Gretna
Green has long been a famous destination
for the romantic tryst. The Blacksmiths at Gretna Hall is popular
for a unique wedding over the anvil. It is also an ideal place to
come for a second honeymoon and to renew your vows. If you fancy a
little retail therapy there is the Gretna Outlet Village together
with the Gretna Sunday Market.
Carlisle has
many places of interest including the Historic Castle of the border
town, Tullie House Museum, Carlisle Race Course, and
an excellent shopping centre for the shopperholic.
 Dumfries is only a
few miles away and is the location of Robbie Burns' House with many
of his old haunts. He is Scotland's nation poet, and was customs
officer to the area, which has always been a haven for the smugglers
in times gone by. There is also the Camera Obscura and the Museum
to see.
Other
local places of interest include the old Ruthwell Church and the
village of Ruthwell - the home of the worlds oldest savings bank,
the poet Carlyle's birth place in Ecclefechan, Robert the Bruce's
Cave in Kirkpatrick Fleming, Caerlaverock Castle (pictured) with the nearby bird sanctuary, and of course last but
by no means least Hadrian's Wall.
 For
the active person there are several golf courses nearby - the nearest
being Powfoot Golf Course at 20 minutes drive, Lockerbie Golf Course a ½ hour drive and Lochmaben Golf Course 40 minutes drive.
There is also fishing and shooting available close by, together
with an activity
centre for the energetic young at heart who fancy pitting their
wits at go kart racing, quad biking, or maybe a relaxing horse
ride.
Just a short drive away takes you to the wonderful
scenery of the Lake District and all its attractions. |
