Boquhan (pronounced Bow-whawn) is a hamlet in
Stirling
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,
Scotland
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, sometimes known as Wester Boquhan to distinguish it from another Boquhan, near
Kippen. The hamlet lies southwest of the village of
Balfron and northeast of
Killearn
Killearn (, from orig. ''Ceann Fhearann'', "Head/End of (the) Land/Territory"; until the 15th century when ''Ceann'' was replaced by ''Cill''; denoting the presence of a house of worship)Knight "What's in a Name"(August 2014) (pdf) ''Killearn C ...
.
Just east of Boquhan is Boquhan Old House which dates from 1784.
Boquhan is in the catchment area for Balfron Primary School and
Balfron High School
Balfron High School is a Secondary education in Scotland, secondary school situated in the village of Balfron, approximately 18 miles (29 km) west of Stirling and 16 miles (26 km) north of Glasgow. The catchment area extends over most o ...
.
References
External links
Scottish Places - BoquhanCanmore - Boquhan Old House
Hamlets in Stirling (council area)
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