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The most southerly point of
Scotland, Gretna is a comparatively ordinary town
with an extraordinary reputation. Until 1856
English couples could legally marry here without a
licence, banns – or even a priest. All that was
needed was a marriage declaration in front of
witnesses. Such declarations were usually made to
the local blacksmith or pub landlord. The town’s
smithy is preserved as a museum and couples still
visit Gretna to exchange vows for purely
sentimental reasons. Close to Gretna, at the head
of the Solway Firth, stands the Neolithic
Lochmaben Stone, believed to date from 3,000 BC.
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Further information:
Gretna Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast
accommodation
Gretna
Camp sites and touring caravan parks
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