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Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop

Name: Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Address: Headless Cross, Gretna Green, DG165EA, GB
Telephone: +441461338441
Price range: $$
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Discover Gretna Green's Famous Blacksmiths Shop - Scotland’s Original Home of Romance since 1754
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sh menswear, ladieswear - including brands such as Joules, Barbour, Harris Tweed and Ness - Scottish gifts, Hampers and Homeware as well as a Foodhall selling local and traditional scottish produce.

02/09/2025

Meet Bella, who has grown up surrounded by the magic of Gretna Green weddings.

Her mum, Danielle, is one of our wonderful Wedding Hosts, and it’s clear Bella has inherited her love for what we do. When asked what she wants to be when she grows up, her answer is always the same: “Help Mummy do weddings at Gretna Green.”

It’s lovely to see the next generation already feeling part of the Gretna Green story.

01/09/2025

🐾 HAIRY HAGGIS HUNT 🐾

Our mischievous Hairy Haggises are still running wild around the Famous Blacksmiths Shop – have you managed to track them all down?

Pick up a free trail map from any of our shops and follow the clues to uncover each furry troublemaker. Every Haggis has its own short story, created by local schoolchildren, packed with imagination, mystery… and plenty of haggis mischief!

Once you’ve solved the puzzle, hand in your finished sheet for the chance to win a Kids’ Hamper bursting with fun.

🕵️ Open daily – no booking needed. Just come along and join the hunt!

31/08/2025

Why do couples choose Gretna Green today?
For some it is the history, a place where weddings have taken place for over 270 years.
For others it is the romance, following in the footsteps of those who came before.
And for many it is simply a feeling, that moment when they arrive and think, “This is it.”
One bride told us:
“We didn’t just want a venue that hosts weddings. We wanted somewhere with its own story, a place that has seen so much love. Gretna Green felt right.”
Why did you choose Gretna Green?

📸 Rose & Julien

30/08/2025

A blind date that wasn’t even hers. That’s how Maria met Steve on 17 September 1974. After a row with her mum, she went to her friend’s house, only to find her heading out to meet a boy called Steve. Maria went along, and the moment she saw him, she knew.

They didn’t have much back then. Steve even sold his beloved sports car so Maria could buy her wedding dress. They married quietly with a special licence, with only Steve’s parents and sister there to witness it. People said it wouldn’t last two years.

But here they are, 50 years later. Two children, four grandchildren and a lifetime of adventures behind them. There have been bumps in the road, but they’ve kept every promise they made - to love, honour and stand by each other in sickness and in health.

To celebrate their golden anniversary, Maria and Steve came to Gretna Green for a handfasting ceremony, renewing their vows in a place that has been part of so many love stories. A perfect way to honour the journey they’ve shared and the love that still holds them together today. ❤️

29/08/2025

🔨Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop Museum is proud to be part of Doors Open Days 2025, Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, both old and new!

Join us as we open our doors on 6th & 7th of September to share the unique history of Scotland’s most famous runaway wedding destination.

28/08/2025

💕Every tradition we see at Gretna Green carries its own story. Handfasting cords entwine two hands, binding not only fingers but futures. The quaich offers that first shared sip, a promise of unity and trust. Bagpipes lead the way, each note echoing centuries of Scottish pride. These are part of Scotland’s wedding heritage, often woven into ceremonies here at Gretna Green.

Did you have any of these traditions on your wedding day?😌

Julie Winspear Photography

27/08/2025

Gretna Green Shortbread Festival

📅 Saturday 4th October 2025
🕙 10am – 4:30pm
📍 Famous Blacksmiths Shop, DG16 5EA
💷 Free entry

Join us for the very first Gretna Green Shortbread Festival, a full day celebrating Scotland’s favourite biscuit.

