River in Perthshire, Scotland
For the river of the same name which flows between Loch Ericht and Loch Rannoch, see
River Ericht, Rannoch .
River Ericht at Blairgowrie , looking upriver. The River Ericht (Scottish Gaelic : Abhainn Eireachd ) is a river in Perthshire , Scotland 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.
56°34′N 3°14′W / 56.567°N 3.233°W / 56.567; -3.233
