Tweed Stories
Tweed Stories is a growing online archive of stories, memories and special places submitted by communities who live, work and travel along the river, collected as part of the Destination Tweed project.
It celebrates the nature and history of this iconic river, from source to sea, with new stories uploaded every week!
Discover our Tweed Stories below, or use the search boxes to find particular themes or places of interest to you.
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Wordsworth climbed from his carriage and held out his hand to wife ...
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The monks of Dryburgh heard the Laird of Meldrum, was dying. Two ...
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On thy banks, classic Tweed, still my fancy shall wander, Though far ...
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I took part in the first day of the first River Tweed ...
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In 1964 the Inspector and Chemist of the Tweed River Purification Board ...
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In the 1950s an unusual and ambitious body was set up – ...
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The Tweed has always been filled with legend and folklore. Its shifting ...
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That summer morning in 2024, stepping into Berwick with the promise of ...
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My dad died in October 2010 and after the funeral, my sister ...
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Do you know the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque? While ...
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Did you know there’s a giant in Tweedsmuir? In the heart of ...
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The geology of the River Tweed catchment is both diverse and historically ...
Help us build the Tweed Stories archive!
The River Tweed has inspired generations, and now we’d love to add your story. Your memories and reflections matter, whether you live nearby, have visited, or simply feel a connection to the river. Submit your story to help us celebrate the River Tweed and its people, places and history.