The River Tweed, or Tweed Water, Scots: Watter o Tweid, Welsh: Tuedd), is a river 97 miles (156 km) long that flows east across the Border region in Scotland and northern England. Tweed cloth derives its name from its association with the River Tweed. The Tweed is one of the great salmon rivers of Britain and the only river in England where an Environment Agency rod licence is not required for angling. The river generates a large income for the local borders region, attracting anglers from all around the world.
The River Tweed at Abbotsford
The catchment area of the Tweed
The River Tweed at Abbotsford, near Melrose
The River Tweed from Mertoun House, near St Boswells
Northumberland is a ceremonial county in North East England, bordering Scotland. It is bordered by the Scottish Borders to the north, the North Sea to the east, Tyne and Wear and County Durham to the south, and Cumbria to the west. The town of Blyth is the largest settlement.
Image: Bamburgh MMB 55 Bamburgh Castle (edited, cropped)
Image: Morpeth Clock Tower July 2017 (cropped, edited)
Image: Blyth East Pier Lighthouse (48586306587)