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About Mains of Balgavies

Mains of Balgavies lies in Angus farmland, about 15km northwest of Forfar via the A932 from the A90. Most visitors approach from Dundee or use the M90/A90 from central Scotland, whilst locals arrive on B-roads from Forfar or Kirriemuir. The name derives from Gaelic "maighean" meaning fields, perfectly describing its setting amongst Angus's prime barley-growing country.

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Mains of Balgavies is in Scotland, at 56.651, -2.764 - about 15 km north of Carmyllie.

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The closest airport to Mains of Balgavies is Dundee Airport, 39 km (about 38 min by car).

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