Gretna cafe celebrates first birthday

The First House in Scotland, as it is also known, is proving to be a popular haunt for locals to enjoy a coffee and a catch-up, as well as the town's numerous visitors and cyclists on the LEJOG route. Toni has been managing the cafe since August and has, with Sophie's assistance, developed a reputation for their mouth-watering home-baking and delicious Sunday lunches. She said: "It is all about the personal touch and, living locally, we both really enjoy getting to know our regular customers and being part of the community." The girls have made a special celebration cake to mark the cafe's first birthday and are wishing to share it with anyone popping in for a cuppa. All you have to do is wish them a 'Happy Birthday' and they will add a slice of cake, on the side, to your order while stocks last.