Unreferenced date December 2009 Infobox islands name EskIsland local name native name Soopun image name image caption image size locator map Palm Islands context map en.png thumb map caption EskIsland and surrounds click to zoom . locator map size nickname location coordinates Coord 18.769 146.519 format dms type isle region AU QLD display inline,title archipelago Palm Islands, Queensland Great Palm Island group total islands major islands area km2 length km width km highest mount elevation m population population as of density km2 ethnic groups country Australia additional info EskIsland is one of the island s in the Palm Islands, Queensland Great Palm Island group. The nearest island is Great Palm Island , after which the group is named. The Aboriginal term for this island is Soopun Island. See also List of islands of Australia Queensland List of islands of Queensland References Reflist Great Palm Island group Category Islands of Queensland id Pulau Esk ... more details
Esk or ESK may refer to River Esk disambiguation several rivers Esk, Queensland , town in Australia Shire of Esk , local government area in Queensland HMS Esk HMS Esk several ships Elbe Seitenkanal , canal in Germany The girl wizard who is the main character of Terry Pratchett s novel Equal Rites , whose full name is Eskarina Smith. Economics of scientific knowledge Economics of scientific knowledge ESK See also Esk Brewery , former name of Boag s Brewery, Tasmania, Australia Whitsunday Islands The Whitsunday Group EskIsland , one of the Whitsunday Islands, off Queensland, Australia SkyEurope ICAO code ESK North Esk disambiguation South Esk disambiguation Place name origins Celtic origins Celtic place name origins lookfrom EskESK is also the name of a Southern California clothing company. Disambig eo ESK it ESK sv ESK ... more details
South Esk may refer to The southern tributary of the River Esk, Lothian , Midlothian and East Lothian, Scotland River South Esk , Angus, Scotland South Esk River , Tasmania, Australia South Esk Pine Callitris oblonga , conifer found in Tasmania South Esk Pine Reserve , Tasmania, Australia South Esk, New Brunswick , town in New Brunswick, Canada See also River Esk disambiguation dab de South Esk ru ... more details
North Esk may refer to North Esk, New Brunswick , Canada River North Esk , Angus and Aberdeenshire, Scotland The North Esk, a northern tributary of the River Esk, Lothian , Midlothian and East Lothian, Scotland North Esk River , Tasmania, Australia Electoral district of North Esk , Tasmania, Australia See also River Esk disambiguation dab ru ... more details
NOTOC River Esk is the name of several rivers United Kingdom England River Esk, North Yorkshire in Eskdale, North Yorkshire Eskdale in the North York Moors North York Moors National Park River Esk, Cumbria in Eskdale, Cumbria Eskdale in the Lake District Scotland River North Esk , Angus River South Esk , Angus River Esk, Dumfries and Galloway , also known as the Border Esk in Eskdale, Dumfries and Galloway Eskdale in Dumfries and Galloway River Esk, Lothian , rising in Midlothian, entering the Firth of Forth at Musselburgh, East Lothian The Lothian Esk rises as two separate rivers, the North Esk and the South Esk . A reference to either term may refer to a tributary or one of the Angus rivers. Australia Esk River, New South Wales , a tributary of the Clarence River, New South Wales Clarence River North Esk River and South Esk River , both in Tasmania, Australia New Zealand Esk River, Canterbury, New Zealand Esk River, Hawke s Bay, New Zealand See also North Esk disambiguation South Esk disambiguation geodis de Esk it Esk fiume ... more details
HMS Esk may refer to one of the following Royal Navy ships named Esk after a Celtic languages Celtic word meaning a river HMS Esk 1813 , a 20 gun post ship launched in 1813. She was sold in 1829. HMS Esk 1854 , a wood screw corvette launched in 1854. She was broken up in 1870. HMS Esk 1877 , an iron screw gunboat launched in 1877. She was sold in 1903. HMS Esk 1905 , a tender transferred from the War Department in 1905. She was sold in 1920. HMS Esk 1934 , an E and F class destroyer E class destroyer launched in 1934. She was sunk by a mine in 1940 north west of Texel . References Colledge Shipindex DEFAULTSORT Esk, Hms Category Royal Navy ship names fi HMS Esk ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Esk Hause is a mountain pass in the England English Lake District , where paths from Eskdale, Cumbria Eskdale , Borrowdale , Langdale and Wasdale all meet. Esk Hause is a first step to reaching higher summits, such as Scafell Pike , Great End , Esk Pike and Allen Crags , which are all nearby. The source of the River Esk, Cumbria River Esk is close to Esk Hause. Coord 54.4626 3.1854 type pass region GB display title Category Mountain passes of the Lake District Cumbria geo stub ... more details
