River Ardle

The river is formed by the confluence of the Brerachan Water and the Allt Fearnach at Straloch, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the top of the strath.

It flows past Kindrogan House and Enochdhu, where it takes in the Dirnanean Burn, and then through Kirkmichael.

It flows on past Ballintuim and Bridge of Cally, half a mile south of which it joins the Black Water to form the River Ericht.

The name Ardle is derived from a Pictish warrior who was killed in battle fighting the Danes at Enochdhu in 903 AD.

He was reputed to be a giant, and the mound of his supposed grave is located in the garden of Dirnanean Lodge in Enochdhu.