Charleston, Dundee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charleston |
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| Population | 4,323 |
| OS grid reference | NO362317 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNDEE |
| Postcode district | DD2 |
| Dialling code | 01382 |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Charleston is a friendly neighborhood located on the northwest side of Dundee, a city in Scotland. It's surrounded by other areas like Menzieshill to the southwest, Camperdown to the north, and Lochee to the east.
This quiet, small suburb has two primary schools: Camperdown Primary and St Clement's Primary. It also has a local library and several small shops for everyday needs. You can find a fun play park called Sandy Park here too. Main roads in Charleston include South Road, Dunholm Road, Buttars Loan, and Brown Hill Road.
A well-known person who grew up in Charleston is George Galloway. He was born in 1954 and became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Rochdale in 2024. An MP is someone elected by people to represent them in the country's parliament.
Ancient History in Charleston
The Balgarthno Stone Circle
Charleston is home to a very old monument called the Balgarthno Stone Circle. This stone circle was built a long, long time ago, during the late Neolithic (New Stone Age) or Bronze Age. These periods were thousands of years ago!
Locally, people often call this ancient site the Myrekirk. It's a fascinating reminder of the people who lived in this area many centuries ago.