Esk River may refer to Esk River, Hawke s Bay , river of New Zealand Esk River, Canterbury , river of New Zealand Esk River, New South Wales , river of Northern New South Wales , Australia. A tributary of the Clarence River . Short pages monitor This long comment was added to the page to prevent it being listed on Special Shortpages. It and the accompanying monitoring template were generated via Template Longcomment. Please do not remove the monitor template without removing the comment as well. geodis ... more details
Infobox Australian place type town name Esk state qld image Esk Main Street.JPG caption Main street of Esk, the Brisbane Valley Highway pushpin label position left lga Somerset Region postcode 4312 pop 1,166 2006 Census ref name Census2006Y est 1872 coordinates coord 27 14 S 152 25 E region AU type city ... parish Esk near nw Biarra, Queensland Biarra near n Toogoolawah, Queensland Toogoolawah near ne Mount Beppo, Queensland Mount Beppo near w Crows Nest, Queensland Crows Nest near e Glen Esk, Queensland Glen Esk near sw Gatton, Queensland Gatton near s Mount Hallen, Queensland Mount Hallen near se Fernvale, Queensland Fernvale Esk is a town in the West Moreton region of South East Queensland South ... Valley Highway . It was named after the River Esk, Dumfries and Galloway River Esk in Scotland ... census , Esk had a population of 1,166. ref name Census2006Y Census 2006 AUS id UCL320400 name Esk Urban Centre Locality accessdate 11 May 2011 quick on ref The town of Esk is contained in the Queensland ... Glen Rock and Mount Esk. The land around Esk was first explored by Captain Patrick Logan in 1830 ... Esk from Lowood, Queensland Lowood . ref name heritage Several sawmills were built and in 1904 a butter ... name heritage The comedy trio The Kransky Sisters claim to be from Esk, Queensland before every show. War memorial and memorial park The Esk War Memorial pictured was erected in 1921 to record the names ... been added to the structure. The war memorial stands in Esk Memorial Park, which also contains ... in 1830. ref Cite AHPI QLD600494 Esk War Memorial and Esk Memorial Park accessdate 18 September 2009 ref Gallery gallery File Grand Hotel, Esk..jpg Grand Hotel, Esk File Esk War Memorial.jpg War memorial File Esk Queensland.JPG Aerial view of Esk with flooded Wivenhoe Dam in the background, photographed ... commons category http queenslandplaces.com.au esk University of Queensland Queensland Places Esk http www.somerset.qld.gov.au Esk Shire Council http www.somersettourism.com.au Esk Tourism Association ... more details
Infobox Australian Place type lga name Shire of Esk state qld image Esk LGA Qld.png imagesize 135 caption Location within Queensland area 3936.3 est 1879 seat Esk, Queensland Esk pop 15,002 pop footnotes 2006 census ref Census 2006 AUS id LGA33050 name Esk S Local Government Area accessdate 2008 03 18 quick on ref region South East Queensland logo Esk Logo.png url http www.esk.qld.gov.au near n Shire of Kilkivan Kilkivan near ne Shire of Kilcoy Kilcoy near e Shire of Caboolture Caboolture near se Shire of Pine Rivers Pine Rivers , City of Brisbane Brisbane near s City of Ipswich Ipswich near sw Shire of Gatton Gatton , Shire of Laidley Laidley near w Shire of Crows Nest Crows Nest near nw Shire of Nanango Nanango The Shire of Esk was a Local Government Areas of Australia Local Government Area ... to the Great Dividing Range and up the valley of the Brisbane River . Esk covered an area of convert ... under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 . Its name was changed to Esk on 5 June 1880 by proclamation. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902 , Esk became a Shire on 31 March 1903. The council ... of the Shire of Esk adopted the head of the red deer as its logo, honouring a gift of from Victoria ... Shire of Esk year 2008 accessdate 2008 03 22 ref The Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush ... of Esk merged with the Shire of Kilcoy to form the Somerset Region . Towns colspan 2 Esk, Queensland Esk width 50 Borallon, Queensland Borallon Caboonbah, Queensland Caboonbah Clarendon, Queensland ... 03 22 ref References reflist External links http queenslandplaces.com.au esk shire University of Queensland Queensland Places Esk Shire Further reading cite book title Confidence and tradition a history of the Esk Shire last Kerr first Ruth publisher Council of the Shire of Esk year 1988 isbn 0 731 61232 9 246 pages Queensland former LGAs Category Former Local Government Areas of Queensland Esk Category 1879 establishments in Australia Queensland geo stub fr Comt d Esk ... more details
