The River Ericht is a river in Perthshire, Scotland formed from the confluence of the rivers Blackwater and Ardle. Blairgowrie and Rattray (Scottish Gaelic Blà r Ghobharaidh and Raitear) is a burgh (old scottish term for town) in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, lying to the south of the ski centre at Glenshee. ... Perthshire (Siorrachd Pheairt in Gaelic) is a traditional county in central Scotland, which extends from Strathmore in the east, to the Pass of Drumochter in the north, Rannoch Moor and Ben Lui in the west, and Aberfoyle in the south. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the UK Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ...
It runs south for around 10 miles before discharging into the river Isla, and eventually the river Tay. The river cuts through the impressive gorge at Craighall Castle before running through the burgh of Blairgowrie and Rattray. Tay can refer to any of the following: The Tay is a river in the highlands of Scotland. ... Blairgowrie and Rattray (Scottish Gaelic Blà r Ghobharaidh and Raitear) is a burgh (old scottish term for town) in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, lying to the south of the ski centre at Glenshee. ...
The fast running water of the river was once used to power several textilemills. Game fishing for salmon and trout is possible on some stretches with an appropriate license. It has been suggested that Textile manufacturing be merged into this article or section. ... A factory (previously manufactory) or manufacturing plant is a large industrial building where workers manufacture goods. ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish. ... The Chinook or King Salmon is the largest salmon in North America and can grow up to 58 long and 126 pounds. ... Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Biwa trout (Oncorhynchus masou subsp) Trout is the common name given to a number of species of freshwater fishes belonging to the salmon family, Salmonidae. ...
Below the Ericht the Isla acts as a corridor for the larger runs of salmon and grilse that are heading for the tributary and so it becomes a decent salmon river in its own right.
The river fishes best when there is a drop of water in it and since most the flow is controlled by dams, artificial freshets are the favourite time to be on stream because the extra water entices the fish to move upstream and provide sport.
From Dunalastair the River Tummel continues through some beautiful pine forest and a series of cascades until it reaches Loch Tummel, a natural loch that was increased 18 feet in depth by the hydro scheme.
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