Welcome to the Gretna Green Blog, Our Blog is a great way for you to keep up with the latest events at Gretna Green. You will also find information which we are sure will be of interest to visitors and wedding parties.http://www.gretnagreen.com/blogHow are you all celebrating our National Bard's birthday this year? We often get lots of enquiries about kilts and highlandwear in January when everyone gets spruced up in their finest to enjoy a good Burns Supper. Our online shop has lots of lovely tartan treats to get you in the mood for a Burns Supper... Why not check out our Clan Tartan Scarves, ladies evening kilts or our full kilt outfits for men?Any questions? Just give us a call on 01461 338441 and we'd be happy to help...  ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2012/01/burns-night-25th-january-2012A fabulous day for all Brides and Grooms to be - why not join us at Smiths Hotel in Gretna Green for our annual wedding Fayre on 29th January 2012 12pm - 4pm.Meet our wedding planners plus a whole host of wedding specialists with great ideas which will inspire you!Beauty demonstrations, live-music, hotel showrounds, wedding experts on hand to answer all your questions plus more surprises on the day.See you all there! ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2012/01/gretna-green-wedding-fayre-in-smiths-hotel With a different theme each Wednesday evening for the next four weeks why not come along to Gretna Green on one of our Late night Christmas Shopping dates? We're open till 8pm on these nights. Wednesday 9th November - Launch of The New Shop. Relax and enjoy our hospitality and entertainment on this special evening when we celebrate the completion of our main shopping feature, The New Shop. This dazzling new shopping environment offers real 'retail therapy' with a stunning range of beautiful and unusual products. Take advantage of winter price offers too! Wednesday 16th November - Charity Prize Night in ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/11/christmas-in-gretna-greenWinter must be on its way as the Starlings have been sighted again back in Gretna Green, what wonderful displays there have been already.Today there are magnificent photos in the Daily Mail and the Edinburgh Metro newspapers capturing the moment.The starlings performances are at dusk every evening and usually around the Smiths Hotel in Gretna Green area. Why not combine a viewing of this amazing spectacle with supper afterwards in Smiths Hotel, we have a great Lounge Menu.We look forward to welcoming you.   ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/11/starlings-are-back-in-gretna-green Autumn is on its way, so the Starlings and their acrobatic displays must soon be with us here in Gretna Green, we will keep you posted of the first appearance.... Get those binos out, get fuel in the tank, come and see one of natures stunning performances! ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/10/gretna-green-waits-for-the-starlings-Thoughts from Gretna Green in the words of Sam Keen and others,"We come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly".How true these words are. Other sayings I came across recently are,"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much" or" Love is to think about someone else more times in a day than you think about yourself".So to all of you out there do you have a favourite verse or saying you could send us? Or maybe a special verse that was said as part of ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/08/thought-of-the-day-from-gretna-greenScotland enjoyed a Royal Wedding this weekend. Congratulations to the happy couple from us all in Gretna Green. Here in Gretna Green we had our own special weddings over the weekend.Why not come and be married in the same country as the Royals chose? ..... here in Gretna Green we specialise in all types of weddings on all budgets.Why not give us a call on 01461 336001 or visit our website www.gretnagreen.com ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/08/royal-wedding-in-scotlandA few weeks ago, here at Gretna Green, we prepared a lovely wedding hamper as a gift for HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton and sent it onto St James Palace.Unfortunately the hamper was returned to us, but with a lovely letter explaining that although the Prince and Kate were touched by our kindess, they could not accept the gift...We were left wondering what to do with this fabulous hamper which inlcudes a personalised bottle of Malt Whisky! We have therefore decided to raffle this hamper with free entry available to all who visit the World Famous Blacksmiths Shop this ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/04/win-a-royal-wedding-hamperWe're pleased to annouce we have won yet another award here at Gretna Green.Our World Famous Blacksmiths Shop attractions are the winner of Most Coach Friendly Attraction of the Year, awarded at UK Coach Awards in Manchester on Thursday 7th April 2011.The picture shows Pauline Pennie, Group Travel Co-ordinator and Lynda Denton Head of Sales & Marketing picking up the award.     ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/04/most-coach-friendly-attraction-of-the-year-2011Thank you to all of you for choosing Gretna Green for your special day, it was a great day here, full of happy people!Did anyone get a wedding proposal on Valentine's Day? How did he propose? Did he get down on one knee? We would love to hear your stories.........Hope your Valentine's Day was a good one from us all in Gretna Green. ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/02/gretna-green-on-valentines-dayOn the run down to Valentines Day on Monday .... there are 30 couples being married in the Gretna Green area. Gretna Green will have such a buzz, a great place to be. All you guys out there..... have you remembered? ........ there is still time to buy those gifts and keep in the good books! For all those of you already married, what about coming up to the World Famous Blacksmiths Shop and have your vows renewed over the famous marriage anvil? Ring 01461 336001 for details.......   ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/02/valentines-day-in-gretna-greenFor all you bird watchers out there..... the Starlings are still performing for us every evening. They have moved location slightly to the bottom of Gretna Green village and over the fields towards Gretna rather than near Smiths Hotel, Gretna Green.Come and see them if you have time, the displays are spectacular. It wont be long before they stop until next Autumn. ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/02/starlings-are-still-performingPhew what a day of weather we have had in the last 24 hours... high wind and gales.... things are calming down now.If you are around this area this weekend I am afraid the weather doesnt sound as if it will be great, if you are here for a wedding you will have such fun on your special day surrounded by special people that you wont notice whats happening outside! ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/02/gales-and-rainOnly two weeks until Valentines Day...... come on all you romantics!How about coming to romantic Gretna Green with that special person in your life? Already married? Why not come and have a renewal of vows behind the famous Gretna Green wedding anvil in the World Famous Blacksmiths Shop, where legend has it that ..... "touch the wedding anvil and good fortune in the affairs of the heart will be yours".Or maybe take a look in our shopping section and see the Gifts we have for you....... Have a good day.  ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/02/two-weeks-until-valentines-day!The Tartan Shop is having a face lift, wow what a change is happening..... it will all be finally finished at the end of March (we hope!) ready for the season ahead.Not only is it having a face lift but there are lots of new stock lines coming in too adding to our standard stock items, so the shop will have a different feel to it.Why not come and visit us in April and have a look for yourself, if you are around before then we are OPEN but in a smaller space. ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/01/tartan-shop-in-gretna-green-refurb-underwaySunday 30th January is the day to be at Smiths Hotel Gretna Green for all you prospective brides out there.The wedding fayre is from 12 noon until 4pm this Sunday. Why not come along and get some ideas for your special day, there will be lots on offer.Maybe you would like to be married in the same year as the Royals ...... or beyond. Whatever you would like for your wedding day we are here to help you ..... every step of the way.  ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/01/wedding-fayre-in-gretna-green-this-sundayHappy New Year to you all from us all in Gretna Green, may 2011 be a good year.Ours has started well..... what better way to start the year than our Chairman being honoured in the New Years Honours List with an MBE for services to tourism in Dumfriesshire. As a family company this means alot to us to be recognised in this way. ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2011/01/happy-new-yearI wonder how the weather is where you are? Here the thaw is on big time, the snow has nearly all gone over night, life is returning to normal! We have been lucky here with the weather compared to many parts of the country.Despite the frost and snow the weddings carry on here in Gretna Green.... the brides looked lovely, and I am sure the wedding photos will have been stunning with snow all around.Are you thinking of getting married soon? Why not give the Gretna Green Wedding Bureau a call on 01461 336001, we are here ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/12/the-snow-is-all-goingDid anyone see Gretna Green on the BBC 6 o'clock news last night?There was an interview with a couple that had been married here on Monday and then I was interviewed about the effect on the border village of Gretna Green if the Scottish Parliament passed the bill on changing the tax rates. I am not sure how it would work but Scottish Parliament are suggesting that people that work in Scotland but live in England (or maybe vice versa) may be taxed differently for exactly the same job as someone who works and lives in Scotland. Not sure ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/12/gretna-green-on-bbc-news-last-nightHave you got much snow where you are? We have got a couple of inches, no more, lets hope it stays that way!Blue skies and everywhere looks lovely on the run up to Christmas... ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/12/gretna-green-in-the-snowCongratulations and best wishes to the Royal couple from Gretna Green the UKs romantic capital.Are you thinking of getting married? Why not get married in the same year as the royals? Contact Gretna Green Wedding Bureau with your enquiry, we are here to help you. Call us on 01461 336001.Gretna Green has a long history of weddings over the anvil, why dont you become part of this living Gretna Green history? Touch the famous Gretna Green wedding anvil and legend has it that "good fortune of the heart will be yours".  ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/11/congratulations-to-the-royal-coupleThe Starlings have arrived, what a wonderful sight every evening at dusk. Its worth a trip here to experience the magnificent displays.How to find them ...... Go to the Blacksmiths Shop in Gretna Green then head out of Gretna Green towards Kirkpatrick Fleming, along that road you should get great viewing.Come and enjoy nature at its best.  ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/10/starlings-are-here-in-gretna-greenThe starlings must be on their way but they are not here yet we will keep you posted and let you know just as soon as we see the first of their magnificent displays.They usually roost in one of two woods near to the Blacksmiths Shop in Gretna Green, it is a wonderful show.We will keep you posted! ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/10/starlings-are-not-here-yetDid anyone see Autumn Watch on BBC2 last night? Gretna Green was mentioned as one of the places in the UK to go to to experience the magnificent aerial display of Starling, it really is a sight to see.We will keep you posted when they arrive! ......It really is worth seeing.Why not treat yourself to a night at Smiths Hotel after watching the thousands of Starlings performing at dusk. ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/10/starlings-on-their-way-to-gretna-greenOctober is here and with it are thoughts of Autumn .... we are turning our attention to shopping.... Christmas is just over the horizon ....This month there are special offers coming online all the time so keep looking for the offers from Gretna GreenFor the men out there we have three styles of trousers on offerOlive moleskin mens trousers were £27.50 now £25.99Mens beige moleskin trousers were £27.50 now £25.99or Mens thermal combat trousers were £25.99 now £22.50We will keep you posted of all offers as we get them, so keep checking on us! ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/10/shopping-offers-this-monthWhat we have been up to this week.....We have had three different tree planting ceremonies this week for a varierty of happy occasions.....The first one of the week was to celebrate a Civil Partnership ceremony that had just taken place within the World Famous Blacksmtihs Shop. Later in the week we had a couple returning for their first wedding anniversary, they had been married here at the World Famous Blacksmiths Shop , they also treated themselves to an overnight stay atSmiths Hotel. To round the week off we had a Silver Wedding celebration, the tree for this couple ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/09/news-of-the-week-from-gretna-greenTrees for families ... A tree planting ceremony to mark a very special occasionWe are delighted to be planting another tree in our Trees for families woodland this weekend. We are planting the tree for a couple who got married here several years ago. The tree planting is in celebration of the arrival of a new baby in their lives. What a lovely thing to do. We tailor make the tree planting ceremony around the theme that is being celebrated or remembered, so each ceremony is unique. You can even write your own wording for us to ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/08/trees-for-families-a-tree-planting-ceremony Summer Weddings in Full Swing at Gretna Green The middle of August is upon us and soon for those brides who are currently planning their Autumn wedding, if they know someone who said we're off to get married at Gretna Green, you will have possibly been told what a great day it turned out for those brides whose big days have come and gone with no hitches and having experienced the most memorable romantic occasion of their life. Many who come here recieved help from our wedding planning bureau which was a relief for many as our team took the stress out ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/08/summer-weddings-still-in-full-swing-at-gretna-greenOur website has just been updated and renewed,it went live last week, would be pleased to receive feedback. ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/08/new-look-website-at-gretnagreen-comAnother glorious day of clear blue skies.... what a day for a wedding in Gretna Green or a visit to the World Famous Old Blacksmtihs Attractions. ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/08/sunshine-in-gretna-green Festival Time in Edinburgh 2010 Are you heading North for the Edinburgh Festival? What better place to break your journey than Gretna Green, just into Scotland and only 2 minutes off the M74. Come and see us at the World Famous Blacksmiths Shop Attractions, open 7 days a week ... ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/08/edinburgh-tattoo-and-festivalThe Big Dance is the title for the centrepiece sculpture installed recently in the Sculpture Garden at Gretna Green, created by Ray Lonsdale a highly acclaimed artist from County Durham. This impressive sculpture of two hands clasping stands 13 feet tall. Made of weathering steel (the same material as the Angel of the North). The sculpture creates an impressive backdrop for wedding photography and holiday snaps! ...http://www.gretnagreen.com/blog/2010/08/come-and-see-the-latest-addition-to-the-sculpture-garden-at-gretna-green