Infobox Weapon name Mungo ESK image Image Krauss Maffai Mungo.jpg 300px caption origin flagicon Germany Germany type Armoured vehicle Type selection is vehicle yes Service history service 2005 used by German Army wars Production history designer design date manufacturer Krauss Maffei Krauss Maffei Wegmann , Rheinmetall unit cost production date 2005 number variants General specifications spec label weight 5,300 kg length 4220 mm part length width 1850 mm height 2250 mm diameter crew 2 8 Vehicle missile specifications armour primary armament A HK GMG is sometimes mounted on top of the vehicle secondary armament engine TDI 270, 2.8 Liters, 5 cylinders 78 KW 105 PS Diesel engine engine power transmission payload capacity 2,000 kg fuel capacity pw ratio suspension clearance vehicle range 500 km speed 110 km h guidance Image MungoESK.jpg left thumb A German Army Mungo ESK The Mungo ESK Einsatzfahrzeug Spezialisierte Kr fte is an air transportable, armoured multirole transport vehicle of the German Army for its Airmobile Operations Division and Division Special Operations Germany Division Special Operations . The Mungo is based on the Multicar M30 FUMO and is produced by Krauss Maffei Krauss Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall . Delivery of 396 Mungos to the German Army began in 2005. In 2007 all Mungos deployed to the ISAF mission were withdrawn, because the Mungo proved incapable of withstanding the harsh terrain and road conditions of Afghanistan. However, in 2008 the problems were fixed and Mungos were redeployed in Afghanistan. On May, 19th 2009 the German Army ordered a prototype and 25 serial NBC Nuclear, Biological and Chemical reconnaissance versions of the Mungo with increased internal volume. See also KMW Grizzly Another new armored vehicle of the German Army AGF Light infantry ... War period Category Rheinmetall mil vehicle stub cs Mungo ESK de ESK Mungo hr Mungo ESK ja ESK ru Mungo ESK fi Mungo ESK ... more details
Infobox mountain name Esk Pike photo photo caption Esk Pike seen from Esk Hause elevation m 885 elevation ... Kingdom Lake District lat d 54.45622 long d 3.17995 Esk Pike is a fell in the England English Lake ... , Esk Pike, Bow Fell and Crinkle Crags . As the name suggests Esk Pike stands at the head of the valley, although it is not the highest of these fells. To the north west of Esk Pike is the depression of Esk Hause, a broad saddle carrying a number of important paths. The true Esk Hause so named by Alfred ... a stone wind shelter. There are also paths climbing to the summits of Esk Pike and Allen Crags , together with the popular Calf Cove route to Scafell Pike, all contributing to make Esk Hause a confusing place in mist. The source of the main branch of the Esk flows south from the Hause, while ... east of the summit of Esk Pike is Ore Gap, the mountain pass col separating it from Bow Fell. The soil ... 9543 9041 5 ref Southward from the summit, Esk Pike throws out a long descending ridge into the uninhabited fastness of Upper Eskdale. This divides the Esk from its major upper tributary, Lingcove Beck ... point for those approaching from the south, particularly when the Esk is in spate. The south ... Lathing is particularly impressive, presenting sheer cliffs above a bend in the Esk. Although of minor ... from lower down the valley. Geology Laminated volcaniclastic claystone s and siltstones of the Esk ... 4 ref A series of steps rise up from Ore Gap whilst the approach from Esk Hause is rough and eroded. A small cairn on the highest craggy outcrop marks the highest point. Esk Pike s central position ... the scene. A little to the south, Pike de Bield provides an intimate view of the upper Esk. ref name richards Ascents Being far from any roads, all ascents of Esk Pike involve considerable distance ..., Esk Hause and the south ridge, all of these options being around five and a half miles. Borrowdale gives a choice of starting points, either making for Esk Hause from Seathwaite, Allerdale Seathwaite ... more details
