Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Gretna Green has been famous for run-away weddings since 1754. Steeped in history and magical charm, the ancient building of the Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop, where couples first came to marry, draws you in to its romantic and often dramatic past.
The setting for one of the most popular visitor attractions in Scotland, Gretna Green is not only famous for weddings it is a great place for families and couples to enjoy time together experiencing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities
HISTORY AND ATMOSPHERE
Sense the drama as you walk through the passageways of this ancient building…
Follow in the footsteps of thousands of couples and make your way to romantic Gretna Green. Within the ancient Blacksmiths cottage and workshop the story of Gretna Green unfolds…why was the romantic lure of Gretna Green so irresistible for young couples of yesteryear and so popular with brides and grooms today?
Audio and audio-visual displays bring to life the drama of Gretna Green runaway weddings and there is also a fascinating collection of memorabilia and artefacts from the days when couples crossed the border to take advantage of Scotland’s lenient marriage laws. See letters, telegrams and marriage certificates from those who defied their family by running away to Gretna Green.
Enter the actual room where couples, past and present, get married. Touch the famous Anvil, the symbol of romance in Gretna Green…legend has it that if you touch the Anvil good fortune in affairs of the heart will be yours…go on it’s worth a try!
SHOPPING AND SURPRISES
Historical intrigue marries with excellent shopping and great places to eat. Surrounding the historic Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop there’s a cluster of traditional cottage style buildings. Step inside and not only are you taken aback by the scale of the shopping features but the colourful and modern interiors will surprise with stylish displays and stunning features. Beautiful clothing and accessories for everyone; jewellery; gifts; luxury foods and whiskies plus much more!
Highlights include the Gretna Green Collection of cashmere and lambswool; famous Harris Tweed clothing and accessories; colourful fashionable tweed clothing and accessories from Scottish designers; unusual jewellery and accessories as well as stylish accessories for the home, sourced from throughout the UK; golf and outdoor clothing and accessories plus tartans: both traditional and fashionable. The range is stunning and appeals to everyone.
Contact
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Headless Cross
Gretna Green
Dumfries & Galloway
DG16 5EA
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1461) 338441
Fax: +44 (1461) 338442
E-Mail: info@gretnagreen.com
WWW: http://www.gretnagreen.com/visit-gretna-green
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