Gretna Green Overview
Situated on the old coach route that linked London and Edinburgh, Gretna Green gained notoriety as the first village across the border from England where young lovers would flee to get married due to Scotland's marriage laws. Marriages became a lucrative business and one of the most famous marriage venues was the Old Blacksmith's Shop. Owned by a family business called the Gretna Green Group Ltd that was founded in 1886, the site has now been developed into a popular tourist attraction with a museum, restaurant and heritage shops and still retains the feel and values of a small, family business. The center now attracts thousands of visitors each year and is one of Scotland's most-visited tourist attractions.
Contact Addresses
Gretna Green Group Ltd, Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, DG16 5EA
Tel: (0)1461 338441
Website: www.gretnagreen.com
Transportation
Air: Newcastle International Airport or Glasgow International Airport. Rail: Gretna Green Station. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: M4 or A75.
Location
Gretna
Scotland
,
United Kingdom
| Scotland Attraction Guides: |
|
|
Related Scotland Content
The Columbus World Travel Guide has been published for 26 years and is sold in over 90 countries worldwide.
Word Travels is a comprehensive travel guide covering hundreds of cities and holiday resorts in more than 125 countries.
Scotland Airport Guides:
|
Scotland City Guides:
|
|
Scotland Community:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
