River Tweed Awards

The River Tweed Commission and Tweed Foundation hosted the inaugural River Tweed Awards at Ednam House Hotel on February 1st, 2024, inviting angling enthusiasts to nominate their favourite boatman and angling spots on the River Tweed.

These awards not only recognise outstanding contributions to angling on the catchment but also serve to promote and celebrate the rich angling heritage and community along its banks.

Finalists in the Best Fishing Hut Catagory

Tillmouth Fishing

Lower Pavilion

Boathouse/Canny

Tweedswood (winner)

Finalists in the Angling Club of the Year Category

Kelso Angling Association

Peeblesshire Fishing Association

Coldstream & District Angling Association (Winner)

Jedforest Angling Association

Finalists in the Fishing Beat of the Year Category

Junction Fishing (Winner)

Lower Pavilion

Bemersyde

Tweedswood

Finalists in the Boatman of the Year Category

Phil Ellis - Tweedswood

Billy Jack - Junction

Scott Povey - Lower Pavilion

Lee Craigh - Carham (Winner)

Outstanding Achievement Award

Ian Wilson

Colin Pringle

Karl Ferguson

Photographs and Stories

We love to hear from you! Please keep sending in your fishing stories to Anne Woodcock using your preferred method of contact below.

Communications and Fundraising Officer

Anne Woodcock

EMAIL: anne@tweedfoundation.org.uk

PHONE: 01896 800725 Mobile: 07540 834852

Alternatively you can send a direct message via our social media channels below.

Become a Friend of the River Tweed

Support the Tweed Foundation's vital work in conserving and enhancing the Tweed River's fish stocks while also contributing to our educational initiative, Go Wild For Fish, which offers curriculum-aligned lessons and activities to schools throughout the Tweed catchment area, aiming to inspire young people about the river and its diverse organisms. Join us and become a Friend of the Tweed.

Fishing the Tweed Catchment

Keep up to date with the latest news on Tweed from Where To Fish, including Latest Catches and River Levels. Anglers can purchase a 2024 River Tweed Sweatshirt or Polo Shirt here.