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
