Gretna is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland situated at the head of the Solway Firth adjacent to the neighbouring village of Gretna Green, one mile north-west from the Scottish/English Border. Gretna was a planned village built in 1915 during WW1 to accommodate the workers of the great munitions factory which employed over 30,000 workers. The Devils Porridge Exhibition in Annan, explains the story of the factory. The village followed the principals of a 20th century government-sponsored ‘Garden City,’ and self-contained community to include the village hall, school, churches, shops and a cinema. Gretna is the model village for ‘homes built for Heroes’. The registry office was built in 1991 to assist its twin settlement at Gretna Green; the villages have become famous as the ‘marriage capital of the UK’, as Scottish Law allows couples to marry aged 16 without parental consent. Each year approximately 4000 weddings are performed in the villages and there is a variety of accommodation and facilities to cater for all tastes. Attractions include the ‘World Famous Blacksmith’s Shop’ built in 1754, and the museum with historical exhibitions and audio/visual displays. Nearby is a large retail outlet with excellent shopping facilities. Interesting features nearby include the Old Toll Bar, the first house in Scotland and the 7ft Clochmabenstane dating from the 2nd or 3rd millennium BC.
Attraction
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre
Budget
Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green *book online*
Camping
Braids Caravan Park
Bruce's Cave Caravan & Camping Park
Old Toll Bar Caravan Park (The)
Doctor
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Crossways Inn
Queenshead Inn
Riverside Inn
Restaurant
Anvil Inn
Auld Smiddy Restaurant
School
Gretna Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Taxi
Venue
Anvil Hall Wedding Venue
Gretna Chase
Sports Clubs
Gretna Football Club (Football)
Shops
Anvil Flowers Of Gretna
G Lightfoot & Son Ltd
Mountain Warehouse
Professional Cookware
Julian Graves
Places to Stay near Gretna
Surrone House (0.23 miles)
The Gables (0.23 miles)
A beautiful, turn-of-the-century Grade II listed property, situated in the heart of Gretna with gardens laid to lawn, floral borders and shady trees. The hotel is ideally located for exploring Dumfries and ... More
Mapletree Guesthouse (0.31 miles)
We are a family run luxury Guest House situated in the heart of Gretna, close to all amenities, with private off-road car parking. Our Guesthouse has been renovated to the ... More
Solway Lodge Hotel (0.31 miles)
Kirkcroft Guest House (0.61 miles)
Situated in the heart of Gretna Green, 3 minutes walk from the railway station and across the road from Gretna Hall and 4 minutes walk from The World Famous Blacksmith ... More
Smiths At Gretna Green Hotel (0.75 miles)
All bedrooms have king or super king-sized beds, contemporary fireplaces, broadband and a great deal more. Located right next to the world famous Old Blacksmith's Shop, you too can become part of ... More
Gretna Hall Hotel (0.75 miles)
Originally built in 1710 as a manor house for the Johnstone family, Gretna Hall Hotel is an ideal setting for your leisure break thanks to its great location, charm and character. The hotel is the ... More | visit website
Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green (1.38 miles)
Days Inn Gretna Green is close to the M74 and M6 motorways, and within easy reach of Carlisle. Newcastle-upon-Tyne and County Durham are about 1 hour from the hotel. The famous ‘wedding ... More
The Mill (2.72 miles)
Graham Arms Hotel (3.95 miles)
The Graham Arms is a former Coaching Inn and was built about 200 years ago. In days gone by, the hotel was an overnight coaching stop; the horses would be ... More
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