Spacious, elegant, and truly unique, the Sheridan Grant Suite is the perfect choice for your Gretna Green wedding or any special occasion. This stunning suite offers a luxurious super-king-sized bed, a separate seating area for relaxation, and a contemporary bathroom featuring a two-person rainforest shower.

But that’s not all—this remarkable suite holds a hidden secret. Book your stay to uncover the mystery for yourself…

The Romantic Tale Behind the Sheridan Grant

In May 1835, Robert Brinsley Sheridan arrived at Gretna Hall to marry Marcia Maria Grant, the sole heir of Sir Colquhoun Grant of Frampton Court. Their union was anything but ordinary—they held two ceremonies, one on May 17 and another on May 20, both recorded in the Gretna Hall register. The reason for this unusual arrangement remains unclear. Were they being followed? Did Mr. Linton, the innkeeper and “Blacksmith Priest,” hide them in the suite’s secret room to protect their union?

Robert Brinsley Sheridan was the grandson of the famous poet and playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751–1816), whose own romantic escapades were legendary. The elder Sheridan had eloped to France with a young singer, Miss Linley, to save her from an unwanted suitor. Supported by his sisters, he escorted her to safety, but before leaving her in a convent, he insisted she promise to marry him. She agreed, and the two were married by a priest near Calais.

Although valid, they treated the marriage as a betrothal. Miss Linley’s father eventually brought her back to England, where Sheridan faced her persistent suitor, Major Matthews, in a dramatic duel. Sheridan emerged victorious but was seriously wounded in a second duel the following year. Despite these challenges, the couple married again officially in 1773, although her father considered it a disgrace.

With such a passionate and tumultuous family history, it’s no surprise that Robert Brinsley Sheridan carried forward his grandfather’s spirit of romance and adventure. While his own wedding to Marcia Maria Grant may have been less dramatic, it remains an intriguing chapter in the rich history of Gretna Green.