River Ericht On Visit North Of Blairgowrie Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland Autumn travel video of the River Ericht just North of Blairgowrie on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to Perthshire. The Scottish town of Blairgowrie expanded hugely in the 19th century thanks to the employment provided by the many textile mills which were built along the River Ericht, all now closed. By 1870 there were 12 mills and a few of the disused mill buildings can be seen from the riverside walk west from the bridge and from Haugh Road to the east. The River Ericht, Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Eireachd, is formed from the confluence of the rivers Blackwater and Ardle at Bridge of Cally. It runs South for around 10 miles before discharging into the River Isla, and eventually the River Tay. The river cuts through the impressive Craighall Gorge before dissecting the burgh of Blairgowrie and Rattray.. The fast running water of the river was once used to power several textile mills. Game fishing for salmon and trout is possible on some stretches with an appropriate licence. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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