Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. It is in Dumfries and Galloway, near the mouth of the River Esk and was historically the first village in Scotland, following the old coaching route from London to Edinburgh. Gretna Green railway station serves both Gretna Green and Gretna. The Quintinshill rail crash, the worst rail crash in British history (226 recorded deaths), occurred near Gretna Green in 1915.
Gretna Green sits alongside the main town of Gretna. Both are accessed from the A74(M) motorway and are situated near to the border of Scotland with England.
Marriage
Gretna Green is one of the world's most popular wedding destinations, hosting over 5,000 weddings each year in the Gretna/Gretna Green area, and one of every six Scottish weddings.
It has usually been assumed that Gretna's famous "runaway marriages" began in 1754 when Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act came into force in England. Under the Act, if a parent of a minor wishing to marry (i.e., a person under the age of 21) objected, they could legally veto the union. The Act tightened up the requirements for marrying in England and Wales but did not apply in Scotland, where it was possible for boys to marry at 14 and girls at 12 with or without parental consent (see Marriage in Scotland). It was, however, only in the 1770s, with the construction of a toll road passing through the hitherto obscure village of Graitney, that Gretna Green became the first easily reachable village over the Scottish border. The Old Blacksmith's Shop, built around 1712, and Gretna Hall Blacksmith's Shop (1710) became, in popular folklore at least, the focal tourist points for the marriage trade. The Old Blacksmith's opened to the public as a visitor attraction as early as 1887.
Gretna Green is a 1915 American silentromantic comedy film directed by Thomas N. Heffron and distributed through Paramount Pictures. It is based on the Broadway play by Grace Livingston Furniss and stars Marguerite Clark. The film is now presumed lost.
The film and the play are based on the fame of the Scottish town Gretna Green. The town has become a popular destination for couples who want to legally marry as people under the age of 16 can do so without their parents' consent.
The Gretna Green Story: a history that spans over 250 years and one family that has been part of that history since 1886. Follow the story of Gretna Green from when the Famous Blacksmiths Shop shot to fame as a haven for young run-away couples looking for a safe place to marry to the modern-day romantic wedding destination. Discover Gretna Green as a mecca for the discerning shopper and lovers of luxury, who enjoy the city chic Smiths at Gretna Green hotel. All this surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside which is farmed by the same family that have nurtured the wonderful heritage of Gretna Green and its unique status as a world-wide top wedding destination.
published: 02 May 2013
A walk around Gretna Green Outlet Village in Dumfries and Galloway
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Gretna Green Elopement
In April, Matt, Lora, Bella and I headed up to Gretna Green for their top secret wedding. It was easily one of the highlights of my career so far. I absolutely adore weddings but the absence of table plans, chair covers and running orders kept all of the attention on their love for each other and that's the most important thing about making this commitment.
published: 13 Apr 2020
Places to see in ( Gretna Green - UK )
Places to see in ( Gretna Green - UK )
Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. It is in Dumfries and Galloway, near the mouth of the River Esk and was historically the first village in Scotland, following the old coaching route from London to Edinburgh. Gretna Green railway station serves both Gretna Green and Gretna. The Quintinshill rail crash, the worst rail crash in British history (226 recorded deaths), occurred near Gretna Green in 1915. Gretna Green sits alongside the main town of Gretna. Both are accessed from the A74(M) motorway and are near the border of Scotland with England.
Gretna Green is one of the world's most popular wedding destinations, due to its romantic wedding traditions dating back over centuries, which originated from cros...
published: 14 Sep 2017
DLMS VS GRETNA GREEN Girls T1 Volleyball
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The Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop Story
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop: One of the UK's top visitor destinations and the largest privately owned and managed attraction in Scotland. The story of how a blacksmith's workshop became a mecca for weddings and nowadays attracts discerning shoppers from all over the world. A family business with its roots in farming and owners of the historic building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, which sits on that farmland. Famous for run-away weddings since 1754 and due to its location just over the border with England, the Famous Blacksmiths Shop is the perfect backdrop for a modern day visitor attraction that celebrates its own unique history as well as all that Scotland is renowned for: beautifully created products; whisky galore; delicious local food and drink plus Scottish delicacies;...
published: 03 May 2013
Gretna Green Hotels and Tour Of Gretna Green For Gretna Green TV
Gretna Green Hotels www.gretnagreen.tv Gretna Green TV to help you plan your special day. The Gretna Green tour takes you on a trip around Gretna to show the hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, gretna registration office and much more...