Use dmy dates date February 2011 Infobox Australian Road road name Esk Highway route image Australian Alphanumeric State Route A4.svg route image2 route image3 photo caption Formerly Image Australian State Route 4.svg 25px ref http www.ozroads.com.au TAS routenumbering old stateroutes.htm Former State Route Numbering System in Tasmania , Ozroads the Australian Roads Website . Retrieved on 30 January 2008. ref length 65 direction West East start Image Australian National Route 1.svg 25px Midland Highway Tasmania Midland Highway , br Conara, Tasmania finish Image Australian Alphanumeric State Route A3.svg 35px Tasman Highway , br Falmouth, Tasmania est through Avoca, Tasmania Avoca , Fingal, Tasmania Fingal , St Marys, Tasmania St Marys route A4 exits Image Australian Alphanumeric State Route B42.PNG 35px Storys Creek Road br Image Australian Alphanumeric State Route C301.PNG 35px Royal Georges Road br Image Australian Alphanumeric State Route B42.PNG 35px Mathinna Road br Image Australian Alphanumeric State Route A4.svg 35px Elephant Pass Road The Esk Highway route number A4 is a highway in Tasmania , Australia . It connects the Midland Highway Tasmania Midland Highway , located down the midlands, Tasmania centre of the state , with the Tasman Highway , which is located on the east coast of the state. Its western end joins the Midlands Highway at Conara, Tasmania Conara Junction , just north of Campbell Town, Tasmania Campbell Town . Its eastern end passes through St Marys, Tasmania St Marys and then deviates to a north east direction, where it connections to the Tasman Highway. Another road, which follows a path south east of St Marys, joins another part of the Tasman Highway at Chain of Lagoons, Tasmania Chain of Lagoons although this is also marked as route A4, it is named Elephant Pass Road and is not part of the Esk Highway. See also Highways in Australia List of highways in Tasmania References div class references small references Road infrastructure in Tasmania ... more details
Distinguish Esk River Canterbury Infobox River river name Esk River image name image size caption origin Maungaharuru Range mouth Hawke Bay basin countries New Zealand length convert 43 km mi elevation mouth elevation discharge watershed The more northerly of the two Esk River s in New Zealand lies in Hawke s Bay , in the eastern North Island . One of the region s major rivers, it flows south from the slopes of Mount Taraponui in the Maungaharuru Range before turning east to reach Hawke Bay 10 kilometres to the north of Napier, New Zealand Napier . New Zealand State Highway 5 State Highway 5 follows the lower course of the river for several kilometres close to the settlement of Eskdale, New Zealand Eskdale . ref cite book title Reed New Zealand Atlas year 2004 isbn 0 7900 0952 8 author Peter Dowling editor publisher Reed Books pages map 40 ref The river is probably named after the Esk River in southern Scotland and north west England. ref cite book title Discover New Zealand A Wises Guide edition 9th year 1994 page 163 ref The lower 19 km of the Esk can be suitable for Whitewater canoeing , but the flow needs to be above normal. ref cite book title New Zealand s North Island Rivers A guide for Canoeists and Rafters first Graham last Egarr isbn 1 86953 014 4 year 1989 pages 159 160 ref Brown trout Brown and Rainbow trout are available in the river, but fishing is restricted. ref cite web url http www.fishandgame.org.nz Site Regions HawkesBay fishingRegulations.aspx title Hawke s Bay Fishing Regulations publisher Fish and Game New Zealand accessdate 28 July 2009 ref The southern stretch of the river forms the northern boundary for urban development in Napier, New Zealand Napier . ref cite web url http www.hbrc.govt.nz PORTALS 0 CHA CHA 20Vol 202 20Esk 20River.PDF title Esk River publisher Hawke s Bay Regional Council date February 2004 accessdate 28 July 2009 ref Chardonnay and red wine grapes are grown in the Esk River valley. ref Cite web url http www.winehawkesbay.co.nz ... more details
