festooned in colourful hanging flower baskets the«first and last house in scotland» makes a refreshing change from the usual motorway pitstops. yes it takes a little more effort to find but if you can get to the gretna gateway shopping outlet, just drive a few hundred yards along the road and youre there! the historic black and white building has oodles of parking at the rear and it couldnt be easier to rejoin the M6 or M74 motorways after a revitalising cuppa and a light snack. should you fancy stretching your legs the café car park has a footpath which leads to the gretna friendship cairn. if you want some retail therapy the shopping outlet is up the road, but if you managed to read this far youll already know that. happy travels!