Tweed Valley Words
In 2025, Go Tweed Valley received a grant from Destination Tweed’s Community Grants Scheme to develop a literary trail which shines a light on the literary heritage of the Tweed Valley, guiding visitors and locals to destinations, landmarks and attractions that celebrate the notable writers inspired by the River Tweed and its communities.
The trail highlights key literary figures with connections to the area, from John Buchan to Robert Burns, and Dorothy and William Wordsworth to Sir Walter Scott, the trail aims to tell their stories. How they came to discover the Tweed Valley and the magnificent river that runs through it, the lives they built for themselves here and the experiences they encountered – and shared – as they passed through.
The literary trail project aims to introduce a wider audience (not just those with an interest in the written word) to the history and stories that surround the Tweed Valley, and to create a literary adventure that enhances how visitors experience our local attractions – and one of Scotland’s great rivers.
Head over to Go Tweed Valley’s website to find out more:
Total project costs: £4558.00
Grant awarded: £4558.00 (100% of total costs)
One of Go Tweed Valley’s literary partners on the project, the John Buchan Story, commented on how valuable the Tweed Valley Words leaflet has been for the museum. Their volunteers often mention the likes of Abbotsford when talking to visitors – especially those touring the Scottish Borders – and are now delighted to have a resource to hand over which connects their attraction to others along the valley.
The Community Grants Scheme was made possible by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland.
Find out more about Destination Tweed’s Community Grants Scheme