Tales of the Tweed: an evening of river-inspired live storytelling
The Straw Yard, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
Enjoy a refreshing dip in a river of stories. This evening event dives into Tweed Stories, a growing archive of community memories connected to the River Tweed, and splashes about with Wilson’s Tales, stories of the border country collected by Tweedsmouth’s John Mackay Wilson in the 1830s. One night, two projects, two centuries of stories inspired by the same stretch of water.
In 2025, a local team began gathering Tweed stories and memories. The archive they are creating and sharing as part of Destination Tweed’s major river restoration project is both legacy and inspiration. In 1832, John Mackay Wilson, editor of the Berwick Advertiser, began collecting and publishing stories of Border rivers, moors, coast and communities. These were soon international bestsellers, read across Britain, America and Australia.
Come along to hear an engaging selection of Tweed Stories and Wilson's Tales. Then, if you have a memory of the river – a crossing, a summer afternoon, a fish, a flood – we'd love to hear about it. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’re invited to share a story or a river-related special place that will enter the archive.
Timings
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1900 - 2000
Location & directions
The Straw Yard, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
- Directions:
- The Straw Yard is between the Barracks and the Cow Port. Look out for the bunting on the gates.
- Contact on day:
- Berwick HODS
- Telephone number:
- +447365800503
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Please book in advance via Eventbrite. If you have difficulty doing this, contact [email protected] or phone Berwick Record Office on 01289 301865 and we can book your place for you.
- Booking contact name:
- Berwick HODS
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/berwick-heritage-open-days-34043664105
- Booking opens:
- 21 Aug 2026 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 17 Sep 2026 06:00 PM
Accessibility details
There is disabled parking in the Parade carpark which is close by.
Additional information
There are lots of other events taking place in this venue over the HODS period - see other entries.
