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Gretna Green is a parish in the southern council area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, on the Scottish side of the border between Scotland and England, defined by the small river Sark, which flows into the nearby Solway Firth.
The home of Weddings and the wedding capital of the UK, the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, in Gretna Green, has over 260 years of history and heritage, joining couples since 1754, and is now a world-class, award-winning wedding destination, with a 5-star visitor attraction, shopping and 3 hotels.
Our new Experience aims to both showcase and preserves the history of love and romance at Gretna Green, whilst telling the age-old tale of that first knock at the door when the Famous Blacksmiths Shop story began.
3 min read. Gretna Green in Dumfries and Galloway is possibly the most romantic place in Scotland, if not in the UK. This small Scottish village has become synonymous with romance and runaway lovers. In 1754 a new law, Lord Hardwicke’s Marriage Act, was brought into force in England.
Visitor information for Gretna and Gretna Green including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. Gretna is a planned town built during the First World War while nearby Gretna Green is famous for being the marriage capital of the UK.
Gretna Green is a village on the Scottish border that is world-famous as a romantic wedding destination. First, over the border, it became a haven for young lovers following the 1754 Marriage Act introduced in England and Wales. You were forbidden to marry without your parents' permission if you were under 21.
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