River Deveron facts for kids
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River Deveron near Inverkeithny
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| Native name | Scottish Gaelic: Dubh Èireann |
| Other name(s) | Dovern |
| Country | Scotland |
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| Main source | Ladder Hills |
| River mouth | Moray Firth 57°40′N 2°31′W / 57.667°N 2.517°W |
| Length | 60 miles (97 km) |
The River Deveron is a river in the northeast of Scotland. Its old name was the Dovern. In the Scottish Gaelic language, it is called Dubh Èireann.
The Deveron is about 60 miles (97 kilometers) long. It is well-known for its excellent fishing. Many people come here to catch Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and brown trout.
Near its start, the river flows quickly over rocks and shingle. The water often looks dark because of the peaty soil it flows through. For a long time, people crossed the river using ferries or early bridges. These were sometimes washed away by strong currents. A new, stronger bridge was finally built in 1779.
Where the River Deveron Starts and Flows
The River Deveron begins high up in the Ladder Hills. These hills are part of the Grampian Mountains in Scotland. At first, it is just a small stream flowing through areas covered in heather and peat.
As it leaves the hills, the river enters flatter, farming land. Two smaller streams, the Alt Deveron and the Black Water, join it here. About 17 miles (27 km) from its start, the river flows past the town of Huntly. Here, another river called the River Bogie joins the Deveron.
Journey to the Sea
A few miles further on, the River Isla flows into the Deveron from the northwest. From this point, the Deveron becomes a wider, more mature river. It winds its way through the town of Turriff.
Finally, the River Deveron reaches the sea. It flows into the Moray Firth between the two towns of Banff and Macduff. The Moray Firth is a large bay on the northeast coast of Scotland.
The Deveron in Stories
The River Deveron is mentioned in old Scottish stories. In the famous poems of Ossian by James Macpherson, the Deveron is called "the dark-rolling stream Duvranna."
