Although Gretna Green made its name in days gone by as the place where runaway couples would flee to get married, nowadays it offers much more than just weddings – though it’s still a wonderfully romantic place to get married if you’re looking to tie the knot too! Discover the dramatic past of Gretna Green’s Famous Blacksmiths Shop on a visit and touch the historic marriage anvil for good luck. There’s shopping too, with Scottish gifts and keepsakes to take home, as well as tasty meals and snacks in the Blacksmiths Restaurant. Afterwards, relax in the sculpture garden or let the kids run wild in the play park.