Infobox Australian Road road name Esk Hampton Road route image AUSR85.png photo caption length 46 direction East West start Image Australian Route 17.svg 35px Image AUSR85.png 35px br Brisbane Valley Highway , Esk, Queensland finish Image AQ3.png 35px Image AUSR85.png 35px br New England Highway , br Hampton, Queensland est through Ravensbourne, Queensland Ravensbourne route Esk Hampton Image AUSR85.png 50px center The Esk Hampton Road is a state highway in Queensland . It leaves the Brisbane Valley Highway at Esk, Queensland Esk and travels in a westerly direction for about Convert 46 km mi 0 abbron until it reaches the New England Highway at Hampton, Queensland Hampton , where it ends. This road is part of State Route 85 , which extends for over Convert 570 km mi 0 abbron from Bribie Island to Nindigully , duplexing with the Brisbane Valley Highway National Route 17 from the D Aguilar Highway to Esk, the New England Highway State Route A3 from Hampton to Toowoomba , the Gore Highway National Route A39 formerly 85 from Toowoomba to the Leichhardt Highway , and the southern Convert 19 km mi 0 abbron section of the Leichhardt Highway also National Route A39 to Goondiwindi . ref cite web title Queensland State Routes url http www.ozroads.com.au QLD routenumbering state stateroutes.htm date work publisher ozroads.com.au accessdate 5 September 2009 ref History From a historical perspective the Esk Hampton Road consists of three sections of approximately equal length. The eastern section, from Esk to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range , was developed along Redbank Creek to provide access to stands of timber, and to a sawmill that was located at Redbank Creek. Subsequently, it serviced farms that were established on land cleared of most old growth forest. The western section ... 2009 ref Terrain The Esk Hampton Road climbs from an elevation of 117m at Esk to 719m at Hampton ... 10 . ref cite web title Map of Esk Hampton Road in Queensland url http maps.bonzle.com c a?a p&p 170448 ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 For similarly named rivers River Esk disambiguation The River Esk is a river which flows through Midlothian and East Lothian , Scotland . It initially runs as two separate rivers, the North Esk and the South Esk . The North Esk rises in the North Esk Reservoir in the Pentland Hills , in Midlothian , a mile 1 km north of the village of Carlops . It flows north east past Penicuik , Auchendinny , through Roslin, Scotland Roslin Glen, past Hawthornden Castle , Polton , Lasswade and Melville Castle . The South Esk rises at the southernmost extremity of Midlothian, on the western slopes of Blackhope Scar the highest of the Moorfoot Hills . It flows north through Gladhouse Reservoir and Rosebery Reservoir, and through the village of Temple, Midlothian , before receiving the Redside Burn close to Arniston House . It is joined by the Gore Water and then the Dalhousie Burn, just to the west of Newtongrange , before passing Newbattle Abbey and proceeding through Dalkeith . The rivers converge just about 1 miles 2 km north east of Dalkeith at the edge of the grounds of Dalkeith Palace . From here the River Esk continues north for about 4 miles 7 km , flowing into the Firth of Forth at Musselburgh , East Lothian . Photo gallery gallery Image River Esk, Dalkeith Country Park.jpg River Esk, Dalkeith Country Park Image Esk sign.jpg River Esk signpost Image Esk weir.jpg River Esk weir Image Esk fishing.jpg River Esk angler Image Esk bank erosion.jpg River Esk bank erosion Image Esk swans.jpg River Esk swans Image Esk Musselburgh1.jpg River Esk, Musselburgh Image Esk Rennie s Bridge.jpg River Esk, Rennie s Bridge gallery See also List of rivers of Scotland Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland RAFTS Association of Rivers Trusts ART England Wales equivalent to RAFTS List of waterway societies in the United Kingdom List of navigation authorities ... of Scotland Esk, Lothian Category East Lothian Esk Lothian , River Category Midlothian Esk Lothian ... more details
