Welcome to "Gretna Green" situated just over the border of England in Scotland (minutes from the M6, M74, A75 and Gretna Green Train Station). This venue has been the original home of romance and a picturesque haven for "eloping young" couples since 1754. They have found the power of the Old Smithy marriage "anvil" ... bonding two 
hearts and lives together for eternity where love conquers all at the (Famous) Blacksmith Shop.
We felt this was a very apt location, venue and significant date to host a Silver Jubilee (25 years) Celebration Event and on International Geocaching Day. Brining everyone together both new and old to celebrate Geocaching.
WHERE: Gretna Green (Foodcourt Area),
Headless Cross, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, DG16 5EA
(what 3 words: pizzeria.silver.remains) www.gretnagreen.com
WHEN: Saturday 16th August
TIME: 10am till 12 noon
The event will open with "Mini Me" (Charlotte aged 9) putting an engraved silver love lock on the archway to mark the occasion. During the event as well as an FTF event draw (from all that have logged and signed in) there is going to be plenty Geo chat exchanging adventures and experiences and there will be competitions with Geocaching prizes up for grabs for people to try there hands at: colouring, number of Signals in the jar, X marks the spot, what's your frog name, word-search, acronyms quiz, etc.
As this is a very popular tourist attraction and we will be in a public area we are also aiming to promote the fascinating hobby of Geocaching to new people at this event ... let's see how many "NEW" people we can attract to the hobby of Geocaching.
WE ARE ALSO INVITING PEOPLE TO:
Show and Tell: Bring along any of your caching paraphernalia.
Marking your Milestones:
Mini Me (RTM1974) will be showing our pin-badges lanyards.
Rafa-Jay will be displaying their lovely handmade patch quilt.
HOW DO YOU MARK YOURS?
Trackables: To be discovered and ones to drop off / swopped / grabbed dropped in the: "Trackables Love Tin", which is also a trackable.
There will be a minimum of 25 NEW NON PREMIUM caches released on the day AND newly released adventure labs in and around the surrounding area (including: Gretna, Springfield and Longtown) for all to enjoy finding and for some bagging a FTF. Plus also the opportunity to get the 2025 Community Celebration Event souvenir for those who haven't already got it. Also with it being International Geocaching Day any log = be awarded the HQ Geocaching Day 2025 souvenir.
As well as all Gretna Green has to offer ... I've been informed there will be a few weddings on the day of our event (adding nicely to the atmosphere) so don't be surprised if you see quite a few brides, grooms and newleyweds rushing about, confetti blowing in the wind and the sound of the bagpipes in the distance.
Note: If you have logged WILL ATTEND before midnight on Wednesday 16th August Mini Me will make and present you with a personalised hand made gift.
Note: There is NO OBLIGATION to purchase food and drink to attend the event.
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Community Celebration Events - 2025
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching