Kirkton | |
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![]() A street in Kirkton | |
Location within Dundee City council area 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
[edit]Education
[edit]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
[edit]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 21D to Dundee Seagate Bus Station or Forfar[4]
Moffat & Williamson
History
[edit]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.[citation needed]
References
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