For similarly named rivers River Esk disambiguation Unreferenced date December 2009 File Esk River at Samye Ling 01.jpg thumb River Esk near Kagyu Samy Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre at Eskdalemuir File Bridge in Langholm 01.jpg thumb River Esk in Langholm The River Esk is a river in Dumfries and Galloway , Scotland , that flows into the Solway Firth . It also flows for a small way through the English non metropolitan county county of Cumbria before entering the Solway. The river rises in the hills to the east of Moffat and its two main tributaries, the Black Esk and the White Esk , merge at the southern ... and freshwater fish in respect of the whole of the River Esk remain with UK ministers the Border Esk and its tributaries are the only rivers in Scotland where an Environment Agency rod licence is required for angling. Tributaries The various tributaries of the Esk are described proceeding downstream. The White Esk arises as the Glendearg and Tomleuchar burns merge then flow south through Eskdalemuir .... The headwaters of the Black Esk feed into the Black Esk Reservoir , from the foot of whose dam, the Black Esk flows south to Sandyford where its crossed by the B723 road. It then turns sharply east then southeast passing Castle O er on its way to meet with the White Esk to form the River Esk. The Meggat Water not to be confused with Megget Water is a left bank tributary of the Esk which rises ... confluence with the Esk. The Ewes Water is a significant left bank tributary of the Esk which enters ... tributary of the Esk which joins immediately downstream from the Ewes Water confluence. It arises as the Logan ... bank tributary of the Esk which joins it 2.5 miles 4 km south of Langholm. The Liddel ... of the Esk. The River Sark and the Kirtle Water enter the tidal estuary of the Esk to the east and west ... 54.98175 N 3.00287 W type river region GB display title DEFAULTSORT River Esk, Dumfries And Galloway Category Rivers of Scotland Esk, Dumfries and Galloway Category Dumfries and Galloway ... more details
The South Esk is a river in Angus , Scotland . It goes past Brechin and enters the North Sea at Montrose Basin . ref http www.scottish places.info features featurefirst2720.html Gazetteer for Scotland overview ref It was noted in the 19th century. ref http www.scottish places.info features featurehistory2720.html Gazetteer for Scotland history ref References reflist coord 56 42 17 N 2 29 37 W type river region GB display title DEFAULTSORT Esk, South Category Rivers of Scotland scotland stub de South Esk Nordsee ... more details
For similarly named rivers River Esk disambiguation Geobox River Name section name Esk Cumbria native name other name other name note other name1 Image image Wha House Bridge, Eskdale.jpg 300px image size image caption The River Esk flows under Wha House Bridge in Upper Eskdale. Etymology etymology Country etc. country United Kingdom country flag 1 country1 state England state flag 1 state type Part state1 region region1 district district1 city city1 Geography length watershed discharge location discharge average discharge max discharge max note discharge min discharge1 location discharge1 average Source source name source location Esk Hause source district source region source state source country source lat d source lat m source lat s source lat NS source long d source long m source long s source long EW source elevation source length Mouth mouth name Irish Sea mouth location Ravenglass mouth district mouth region mouth state mouth country mouth lat d 54 mouth lat m 20 mouth lat s 17 ... name free value Map section map map size map caption The River Esk is a river in the Lake District ... Esk, Dumfries and Galloway River Esk which flows on the Scotland Scottish side of the Anglo Scottish ... Esk Hause , the mountain pass between the fells of Great End and Esk Pike . The infant river then flows ... being joined by its first major tributary Lingcove Beck at Lingcove Bridge. Within a few miles the Esk ... Eskdale and is accompanied by the motor road which goes down the valley. The Esk continues past ... of English Place names Gives details of etymology second paragraph . ref Angling The Esk has ... being made famous by the writer and broadcaster Hugh Falkus who lived in the Esk valley and used ... river esk.html Angling World Wide Gives details of Angling on the Esk. ref References Reflist External links commonscat River Esk, Cumbria Category Rivers of Cumbria Esk Cumbria geo stub de River Esk Cumbria it Esk fiume Cumbria ru sv Esk ... more details
