Balgowan, Perth and Kinross
| Balgowan | |
|---|---|
  Balgowan Location within Perth and Kinross | |
| Language | Scots English |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PERTH |
| Postcode district | PH1 |
| Dialling code | 01738 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
Balgowan is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, approximately 5 miles (8 kilometres) west of Perth. The village is located near the junctions of Pow Water, Jessie Burn and Cowgask Burn.
Public transport
[edit]Balgowan railway station served the village between 1866 and 1951.
Docherty Midland Coaches' route 155 service was withdrawn in July 2023 (during Scottish Bus Week) due to a decline in usage.[1]
Sawmill
[edit]For many years, Balgowan provided a sawmill for the timber industry.[2] It made hardwood flooring and fence panels as well as wood chips and sawdust. The mill was on the Perth-Crieff rail line and had sidings that were used for bringing in imported tropical hardwood for flooring.[3] The sawmill site is now used for housing.
References
[edit]- ^ Chalmers, Robbie; Anderson, Kathryn (30 May 2023). "Rural residents risk being 'stranded' after bus service is removed". Daily Record. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Balgowan Saw Mill". Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Sawmills and Timber Merchants". www.forestrymemories.org.uk. Retrieved 24 September 2025.