River North Esk, Angus facts for kids
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Waterfalls at the Rocks of Solitude, River North Esk
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| Native name | Scottish Gaelic: Easg Thuath |
| Country | Scotland |
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| River mouth | North Sea 56°45′06″N 2°25′54″W / 56.75167°N 2.43167°W |
The North Esk (which is Easg Thuath in Scottish Gaelic) is a river in Scotland. It flows through areas called Angus and Aberdeenshire. This river starts when two smaller rivers, the Water of Mark (from Glen Mark) and the Water of Lee (from Loch Lee), join together. The North Esk then flows into the North Sea about four miles north of Montrose. For some parts of its journey, the river forms the border between Angus and Aberdeenshire. In the 1800s, it was known as a great place for fishing.
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River North Esk: Its Journey
The North Esk river has many smaller rivers and streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. They add more water to the main river as it travels towards the sea.
Rivers Joining the North Esk
After the Water of Mark and Water of Lee meet, other rivers join the North Esk.
- The Water of Effock flows into the North Esk from its right side.
- The Water of Tarf joins the river from its left side near a place called Tarfside.
- The West Water is a big river that joins from the right side near Stracathro. The upper part of the West Water is known as the Water of Saughs.
- The Luther Water is the last important river to join the North Esk. It flows in from the left side near North Water Bridge. The Luther Water drains water from an area known as the Howe of the Mearns.
Exploring Glen Esk
Glen Esk is a valley where the North Esk river flows. It is a scenic area with interesting villages and natural spots.
Villages in Glen Esk
There is a small village in Glen Esk called Tarfside.
Tarfside Village
Tarfside is home to the Glen Esk Folk Museum. This museum shows what life was like in the glen long ago. There is also an old church called St Drostan's. It was built in 1880 by Lord Forbes. St Drostan was a hermit who lived in Glen Esk a very long time ago.
The village also has a building called St Andrews Lodge. This building was built in 1821 by Lord Panmure for a group called the Masons. The Masons also built a tower, called the Masons' Tower, on a hill above the village in 1826.
Amazing Natural Features
The North Esk river has some amazing natural spots along its path.
The Rocks of Solitude
The Rocks of Solitude is a very beautiful place. Here, the North Esk river flows through a narrow canyon. It creates a series of waterfalls. This spot is special because it is where the river crosses the Highland Boundary Fault. This is a very old line in the Earth's crust that separates different types of rock.
A Magical Folktale
There is an old story from Glen Esk about a piper. A piper is someone who plays the bagpipes. The story says that a piper was playing his music near the river one day. Suddenly, he was taken away by fairies! People say that sometimes, if you listen closely, you can still hear his music playing softly in the distance.
