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Day 10 - Another fine & sunny - having some luck with the weather. We headed out of Irvine along a very scenic coastal road for about 70 miles. Stopped for a look at Castle Kennedy then on to the nearby Glenluce Abbey. These were ruins of what was once an abbey dating back to the 16th century. A well kept piece of history. We decided to stop this evening at Gretna Green, famous for the place where eloping couples come from all over the world to get married. The Blacksmith's Shop is the most popular place for ceremonies. Funny name for a site for ceremonies, but it has been happening here for a long time. Apparently there are over 5,000 wedding celebrated here every year. The complex containing the shop is a family owned 5th generation business. The number of overnight visitors to this little town is quite large, especially during the summer weekends. There was no trouble finding a B&B here. They are everywhere.
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