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Country	Scotland
Counties	Angus, Scotland
Towns/Cities	Carmyllie, Arbirlot, Elliot, Arbroath
Physical characteristics
Main source	Carmyllie, Angus, Scotland 700 ft (210 m) 56°35′06″N 2°46′59″W / 56.585026°N 2.783126°W / 56.585026; -2.783126
River mouth	North Sea Elliot, Arbroath, UK 0 m (0 ft) 56°32′29″N 2°37′16″W / 56.541447°N 2.621174°W / 56.541447; -2.621174
Length	12 km (7.5 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries	Left: Rottenraw Burn

The Elliot Water is a minor river in Angus, Scotland. The Elliot rises near West Hills in Carmyllie and flows through the parish and village of Arbirlot before reaching the North Sea at Elliot, on the west side of Arbroath. The total length is around 7½ miles or 12 km.

Falls and bridge at Arbirlot

Elliot Water near North Sea outfall

The Elliot has been designated as a "freshwater fish protected area" by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

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