River North Esk, Angus

North Esk
Waterfalls at the Rocks of Solitude, River North Esk
Map
Native nameEasg Thuath (Scottish Gaelic)
Location
CountryScotland
Physical characteristics
MouthNorth Sea
 • coordinates
56°45′06″N 2°25′54″W / 56.75167°N 2.43167°W / 56.75167; -2.43167

The North Esk (Scottish Gaelic: Easg Thuath) is a river in Angus and Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is formed by the meeting of the Water of Mark (from Glen Mark) and the Water of Lee (from Loch Lee), and enters the North Sea four miles north of Montrose. It forms the boundary between Angus and Aberdeenshire at certain stages in its course.[1] It was also noted in the 19th century as a good point for fishing.[2]