# Why thousands of couples are choosing Scotland to say 'I do'

> Figures from National Records of Scotland show that 6,596 of the 27,191 weddings recorded in 2025 involved neither partner being a Scottish resident.

- Published: 2026-10-03T07:01:11.298Z
- Updated: 2026-10-03T07:01:11.298Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: Gretna Green, Hayden, National Records of Scotland, Savannah, association with romance dating back to 1754, one of the world's best-known wedding destinations, wedding destination for non-Scots

## How it developed

- 2026-10-03T07:01:11.298Z - BBC News: [Why thousands of couples are choosing Scotland to say 'I do'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3y0zdj8jlxeo)

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