Gretna Green
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Gretna Green. The Gretna Green hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Gretna Green. From Gretna Green you can explore the the Solway coast with miles of deserted sandy beaches, rocky coves and cliff-top paths; the Galloway Hills, an area of beautiful moors, mountains, lakes and rivers, and the Southern Upland Way, one of the most challenging long-distance footpaths in Scotland. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Gretna Green hotels and/or the surrounding area. Gretna and Gretna Green are famous the world over for weddings and romance, and a visit here allows you to soak up the history of runaway marriages and witness some contemporary ones at the registrar's office or local marriage rooms. The Gretna area also has much more to offer. Ample hotel and guest house accommodation makes it an ideal base to explore Dumfries & Galloway for walking, cycling, fishing, wildfowling, golf, gardens, and naturally beautiful countryside.

Visitor attractions and information - Gretna Green

	The Old Blacksmith's Shop Visitor Centre, Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway DG16 5EA .Tel: 01461 338441. Curiosity has attracted travellers to visit Gretna Green since the middle of the 19th Century. The first visitors would peer through the windows trying to catch a glimpse of a run-away couple marrying over the anvil. In the year 1886, the owner, Hugh Mackie decided to open the cottage and workshop to visitors thus creating one of the first visitor attractions in Scotland. www.gretnagreen.com. Location: In the centre of Gretna Green.
	Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace, The Arched House, Ecclefechan, Lockerbie DG11 3DG. Tel: 01576 300666. The great social historian Thomas Carlyle was born here in 1795. The interior reflects life in the late 18th Century and contains collections of portraits, manuscripts and personal belonging of Carlyle. About 9 miles northwest of Gretna Green.
	The Ruthwell Cross, Ruthwell, Annan. The cross is located inside the church in Ruthwell. The Cross was carved by skilled Northumbrian sculptors in the early 8th century. It is the most important Anglo-Saxon cross in Scotland and a monument of international importance. The cross originally stood near the present church. In 1664 it was pulled down and smashed on the instructions of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. In 1802 it was re-erected in the manse garden and in 1887 was moved to a specially built apse in the church. About 13 miles west of Gretna Green.
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Days Inn Gretna Green A74M Trunk Road Gretna Green Dumfries and Galloway DG16 5HQ	Gretna Green Hotel. Close to the M6/M74 the Welcome Lodge Gretna Green offers easy access to visit the Scottish countryside and romantic Gretna Green. Nearest Rail GRETNA GREEN 2 miles. Each spacious bedroom features free satellite television, tea and coffee making facilities and free newspaper. Situated a mile from Gretna Designer Discount Outlet and a mile from the Gretna Green marriage centre. The AA appointed Days Inn Gretna Green offers great service, great location and is pet friendly....

Gretna Hall Hotel Gretna Green Dumfries and Galloway DG16 5DY	Gretna Green Hotel. Nearest Rail GRETNA GREEN 0.5 miles. Situated within its own beautiful grounds, the Gretna Hall Hotel is ideal for exploring the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders and the Lake District. Still retaining its tradition and charm with inviting open fires and friendly service the hotel has been recently refurbished to a modern and contemporary style which offers 100 en suite bedrooms, restaurant, lounge bar, private car parking and excellent motorway links...

Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green M74 Motorway Gretna Green Dumfries and Galloway DG16 5HQ	Gretna Green Hotel. Close to the M6/M74 the Welcome Lodge Gretna Green offers easy access to visit the Scottish countryside. There are 64 luxuriously appointed bedrooms, all fully en-suite with modern facilities and 4 rooms specially adapted for disabled use. Following customer request, new 21-inch teletext TVs have now been installed...
Gretna Hall Hotel Gretna Green Gretna Green Dumfries and Galloway DG16 5DY	Gretna Green Hotel. 1 Mile from the English border. Set in 12 acres of landscaped grounds, Gretna Hall was built in 1710. The original Manor has been extended to provide comfortable accommodation. The hotel has retained an historic feel helped by the Blacksmith's Courtyard, where even now hundreds still flock to be married. ....
Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green Gretna Green Service Area Junction 21/22 A74M Northbound Gretna Green Dumfries and Galloway DG16 5HQ	Gretna Green Hotel. A warm Scottish welcome awaits you at the Days Inn Gretna Green, close to the M6 and M74, near historic Carlisle. As well as free parking and newspaper, our spacious en suite rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities and Sky TV. The Days Inn Gretna Green is a very fine property with tastefully decorated rooms, complimented by a personal service from staff who aim to please. It is situated in beautiful Annandale, just a mile from Gretna Green with its famous wedding centre. ....

Smiths at Gretna Green Classic Hotel Gretna Green Dumfries and Galloway DG16 5EA	Gretna Green Hotel. Nearest Rail GRETNA GREEN 1 mile. Located next to the world famous Old Blacksmith's Shop, Smiths at Gretna Green is the most hip and contemporary hotel for miles with inspirational and innovative designs embracing both tradition and modern day comfort set against a historical backdrop. Guests can enjoy a blend of professional, relaxed hospitality along with first class facilities...

Smiths at Gretna Green Hotel Gretna Green Gretna Green Dumfries and Galloway DG16 5EA	Gretna Green Hotel. On the border of England and Scotland. All bedrooms will have King and Super King-sized beds with 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 an unbroken thread of romantic history spanning over 250 years. The new, exciting Smiths at Gretna Green embraces both tradition and modern-day comfort with inspirational design set against a historical backdrop.....

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Kirkconnel Hall Hotel Ecclefechan Lockerbie Dumfries and Galloway DG11 3JH (approx 8 miles from Gretna Green)	Hotel near Gretna Green. Situated off junction 19 off the M74 on the borders of both Scotland and the Lake District. only 10 minutes from gretna green, and one hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh. From the roaring log fire set in the original freestone fireplace to the decorative stained glass window overlooking the main hall, the building retains much of its periodic charm. Each of our 11 en-suite bedrooms are decorated to a high standard and provide scenic views across the Scottish countryside. A very fine property with nicely decorated rooms including four-poster rooms...

Book into any Welcome Lodge and you'll discover a wide range of facilities very close at hand, including some great places to eat, whatever your preference - There is one listed on this page

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