Balgowan, Dundee

Balgowan is an area of Dundee, Scotland. The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Baile Ghobhainn, meaning "blacksmith's stead"[1] (cf also Govan in Glasgow from the same Celtic root).

Balgowan
  • Scottish Gaelic: Baile Ghobhainn
Balgowan
Location within the City of Dundee
OS grid referenceNO386343
Council area
  • City of Dundee
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDUNDEE
Postcode districtDD3
Dialling code01382
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Notes
  1. Nicolaisen, W.F.H. Scottish Place Names , pp139
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