Scotland hosted 6,596 weddings for couples who live elsewhere
Scotland hosted 27,191 weddings last year, including 6,596 involving couples who did not live there. The figures show how the country’s scenery, historic venues and established wedding industry attract couples from abroad and elsewhere in the UK, bringing their guests along to visit.
Gretna Green hosted 3,492 of those weddings, more than half of the destination total. Couples featured in the article chose venues ranging from the Isle of Arran to Carlowrie Castle near Edinburgh, citing personal connections to Scotland, its landscapes and history; some guests extended their trips to explore the country.
- 6,596 weddings involved non-Scottish residents.
- Gretna Green hosted 3,492 of them.
- Couples cited scenery, history and personal ties.
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Scotland is a popular destination for weddings, attracting couples from across the UK and beyond to marry in the country. Last year, Scotland hosted over 27,000 weddings, of which around 6,600 involved couples who do not live there. These destination weddings bring visitors to Scotland and contribute to the local tourism and events industry.
The country appeals to couples for several reasons: the scenery, historic venues such as castles, and an established wedding industry that caters well to such events. Some couples have personal connections to Scotland, whilst others are drawn by the landscape and history. One particular location, Gretna Green, is especially famous for weddings and hosted over half of the destination wedding total.
When couples choose to marry in Scotland, their guests often travel with them, turning the wedding into a longer visit where families and friends explore the country's attractions. This generates economic benefit through tourism and hospitality spending.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Aye Do! A quarter of all couples who got wed in Scotland last year don’t live here!”.