St Marys, Dundee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's |
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| OS grid reference | NO376339 |
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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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St Mary's is a neighborhood in the city of Dundee, Scotland. It's located in the far northwest part of the city. You can find it north of Ardler and west of Kirkton.
The area is also next to Downfield Golf Club on its west side. To the northwest, there's Clatto Country Park. Craigowl View is located to the north.
St Mary's was built on farmland. This happened during the late 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. It was part of Dundee's plan to build new council homes. These homes were for working-class families after the Second World War. Almost all the streets in St Mary's start with the word 'St'. Only two streets on the edge of the area do not.
Like some other housing areas in Dundee, St Mary's has faced social and economic challenges. However, things have gotten better. Homes have been improved, and old tower blocks in the Ardler/St Mary's area have been taken down.
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Learning in St Mary's
St Mary's used to have two primary schools. These were Macalpine Primary and Brackens Primary. Macalpine Primary was on Macalpine Road. Brackens Primary was on Laird Street. These two streets are the ones that don't start with 'St'.
Macalpine was the biggest primary school in the area. It was taken down in 2008. Brackens was taken down a few years before that. A new school called Craigowl Primary has been built. It stands on the land where Brackens Primary used to be.
Getting Around St Mary's
St Mary's has good bus connections. Xplore Dundee bus services run through the area. Bus service 1 goes to Dundee City Centre. Bus service 10 goes to Ninewells Hospital or Broughty Ferry.
Fun Things to Do in St Mary's
A new community center was built in St Mary's. It's on St Kilda Road, on a spot once called 'The Green'. This center opened in 2008 and cost £660,000. People in St Mary's had wanted more local facilities for a long time. It is hoped this new center will be a main gathering place for everyone.
The Nine Maidens is the only pub in St Mary's. It is located on Laird Street. Many residents also visit other places nearby. These include the Admiral Bar and the Ardler Sports and Recreation Club. Both are south of St Mary's on Camperdown Road. Doc Stewart's (The Downfield Hotel) is on Strathmartine Road.
You can find De Niro's fish and chip shop on St Giles Terrace. There are also two convenience stores, a post office, and a hairdresser there. A Co-op store is located on St Boswells Terrace.
St Mary's shares a football club with Ardler. It's called Dundee West FC. This club is for boys and girls. They range in age from eight to eighteen years old.
The area is close to several beautiful outdoor spots. These include Clatto Country Park and Downfield Golf Course. Templeton Woods and Camperdown Park are also nearby. Generations of St Mary's residents have enjoyed these lovely places. Because St Mary's is in the far northwest of Dundee, it is close to the countryside. This gives people a chance to enjoy nature.
Famous People from St Mary's
Some well-known people have connections to St Mary's. Dundonian author Mick McCluskey was born in a flat in St Mary's. He went to school and learned a trade in the area.
The respected poet Don Paterson grew up in St Mary's. He won the Witbread Prize for Poetry. Steve Campbell, a former Dundee footballer and current Dundee United coach, also grew up here. George Galloway, a politician, once lived in the area too.