The Gretna Green Story: a history that spans over 250 years and one family that has been part of that history since 1886. Follow the story of Gretna Green from...
The Gretna Green Story: a history that spans over 250 years and one family that has been part of that history since 1886. Follow the story of Gretna Green from when the Famous Blacksmiths Shop shot to fame as a haven for young run-away couples looking for a safe place to marry to the modern-day romantic wedding destination. Discover Gretna Green as a mecca for the discerning shopper and lovers of luxury, who enjoy the city chic Smiths at Gretna Green hotel. All this surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside which is farmed by the same family that have nurtured the wonderful heritage of Gretna Green and its unique status as a world-wide top wedding destination.
The Gretna Green Story: a history that spans over 250 years and one family that has been part of that history since 1886. Follow the story of Gretna Green from when the Famous Blacksmiths Shop shot to fame as a haven for young run-away couples looking for a safe place to marry to the modern-day romantic wedding destination. Discover Gretna Green as a mecca for the discerning shopper and lovers of luxury, who enjoy the city chic Smiths at Gretna Green hotel. All this surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside which is farmed by the same family that have nurtured the wonderful heritage of Gretna Green and its unique status as a world-wide top wedding destination.
In April, Matt, Lora, Bella and I headed up to Gretna Green for their top secret wedding. It was easily one of the highlights of my career so far. I absolutely ...
In April, Matt, Lora, Bella and I headed up to Gretna Green for their top secret wedding. It was easily one of the highlights of my career so far. I absolutely adore weddings but the absence of table plans, chair covers and running orders kept all of the attention on their love for each other and that's the most important thing about making this commitment.
In April, Matt, Lora, Bella and I headed up to Gretna Green for their top secret wedding. It was easily one of the highlights of my career so far. I absolutely adore weddings but the absence of table plans, chair covers and running orders kept all of the attention on their love for each other and that's the most important thing about making this commitment.
Places to see in ( Gretna Green - UK )
Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. It is in Dumfries and Galloway, near the...
Places to see in ( Gretna Green - UK )
Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. It is in Dumfries and Galloway, near the mouth of the River Esk and was historically the first village in Scotland, following the old coaching route from London to Edinburgh. Gretna Green railway station serves both Gretna Green and Gretna. The Quintinshill rail crash, the worst rail crash in British history (226 recorded deaths), occurred near Gretna Green in 1915. Gretna Green sits alongside the main town of Gretna. Both are accessed from the A74(M) motorway and are near the border of Scotland with England.
Gretna Green is one of the world's most popular wedding destinations, due to its romantic wedding traditions dating back over centuries, which originated from cross-border elopements stemming from differences between Scottish marriage laws and those in neighbouring countries. It has usually been assumed that Gretna's famous "runaway marriages" began in 1754 when Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act came into force in England. Under the Act, if a parent of a minor (i.e., a person under the age of 21) objected to the minor's marriage, the parent could legally veto the union.
Gretna's two blacksmiths' shops and countless inns and smallholding became the backdrops for tens of thousands of weddings. Today there are several wedding venues in and around Gretna Green, from former churches to purpose-built chapels. The services at all the venues are always performed over an iconic blacksmith's anvil. Gretna Green endures as one of the world's most popular wedding venues, and thousands of couples from around the world come to be married 'over the anvil' in Gretna Green.
In common law, a "Gretna Green marriage" came to mean, in general, a marriage transacted in a jurisdiction that was not the residence of the parties being married, to avoid restrictions or procedures imposed by the parties' home jurisdiction. A notable "Gretna" marriage was the second marriage in 1826 of Edward Gibbon Wakefield to the young heiress Ellen Turner, called the Shrigley abduction (his first marriage was also to an heiress, but the parents wanted to avoid a public scandal).
