Gretna Collection

Gretna Green Building
The famous Old Smithy and Marriage Room at Gretna Green, Dumfries, Scotland - the haven for runaway couples from England

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus arriving at night time roost near Gretna Scotland December

Gretna Green Certificate
Certificate issued by the Kingdom of Scotland, confirming the marriage of William Scott and Frances Bell at Allisons Bank Toll-House, Gretna Green, Dumfries

The Old Smithy, Gretna Green, Scotland

Race to Gretna / Newhouse
ONE MILE FROM GRETNA A couple desperate to marry race to Gretna Green in a four horse open top carriage but are pursued by those who wish to stop them

Marriage certificate issued at Gretna Green, Scotland, dated 28 February 1920, between Michael Joseph Wyne of London and Marguerite Marchmont of Mount Florida, Glasgow. Date: 1920

USA, Nebraska, Gretna, The Holy Family Shrine chapel

Gretna Green from the railway station, early 1900s

Gretna Green, Scotland, early 1900s

Gretna House, Gretna Green, early 1900s

The Old Smithy, Gretna Green, early 1900s

Queen's Head Hotel, Gretna Green, early 1900s

Springfield, Gretna Green, early 1900s

Old Toll Bar, Gretna Green, early 1900s

Toll Bar Marriage Room, Gretna Green, early 1900s

Gretna Green Blacksmiths

Gretna Green in the 1920s

Interior View of the Original Marriage Room, Gretna (b / w photo)
3642709 Interior View of the Original Marriage Room, Gretna (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior View of the Original Marriage Room, Gretna)

King William IVs coach at Gretna Green, Scotland
King William IVs coach outside the Famous Old Blacksmiths Shop at Gretna Green, Scotland, during the Carlisle Historical Pageant, August 1928, with people in historical costume

Grandmammas Elopement (chromolitho)
1060087 Grandmammas Elopement (chromolitho) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmammas Elopement)

Parish of Gretna (litho)
3643108 Parish of Gretna (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parish of Gretna. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Road to Gretna (engraving)
1105513 The Road to Gretna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Road to Gretna)

BORDER WEDDING
ONE MILE FROM GRETNA A couple desperate to marry race to Gretna Green but are pursued by those who wish to stop them Date: circa 1830

Dumfriesshire DG16 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Dumfriesshire DG16 5

The famous old blacksmiths shop, Gretna Green, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 20th century. This building, just over the border with England

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus arriving at night time roost near Gretna Scotland December

Old Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green, Scotland
People sitting on a bench outside the Marriage Room, aka the Old Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Date: circa 1920s

The Old Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green, Dumfries-shire
The Old Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green, Gretna, near Carlisle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus arriving at roost Gretna Dumfries & Galloway Scotland December

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus flying to roost near Gretna Scotland December

The Original Marriage Room, Toll Bar, Dumfriesshire
The Original Marriage Room, Toll Bar, Gretna Green, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Date: 1900s

The Old Toll Bar, Gretna Green, Dumfriesshire
The Old Toll Bar, Gretna Green, Gretna, near Carlisle, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

COLDSTREAM BRIDGE, FROM UP-STREAM. Coldstream Bridge, linking Coldstream, Scottish Borders with Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland

Picture No. 10741208
England - Aerial view, The River Esk entering Solway Firth, at Gretna, border of England and Scotland. The town on the right is Gretna

COLDSTREAM BRIDGE, FROM UP-STREAM. Coldstream Bridge, linking Coldstream, Scottish Borders with Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland

The Holy Family Shrine rises out of the prairie near Gretna, Nebraska and is a surprising site for travelers on I-80

Marriage Certifcate from Gretna Green
Marriage Certifcate from The Old Blacksmiths Shop Gretna Green. The local blacksmith and his anvil have become the lasting symbols of Gretna Green weddings. Date: 1929

Gretna Green Anvil and Richard Rennison
Richard Rennison - the Gretna Green Anvil Priest 1926 - 1940, pictured with books recording over 2000 marriages overseen at the Old Blacksmiths Shop at Gretna in seven years

Gretna Marriage Room
The Horseshoe Marriage Room at Gretna Green, Scotland. Established in 1830; a haven for young English couples wanting to marry quickly without parental consent. Date: established 1830

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus gathering at roost near Gretna Scotland December

The road to Gretna-Green
A couple look anxiously behind them, fearful that they may be pursued, as they make their way speedily to Gretna Green to be married

Lear / Nonsense / Gretna
There was an Old Person from Gretna, who rushed down the crater of Etna; When they said, Is it hot? he replied, No, its not! That mendacious Old Person of Gretna

Gretna Green
The Horseshoe Marriage Room at Gretna Green on the Scottish borders established in 1830

Welcome to Scotland
Photograph of the road into Scotland with the Scottish Tourist Board sign Welcome To Scotland in prominent view

Gretna Wedding Certif
Marriage certificate from the parish of Gretna, Dumfries, Scotland, a favourite destination for English eloping couples, being just across the Scottish border

A Border Wedding
Running away to Gretna Green for a border wedding - a false alarm when a coach comes by, feared to be the girls father in angry pursuit !

Gretna Green - too Late
A Gretna Green wedding - until 1856, runaway couples could be married at Gretna, Dumfries- shire (Scotland) without banns licence, or priest, by black- smith, landlord or tollkeeper

Runaway couple get married at Gretna Green
A runaway couple get married at Gretna Green, literally striking the iron while it is hot. Gretnas runaway marriages began in 1753, following a change in the English law that did not apply in Scotland

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Discover the charm and history of Gretna, a quaint Scottish town that holds tales of love, tradition, and architectural wonders. The iconic Gretna Green Building stands tall as a symbol of enduring romance, where countless couples have exchanged vows throughout the years. As night falls in December, witness the mesmerizing sight of Starlings Sturnus vulgaris arriving at their nocturnal roost near Gretna Scotland – a natural spectacle to behold. Step into history with the famous Gretna Green Certificate, an emblematic document that seals lifelong commitments made within its borders. Explore The Old Smithy, an enchanting landmark in Gretna Green that has witnessed countless love stories unfold over time. Feel the excitement of past elopements as you imagine couples racing towards Gretna or Newhouse to tie the knot against all odds. Transport yourself back in time with vintage photographs capturing the essence of early 1900s Gretna Green. From its picturesque railway station to charming establishments like Queen's Head Hotel and Springfield, every corner exudes nostalgia and character. Don't miss out on visiting historic landmarks such as Gretna House and Old Toll Bar – remnants of a bygone era. Gretna invites you to immerse yourself in its rich heritage while creating your own memories amidst its timeless beauty. Whether you seek romance or simply wish to delve into history's embrace, this Scottish gem promises an unforgettable experience.