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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The Tweed ‘kettle’ was a custom whereby gentry living near the River ...
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It was a chilly but gloriously sunny day in January 2022 when ...
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My favourite memories of the Tweed, and Berwick in particular, are all ...
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BURNFOOT, LOWER DRYBURGH, RIVER TWEED. It was a sad but glorious morning ...
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The Tweed Estuary at Berwick-upon-Tweed is of national importance for mute swans ...
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James Valentine, working for his family company, took some of the earliest ...
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The River Tweed is renowned for its world-class salmon fishing but, how ...
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According to the medieval tale, ‘The Life of Merlin of the Forest’, ...
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Over 45 bridges cross the River Tweed, connecting communities across the river ...
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Lyne Fort was constructed during the late Antonine period and, though it ...
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The Tweed has inspired centuries of poets, writers and artists and still ...
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The Peel (or pele) tower is an iconic piece of architecture on ...
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.