about the closed railway in the Scottish Borders the railway line in North Yorkshire Esk Valley Line Esk Valley Railway The Esk Valley Railway was a two mile long Esk Valley Railway Company built single track branch railway line in Midlothian , Scotland , that ran from Esk Valley junction on the Peebles Railway line to stnlnk Polton via two intermediate stations, stnlnk Broomieknowe and stnlnk Lasswade ref http www.railbrit.co.uk Esk Valley Railway frame.htm ref . History The line was authorised by Parliament on 21 July 1863, construction started on 5 September 1864, and the line was completed on 16 April 1867. The Esk Valley Railway was taken over by North British Railway on 13 July 1871 ref http www.railbrit.co.uk Esk Valley Railway frame.htm ref . The line closed to passengers on 10 September 1951, and goods on 18 May 1964 ref http www.disused stations.org.uk p polton index.shtml ref . References reflist External links http www.disused stations.org.uk p polton index.shtml Polton station and line history on Disused Stations http www.railbrit.co.uk Esk Valley Railway frame.htm Line history on RailBrit Category Closed railway lines in Scotland Category Transport in Edinburgh Category Transport in Midlothian Category Railway lines in Scotland Category Railway lines opened in 1867 Category Early Scottish railway companies Category Standard gauge railways in Scotland Category North British Railway Category Pre grouping British railway companies ... more details
Jewel and Esk College is a further education college in the Lothians in Scotland . It has two campuses, located at Milton Road in Edinburgh and at Eskbank, Dalkeith , Midlothian . Students The college caters for 7,000 students on a full part time and Open learning basis, along with a specialist facility for Blindness blind individuals that is located on the Milton Road campus. In 2006 2007 Jewel & Esk College had 6500 students accounting for 7550 enrolments. Past Jewel and Esk Valley College was created in 1987 from the merger of Leith Nautical College a former Central Institution and Esk Valley College . In 2008 the Scottish Parliament approved the college name change to Jewel & Esk College. The Jewel part of the name refers to a former coal mining area in the college s catchment area. Future The college now has two new campuses, one at Milton Road and one in Dalkeith , opposite the old building. The college at Milton Road has kept the original building that resembles a ship, which has been renovated to go with the new part which is called The Club. The buildings and facilities at both locations are innovative and purpose built to deliver modern educational qualifications and skills. Natural light will flow through many of the spaces, highlighting the dynamic nature of the buildings and showcase key areas of the College. Midlothian Campus At Hardengreen, the new Midlothian Campus opened to students in 2008 is set to become one of the most advanced technology teaching centres in Scotland, featuring an Oil Production Platform Simulator, specialist engineering and construction equipment and purpose built plumbing and electrical workshops. Jewel & Esk College has a strong tradition in technology based studies three students won national competitions in 2007 08 along with four others proving successful in regional competition. External links http www.jec.ac.uk Jewel and Esk College http www.evolveproject.co.uk Index.php e volve website http www.jewelvalley.com Jewel Valley ... more details
About other rivers of this name North Esk disambiguation North Esk The North Esk is a river in Angus and Aberdeenshire , Scotland . It is formed by the meeting of the Water of Mark from Glen Mark and the Water of Lee from Loch Lee , and enters the North Sea four miles north of Montrose, Angus Montrose . It forms the boundary between Angus and Aberdeenshire at certain stages in its course. ref http www.scottish places.info features featurefirst2712.html Gazetteer for Scotland overview ref It was also noted in the 19th century as a good point for fishing . ref http www.scottish places.info features featurehistory2712.html Gazetteer for Scotland history ref Tributaries Downstream of the meeting of the headwaters referred to above, the River North Esk is joined by various other tributaries. The Water of Effock enters on its right side and then the Water of Tarf enters on its left bank at Tarfside. The West Water is a considerable right bank tributary which enters near Stracathro in Strathmore . Its upper reaches are known as the Water of Saughs. The Luther Water is the last significant tributary of the North Esk it enters on the left bank near North Water Bridge. The Luther Water drains the Howe of the Mearns . See also Mill of Morphie Glen Mark References Reflist Coord 56 45 06 N 2 25 54 W type river region GB display title DEFAULTSORT Esk, North Category Rivers of Scotland scotland stub de North Esk Nordsee ... more details
