Gretna, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Gretna is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,040. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,040 Population 416/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
35.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Gretna

Gretna

Gretna Green is a parish in the southern council area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, close to the town of Gretna, on the Scottish side of the English-Scottish border. It is accessed from the A74(M) motorway.
Historically Gretna Green was on the Glasgow-Carlisle road, a significant early toll road between England and Scotland.

People

Population3,040
Density416/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population3,040
Population Density416 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates54.9938°, -3.0659°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.1 inches (892 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gretna

Gretna is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,040. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Gretna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates54.9938°N, 3.0659°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.62"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 92 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 129 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 125 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 104 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 38 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 120 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 146 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 30 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Gretna has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Gretna

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gretna Primary School - - - -
Springfield Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gretna

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
Bay Trust Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Golden Decades Radio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3

Museums in Gretna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A World In Miniature
Annan Museum
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
Gretna Green Experience
Guildhall Museum
Scaleby Hill Vintage Motor Bike Museum
The Arched House
The Devil's Porridge Museum
Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
Tullie House

Libraries in Gretna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carlisle Library0.0
Denton Holme Library0.0
Langholm Library0.0
Longtown Library0.0
Morton Library0.0
Westerkirk Parish Library0.0
Wigton Library0.0

Hotels in Gretna

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anvil View Guest House
Days Inn
Gates Hotel
Gretna Chase Hotel
Gretna Hall Hotel
Hazeldene Hotel
Hunters Lodge Hotel
Smiths at Gretna Green
Solway Lodge Hotel
The Gables Hotel
The Mill Forge

Restaurants in Gretna

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gretna Green Foodcourt
PizzaExpress

Cafes in Gretna

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
First House in Scotland Marriage Room & Old Toll Cafe
Starbucks
Starbucks

Monuments in Gretna

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Completion of the Cumberland Gap
The Auld Acquaintance Cairn

Train Stations in Gretna

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gretna Green

Gas Stations in Gretna

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Gulf

Banks in Gretna

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBS

Breweries in Gretna

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Borderlands Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gretna

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gretna

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gretna

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gretna stop Post Office
Springfield Stores

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gretna

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Old Parish Church
St Andrew's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Gretna?

Gretna has a population of 3,040 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 416 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gretna?

Gretna has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches.

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