River Tweed Commission

Who we are

The River Tweed Commission (RTC) is charged under its own legislation -  The Scotland Act 1998 (River Tweed) Order 2006 - with the general preservation and increase of Salmon, Sea-trout, Trout and other freshwater fish in the River Tweed and its Tributaries, and in particular with the regulation of fisheries, the removal of nuisances and obstructions and the prevention of illegal fishing. The area of jurisdiction extends eight kilometres out to sea and includes the coastline between Cockburnspath and Holy Island. 

It carries out its objectives with a team of Water Bailiffs which works to ensure that the 5,000sq km of rivers and burns that make up the Tweed catchment are protected to allow all freshwater fish species to thrive. The RTC's management is directed from Drygrange and comprises a Chief Executive and an Office Manager/Administrator who undertake the executive function and oversee the Water Bailiffs.

The Tweed is a Special Area of Conservation for Atlantic Salmon, and is world-renowned for its Salmon fishing, which the RTC preserves and enhances; this natural asset is worth £24m annually to the local economy and supports c.520 jobs in the region. Tweed has a unique status in straddling the border between England and Scotland, and the RTC holds a special position in regulating the natural fisheries heritage on both sides of the border.

The Scottish Borders is a beautiful rural landscape; it is a tranquil place in which to make a home, is rich in history, has wide open spaces, incredible views, and fantastic opportuities to enjoy numerous outdoor activities,  combining a healthy, relaxed, lifestyle with a job at the centre of country sporting life in the region.