Once known as the place young couples would elope to, Gretna Green is still seen as one of the most romantic places to get married today.

Love is in the air for couples eloping to Gretna Green

Harvey and Birgit are still happily married living in Arizona with two daughters and three granddaughters.

Couple who eloped to Dumfries celebrate 50 years together

Police Scotland confirmed it was carrying out a controlled explosion after a suspected mortar bomb was found this morning (8 May)..

Controlled explosion near Gretna as charity metal detecting event discovers bomb

Couples have been tying the knot at Gretna Green's Blacksmiths Shop for centuries. The newly renovated site reopens to the public on 28 April. 

The £1.5m revamp of world famous Gretna Green wedding venue

Alasdair Houston, who collected an MBE in 2011 for his services to tourism, died on Monday, June 21, aged 59 after a long illness with cancer.

Businessman who helped transform Gretna Green into UK wedding capital dies

We sit down with Alasdair Houston MBE - the man who transformed Gretna Green into a booming wedding business. 

How Gretna Green was transformed into a booming wedding business

The sector is worth tens of millions of pounds to the local economy and some businesses claim they have been largely ignored while the hospitality and tourism sectors have had clearer guidance.

How Covid-19 is impacting the wedding industry in Dumfries and Galloway

Gretna Green consistently sees a 12% share of all ceremonies in the country.

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