About Annet House Royal Burgh Garden & Weavers Exhibition
Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide
Georgian Merchant Living
Built in 1787 for town magistrate Alexander Gillon, Annet House provides an authentic window into life in an 18th-century Scottish royal burgh, characterized by sandstone cornices and intact hearths.
Terraced Heritage Gardens
Behind the house, authentic stepped burgage strip gardens cascade down the ridge towards the loch, cultivated with heritage fruit espaliers, culinary herbs, and historic Scottish dye plants.
Key Highlights & Facilities
Verified visitor amenities, accessibility, and distinctive features
Visitor Perspectives
Verified authentic traveler observations
“Walking down the narrow terraced gardens behind the High Street shows how Scottish burgh plots functioned for centuries. The views of the loch are charming.”
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