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Kirkton
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A street in Kirkton
Kirkton is located in Scotland
Kirkton
Kirkton
Population 5,712 
OS grid reference NO393333
Council area
  • Dundee City
Lieutenancy area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town DUNDEE
Postcode district DD3
Dialling code 01382
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
  • Dundee West
Scottish Parliament
  • Dundee City West
List of places
UK
Scotland
56°29′16″N 2°59′14″W / 56.487867°N 2.987304°W / 56.487867; -2.987304

Kirkton is a lively neighborhood located in the northern part of Dundee, a city in Scotland. It's a place where many people live and go to school. Kirkton is surrounded by other areas. To its west, you'll find Downfield. To the east is Trottick, and to the south is Fairmuir.

Learning in Kirkton

Kirkton is home to several schools, making it a great place for students. There are schools for younger children and also for teenagers.

Primary Schools

For younger students, Kirkton has two primary schools. These are Sidlaw View Primary and Downfield Primary. They help kids learn the basics and get ready for secondary school.

Secondary Schools

Older students attend one of two secondary schools in Kirkton. These are Baldragon Academy and St. Paul's RC Academy. These schools offer a wide range of subjects for teenagers.

College Campus

If you're looking for further education, the Kingsway Campus of Dundee College is also in Kirkton. It's located in the southern part of the area. This college offers many different courses for students after secondary school.

Getting Around Kirkton

Kirkton has good public transport links. You can catch several bus services to travel around Dundee and to other towns.

Xplore Dundee Buses

Xplore Dundee operates local bus services from Kirkton.

  • Service 10 can take you to Ninewells Hospital or all the way to Broughty Ferry.
  • Service 18 travels to Claverhouse or to Albert Square in Dundee city centre.

Stagecoach Strathtay Buses

Stagecoach Strathtay also provides a bus service from Kirkton.

  • Service 21D connects Kirkton to Dundee Seagate Bus Station. It can also take you further north to Forfar.

Moffat & Williamson Buses

Another bus company, Moffat & Williamson, offers a service too.

  • Service 202 goes to the Post Office in Dundee city centre.

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