Historically, Mute swans were recognised as ‘royal birds’ and many were bred and kept in captivity either as status symbols or for food. Now no longer eaten or held in ‘swanneries’, our native Mute swans are found across the Tweed in all available habitats. For many years, the estuary of the Tweed at Berwick has […]

Join AOC Archaeology online for an Uncovering the Tweed Mapping Workshop where we’ll explore the fascinating world of historic maps together!

Writer John Mackay Wilson (1804-35), who was born and lived in Tweedmouth, returned to his hometown to take up the role of Editor to The Berwick Advertiser in 1832. Two years later, he started publication of his Tales of the Borders, which became international bestsellers for the best part of 120 years. Sadly, Wilson died […]

After the Second World War, an unusual figure became part of life in the Scottish Borders: Wojtek, the Polish soldier bear. Adopted as a cub by Polish troops in the Middle East, he travelled with them across the Mediterranean and through wartime Italy, where he became famous for helping carry ammunition during the Battle of […]

FULLY BOOKED This event is part of a sub-project developed in collaboration with Till Valley Archaeological Society as part of Uncovering the Tweed. The St Cuthbert’s Chapel Landscape project will examine the landscape in and around the site of St Cuthbert’s Chapel. The ruined chapel dates to the late 18th to 19th century, but potentially […]

Riddell Fiddles presents a 40 minute foray, with live music and visuals, into the fascinating life and history of the little egret, celebrating its return to Scotland and the River Tweed. This concert includes Tweed Fiddles, and takes place at the historic Ednam House Hotel, Kelso. ‘The Meteoric Rise of the Little Egret’ project is […]