Discussing Elopements and Small Intimate Weddings in Scotland

For a number of centuries, Scotland has drawn lovers in their thousands across its borders to elope. Scotland became a young lovers’ paradise when the Marriage Act of 1754 prevented English citizens under the age of 21 from being married without their parents’ consent. As a result, thousands of rebellious couples would cross the border from England to Scotland to be legally wed, where sixteen was still the age of being able to personally consent to a betrothal. While Gretna Green still has its place as a runaway setting, the modern eloping couple seeks something more picturesque, adventurous and off-the-beaten-track.

In recent times, the demand for elopement weddings in Scotland has surged. The allure of the misty mountains is a huge draw for some couples, while the enchanting history and fairy-tale appearance of the country’s many castles is a dream for others and the quirky cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s city centre alone mean it too has huge appeal. All this combined with the inspiring romances and scenery in popular television shows such as Outlander, Game of Thrones and Harry Potter has left couples around the world dreaming of a Scottish romance of their own.