Annan Common Good car park

A car park might not sound like the sort of thing you'd plan a trip around, but Annan Common Good is worth knowing about if you're basing yourself at one of the nearby holiday parks around Wigton. It's a functional stopping point in Annan itself - straightforward, free parking that serves the town centre and makes it easy to explore what's actually worth your time in this corner of Dumfries & Galloway.

The real appeal here is practical rather than romantic. You'll find it's well-positioned for accessing Annan's modest high street and the River Annan walks that locals rate far more highly than the car park itself. If you're staying at Glendale Holiday Park or Queensberry Bay, it's close enough for a quick visit without faffing about.

Honestly, this isn't a destination in itself. But if you're on a Scottish Lowlands holiday and need somewhere reliable to leave the car while you stretch your legs along the riverbank or grab lunch, it does the job. The surrounding countryside around Hoddom Castle Caravan Park and Cressfield offers considerably more interest - those areas pull you towards better walks and actual sights.

Allow five minutes to park and get oriented. Free, naturally. You'll get more from the town's environs than the car park itself, but at least you know where to put the vehicle without stress.