Here, at Gretna Green you are greeted by a large brown sign saying "Scotland welcomes you". It marks the international border between England and Scotland.

Gretna Green looks like a fairly average village, but was world-famous for being a romantic wedding destination. It became a place for young lovers to elope after the 1754 Marriage Act made it illegal to wed under the age of 21 without parental permission in neighbouring England and Wales.

Yvonne

July 11, 2021

"Scotland welcomes you" says the sign as you cross the border from England at Gretna. First house in Scotland is the Toll Bar. Built-in 1830, the Old Toll Bar is the First (& Last) House in Scotland and has enjoyed a vibrant past including hosting over 10,000 marriages.

Hinai

April 30, 2019

The Gretna border with England

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