Eden Water facts for kids
Eden Water is a small river, also called a "water" in Lowland Scots, located in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It flows into the larger River Tweed.
Where Does Eden Water Start and End?
The Eden Water begins its journey as the Eden Burn. It starts in the east of Lauder, specifically at Corsbie Moor on Boon Farm. From there, it flows past several interesting places.
Journey Through the Scottish Borders
As the Eden Water travels, it passes by Bassendean village and Bassendean House. It also goes through smaller settlements like Fawside and Mack's Mill. The river then reaches the town of Gordon.
After Gordon, the Eden Water flows through the beautiful Mellerstain House estate. It then turns east, heading towards Old Nenthorn, Nenthorn House, and the village of Nenthorn. Several roads, like the A6089, B6404, and B6364, cross over the river in this area.
Finally, after passing by Ednam Cliftonhill and Ednam East Mill, the Eden Water meets the River Tweed. This meeting point is where the A698 road crosses the Tweed with a bridge.
What Does the Name 'Eden' Mean?
The name Eden is quite old and comes from a Brittonic word. This ancient word, *ituna*, meant 'to gush forth'. So, the name 'Eden' likely describes a river that flows strongly or bursts out.
