River Tweed News

19/08/2026

A huge thank you to Peeblesshire Trout Fishing Association for their generous donation of £3,000 to TweedStart, along with a book of junior fishing permits for our ambassadors.

We’re incredibly grateful for your support, which will make a real difference in helping us introduce more young people to fishing, build their confidence, and inspire the next generation of anglers. 🎣

Ben McCallum
Education and Engagement Officer
The Tweed Foundation

13/08/2026

We are pleased to announce that the River Tweed Commission is a finalist in the Conservation category of the Scottish Land & Estates Helping It Happen Awards 2026.

Sponsored by Levy & McRae, the Conservation Award recognises best practice in conservation work across Scotland.

We are delighted to see the work on the Ettrick Marshes has been recognised at a national level, and we look forward to the awards later this year.

11/08/2026

Join the Tweed Foundation on Saturday for a bioblitz at St Abbs Head

Our annual summer BioBlitz with Berwickshire Marine Reserve is this Saturday 15th August!

We’d love you to join us in recording all the plant, animal and fungi species we possibly can 🪱🦆🐦🦀🐠🐋🦡🌿🍄🪻🌼

It’s going to be an exciting day with a range of events to join in with - drop in, or book your place via the links in the comments.

We are delighted to also be joined by River Tweed News, Blue Marine Foundation and St Abbs Marine Station - looking forward to seeing you there! 🌞

05/08/2026

We have extended temporary restrictions on licensed water abstraction across parts of the Scottish Borders after the River Teviot and Ettrick Water reached Significant Water Scarcity.

The restrictions apply to further licences, primarily supporting agricultural activities, and follow measures already in place in the Lunan Water, Lower Don, North Fife and Fife (East Neuk) catchments.

While heavy rain is forecast in some areas, river and catchment conditions may not recover immediately. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and lift restrictions as soon as river flows recover.

Find out more: sepa.org.uk/waterscarcity

04/08/2026

Would you like to join the Tweed Foundation’s network of Guardians of the Tweed, conducting monthly riverfly surveys across the catchment? If so, our next Riverfly Monitoring Initiative (RMI) training session is on Tuesday 11 August at our office in Drygrange. This will include both the theory and practical training required to become a certified riverfly monitor. The course is free and you can register on EventBrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drygrange-riverfly-monitoring-initiative-rmi-training-session-tickets-1992911815889)

Any questions please get in touch ([email protected])

Erica Chapman
Tweed Foundation
Volunteer Coordinator

24/07/2026

TEAM TWEED AT THE BORDER UNION SHOW

What a fantastic first day at the Border Union Show!

Visitors have been exploring a wide range of interactive activities, including:

🔬 Looking at water samples under the microscope and learning about algae blooms and why water quality matters.

🌡️ Discovering how river temperature affects Atlantic salmon and other wildlife.

🌿 Finding out how habitats on land and in the river are connected to healthy waterways.

🦟 Meeting our Guardians of the Tweed volunteers and learning how local people are helping monitor the health of the river through citizen science.

🎣 Chatting to the TweedStart team about inspiring the next generation through education, science and angling.

There has also been plenty to keep younger visitors entertained, with hands-on activities, colouring, badge making and opportunities to learn more about the fascinating wildlife of the River Tweed.

If you’re visiting the Border Union Show tomorrow, come and the Tweed Foundation and Tweed Forum at Block 1, Stand 8

21/07/2026

TEAM TWEED AT THE BORDER UNION SHOW

For many years, the Tweed Foundation has been proud to share the Team Tweed stand with the Tweed Forum at the Border Union Show, bringing together two organisations that care about the future of the River Tweed.

This year, the focus is on water quality and tree planting.

The Tweed Foundation will be highlighting the importance of water quality and the science behind protecting a healthy river.

🔬 Meet Tweed Foundation biologists and discover more about:

💧 Algae – Find out what causes algae blooms, why they matter, and examine water samples under a microscope.

🌡️ River temperature – Learn how warming rivers affect Atlantic salmon and other wildlife, and discover how we monitor river temperatures across the Tweed catchment.

🌿 Habitat – Habitat Audit Officer Matt will explain how river habitats and surrounding land influence water quality and support healthy ecosystems.

🦟 Guardians of the Tweed – Chat to our volunteers and discover how you can help monitor and protect the river.

🎣 TweedStart – Inspiring the next generation to connect with the River Tweed through education, science and angling.

Whether you’re interested in conservation, fishing, wildlife or simply want to learn more about the River Tweed, we’d love to see you.

Come along, ask questions, take part in our family activities and meet the Team Tweed partners working together for a healthier River Tweed.

📍 Find us at BLOCK 1 STAND 8
Friday 24th - Saturday 25th July

Team Tweed
Tweed Foundation
Tweed Forum

Tweed Forum Border Union, Kelso