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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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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.

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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 AED 144 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 144
AED 173 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Was good overall

Reviewed on 16 February 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
Gretna Hall Hotel

Gretna Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Gretna Green Gretna Scotland
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (470 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 February 2026

Gretna Hall Hotel
Smiths at Gretna Green

Smiths at Gretna Green

4 out of 5
Gretna Green Gretna Scotland
The price is AED 718 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 718
AED 862 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (589 reviews)
Hotel was very good. Well appointed rooms, very good breakfast and pleasant and helpful staff. Will stay again.

Reviewed on 2 February 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 vacation home in Gretna. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Spoilt Spa at Smiths ...
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 February 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 WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
Room was quiet and large.

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

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
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Annan. Enjoy free WiFi, 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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Interesting to explore the old smithy.