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
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  Balgowan Location within Dundee City council area  Balgowan Location within Scotland | |
| OS grid reference | NO386343 |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNDEE |
| Postcode district | DD3 |
| Dialling code | 01382 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Notes
- Nicolaisen, W.F.H. Scottish Place Names , pp139
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