Kirkton, Dundee
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Not to be confused with Kirkton of Auchterhouse a few miles north of Dundee.
Human settlement in Scotland
| Kirkton | |
|---|---|
| A street in Kirkton | |
Kirkton is located in Dundee City council area Kirkton Kirkton Location within Dundee City council area Show map of Dundee City council area | |
| 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 | |
| 56°29′16′′N 2°59′14′′W / 56.487867°N 2.987304°W / 56.487867; -2.987304 | |
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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