Who Can Be Married in Scotland

Any two persons, regardless of where they live, may marry in Scotland provided that:

• Both persons are at least 16 years of age on the day of their marriage.
  
• They are not related to one another in any of the disallowed ways (see Form RM1).
  
• They are not married. If either party has been married before documentary evidence to prove that the previous marriage has been ended by death, divorce or annulment must be provided to the Registrar.
  
• They are not of the same sex.
  
• They are capable of understanding the nature of a marriage ceremony and of consenting to marriage.
  
• The marriage would be regarded as valid in any foreign country to which either party belongs.