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Connecting Threads supports regional creative talent with six new artists in residence
Connecting Threads, the cultural strand of the £25 million Destination Tweed initiative, has announced six new artists in residence for 2025. The residencies are designed to celebrate and support the talented creatives that live and work in the south of Scotland and north Northumberland. The residencies are an important means of support to help ensure […]
Community Grants Scheme offers £50,000 in final round funding
Communities in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway and North Northumberland can now apply for the fourth and final round of funding in Destination Tweed’s Community Grants Scheme. Just over £50,000 is available in grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 for projects based predominantly within 2km of the River Tweed, and the River Annan from […]
Active Travel shared-use Path now open as part of the River Tweed Trail
A new section of the River Tweed Trail has, been completed and opened for people walking, wheeling and cycling in the Scottish Borders. The path allows residents and those visiting the area to travel actively between Priorsford Bridge and Gytes Leisure Centre. The new section connects Peebles Town centre into the recently upgraded path at Whitestone […]
River Tweed Trail logo unveiled on Deputy First Minister visit
The brand new logo for the River Tweed Trail was unveiled yesterday by Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes during a visit to Tweed Forum’s office at Old Melrose. The brand will be used in Trail signage and interpretation boards along the route and in physical and online marketing materials promoting it. The design centres […]
£10million funding for Destination Tweed project confirmed
On a visit to the Scottish Borders today, the Deputy First Minister has confirmed £10million funding from the Scottish Government through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for the ambitious Destination Tweed programme. Whilst the overall programme is made up of 13 projects, the £10m from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal will directly support delivery of […]
£360,000 community archaeology project launched to uncover area’s hidden history
The Destination Tweed river restoration project has launched a £360,000, three-year, community-based archaeology project to shed new light on important sites of activity along the river and surrounding area. One of 13 Destination Tweed projects, Uncovering the Tweed will offer opportunities for people across the south of Scotland and north Northumberland to get involved in […]