| 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
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Docherty Midland Coaches' route 155 service was withdrawn in July 2023 (during Scottish Bus Week) due to a decline in usage.[1]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
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
- ↑ 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.