miles before reaching the canal. By following paths through the country park and along private land to the east, it is possible to follow the river and feeder all the way to the Union Canal. The river then flows east under the Almond Aqueduct of the Union Canal before turning northwards towards the Firth of Forth. It then flows past Kirkliston and Cramond, before joining th Firth of Forth near Cramond Island. Riverside landmarks Illieston Castle is on the river, near the Almond Aqueduct. The Stewart kings James II and James IV are said to have had a hunting lodge at Illieston. The present three-storey house is probably of late 16th century or early 17th century date. It was purchased by John Ellis, an advocate in Edinburgh, around 1663. He added a Renaissance gateway inscribed with his initials and the date 1665. Later it became the property of the Earl of Hopetoun. It is now a private house. The industrial heritage of central Scotland can be observed along the length of the river with numerous weirs, remains of mills and other riverside industries of the past. References External links "Overview of Almond, River", Gazetteer of Scotland, accessed November 20, 2009. "Cramond Angling Club" "Forth District Salmon Fishery Board" "River Forth Fisheries Trust" Almond Almond Almond