Balgay
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 Balgay and its hill from the Dundee Law. | |
  Balgay Location within Dundee City council area  Balgay Location within Scotland | |
| Population | 3,439 |
| OS grid reference | NO374309 |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNDEE |
| Postcode district | DD2 |
| Dialling code | 01382 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Balgay (Gaelic: Baile (na) Gaoithe) is a suburb in the west end of Dundee, Scotland. It is centred around Balgay Hill and Balgay Park, both of which provide extensive green spaces for recreation and nature appreciation. The area is characterised by its mix of residential housing, parkland, and its proximity to some of Dundee's historic landmarks, such as the Mills Observatory and Balgay Cemetery. The name, derived from Gaelic, seems to mean 'stead of the marsh/wind' .[1]
- ^ Nicolaisen, W.F.H. Scottish Place Names pp139