Gretna Travel Guide

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Greatna Green
Gretna Green stations (closed and open), 1997. View westward, towards Dumfries etc.: ex-G&SWR Carlisle - Dumfries - Glasgow main line. The original station, in the immediate foreground, was closed 6/12/65 and soon after the main line was singled to Annan. However, on 20/9/93 a new station was built a short distance to the west - with a single platform as seen, but when the line was doubled again in 2008 another platform was provided on the Down side. Over to the left is the A75 road to Dumfries and Stranraer.
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#TroveOn The First House in Scotland is also the Last House as well. Located in Dumfries and Galloway in the South of Scotland became famous for runaway weddings. Young couples would come here to elope where their parents wouldn't object to their unions. A plaque on the outside of the building state that over 10000 weddings have taken place in the Marriage Room. Est 1830.
Gretna Green is one of the world's most popular wedding destinations, hosting over 5000 weddings each year, and one of every six Scottish weddings. Gretna's famous "runaway marriages" began in 1753 when Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act was passed in England; it stated that if both parties to a marriage were not at least 21 years old, then parents had to consent to the marriage.
Starling shapes in the evening sky A large number of starlings congregate at Gretna every evening at sunset during the winter months to perform an elaborate aerobatic display before roosting in nearby conifer plantations. It can be quite breathtaking to witness the birds twisting into unusual patterns in the sky.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74

Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74

3 out of 5
Welcome Break Services Area A7 Gretna Scotland
The price is AU$66 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$66
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean, good breakfast, quiet

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
Gretna Hall Hotel

Gretna Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Gretna Green Gretna Scotland
The price is AU$202 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$202
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (472 reviews)
Room was spotless Food was very good Staff was excellent Will definitely return

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Gretna Hall Hotel
Smiths at Gretna Green

Smiths at Gretna Green

4 out of 5
Gretna Green Gretna Scotland
The price is AU$220 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$220
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (591 reviews)
Breakfast was too greasy even though we asked for ot cooked woth no oil

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Smiths at Gretna Green
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ANCRUM HOUSE self-catering accommodation in Gretna Green with hot tub

ANCRUM HOUSE self-catering accommodation in Gretna Green with hot tub

Gretna Green, Dumfriesshire SCT
Stay at this holiday home in Gretna. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Spoilt Spa at Smiths and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
The house was amazing - a fabulous base for our mini break. Great location, all the amenities we could ask for, and the hot tub was the icing on the cake.Tracey was great - very responsive and very helpful. She even dropped by to check on the chlorine levels in the hot tub. And she made us a wee ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

ANCRUM HOUSE self-catering accommodation in Gretna Green with hot tub
The Halston

The Halston

4 out of 5
20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England
Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Halston
Magnificent stone built house for 10-17 on the stunning Annandale way

Magnificent stone built house for 10-17 on the stunning Annandale way

Annan SCT
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Annan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Annandale Distillery and Annandale ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Absolutely a beautiful place to stay with a large group. This enormous facility comes with huge bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. It is so nice to sleep in rooms that feel sound proof. Having a washer and dryer was very helpful, especially at the end of our long trip through Europe.

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Magnificent stone built house for 10-17 on the stunning Annandale way
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Popular places to visit

Old Blacksmith's Shop

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Old Blacksmith's Shop during your travels in Gretna. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Old Blacksmith's Shop

Spoilt Spa at Smiths

You can take time to visit Spoilt Spa at Smiths during your travels to Gretna. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Spoilt Spa at Smiths

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