Annan is a community and previous royal burgh in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. Historically part of Dumfriesshire, its public buildings include Annan Academy, of which the author Thomas Carlyle was a pupil, and also a Georgian structure currently known as "Bridge House". The Town Hall was integrated in Victorian style in 1878, making use of the regional sandstone. Annan additionally features a Historic Resources Centre. In Port Street, several of the windows remain obstructed up to stay clear of paying the window tax. Every year on the initial Saturday in July, Annan commemorates the Royal Charter as well as the borders of the Royal Burgh are verified when an installed cavalcade undertakes the Riding of the Marches. Enjoyment includes a procession, sports, area screens and also massed pipe bands.