Hogmanay in Gretna Green

Scotland's Hogmanay is where the world comes to live it up! So where better to celebrate 2026 than in Gretna Green! Scotland has always known how to party... so why not see in the New Year with a fun-filled Hogmanay break? Enjoy entertainment each evening and a traditional piper on New Year's Eve plus entrance to the Famous Blacksmith Gretna Green Experience and the excellent Devil's Porridge Museum.Hogmanay Highlights
- Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner- Welcome tea / coffee on arrival & after dinner- Porterage- Entertainment each night including disco and piper on NYE- Drink reception on arrival day- Two light lunches- NYE Gala dinner with glass of fizz at midnight- Asian buffet dinner on New Year's Day- Entrance to Famous Blacksmiths Gretna Green Experience- Entrance to Devil's Porridge Museum- Short visit to Dumfries

Hogmanay in Gretna Green
Day 1 - Relax on your holiday coach and enjoy the scenery and with ample refreshment stops on the way to Gretna. Check in for 3-nights with porterage and welcome drink on arrival. Join the hotel management this evening for a drinks reception followed by dinner and in-house entertainment. DBB plus two light lunches.nnDay 2 - After breakfast it's just a short drive for a morning visit at the award-winning Devil's Porridge Museum which tells the story of HM Factory Gretna, the greatest munitions factory on earth in WW1, where the devil's porridge (or cordite, an explosive) was mixed. Gain an insight into the extraordinary lives of the Munitions Girls who worked there, whose contribution to the war effort helped women to achieve the vote. Pop back to the hotel for an included light lunch and then this afternoon either relax in the hotel or board the coach for a short visit into historic Dumfries, Queen of the South', which sits on the banks of the River Nith, straddled by lovely russet-hued sandstone bridges. The town has also been home to a number of famous individuals throughout its history including Peter Pan author JM Barrie and British Formula One racing driver David Coulthard, but its most famous former resident is Robert Burns who spent his final years here. (NB Shops and food outlets may close earlier than usual on New Year's Eve)nn Source: The Devil's Porridge MuseumnnHead back to the hotel in good time to get ready for this evening's Gala Hogmanay dinner with a traditional piper, a disco and a glass of fizz at midnight. Happy New Year!nnDay 3 - Enjoy a lie-in and a relaxed start with time today to explore Gretna at your leisure. Entrance is included to the Famous Blacksmiths Gretna Green Experience. Fall in love with the world's greatest love story and dive into the history of true love and marriage at this state-of-the-art immersive attraction that takes you through centuries of Gretna Green, from the 1200s through to the scandal of the traditional Gretna Green elopement wedding to the iconic Blacksmith's anvil that is typical of marriage ceremonies of the modern day. There is also plenty of opportunity for a spot of shopping (10% off at the on-site retail outlets for hotel residents). A light lunch is included in the hotel and this evening's dinner is an Asian buffet to spice up your New Year. Disco afterwardsnnDay 4 - After your breakfast, say farewell and with many happy memories return to interchange and onward to your home towns.Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna
This 4* historic hotel has been at the heart of Gretna Green since 1886. Originally built in 1710 as a private manor house, Gretna Hall is set in 10 acres of beautiful gardens and offers all the character of a substantial historical building, with all the comforts of a contemporary hotel. nnIt is just a short walk to the Famous Blacksmith's Shop, where many marriages are held, and you will find a fabulous range of shops as well as the Famous Blacksmiths Gretna Green Experience. nnSmart guestrooms enjoy modern facilities including WiFi, TV, hairdryer, iron/ironing board and tea/coffee making facilities. nnThere is a spacious restaurant as well as a lounge and bar. There is a lift. Singles are double / twins for sole use