The Tweed has always been filled with legend and folklore. Its shifting currents and mist-shrouded banks inspiring tales that blur the line between history and myth. Such as Thomas the Rhymer, whisked away by the Queen of Elfland near the river’s own banks. Beyond this, stories of restless spirits persist. Spectral fishermen, ghostly horsemen, the […]

That summer morning in 2024, stepping into Berwick with the promise of Lowry and the Sea. The culmination of destinations. Not just my own, but also in the Tweed’s own travels. From the Southern Uplands of Scotland, right through to meet me here. An old friend calling me back. The walk towards the Granary Gallery […]

My dad died in October 2010 and after the funeral, my sister and her two children (4½ and 2½ months) were able to stay with me and my mum for some much needed family time. We took some day trips out to places we had been to with my dad, taking a picnic and creating […]

Do you know the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque? While both can appear as fantastical creatures or monstrous figures, and often have a symbolic meaning, gargoyles are functional – they were designed to drain water away from the sides of buildings, whilst grotesques are purely decorative. So, while all gargoyles are grotesques, not […]

Did you know there’s a giant in Tweedsmuir? In the heart of Tweedsmuir, the Giant’s Stone stands at 5’2″ tall and has intrigued locals and visitors for centuries. First recorded in 1834, this enigmatic standing stone is believed to be part of a lost Druidic circle, possibly disrupted by agricultural changes. Two smaller stones nearby—just […]

The geology of the River Tweed catchment is both diverse and historically significant, playing a key role in the development of modern geological science. The River Tweed flows through a landscape shaped by ancient rocks, glacial activity, and tectonic forces. Its catchment forms a horseshoe-shaped rim of hills surrounding a flatter basin, with a mix […]