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;

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and St. Paul's RC Academy. The Kingsway Campus of

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is located in the South of Kirkton

Transport

Kirkton is in the northern terminus for the 18

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bus service from Kirkton

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to City Centre.

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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