By way of follow up to our news article posted on 14th April. Marine Scotland have released updated Covid-19 guidance for anglers today, which can be found on the following link Marine Scotland Blog
Accelerated easing of restrictions
The RTC welcomed the First Ministers announcement on the 13th April to introduce an accelerated easing of the COVID -19 related restrictions. From the 16th April, six people from six households can meet outdoors. Travel within Scotland for outdoor socialising, […]
Bemersyde Trophy Winners Announced
The River Tweed Commission extends our congratulations to Mr Andy Britton who has won the Bemersyde Trophy with a 32lb salmon. The fish, which was caught at Tweedmill Beat, near Coldstream, secured Mr. Britton’s award for the annual trophy, which […]
River Tweed Open for business but please be mindful of Government Guidance
Following the publication of the Scottish Governments timetable setting out how and when the current coronavirus restrictions will be lifted over the coming weeks and months. We would like to welcome anglers back to the river but take this opportunity […]
COVID-19 Angling Update
Given the recent easing in COVID-19 restrictions Marine Scotland have updated the angling guidance on their blog. https://blogs.gov.scot/marine-scotland/2021/01/05/guidance-for-anglers-during-coronavirus/
The River – Issue March 2021 now available
The River – Issue March 2021 is now available. Our 30th issue is the first of 2021, it reviews the improved results for the Tweed Fish Counters along with optimism for the year ahead. The Tweed Fisheries Management bodies – […]
2020 RTC Annual Report
The River Tweed Commission (RTC) officially published its 2020 Annual Report this morning at its AGM. The RTC’s catch figures for last season showed a significant improvement on 2019. 10,352 salmon were caught overall, with 9,614 caught by rod and […]
2020 River Tweed Salmon Catch Figures
The River Tweed Commission’s official salmon catch figures for the 2020 season can now be revealed. Despite the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 restrictions the 2020 Tweed salmon rod catch of 9,614 was the highest since 2013 (14,853) and […]
The Scottish Country Sports Tourism Restart Fund is now open to applications
On 4 February 2021, the Scottish Government announced a Scottish Country Sports Tourism Restart Fund (the “Fund”) to help the Scottish country sports tourism sector survive the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applications may now be made by clicking […]
The River Tweed Commission’s Annual General Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF The River Tweed Commission’s Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Monday, 1st March 2021 at 09.30am Via Zoom Following Scottish Government Coronavirus (Covid-19) business and social distancing guidance and to ensure the safety and well-being […]