Downfield, Dundee
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Downfiled is a resendential area located in the north of Dundee, Scotland, centred on the stretch of the Strathmartine Road between the Kingsway and the northern boundary of Dundee. The area is bordered by St Marys and Ardler to the west, Kirkton to the east and Fairmuir to the south.
Downfield is sometimes considered to be part of the neighbouring areas, although Downfield is retained in the name of the local parish "Downfield South", and by the bus route which services the area. It also had a local railway station "Downfield Railway Station".
[edit] Education
There are two primary schools in Kirkton. Downfield Primary and St Margaret's RC Primary. Also Baldragon Academy is located in Downfield along with Kingspark Special School. Though these are sometimes considered to be in the Kirkton area.
[edit] Transport Services
Downfield is in the North Terminus for 22 Bus Service Downfield to City Centre.
Historically, Downfield had a train station and tram links.
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