Gretna Travel Guide

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Greatna Green
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.
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 1.030.418 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
1.030.418 ₫
1.236.502 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean but basic as you expect parking chargeable now it never use to be but its another cash grab

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
Gretna Hall Hotel

Gretna Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Gretna Green Gretna Scotland
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! (470 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Smiths at Gretna Green

Smiths at Gretna Green

4 out of 5
Gretna Green Gretna Scotland
The price is 3.649.607 ₫ per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
3.649.607 ₫
4.379.528 ₫ total
11 Mar - 12 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! (590 reviews)
The room was a good size nice large bed but unfortunately was cold the heat should hve been turned on before our arrival and with it being a large room it was a good few hours before warm

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

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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
Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Carlisle England
Stay at this golf cottage in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Walby Farm Park and A World in Miniature Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
We recently stayed at this lovely cottage in Carlisle with my two children and had an amazing time. The place was spotless, cosy, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The cottage had a lovely big garden with beautiful views, and there were some great walks nearby which we all enjoyed. ...

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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2 South Street

2 South Street

2 out of 5
2 South Street Fletchertown Wigton England
Stay at this golf cottage in Wigton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Brayton Park Golf Club and Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground ...
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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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich 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 relaxing area.

Spoilt Spa at Smiths

Reviews of Gretna

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Love Gretna so easy to get of motorway and always worth a visit even for a break

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Nice little place with interesting history

5/5 - Excellent

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This is a fabulous place to stay and get married. Overall it has provided myself & my family with a wonderful two night stay & wonderful memories of my brother getting married.

5/5 - Excellent

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Very convenient stopping off place when travelling between Birmingham and Aberdeen.

5/5 - Excellent

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Went for family wedding.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Everyone we met was very friendly , shop and restaurant staff were very helpful

Cities near Gretna

Aerial view of green farmland along River Annan, Lockerbie, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Annan

driving early morning and this happened just outside of carlise.

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Aerial view of Hoddom Castle Caravan Park, Lockerbie, Scotland.

Lockerbie

A static light lighthouse, would make an ideal foreground for Astro or LE startrail shots, taken 7th Aug around 9pm and the sun was setting directly behind it, in line with my position.

Wigton