Spring 2022 newsletter

In Scotland we have wakened to a glorious day. A hard frost, now becoming a rare event, has left the ground white and sparkling. The birds have been u

Written by
Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Happy birthday to Sir Walter Scott

It is 250 years to the day since Sir Walter Scott was born and the Scottish Borders are buzzing with commemorative events for the writer and advocate.

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Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2021

Guests enjoy nature and the great outdoors at Bemersyde

We love hearing our guests reports of what they have enjoyed about their holiday at Bemersyde. For one recent large family group it was the birds at t

Written by
Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2021

News from Bemersyde Estate

We hope you have all stayed well during the last year and look forward to welcoming you back to Bemersyde some time in the future. We have some vacanc

Written by
Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2021

Bring home a jar of the Bemersyde good life

Bemersyde guests rave about housekeeper Margaret and the goodies that come out of her larder. We are building a new, professional kitchen for her so t

Written by
Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Thursday, April 8, 2021

What a catch!

Andy Britton has won the Bemersyde Trophy with a 32lb salmon. The fish, which was caught at Tweedmill Beat, near Coldstream, secured Mr. Britton’s awa

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Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Thursday, April 1, 2021

A year on Bemersyde Beat

February seems like a long time ago, when the water came up to the steps of the hut, leaving us repairing the gravel. Trees came down, including acros

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Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Magic in Bemersyde kitchen

A kitchen garden glut can be overwhelming, however, housekeeper Margaret is both undaunted and highly inventive and has been turning a tower of Bramle

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Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Friday, December 4, 2020

Bemersyde has a glorious harvest

One of the joys of staying at Bemersyde is that guests are welcome to pick the fruit and vegetables in the kitchen garden.

The Bemersyde harvest is w

Written by
Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Monday, September 21, 2020

Comic pair film Gone Fishing at Bemersyde

In October 2019 Tinseltown descended on Bemersyde to film series 3 of BBC 2's much-loved and gently comic Gone Fishing.
The first episode airs this S

Written by
Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Friday, August 21, 2020

The Farr Side to 10 August, 2020

Here we are already in August, but it seems like no time since we started back fishing after lockdown.

It's been an interesting couple of months on t

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Monday, August 10, 2020

The Farr Side to 9 July, 2020

Well, what a week we have had at Bemersyde.

First of all, congratulations to every one catching the fish in not the best of conditions for most of th

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Thursday, July 9, 2020

The Farr Side

IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK


Well, here we are back on the river once again after a long lock-down. We started off on Friday 29 May with ITV Border coming to

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Bemersyde Trophy Celebrates Tweed's biggest salmon

The winners of the annual Bemersyde Trophy, which honours the largest salmon landed on a fly on the River Tweed have been announced: Jonathan Murray f

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Bemersyde Estate

Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Opening of Tweed 2020

The Opening Day on Saturday the 1st of February was a well attended get-together.

Pies and Sausage Rolls where on offer for those hardy folks that ma

Written by
David Proudfoot

Posted: Saturday, February 1, 2020

Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) tree

Will Hinchcliffe from The Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh recording the dimensions of the Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) tree.

The tree is to be e

Written by
David Proudfoot

Posted: Monday, January 20, 2020

Autumn On The River

Autumn is a special time at Bemersyde with fantastic colours on show.

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Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Monday, November 18, 2019

Produce of Bemersyde

Here at Bemersyde Margaret Stewart produces a wide array of produce all homegrown.

The pride she takes in growing and wasting nothing is a joy to beh

Written by
Margaret Stewart

Posted: Friday, November 15, 2019

Bemersyde Syndicate Dinner 2019

On Saturday the 26th of October we held the annual Syndicate Dinner at Bemersyde House. A fantastic evening was had by all.

 

 

 

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Monday, October 28, 2019

Bemersyde in Autumn

 

The River is in good order and the Autumn colours on the trees are magnificent. Its a great time of year to be out and about and fishing the Tweed.

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Friday, October 25, 2019

Big Autumn Fish

 

Young Sam Ackroyd (18) with his first ever fish off Bemersyde. Well Done Sam

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Monday, October 7, 2019

Fruit & Vegetables of Bemersyde

The Fruits & Vegetables gathered from Bemersyde.

 

 

Written by
Margaret Stewart

Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2019

The Farr Side to 20th September 2019

Farr Side to 20th September 2019

Good water heights last week for the beat even with the beer colour we managed 6 fish for the week could of been mor

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Friday, September 20, 2019

Water & Fish

After a very big flood last week  the water is now settling currently 2 foot 4 on gauge. There has been some good fishing last few days with Sea Trout

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Friday, August 16, 2019

Around the Estate

 

One or two pictures from various moments in time from Bemersyde Estate

 

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Written by
David Proudfoot

Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The Farr Side

Here we are at the end of July, it’s been a mixed month with the weather seeing water most weeks up to 2 ft 6, it carried a lot of beer colour which s

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Monday, August 5, 2019

Anyone for Tennis!

The recently refurbished Tennis Court is available for use by guests staying in Bemersyde House.

Written by
David Proudfoot

Posted: Thursday, August 1, 2019

Here at Bemersyde we pride ourself on quality!

We have various items of Merchandise available for Sale.

Contact Margaret for more details.

 

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Posted: Friday, July 5, 2019

Bemersyde's New Tennis Court

The old Tennis Court at has undergone a massive makeover in recent months.

A fantastic addition to the many activities available at Bemersyde.

Written by
David Proudfoot

Posted: Friday, July 5, 2019

Bemersyde Walled Garden

Bemersyde Gardens are in full bloom.

 

Written by
Terri Hopkins

Posted: Friday, July 5, 2019

Farr Side - Harry Gotzheim

Junior Bemersyde Trophy Winner Harry Gotzheim enjoyed his day fishing Bemersyde and managed to catch this beautiful Brown Trout out the Stream.

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Friday, June 28, 2019

Few Fish About At Bemersyde

There are a few fish about at the moment both Sea Trout and Salmon.

A good time to book your Autumn Fishing!

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2019

Farr Side to 9th June 2019

George with a fish out of Woodside just above the Boat. Caught on a Stoats Tail Size 14 14lbs



 

Chris Bryce 12 lbs Boat Pool

 

That's the sp

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Bemersyde Gardens

Bees on the chives

Written by
Terri Hopkins

Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Latest Salmon Caught at Bemersyde

Syndicate and Long Standing Patron of Bemersyde Calum McCready catches a 6lb Salmon 2nd May 2019. A further Two Salmon where caught, another by Calum

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2019

Salmon Stocks Concern Taken To Holyrood

Our Head Ghillie Ian Farr attended the Scottish Parliment debate in regards to the falling salmon stocks in Scottish rivers.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Thursday, April 4, 2019

Bemersyde Trophy 2018 Presentation

The Bemersyde Trophy (Senior & Junior) where presented to this year’s winners by Sir Johnny Scott. Harry Gotzeim (Junior) and Craig Duncan (Senior

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Monday, March 18, 2019

2019 International Year of The Salmon

In 2019, International Year of the Salmon, The Tweed Foundation is starting a new study to track the migration of our Salmon Smolts down the river to

Written by
Ian Farr

Posted: Friday, March 1, 2019