Boquhan
Boquhan (pronounced Bowhan) is a hamlet in Stirling, Scotland, sometimes known as Wester Boquhan to distinguish it from the other nearby Boquhan, near Kippen. The hamlet lies 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of the village of Balfron and 1.25 miles (2.01 km) northeast of Killearn.[1]
| Boquhan | |
|---|---|
 The Endrick Water by Boquhan | |
  Boquhan Location within the Stirling council area | |
| OS grid reference | NS535876 |
| Civil parish | |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G63 |
| Dialling code | 01360 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Just east of Boquhan is Boquhan Old House which dates from 1784.[1][2]
Boquhan is in the catchment area for Balfron Primary School and Balfron High School.
References
- Munro, David M. (2006). Scotland : an encyclopedia of places & landscapes. Gittings, B. M. (Bruce M.), Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Glasgow: Collins. ISBN 9780004724669. OCLC 225152110.
- "Auldhall, Boquhan Tower | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
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