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Quick - where were you when you heard about Cheryl Cole's secret wedding earlier this week? Here at Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop it was when the phones were beginning to ring off the hook Monday morning!

Have you been to Smiths hotel to try Afternoon Tea? This scrumptious offering of tea, coffee, finger sandwiches, macaroons, banana bread, chocolate and more has been flying out the doors since it was added to the Smiths menu earlier this year...

This exciting venture has grown and we're thrilled to be able to share the latest development in this culinary tale...

Have you heard....our famous Anvil will be receiving a very special makeover to celebrate soon-to-be- same-sex marriage in Scotland!

You may have glimpsed the article which we shared on the #FamousAnvil here at Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop but here's some more about this exciting project...

Festival Fever - It's the season for festival, fun and...........camping?!

Yep - it's that time of year again. Time to dust off the tents and start packing the rucksacks.....whether it's music, arts, food...... its FESTIVAL SEASON!

Here are Gemma and Andrew, the lucky winners of the May facebook competition! We met with Gemma and Andrew this past Friday when they arrived at Smiths hotel to enjoy a complimentary night in Cottage 6 of our Bensmoor Suites along with a scrumptious self-catering hamper!

Today marks a very special occasion...Dennis and Eileen Howell eloped to Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop 75 years ago today!

Been to Smiths hotel recently? You may have spotted a new face .... a big welcome to Vicky who recently joined our wedding bureau!

Many of you may recognise this happy face - it's Carly, one of our fabulous wedding team here at Smiths hotel!

You may remember a couple weeks ago we posted about Frank, one of the Blacksmiths Guides. We've had another afternoon in the quaint historical building and caught up with Anne, and her husband Andrew, who are both members of the very same beloved Blacksmiths Guide team!

We're all aware of how important the presentation of a dish can be.....but did you know that the plate itself also impacts how a food is perceived?

If you've ever popped your head into the Whisky and Gifts Shop while visiting us here at Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop, you'll most likely have come have spotted a familiar face hurrying about the place - we thought it was time everyone met Carolyn.

Familiar with Loch Lomond, News from Heaven, Capture the Heart or Flower of the West by the Scots rock group Runrig? The manager at the Gretna Green's Canny Scot shop, Andrew, certainly is!

On one of her recent business trips our head of Sales and Marketing, Lynda, was on the train next to an older couple seated across the table from one another. After a little while, something rather unique began to unfold next to her...and, since Lynda loves regaling stories of romance to us all here in the office, we thought we'd let her tell the story herself...

Many of you will instantly recognise this familiar face as Frank, one of our much loved Blacksmiths Guides! From greeting visitors to calming nervous brides and grooms, to performing blessings and taking tours around the exhibition, Frank wears many hats as part of his role. But who is this easily recognisable figure eagerly sought out by couples upon their return to Gretna Green and the Famous Blacksmiths Shop?

Happy Genealogy Day! Really the 8th of March is Genealogy Day! We spotted programmes such as Heir Hunters on the telly this past week and it's got us thinking about the many stories that we hear every week from visitors who have a family connection here to the Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop!

If you've swung by Gretna Green, you may have spotted a tall dark-haired woman scurrying around the shop.......

Meet Linda O'Brien, our retail manager here at Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop.

Meet Slav...

There's been a wee bit of excitement and a buzz in the air around the Gretna Green Famous Blacksmith Shop and Smiths Hotel since Saturday!

We can hear you wondering why?

It's time to wave good-bye to January and welcome February with open arms! Whilst it may be the shortest month, it's certainly got its fair share of celebrations of love, romance and happiness!

Meet Sharon, Rachel and Jess.......