The River Almond is a classic Scottish lowland river stretching approximately 50 kilometres from its source in the Cant Hills near Kirk of Shotts in Lanarkshire, flowing north-east through Livingston and the stunning Almondell & Calderwood Country Park before emptying into the Firth of Forth at Cramond. Known historically as "Abhainn Amain" — with "Amon" meaning simply "River" in Celtic — the Almond has undergone a remarkable transformation from a once heavily polluted waterway into a thriving, clean fishery that supports migratory and resident fish populations. Running through numerous towns and villages across West Lothian and into Edinburgh, the river offers accessible angling opportunities for anglers of all abilities, from wheelchair-accessible banks to challenging rocky slopes and tall grass terrain. The riverbed substrate consists of gravel, silt, and sand, providing excellent spawning habitat for salmonids throughout much of its length.