Gretna Green elopes to London

VisitScotland is inviting couples to rekindle their romance and renew their vows, Scottish style, at the Best of Britain and Ireland Exhibition in London this weekend (28-29 March).

Married couples who would like to take a second trip down the aisle can stop by the Scotland stand and renew their vows with a romantic blessing over the legendary Gretna Green anvil.

One lucky couple will also have the opportunity to re-tie the knot on the main stage on Saturday 28 March, including being piped onto the stage where they will take their wedding vows over the Gretna anvil, followed by a whisky toast and photographs at the Scotland stand and a wedding reception at the Seafood Trail.

All of the newly remarried couples will be entered into the draw to win an all expenses paid second honeymoon taking in some of the most romantic places in Scotland.

Make a date to visit the Scotland stand at the Best of Britain and Ireland exhibition on 28 - 29 March at Excel for whisky tasting, genealogy demonstrations, Robert Burns recitals and the chance to win tickets to The British Open Golf Championship at Turnberry.

For further information on the Best of Britain & Ireland log on to britainandirelandevent.co.uk.

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