Walking with Wilson - Tales of the Borders
Tweedmouth Parish Church, Church Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2AJ
Join this walking tour led by Andrew Ayre and find out more about places in Tweedmouth and Berwick connected with James Mackay Wilson who died in 1835. Wilson's Tales of the Borders were originally published in the local newspaper of which he was the Editor . There are over 400+ tales and they were regularly republished in the 19th century. The Tales include Grizel Cochrane and the Adventures of Launcelot Errington and his nephew, Mark.
The Wilson’s Tales Project has been created by a group of volunteers based in Berwick upon Tweed, to stimulate a revival of interest in the Tales. It aims to raise awareness of the original Tales and provide a platform for contemporary artists of all types to respond to and re-tell them in modern ways to modern audiences. This has included live performances by story tellers, musicians singing the original ballads on which many were based, and stage and radio play adaptations of the Tales in historic venues.
In addition, the Project has published its own ‘Revival Editions’ of Tales, each one retold in modern language and with an accompanying item setting out the historical accuracy, or otherwise, of the original.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1130
Location & directions
Tweedmouth Parish Church, Church Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2AJ
- Directions:
- The walk starts at Tweedmouth Parish Church. Look out for the HODS bunting outside the church.
- Contact on day:
- Berwick HODS Team -
- Telephone number:
- +447365800503
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- 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 website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/berwick-heritage-open-days-34043664105
- Booking opens:
- 22 Aug 2025 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 21 Sep 2025 10:00 AM
Accessibility details
There will be some slopes to walk up/down. Please note the toilet is at the Parish Church at the beginning of the walk.
Additional information
Toilets and refreshments are available in the church before the start of the walk - it is open from 10:30 am. The walk will take a route through Tweedmouth and then across to Berwick. Meet at the church's entrance door.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
