Elliot Water

The Elliot Water is a minor river in Angus, Scotland. The Elliot rises near West Hills in Carmyllie and flows through the parish and village of Arbirlot before reaching the North Sea at Elliot, on the west side of Arbroath. The total length is around 7½ miles or 12 km.^[1]

Falls and bridge at Arbirlot

Elliot Water near North Sea outfall

Elliot Water
Location
Country	Scotland
Counties	Angus, Scotland
Towns/Cities	Carmyllie, Arbirlot, Elliot, Arbroath
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Carmyllie, Angus, Scotland
• coordinates	56.585026°N 2.783126°W / 56.585026; -2.783126
• elevation	700 ft (210 m)
Mouth	North Sea
• location	Elliot, Arbroath, UK
• coordinates	56.541447°N 2.621174°W / 56.541447; -2.621174
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	12 km (7.5 mi)
Discharge
• location	Elliot
Basin features
Tributaries
• left	Rottenraw Burn

The Elliot has been designated as a "freshwater fish protected area" by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.^[2]