Jubilee Garden

Downs, Moorland in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Jubilee Garden

View to Solway Coast Credit: thejackrustles

Jubilee Garden is a picturesque natural landscape located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Situated in the Downs area, the garden is renowned for its unspoiled moorland and captivating vistas. Spanning over a vast expanse of land, Jubilee Garden offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility and beauty of nature.

The garden features a diverse range of flora and fauna, showcasing the region's rich biodiversity. Visitors can witness a plethora of wildflowers, including heather, thistles, and foxgloves, painting the landscape with vibrant hues during the summer months. Additionally, the moorland is home to various species of birds, such as curlews, plovers, and lapwings, providing an ideal location for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Jubilee Garden offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the stunning scenery at their own pace. The paths wind through the moorland, passing by babbling brooks and ancient stone walls. Along the way, visitors may encounter grazing sheep and Highland cattle, adding to the idyllic rural charm of the garden.

The garden also boasts a picnic area, inviting visitors to enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the peaceful surroundings. From this vantage point, visitors can admire panoramic views of the rolling hills and distant mountains that dominate the landscape.

Jubilee Garden, Dumfriesshire, is a hidden gem that showcases the natural beauty of the Downs moorland. Whether strolling through the wildflowers, birdwatching, or simply enjoying a picnic, visitors are sure to find solace and tranquility in this captivating natural haven.

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Jubilee Garden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.986046/-3.2667601 or Grid Reference NY1966. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View to Solway Coast

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Robert Burns plaque, Annan

A plaque on the wall near the Cafe Royal just off the High Street. Burns was an exciseman in his later years based in Dumfries.

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East end of the Annan Bridge

The main road bridge in the town of Annan with steps on the left to a riverside path.

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Bridge over the River Annan

The road bridge at Annan was built between 1824 and 1827 by John Lowry to a design by Robert Stevenson. Its three arches are of sandstone, like many buildings in this area.

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Annan Millennium Bridge

This footbridge over the River Annan was opened in 2002 and is used by the Annandale Way long-distance footpath.

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The River Annan and bridge, Annan

Looking upstream towards the town from the footbridge.

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The River Annan nearing the Solway

The Annan rises in the hills around the Devil's Beef Tub north of Moffat and flows southwards for about 64km to reach the sea in the Solway Firth near Annan. In the distance are visible the masts at the Anthorn low frequency radio transmitter in Cumbria, shown in NY1757 : Anthorn Transmitting Station Communications Masts.

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Cochran Boilers, Annan

Entrance to the works at Newbie by the River Annan. Cochran began manufacturing boilers in 1899 for hot water and steam production.

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Houses and factory, Newbie

Houses near the Cochran boiler factory by the River Annan close to its estuary at the Solway Firth.

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Cattle near Newbie

On the skyline is the row of four reactor buildings, now being decommissioned, that comprised the Chapelcross nuclear station and plutonium production facility.

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Cochran boiler on display, Newbie Works

An old riveted boiler on display near the entrance to Cochran's works shown in a wider view at NY1865 : Cochran Boilers, Annan. The boiler is labelled 'Cochran & Chapman Ltd Annan Scotland'.

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Annan Academy

A coeducational secondary school on St John's Road. The sandstone tower to the right is part of the school premises from the 19th century.

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High Street, Annan

The Town Hall and clock tower are ahead with the War Memorial and statue to the right.

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River Annan view

The Annan north of the bridge, at the start of the riverside path.

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Quarter Cake, Annan

The name was given to this slice of ground in Everholm Park. The plaque records that sandstone to build the bridge in 1824 was floated on barges from quarries upstream.

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