Towns & cities · North West England
Gretna Green
Gretna Green — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gretna Green is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Gretna Green, just 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DG16 5EA, and entry to the town is free.
About
Gretna Green is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.0064°, -3.0625°.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gretna Green is a parish in the southern council area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, close to the town of Gretna, on the Scottish side of the English-Scottish border. It is accessed from the A74(M) motorway. Historically Gretna Green was on the Glasgow-Carlisle road, a significant early toll road between England and Scotland. Gretna Green railway station serves both Gretna Green and Gretna. The Quintinshill rail disaster, the worst rail crash in British history, in which over 220 died, occurred near Gretna Green in 1915. It has become synonymous for its "runaway marriages", given the age of consent for marriage in Scotland under Scots law is 16, whilst in England and Wales the legal age is 18.
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Background
History
The Lochmaben Stone is a megalith standing in a field, nearly 1 mi west of the Sark mouth on the Solway Firth, three hundred yards or so above high water mark on the farm of Old Graitney. It was one of the traditionally recognised meeting places on the Anglo-Scottish border.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0064, -3.0625
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG16 5EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1026315 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gretna Green (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gretna Green.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Old Blacksmith's Shop
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Gretna Green Experience
Museums · 0.1 km
Old Church and Parish Church, Gretna Green
Historic churches · 0.5 km
St Ninian's R.C. Church, Victory Avenue, Gretna
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Plump Bridge, Springfield
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
All Saints Episcopal Church, Annan Road, Gretna
Historic churches · 1.2 km
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Braids Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Gretna Munition Girls Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Prize Cinema
Theatres · 1.3 km
Gretna
Villages · 1.4 km
Gretna Green is located in the Scottish Lowlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gretna Green
38 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Gretna Green →
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Completion of the Cumberland Gap
Completion of the Cumberland Gap is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Old Blacksmith's Shop
Old Blacksmith's Shop — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Lochmaben Stone
Lochmaben Stone — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North West England
Gretna Green Experience
Gretna Green Experience — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Gilnockie Tower
Gilnockie Tower — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Gretna Munition Girls Memorial
Gretna Munition Girls Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque
Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
The Auld Acquaintance Cairn
The Auld Acquaintance Cairn — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Old Parish Church, Morton
Old Parish Church, Morton — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Episcopal Church, Annan Road, Gretna
All Saints Episcopal Church, Annan Road, Gretna — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Andrew's Church of Scotland, Central Avenue, Gretna
St Andrew's Church of Scotland, Central Avenue, Gretna — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Old Church and Parish Church, Gretna Green
Old Church and Parish Church, Gretna Green — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Free Church, Canonbie
Free Church, Canonbie — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Canonbie Parish Church
Canonbie Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Kirkpatrick Fleming Parish Church
Kirkpatrick Fleming Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Half Morton Parish Church
Half Morton Parish Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Ninian's R.C. Church, Victory Avenue, Gretna
St Ninian's R.C. Church, Victory Avenue, Gretna — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Gilnockie Bridge
Gilnockie Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Cadgill Bridge
Cadgill Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Byreburnfoot Bridge
Byreburnfoot Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Corries Mill Bridge
Corries Mill Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Old Blacksmith's Shop
Old Blacksmith's Shop — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North West England
Gretna Green Experience
Gretna Green Experience — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Old Church and Parish Church, Gretna Green
Old Church and Parish Church, Gretna Green — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Ninian's R.C. Church, Victory Avenue, Gretna
St Ninian's R.C. Church, Victory Avenue, Gretna — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Plump Bridge, Springfield
Plump Bridge, Springfield — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque
Quintinshill Eail Disaster Memorial Plaque — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Gretna Green
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Braids Caravan Park
Braids Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Graham Arms Hotel
Graham Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Bruce's Cave
Bruce's Cave — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Green Meadows Country Park
Green Meadows Country Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Globe Tavern
The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Boardroom Public House
The Boardroom Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Public House
Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · North West England
The Old Bank Gastro House
The Old Bank Gastro House — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gretna Green?
- Gretna Green is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5EA).
- What is Gretna Green?
- Gretna Green — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gretna Green?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5EA.
- Is Gretna Green a protected site?
- Yes — Gretna Green is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Gretna Green free to visit?
- Yes, Gretna Green is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gretna Green?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5EA.