River Teith facts for kids
The River Teith is a river in Scotland. It's formed when two smaller rivers, the Garbh Uisge (also known as River Leny) and Eas Gobhain, join together at a town called Callander in Stirlingshire. The Teith then flows into the larger River Forth near a place called Drip, which is north-west of Stirling.
Quick facts for kids River Teith |
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Castle Pool, 2 km downstream from Doune
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| Country | Scotland |
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| Main source | Callander 56°14′29″N 4°13′28″W / 56.24132°N 4.22443°W |
| River mouth | River Forth 56°08′32″N 3°58′54″W / 56.14230°N 3.98155°W |
| Length | 113 km (70 mi) |
What Does "Teith" Mean?
The exact meaning of the name Teith is not fully known. It might come from the Scottish Gaelic phrase Uisge Theamhich. This phrase means "quiet and pleasant water" in English.
The name of the town Callander might also be an older name for the Teith. It could come from an old British language word, *caleto-dubro. This word meant "hard-water".
Where Does the River Teith Flow?
The River Teith starts when two smaller rivers meet. One river comes from Loch Venachar. This river is called Eas Gobhain, which means "the smith's cascade". The other river comes from Loch Lubnaig. It is called Garbh Uisge, meaning "the rough water".
The Teith flows through the town of Callander. About 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) south of Keltie Bridge, another stream called the Keltie Water joins it. The Teith then continues its journey past Deanston and Doune. Near Doune, the Ardoch Burn flows into the Teith. Finally, the River Teith meets the River Forth upstream from Stirling.
Why is the River Teith Important?
The River Teith is very well known for its great fishing. People enjoy trying to catch fish in its waters.
There is also a beautiful old bridge over the Teith. It is called the 'Brig o' Teith' and is located about 500 metres (0.3 miles) southwest of Doune. This bridge was built a long time ago, in 1535. It was constructed by a man named Robert Spittal. He was a tailor for Mary, Queen of Scots.
A story says that Robert Spittal built the bridge because a ferryman once refused to let him cross the river. Spittal didn't have his money with him to pay the ferryman. So, he decided to build a bridge instead!
The Deanston Distillery, which is a place that makes Whisky, is located near Doune. This distillery uses water from the River Teith to make its famous Deanston Single Malt Whisky.