For similarly named rivers River Esk disambiguation Image North esk river launceston.JPG thumb right 250px North Esk River from a bridge in Launceston The North Esk River is a river in Tasmania , Australia . It is one of the tributaries of the Tamar River, Tasmania Tamar River together with the South Esk River . It starts in the Northallerton Valley below Ben Nevis Tasmania Mt Ben Nevis in the states North East joining with the St Patricks River , flowing through Launceston, Tasmania Launceston . Launceston s Old Seaport tourist feature is located on the North Esk River. The river becomes tidal downstream of Hoblers Bridge to where it meets the Tamar. It is sometimes subject to flooding, especially in East Launceston suburbs. The famous Australian beer factory Boag s Brewery Boags draws its water from St Patricks River tasmania geo stub Unreferenced date December 2007 The North Esk river area has a forgotten history. The East and West banks used to be swarming with Bushrangers and Aboriginal tribes which would continuously attack the settlers of the area. Further up the river, just beyond the first substantial bend known to some as Vermont bend, there used to be a Punt which was active before Hobler s Bridge was built at what is now St. Leonards in 1829 by George Hobler of Killafaddy . The area of North Esk was once an Electoral district. Many notable gentlemen farmers have lived on the North Esk throughout time. Some propterties of historical interest still stand on the banks of the river such as Braemar and Vermont just outside Launceston. Convicts were used up until the early 1850 s to drain the river flats after it was cultivated so it would not deteriorate back into a swamp .... The largest tributary of the North Esk is the St Partricks River, with others incuding the Ford River ... river source GNS enwiki Category Rivers of Tasmania Category Tamar River Tasmania fr North Esk River pl North Esk ru , ... more details
South Esk is a small community in Eastern New Brunswick , located in Southesk Parish, New Brunswick Southesk Parish near Miramichi, New Brunswick Miramichi . coord missing New Brunswick Category Communities in Northumberland County, New Brunswick NewBrunswick geo stub ... more details
Infobox Hiking trail Name Esk Valley Walk Photo Westerdale from John Breckon road geograph.org.uk 111843.jpg Caption Westerdale lies on the trail Location Northern England , United Kingdom Designation National Trails United Kingdom UK National Trail Length Convert 35 mi 0 Start End Points Castleton, North Yorkshire Castleton North Yorkshire br coord 54.465 0.940 display inline region GB scale 5000 br Whitby , North Yorkshire br coord 54.486 0.610 display inline region GB scale 5000 Use Hiking ElevChange HighPoint LowPoint Difficulty Season Sights Hazards File Beggars Bridge Glaisdale. geograph.org.uk 149.jpg thumb upright Beggars Bridge at Glaisdale The Esk Valley Walk is a long distance footpath in North Yorkshire , England . The route first follows a loop on the North York Moors to the south of Castleton, North Yorkshire Castleton , reaching the source of the River Esk, North Yorkshire River Esk , and then follows its journey to the North Sea . Waymarking uses the symbol of a leaping salmon, with yellow arrows denoting footpaths and blue arrows bridleways. From Castleton, North Yorkshire Castleton the route leads to Danby Dale, Rosedale Head and Blakey Ridge. It then passes through the remains of Esklets , a medieval sheep farm , and on to Westerdale and, passing Castleton once more, Eskdale, North Yorkshire Eskdale proper. Next it reaches Danby, North Yorkshire Danby , including the Moors Centre at Danby Lodge, and then climbs to Danby Beacon. From here it leads to Leaholm, Glaisdale , Egton Bridge and Grosmont, North Yorkshire Grosmont , the terminus of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway . The final section passes through Ruswarp to reach the end of the route at the old port of Whitby. External links http homepage.ntlworld.com don.burluraux 021402.htm North York Moors http www.dalesman.co.uk walks esk.htm Dalesman http funenglish.co.uk walk.htm Esk 20Valley 20Walk Esk Valley walk description Category Visitor attractions in North Yorkshire Category Long distance footpaths ... more details
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