River stories wanted for new archive

THE Destination Tweed project is inviting residents in this area to share their stories and love of the River Tweed. And the feedback will help entertain, educate and inspire visitors who come to experience the new River Tweed Trail, starting in Moffat, when it is completed in 2028. The Tweed Stories archive will be filled with river-related tales, memories and interesting facts told through the voices of those who know it best. The stories will be used to inspire interpretation materials along the 113-mile River Tweed Trail route to connect visitors deeply with the story of the river and its communities. The trail will run from upper Annandale near the source of the Tweed, to Berwick-upon-Tweed where the river meets the sea. It is part of a broader tourism and river restoration project that is balancing visitor access with sustainability and care for the environment. An online archive is now open on the Destination Tweed website at https://destinationtweed.org/stories/ where people can directly upload stories that they think might be of interest. Spokesperson Sophie Gartshore said: “The new Tweed Stories online community archive will be a celebration of the river’s rich heritage, nature and people. “As well as being a fascinating resource for local people, the stories will be used to develop digital content and interpretation materials for users of the River Tweed Trail and help us provide them with a rich, authentic visitor experience. We hope that anyone who loves the Tweed and its surroundings and who has a contribution they’d like to share will come forward to help us tell the story of one of the country’s most scenic and culturally rich rivers.”