Historically, young people from England and Wales ran away to Gretna Green to get married because, in contrast to England and Wales, 16 and 17 year olds can get married in Scotland without the consent of their parents.
Is 16 too young to get married?
Is it bad to think about marriage at 16? - Quora
Knowledge News and Articles from Thorntons Solicitors
Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in England and Wales - BBC News
Knowledge News and Articles from Thorntons Solicitors
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Is it bad to think about marriage at 16? - Quora
Minimum age for marriage raised to 18 - Prince Family Law
Elaine Sym, Family Law Solicitor