Kirkton, Dundee
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Kirkton is a residential housing scheme located in the north of
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. 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

The following bus services run from Kirkton:
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Post Office


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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