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Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. It is in Dumfries and Galloway, near the mouth of the River Esk and was historically the first village in Scotland, following the old coaching route from London to Edinburgh. Gretna Green railway station serves both Gretna Green and Gretna. The Quintinshill rail crash, the worst rail crash in British history (226 recorded deaths), occurred near Gretna Green in 1915. Gretna Green sits alongside the main town of Gretna. Both are accessed from the A74(M) motorway and are near the border of Scotland with England.
Gretna Green is one of the world's most popular wedding destinations, due to its romantic wedding traditions dating back over centuries, which originated from cross-border elopements stemming from differences between Scottish marriage laws and those in neighbouring countries. It has usually been assumed that Gretna's famous "runaway marriages" began in 1754 when Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act came into force in England. Under the Act, if a parent of a minor (i.e., a person under the age of 21) objected to the minor's marriage, the parent could legally veto the union.
Gretna's two blacksmiths' shops and countless inns and smallholding became the backdrops for tens of thousands of weddings. Today there are several wedding venues in and around Gretna Green, from former churches to purpose-built chapels. The services at all the venues are always performed over an iconic blacksmith's anvil. Gretna Green endures as one of the world's most popular wedding venues, and thousands of couples from around the world come to be married 'over the anvil' in Gretna Green.
In common law, a "Gretna Green marriage" came to mean, in general, a marriage transacted in a jurisdiction that was not the residence of the parties being married, to avoid restrictions or procedures imposed by the parties' home jurisdiction. A notable "Gretna" marriage was the second marriage in 1826 of Edward Gibbon Wakefield to the young heiress Ellen Turner, called the Shrigley abduction (his first marriage was also to an heiress, but the parents wanted to avoid a public scandal).
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Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop: One of the UK's top visitor destinations and the largest privately owned and managed attraction in Scotland. The story of...
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop: One of the UK's top visitor destinations and the largest privately owned and managed attraction in Scotland. The story of how a blacksmith's workshop became a mecca for weddings and nowadays attracts discerning shoppers from all over the world. A family business with its roots in farming and owners of the historic building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, which sits on that farmland. Famous for run-away weddings since 1754 and due to its location just over the border with England, the Famous Blacksmiths Shop is the perfect backdrop for a modern day visitor attraction that celebrates its own unique history as well as all that Scotland is renowned for: beautifully created products; whisky galore; delicious local food and drink plus Scottish delicacies; a Scottish piper to entertain as well as a warm Scottish welcome.
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop: One of the UK's top visitor destinations and the largest privately owned and managed attraction in Scotland. The story of how a blacksmith's workshop became a mecca for weddings and nowadays attracts discerning shoppers from all over the world. A family business with its roots in farming and owners of the historic building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, which sits on that farmland. Famous for run-away weddings since 1754 and due to its location just over the border with England, the Famous Blacksmiths Shop is the perfect backdrop for a modern day visitor attraction that celebrates its own unique history as well as all that Scotland is renowned for: beautifully created products; whisky galore; delicious local food and drink plus Scottish delicacies; a Scottish piper to entertain as well as a warm Scottish welcome.
Gretna Green Hotels www.gretnagreen.tv Gretna Green TV to help you plan your special day. The Gretna Green tour takes you on a trip around Gretna to show the ho...
Gretna Green Hotels www.gretnagreen.tv Gretna Green TV to help you plan your special day. The Gretna Green tour takes you on a trip around Gretna to show the hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, gretna registration office and much more...
Gretna Green Hotels www.gretnagreen.tv Gretna Green TV to help you plan your special day. The Gretna Green tour takes you on a trip around Gretna to show the hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, gretna registration office and much more...
The Gretna Green Story: a history that spans over 250 years and one family that has been part of that history since 1886. Follow the story of Gretna Green from when the Famous Blacksmiths Shop shot to fame as a haven for young run-away couples looking for a safe place to marry to the modern-day romantic wedding destination. Discover Gretna Green as a mecca for the discerning shopper and lovers of luxury, who enjoy the city chic Smiths at Gretna Green hotel. All this surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside which is farmed by the same family that have nurtured the wonderful heritage of Gretna Green and its unique status as a world-wide top wedding destination.
In April, Matt, Lora, Bella and I headed up to Gretna Green for their top secret wedding. It was easily one of the highlights of my career so far. I absolutely adore weddings but the absence of table plans, chair covers and running orders kept all of the attention on their love for each other and that's the most important thing about making this commitment.
