Kirkton | |
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Kirkton Location within Dundee City council area Kirkton Location within Scotland | |
Population | 5,712 |
OS grid reference | NO393333 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | DUNDEE |
Postcode district | DD3 |
Dialling code | 01382 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Kirkton is a residential housing scheme located in the north of Dundee. The area is bordered by Downfield to the west, Trottick to the east and Fairmuir to the south.
Background
Education
There are two primary schools in Kirkton; Sidlaw View and Downfield Primary. There are also two secondary schools in Kirkton; Baldragon Academy and St. Paul's RC Academy. The Kingsway Campus of Dundee College is located in the South of Kirkton
Transport
From Kikton, you can get the following services:[1]
- Service 10 to Ninewells Hospital or Broughty Ferry[2]
- Service 18 to Claverhouse or Dundee Albert Square[3]
- Service 20D to Dundee Seagate Bus Station[4]
- Service 21D to Forfar[5]
Moffat & Williamson
History
A riot took place in Kirkton on 31 October 2022 which injured a handful of people and saw the use of fireworks being banned from supermarkets in Dundee following the riot.
References
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