Panorama taken perched on the steep banks of the River North Esk at Rosslyn Castle in Scotland. The river here flows through a narrow, steep gorge, and the banks are covered in white flowers, overshadowed by the trees providing a magical scene. Along the banks near to this point are the remains of an arch, which may have spanned the river in times past.

River North Esk - Roslin visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'River North Esk' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Midlothian.

There is more than one River North Esk in Scotland. This one flows through Roslin Glen, past Roslin, Rosslyn Castle and Rosslyn Chaple, emptying into the Firth of Forth at Musselburgh a little west of Edinburgh. There is a bridge across the river within the Roslin Glen park. The river can be quite deep and fast flowing at some times.

The other, more famous, River North Esk is in Angus and Aberdeenshire. This, one of the most famous salmon fishing rivers in Scotland, is fed by the Water of Mark from Glen Mark and the Water of Lee from Loch Lee, flowing into the the North Sea just north of Montrose.

Bus: From Waverley Station to Original Rosslyn Hotel.
Road: Roslin is about 7 miles from the center of Edinburgh on the A701. Parking available either at Rosslyn Chapel or Roslin Glen car parks.