Working to restore biodiverse grassland habitat and reverse the loss of wildflower meadows from the Scottish Borders
"A meadow is not a natural habitat; it is a relationship between nature, man and beast. At its best, it is also equilibrium, artistry."
John Lewis-Stemple, Meadowland
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Meadows matter
In less than a century, the UK has lost almost 100% of its wildflower meadows. Today, species-rich grassland form less than 1% of the UK’s land area.
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What we do
In 2023–2024, the Tweed Meadows Project restored and created 76 hectares of wildflower meadows across 34 sites along the River Tweed.
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Meadows map
We want to see a network of meadows across the Borders, building a wildlife corridor that allows plants and animals to thrive and biodiversity to recover.
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Meadow guides
Read our online guides to restoring and creating new species-rich grasslands in your communities and gardens.
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Events
We have no upcoming events. Check back in 2027 for news about the next Merlindale Nature Festival and other events.
Add your meadow to the map
Find out more about our locations and how to add your meadow to the Tweed Meadows Map.
Videography © Alex Lintott 2025
Photography © Alex Lintott, Apithanny Bourne, Catriona McKay 2026