About Hightae
Hightae is one of the four historic Royal Four Towns in Annandale, Dumfriesshire. Nestled between the River Annan and the surrounding countryside, it’s a place with deep roots and a strong community spirit.
We’re building a brilliant new village website. The full History section (including the Fishing Rights story and War Memorial) is ready to explore right now. More pages about village life, the Hightae Inn and local stories will be added regularly.
History
The remarkable story of the Royal Four Towns – from Robert the Bruce’s grant to the King’s Kindly Tenants, the ancient fishing rights that still exist today, and the village’s war memorial that remembers local men who gave their lives.
Explore the full History section →Fishing Rights
The 700-year-old story of how the people of the Royal Four Towns won and kept their ancient right to fish the River Annan – from Robert the Bruce to the 2004 Abolition of Feudal Tenure Act.
Read the full Fishing Rights story →War Memorial
The stone war memorial in the centre of Hightae remembers the local men of the Royal Four Towns who fell in the First and Second World Wars. Full names, Rolls of Honour inside the Hall, and how the community cares for it today.
Visit the War Memorial page →