River South Esk facts for kids

The South Esk (Scottish Gaelic: Easg Dheas) is an important river in Angus, Scotland. It starts high up in the Grampian Mountains. The river then flows through beautiful glens and past towns. Finally, it reaches the North Sea.

Quick facts for kids South Esk
River Esk at Glen Doll
Country	Scotland
Physical characteristics
Main source	Loch Esk Glen Doll, Angus 730 m (2,400 ft) 56°53′55.4814″N 3°15′15.2526″W / 56.898744833°N 3.254236833°W / 56.898744833; -3.254236833
River mouth	Montrose Basin, North Sea Montrose, Angus, UK 0 m (0 ft) 56°42′10.9074″N 2°26′27.3192″W / 56.703029833°N 2.440922000°W / 56.703029833; -2.440922000
Basin features
Tributaries	Left: Burn of Fafernie, Burn of Gowal, Style Burn, Ketchie Burn, Burn of Gourrock, Moulzie Burn, Capel Burn, Cald Burn, Rottal Burn, Burn of Kinrive, Noran Water, Steinshell Burn Right: Burn of Altcluthie, Burn of Loupshiel, Burn of Leck, Whitewater, Burn of Gourach, Burn of Farthal, Prosen Water

The South Esk River

The South Esk is one of Scotland's beautiful rivers. It flows entirely within the region of Angus. The river is known for its scenic journey from the mountains to the sea.

From Mountains to the Sea

The South Esk river begins its journey at a place called Loch Esk. This loch is located in Glen Doll, high in the Grampian Mountains. It's about 730 meters (2,395 feet) above sea level! From there, the river flows through several areas.

It passes through Glen Clova. Then it reaches Strathmore near Cortachy. This is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Kirriemuir. The river continues its path past the town of Brechin. Finally, it empties into the North Sea at Montrose.

A Name with History

The name of the South Esk river is quite old. It has even given its name to a special title. This title is the Earl of Southesk. It is held by a noble family called the Clan Carnegie. This shows how important the river has been to the history of the area.