• Caring for the beauty, history & character of the Esk Valley
  • Maintenance, clearing and other fine social occasions!
  • We welcome everyone interested in the Esk valleys

The catchment area of the River Esk, from source to sea, is the geographical area of our concern, interest and activity.

The river North Esk rises in the Pentland Hills above the N. Esk Reservoir while the source of the river South Esk is beyond Gladhouse Reservoir in the Moorfoot Hills. Both rivers flow northeast through wooded valleys rich in wildlife, history, towns and villages, to their confluence at Waters’ Meet in Dalkeith Country Park.

As one river, The Esk then flows for a short distance through East Lothian where its banks form an attractive backdrop to the seaside town of Musselburgh situated at its mouth on the Firth of Forth.

  • Midlothian's Outdoor Festival 2024
    This year's Midlothian Outdoor Festival will run from Thursday October 3rd to Monday October 7th. As we have done for a number of years the Esk Valley Trust will host a Festival opening Zoom talk on Thursday evening 3rd October.
  • Eradicating Giant Hogweed in the Lothians
    David Quarendon talked about 'Eradication of Giant Hogweed from the Lothians' on June 27th 2024. A video recording of his talk can now be viewed; just click on the title for this item to find the link.
  • THE STATE OF NATURE IN SCOTLAND - WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?
    Professor Des Thompson will give his views on this topic in the next Esk Valley Trust evening talk starting at 7.30pm on Friday 17th May 2024. His talk will follow immediately after the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Trust which will start at 7pm.

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