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Work started in on the stone "Old Bridge", which was finished in This remained the only road bridge over the Tweed until the building of the neighbouring New Bridge in Since the A1 and its traffic have bypassed Berwick-upon-Tweed over an even newer bridge several miles to the west.

Apart from its bridges, Berwick's most distinctive feature is the almost intact town wall that still surrounds most of it. This started life early in the town's history, but the massively impressive artillery bastions on view today were begun on the orders of Marie de Guise in and completed over the following 20 years, mostly during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

A walk around the walls takes around 45 minutes and gives an excellent series of views into Berwick itself as well as of the River Tweed, the bridges and the surrounding countryside.

Also well worth visiting are Berwick Barracks, built following the Jacobite uprising to house a defensive garrison.

Berwick-upon-Tweed is a fascinating town and a beautiful one, and a stop here should be on the itinerary of anyone making their way to Scotland up the east coast. Don't make the all-too-easy mistake of sticking to the A1 bypass and missing the town entirely.

Read about Thomas D. Berwick from the Old Bridge Over the Tweed. As Sharman puts it, the town now has a palpable third identity. You bet we do. If not exactly a town divided, it is one with a complex sense of its own uncommon identity. You feel you are not so much in a town as in a scrapbook of British history. From here, you can see the one-time border country, home to some 30 battlefields and fought over for centuries by the two warring nations.

Not for lack of history, there are no souvenir stalls, no postcards, no other visitors. This understatement is typical of Berwick-upon-Tweed: only a laminated plaque hints at the structure being one of the best-preserved examples of fortified walls in Europe. Central to its story is its strategic location on the border.

Today, the old county of Berwickshire is in Scotland. And if you are spending time in this part of the Scottish Borders, then make sure you take in picturesque St Abb s as well. Plus there are fine coastal walks along the Berwickshire Coastal Path hereabouts as well. Close Menu Where To See. Where to See Highland Cows. Nothing more Scottish, apparently. Where to see dolphins. It still has to be the Moray Firth. Good To Know. Midges in Scotland — Protect yourself from Highland menace!

Scotland — FAQs. Tipping in Scotland — no big deal and pretty straightforward. Scottish Words are alive and well. Try them out! What To See. Cities of Scotland — which ones are worth a visit? Is Loch Ness Worth Visiting? Or just monster make-believe? Berwick's shops are close by, making Ness Street equally suitable for those arriving by train or car. Ideal touring base for the North Northumberland coast and the Scottish Borders. Four bedrooms, two twin bedded and two with double beds.

Six cottages tastefully furnished on riverside farm. Hard surface tennis court, fishing on River Tweed, beautiful walks. Three miles to town centre, 6 miles to beautiful beaches. What's nearby? Explore the ancient priory, visit the seafront castle and try Lindisfarne Mead on Holy Island, which is cut off twice a day by its tidal causeway. Skip carousel Things to do in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Back Nearby Type the location of where you would like to visit. Family friendly Indoors Open all year Wheelchair friendly.

Skip carousel. Sport and Leisure Berwick-upon-Tweed. A leisure centre consisting of sports hall, gym, advernture play area, swimming pool, cafe, squash courts and all weather pitch. Museums Berwick-upon-Tweed. Step back in time with a visit to Lady Waterford Hall and learn of a woman ahead of her time. Restaurants Berwick-upon-Tweed. Foxton's Wine Bar specialises in seafood, amazing steaks, local themed burgers, with vegetarian options too.

Foxtons friendly team awaits you! Historic sites Berwick-upon-Tweed. Experience the serenity of Lindisfarne Priory, cross the dramatic causeway to reach the island of Lindisfarne, on a journey that will stay in your memory forever. Berwick's town walls are its most famous piece of architecture and still stand strong today, hundreds of years after they were built by Queen Elizabeth to keep out the invading Scots.

Markets Berwick-upon-Tweed. Berwick welcomes you to its bustling market, right in the heart of the Northumberland border town. Take home everything from freshly baked local produce to handmade crafts and goodies. When is it? Wednesday: 9am-4pm Saturday: 9am-4pmThe market take place on Marygate in Berwick town centre. The market takes place in all but the worst weather conditions, with the number and variety of stalls also somewhat dependant on the weather.

The market usually opens approx 9am and closes no earlier than 4pm. For stall enquiries please visit here. Fishing Berwick-upon-Tweed. Private mile stretch of the River Till, exclusively for guests.

Day rods and longer stays available. Walking Berwick-upon-Tweed. Other route options and alternative routes have been included in the book 'Coast to Coast on the Ravenber Way'.