Places to see in ( Gretna Green - UK )
Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. It is in Dumfries and Galloway, near the mouth of the River Esk and was historically the first village in Scotland, following the old coaching route from London to Edinburgh. Gretna Green railway station serves both Gretna Green and Gretna. The Quintinshill rail crash, the worst rail crash in British history (226 recorded deaths), occurred near Gretna Green in 1915. Gretna Green sits alongside the main town of Gretna. Both are accessed from the A74(M) motorway and are near the border of Scotland with England.
Gretna Green is one of the world's most popular wedding destinations, due to its romantic wedding traditions dating back over centuries, which originated from cross-border elopements stemming from differences between Scottish marriage laws and those in neighbouring countries. It has usually been assumed that Gretna's famous "runaway marriages" began in 1754 when Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act came into force in England. Under the Act, if a parent of a minor (i.e., a person under the age of 21) objected to the minor's marriage, the parent could legally veto the union.
Gretna's two blacksmiths' shops and countless inns and smallholding became the backdrops for tens of thousands of weddings. Today there are several wedding venues in and around Gretna Green, from former churches to purpose-built chapels. The services at all the venues are always performed over an iconic blacksmith's anvil. Gretna Green endures as one of the world's most popular wedding venues, and thousands of couples from around the world come to be married 'over the anvil' in Gretna Green.
In common law, a "Gretna Green marriage" came to mean, in general, a marriage transacted in a jurisdiction that was not the residence of the parties being married, to avoid restrictions or procedures imposed by the parties' home jurisdiction. A notable "Gretna" marriage was the second marriage in 1826 of Edward Gibbon Wakefield to the young heiress Ellen Turner, called the Shrigley abduction (his first marriage was also to an heiress, but the parents wanted to avoid a public scandal).
( Gretna Green - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Gretna Green . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Gretna Green - UK
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Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop: One of the UK's top visitor destinations and the largest privately owned and managed attraction in Scotland. The story of how a blacksmith's workshop became a mecca for weddings and nowadays attracts discerning shoppers from all over the world. A family business with its roots in farming and owners of the historic building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, which sits on that farmland. Famous for run-away weddings since 1754 and due to its location just over the border with England, the Famous Blacksmiths Shop is the perfect backdrop for a modern day visitor attraction that celebrates its own unique history as well as all that Scotland is renowned for: beautifully created products; whisky galore; delicious local food and drink plus Scottish delicacies; a Scottish piper to entertain as well as a warm Scottish welcome.
Gretna Green Hotels www.gretnagreen.tv Gretna Green TV to help you plan your special day. The Gretna Green tour takes you on a trip around Gretna to show the hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, gretna registration office and much more...
Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. It is in Dumfries and Galloway, near the mouth of the River Esk and was historically the first village in Scotland, following the old coaching route from London to Edinburgh. Gretna Green railway station serves both Gretna Green and Gretna. The Quintinshill rail crash, the worst rail crash in British history (226 recorded deaths), occurred near Gretna Green in 1915.
Gretna Green sits alongside the main town of Gretna. Both are accessed from the A74(M) motorway and are situated near to the border of Scotland with England.
Marriage
Gretna Green is one of the world's most popular wedding destinations, hosting over 5,000 weddings each year in the Gretna/Gretna Green area, and one of every six Scottish weddings.
It has usually been assumed that Gretna's famous "runaway marriages" began in 1754 when Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act came into force in England. Under the Act, if a parent of a minor wishing to marry (i.e., a person under the age of 21) objected, they could legally veto the union. The Act tightened up the requirements for marrying in England and Wales but did not apply in Scotland, where it was possible for boys to marry at 14 and girls at 12 with or without parental consent (see Marriage in Scotland). It was, however, only in the 1770s, with the construction of a toll road passing through the hitherto obscure village of Graitney, that Gretna Green became the first easily reachable village over the Scottish border. The Old Blacksmith's Shop, built around 1712, and Gretna Hall Blacksmith's Shop (1710) became, in popular folklore at least, the focal tourist points for the marriage trade. The Old Blacksmith's opened to the public as a visitor attraction as early as 1887.
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