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What makes Gretna green famous.
Gretna Green is a small village in Scotland close to the border of England. Every year over 5000 weddings take place there which is almost 1 in 6 of all scottish weddings.
The village became famous, for weddings back in 1754 after Lord Hardwicks marriage act which banned weddings for minors in England without the parents permission. This led to many elopers hopping over the border to get married. Gretna Greens two blacksmiths were allowed to perform the ceremonies, the smiths being referred to as “anvil priests.”
Is Gretna a good place for Shopping.
Gretna has its own outlet village which offers designer fashions at outlet prices. It also has cafes and a tourist information centre.
The world famous Blacksmiths shop has many traditional tartans, tweeds, whiskys, jewellery and gifts.
Is Gretna Green easy to reach.
Gretna green is just minutes away from the major highways M6, A74 and A75. It is a good base for touring southern scotland. It is within a short journey of carlisle and a couple of hours drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Gretna Green is a small village in Scotland close to the border of England. Every year over 5000 weddings take place there which is almost 1 in 6 of all scottish weddings.
The village became famous, for weddings back in 1754 after Lord Hardwicks marriage act which banned weddings for minors in England without the parents permission. This led to many elopers hopping over the border to get married. Gretna Greens two blacksmiths were allowed to perform the ceremonies, the smiths being referred to as “anvil priests.”
Is Gretna a good place for Shopping.
Gretna has its own outlet village which offers designer fashions at outlet prices. It also has cafes and a tourist information centre.
The world famous Blacksmiths shop has many traditional tartans, tweeds, whiskys, jewellery and gifts.
Is Gretna Green easy to reach.
Gretna green is just minutes away from the major highways M6, A74 and A75. It is a good base for touring southern scotland. It is within a short journey of carlisle and a couple of hours drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Gretna Gateway
The Gretna Gateway Village has over 50 leading brand outlet stores offering quality goods at much lower
prices than the high street. . |
Gretna Green Weddings
Gretna Green is historically famous for runaway weddings and has several wedding venues. which are open to the public.
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