Bakers from across the region will compete to be crowned Best Shortbread Baker. You can watch the judging, cheer them on, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

Here’s what’s planned:
🎶 Live Scottish music
👧 Family fun and kids’ activities
🥃 Whisky tastings from local suppliers

Think your shortbread has what it takes to win? Enter now for the chance to take home cash prizes, hampers, trophies, supplier gifts and, for bakeries, the opportunity to have your shortbread stocked in our Scottish Shortbread Shop.

https://www.gretnagreen.com/whats-on/shortbread-festival/

26/08/2025

💌 Be part of Gretna Green history! 💌

Want to see your love locked here at Gretna Green? 🖊️✨
Comment with your and your partner’s names, and we’ll pick 5 lucky couples. We’ll write your names on a Love Lock and hang it here at Gretna Green.

Winners will be announced on 3rd September! 🎉

🛍️ Explore our Summer Sale too, Love Locks are included!
https://bit.ly/47OVwFT

⚠️ Stay safe: We’ll never ask for your bank details or payment. Only click the link in this post.

25/08/2025

Dark tales are stirring in Gretna Green this autumn…

Join the Mostly Ghostly Tours team for a night where history and the supernatural collide. Beneath the roof of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, stories of runaway lovers, untold secrets, and unsettled spirits will come to life.

Prepare to be guided through centuries of whispers and wonders, as the legends of our 270-year-old history unfold in an evening of atmosphere, mystery, and intrigue.

📍 Where: The Famous Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green
📅 When: 7pm, Friday 17th October 2025
🎟️ Tickets: £15pp

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mostly-ghostly-at-gretna-green-tickets-1434507503559?aff=oddtdtcreator

The clock is ticking! Only a handful of tickets left…

23/08/2025

In 1754, England rewrote the rules. The Marriage Act demanded anyone under 21 get parental permission to wed, crushing the hopes of couples who knew it would never be granted.

But just across the Scottish border, the law held no power. Here, two people could marry in an instant, simply by declaring their vows before witnesses. No permission. No delay. No turning back.
In 1754, England rewrote the rules. The Marriage Act demanded that anyone under 21 get parental permission to wed, crushing the hopes of couples who knew it would never be granted.
And so began Gretna Green’s runaway legend, the place where love crossed the line and won.

22/08/2025

☀️ Summer Sale is here! ☀️

Treat yourself to something special from Gretna Green with up to 30% off selected lines. From Scottish gifts to keepsakes you’ll treasure, there’s something for everyone in this sunny deal.

Shop the sale now: http://shop.gretnagreen.com/collections/summer-sale?

21/08/2025

🎃✨ Guising at Gretna Green! ✨🎃

Get your little ghosts, ghouls and goblins ready for a spooky night of fun at the Famous Blacksmiths Shop! 👻🕷️

🗓 Saturday 25th October
⏰ 5pm – 8pm
🎟 £8 per child
📍 Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop, DG16 5EA

Follow the trick-or-treat trail, then join our fang-tastic Halloween party with games, music, treats and party bags. 🧙‍♀️🦇 And for the grown-ups? Snacks and drinks will be waiting too!

👉 Tickets are limited, grab yours now!

https://www.gretnagreen.com/whats-on/guising-at-gretna-green/

Address

Headless Cross
Gretna Green
DG165EA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441461338441

Website

https://www.gretnagreen.com/

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The Home of Romance & Anvil Weddings since 1754, Historic Museum, Shopping & Award-winning Visitor Attraction

Famous for runaway weddings since 1754 Gretna Green is a wonderful place to get married in and visit. The Famous Blacksmiths Shop is steeped in history and has been standing since 1713 making it the earliest venue in the area for weddings. The visitors attraction and shopping village is visited by over 1 million people per year and has a range of lovely shops on site which stock the best of Scottish men’s wear, ladies-wear, children’s wear and accessories - including brands such as Joules, Barbour, Harris Tweed and Swarovski - Scottish gifts, hampers and homeware as well as a Foodhall selling local and traditional Scottish produce.