stills . In Auchentoshan, a third still (known as
858-503: The railway turntable has, on occasion, been erroneously attributed to Annan because of the exhibit in the NRM. In 2021, the town was affected by heavy rainfall and flooding, resulting in the collapse of two footbridges on the River Annan. The Cuthbertson Memorial Bridge, down from Galabank and in view of the A75 bypass, was completed in 1957 in memory of Surgeon Lieutenant William Cuthbertson who died in
891-461: The royal blue and gold pairing. Just outside the town, the Chapelcross nuclear power station operated from 1959 to 2004 and is being decommissioned. The four cooling towers were demolished in 2007. The nearby Hoddom Castle was built by John Maxwell, 4th Lord Herries ( c. 1552 –1565). To the east of the town lies the settlement of Watchill and the similarly named Watchhall. Part of
924-515: The town. It is 15 miles (24 km) from Dumfries by rail , in the region of Dumfries and Galloway on the Solway Firth in the south of Scotland . Eastriggs is about 3 miles (5 km) to the east, while Gretna and the English border is about 8 miles (13 km) to the east. Roman remains exist nearby. The Mote of Annan formed the original home of the de Brus family , later known as
957-596: The wash. This led to outrage from Lowland distillers over their comparably high duty rates. Today the term Lowland is a "protected locality" for Scotch Whisky distilling under UK Government legislation. The modern Lowland–Highland line is drawn by the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 as follows: "the line [begins] at the North Channel and [runs] along the southern foreshore of the Firth of Clyde to Greenock, and from there to Cardross Station, then eastwards in
990-1155: The world when paired with the Bolivar Inmensas. 55°55′19″N 4°26′20″W / 55.922°N 4.439°W / 55.922; -4.439 Lowland single malts Lowland single malts are single malt whiskies distilled in Scotland 's lowlands . The region is home to distilleries such as: Annandale in Annan ; Auchentoshan near Clydebank ; Bladnoch in Galloway ; Daftmill in Fife ; The Girvan Distilleries near Girvan ; and Glenkinchie distillery near Edinburgh . Several new distilleries have begun to produce new-make spirit in recent years, including Kingsbarns , InchDairnie and Lindores Abbey , all in Fife, and at Ardgowan . At least six other lowland single malts are still available, but are no longer distilled: Rosebank (currently undergoing revival ), Kinclaith , St. Magdalene , Ladyburn , Inverleven , and Littlemill . As
1023-569: The writer Thomas Carlyle was a pupil, and a Georgian building now known as "Bridge House". Annan also features a Historic Resources Centre. In Port Street, some of the windows remain blocked up to avoid paying the window tax . Each year on the first Saturday in July, Annan celebrates the Royal Charter and the boundaries of the Royal Burgh are confirmed when a mounted cavalcade undertakes the Riding of
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1056-451: Was built by a corn merchant named John Bulloch and managed with his son. Following their bankruptcy in 1834, the distillery was sold to Alexander Filshie, a local farmer and it remained under control of his family until 1877, following a bad harvest when it was sold again to several owners. In 1877, the distillery was acquired by the Glasgow distillers John & George MacLachlan. The area around
1089-582: Was built in Scottish baronial style using the local sandstone and completed in 1878. By 1901, the population was 5,805, living principally in red sandstone buildings. The railway turntable in the National Railway Museum , York was manufactured by John Boyd and Co of Annan in 1954. It is the only survivor of a small batch assumed to have been subcontracted from the main turntable manufacturing company, Cowans Sheldon. The design and development of
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