Villages · North West England
Gretna
In or near Gretna Green.
Gretna — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 0.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gretna is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands, with a population of approximately 3,110 residents. It is known for its historical significance, particularly in relation to marriage customs, attracting visitors for its unique wedding services. The village is situated near the England-Scotland border, making it a notable stop for those travelling between the two countries.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9938, -3.0659
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG16 5DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Population
- 3,110
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647910 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gretna Munition Girls Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Prize Cinema
Theatres · 0.1 km
St Andrew's Church of Scotland, Central Avenue, Gretna
Historic churches · 0.2 km
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
All Saints Episcopal Church, Annan Road, Gretna
Historic churches · 0.2 km
St Ninian's R.C. Church, Victory Avenue, Gretna
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Braids Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
Sark Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
The Auld Acquaintance Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Old Church and Parish Church, Gretna Green
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Gretna Green Experience
Museums · 1.3 km
Old Blacksmith's Shop
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Gretna Munition Girls Memorial
Gretna Munition Girls Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 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.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial — a memorial 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 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.
Where to eat & stay near Gretna
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
Horse And Farrier Public House
Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Boardroom Public House
The Boardroom 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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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gretna?
- Gretna is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5DF).
- What is Gretna?
- Gretna — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Gretna?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5DF.
- Is Gretna a protected site?
- Yes — Gretna is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Gretna?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5DF.