article_snippet.sent: These are just some of the reasons that Scotland has recently been named the most popular wedding destination in the UK, according to a survey by the country's tourist board.
article_snippet.sent: And as local tennis hero, Andy Murray, prepares to marry d Kim Sears in Dunblane Cathedral on Saturday, interest in the country is at an all time high.
article_snippet.sent: VisitScotland promotes country as the ideal wedding destination, in light of Andy Murray's upcoming nuptuals .
article_snippet.sent: A recent survey the most popular part of the UK in which to tie the knot.
article_snippet.sent: The village, historically one of the first in Scotland, is famous for The village, historically one of the first in Scotland runaway weddings, which began in 1754 during the time of Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act.
article_snippet.sent: Such popularity can be attributed in large part to Gretna Green, a town famous for its 'runaway weddings' Today, its remains one of the world's most popular wedding destinations, playing host to 5,000 weddings each year.
article_snippet.sent: And it's popular among Scots as well, with one in six opting to get hitched in the romantic locale.
article_snippet.sent: Another popular wedding destination, Argyll and Bute is home to 11.21 marriages per 1,000 in Scotland.
article_snippet.sent: Rich in historical significance, the area is also known to be the birthplace of Robert Burns - and couples
article_snippet.sent: even have the option to get married at the Scot's birthplace museum.
article_snippet.sent: According to a VisitScotland report, those who choose Scotland for those who choose Scotland for their wedding wedding usually fall into one of four groups: those with Scottish roots; those who want to get away from it all; those with a university or childhood connection to the area; and those inspired by the romance and celebrity appeal of Scotland, such as Andy Murray selecting the country for Andy Murray high-profile affair.
article_snippet.sent: Tourist weddings in Scotland tend to be a bit more expensive than those in other parts of the UK, although the average number of guests is generally smaller.
article_snippet.sent: Couples tend to stay in Scotland for six nights around Couples wedding date and make several weekend trips in advance of the big day to make arrangements. '
article_snippet.sent: Put simply, Scotland is one of the most beautiful places in the world in which to get married,' explained Mike Cantlay, Chairman of VisitScotland. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Scotland has been named the most popular wedding destination in the UK .
  