Blacksmithing returns to Gretna Green for the first time in over 150 years
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Blacksmithing returns to Gretna Green for the first time in over 150 years

2 Sep 2026 · Originally published 2 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Blacksmithing returns to Gretna Green after more than 150 years
A new forge has opened in Gretna Green, reintroducing the traditional craft to the village after more than a century and a half. Visitors and newly-weds can now try their hand at metalwork, reconnecting the site with the anvil-based history that made it a famous destination for eloping couples.
Source: BBC Scotland Dumfries And Galloway
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