Originally a mining settlement, it once had a rail link to Ayr via the Auchincruive Waggonway.

The village has a village hall, bakery, shop, bowling green, junior football club (Annbank United) and a pub.

Annbank House once overlooked the River Ayr and Gadgirth Holm however it was demolished after use as a hotel.

The Castle and Barony of Gadgirth was once located beside the River Ayr to the east of Annbank.

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