Annandale East and Eskdale (ward)

Annandale East and Eskdale is a ward within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is one of the multi-member wards used for local elections to Dumfries and Galloway Council. The ward covers a geographically significant portion of the eastern part of the Annandale and Eskdale area, encompassing towns and villages such as Langholm, Canonbie, and parts of Lockerbie's surrounding rural area.

The ward's boundaries are defined by geographic features and existing administrative boundaries to ensure a relatively balanced representation of the local population on the council. The elected councillors for Annandale East and Eskdale are responsible for representing the interests of the residents within the ward on Dumfries and Galloway Council, participating in the decision-making processes relating to local services, planning, and community development. Elections for the ward are held periodically, typically under a system of proportional representation, allowing for a more diverse range of political views to be represented on the council. Information regarding specific councillors elected to represent the ward and past election results can be found on the Dumfries and Galloway Council website and other sources reporting on local elections.