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About Balgowan, Highland

Balgowan lies along the A86 in Badenoch, serving as a Highland waypoint between Spean Bridge and Newtonmore. The village sits near Laggan Dam and offers access to the Monadhliath Mountains, with approximately five EV charging points nearby. The 1934 Laggan Dam remains a striking example of Scotland's pioneering hydroelectric engineering.

Where is Balgowan, Highland on the map?

Balgowan, Highland is in Scotland, at 57.020, -4.252 - about 17 km north-east of Ardverikie.

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The closest airport to Balgowan, Highland is Inverness Airport, 93 km (about 1 h 20 min by car).

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