| Balloch | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Baile an Locha | |
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Balloch
Balloch shown within the Inverness area |
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| OS grid reference | NH742462 |
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| Council area | Highland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | IV2 5 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| List of places: UK • Scotland • | |
Balloch ( /bəˈlɒx/; Scottish Gaelic: Baile an Locha) is a residential village located 4 miles east of the city of Inverness, Scotland.
Many children living in the area attend Culloden Academy. Balloch also has a local shop which is currently having an extension constructed. There is a village hall, a bowling club, a village trust and a community council.
Like Culloden, Balloch is a village of some antiquity. Nearby Smithton and Westhill are post-war housing developments.
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