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Destination Tweed UK
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A major river-revitalisation project in the Tweed catchment working to conserve, celebrate and share the nature, history and stories of the River Tweed.
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🦕 New geo-map leaflets now out in Berwick!
Part of the Berwick's Carboniferous Past project, discover ancient creatures, fossil hotspots & tropical swamps from 300+ million years ago! 🗺️
📍Grab a leaflet at local museums, cafés & shops or download online.
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Berwick's Carboniferous Past - Rock Stars Leaflet - Destination Tweed
An exciting new leaflet is available across Berwick, shining a light on local rock stars (the geological kind!). Produced by local volunteers, and featuring artwork by Daniel J. Weatheritt, this eye-c...
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It’s all about perspective 🔍Can you guess where one of the smallest members of our team is today? 🤔
Hint: It’s an iconic piece of architecture & will mark the end of the River Tweed Trail route!
#destinationtweeduk #rivertweed #whereisthat #officedogs
@aocarchaeology.bsky.social are delivering Uncovering the Tweed, a community-based archaeology programme to investigate important sites of activity along the river and in the surrounding area. 🌄destinationtweed.org/project/uncovering-the-tweed/
#archaeology #rivertweed #destinationtweeduk
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Today is #WorldCleanAirDay 💙

Changing how we travel changes everything - our health, our wellbeing, and our world.

Could you consider switching the car for an active commute this week?

Read more about what you can do to help reduce air pollution ➡️ buff.ly/RJzUWlv
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#WorldBeardDay2025 & to celebrate, here are some of the best Imperial Roman beards..& one of the worst! Step up Lucius Verus, Marcus Aurelius & Septimius Severus- fine examples of luscious beard growth & coiffure. The least said about Nero's poor excuse for a beard, the better #beardfail #Razortime
🌼 Want to help boost the biodiversity of the Tweed? There are two volunteer events running this September with our Pollinators Along the Tweed project!
#DestinationTweedUK #VolunteerDay #WildflowerMeadows #PATT #Buglife #BLines #rivertweed
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The trail will offer day and multi-day activities.
Supported by a brand new website and route planning tools, dedicated signage and interpretation will showcase the exceptional natural, built and cultural heritage of the Borderlands.
For more info visit destinationtweed.org/project/rive....
River Tweed Trail - Destination Tweed
At approximately 113 miles, the River Tweed Trail will be one of the UK’s newest source-to-sea walking and cycling routes.
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Mapping the River Tweed Trail 📍
Ready in 2028, the River Tweed Trail will be a breath-taking long-distance route beginning in Moffat, climbing to source of the river, and on to Berwick-upon-Tweed where the river meets the sea. 🌊
Check out the proposed route map👇
#destinationtweeduk #rivertweedtrail
Destination Tweed UK is a major river revitalisation initiative celebrating one of the UK’s most iconic waterways, a further 12 projects will connect communities, landscapes, and heritage sites along the river 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️.
👉 Learn more and get involved at destinationtweed.org
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A major river-revitalisation project working to conserve, celebrate and share the nature, history and stories of the River Tweed.
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Everyone has a favourite emoji 🤩For #WorldEmojiDay, we’re asking you to sum up what the River Tweed means to you in only one emoji? (or maybe two or three!)
We'll go first - 🌊🧘‍♀️📖
Drop your emoji into the comments below 👇
#destinationtweeduk #rivertweed #loveourivers
Moffat is the first town on the River Tweed Trail walking and cycling route, connecting communities and attractions along the river & celebrating their unique natural and cultural history.
#destinationtweeduk #rivertweedtrail #moffatram #visitmoffat #scottishborders #localhistory
Sharing a #TweedMoment 📸The Colvin Fountain, a.k.a the Moffat Ram, an iconic cast-bronze sculpture gifted to the town by philanthropist William Colvin in 1875. At almost 150 years old, this ram has stood the test of time!
Learn more 👉 moffatmuseum.co.uk/the-moffat-r... @visit-scotland.bsky.social
📢Connecting Threads has 6 new artists in residence! We celebrate and support the talented creatives that live and work in the South of Scotland and North Northumberland. Each artist will develop creative and research-based responses to the River Tweed. 🌊
www.tweedriverculture.org/journal/meet...
Meet our 2025 artists in residence | Connecting Threads
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Help shape the future of the River Tweed!
Just 10 minutes of your time can help us understand what matters most to YOU in our beautiful catchment area. 🌿 🌊
Plus, everyone who completes it goes into our prize draw for local shopping vouchers worth £10-£50!
👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/9MN9CHF
Improving the River Tweed catchment area - your views
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The River Tweed can be full of drama with eerily quiet waters shifting beneath the morning mist as the first rays of light hit the hills.
Enjoy a moment of tranquility on the river. 🌊
Share your Tweed Moment with us using #destinationtweeduk 💙 Credit: Airborne Lens.
#rivertweed #scottishborders
The River Tweed Trail will take in breathtaking landscapes, wonderful experiences and rich storytelling from Moffat to Berwick-upon-Tweed. 🥾🚵‍♀️
Do you want to be notified when the River Tweed Trail is complete and ready to be explored? 🤔
Register your interest at the link below👇
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May brings with it warmer days (hopefully!) and new adventures, there’s so much to look forward to! Check out our events page to see how you can get involved with Destination Tweed this month, caring for and celebrating the River Tweed 🤩
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Join our journey!🌟 Sign up to our newsletter for updates on the exciting progress, events, and opportunities to get involved with our 12 projects along the Tweed.
🔗Sign Up via eepurl.com/hzrcaH
📸 Tweed near Neidpath Viaduct. Credit: Airborne Lens.
#destinationtweeduk #newsletter
“Both current and ripple are dancing in light.” On Tweed River, Sir Walter Scott. ✒️
These words beautifully capture the River Tweed under the moonlight. The river really is stunning whether it’s the sun, the moon or even the rain hitting the water!
📸Tweed at Melrose. Credit: Airborne Lens.
This project is supported by Destination Tweed Community Grants Scheme which helps local groups & organisations to deliver projects that make the Tweed catchment a great place to live, work and visit. The Community Grants Scheme was made possible by funding from @heritagefunduk.bsky.social.