The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
It is located within the county of , which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 359.9 miles North from central London., 4.24 miles South West from Dundee, 32.56 miles North from Edinburgh and 60.15 miles North East from Glasgow.
ABBEY FARM STEADING is within the Post Town of NEWPORT-ON-TAY
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.
Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.
The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.
In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Farm Steading
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dundee West Address: Kingsway West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.13 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Dundee Central Address: 152-158 W Marketgait, Dundee, DD1 1NJ Telephone: 0871 984 6301 Visit Hotel Page |
4.21 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Dundee Address: 41 Dock Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.42 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Dundee Address: Kingsway, Tayside, Dundee, DD2 4TD Telephone: 0871 984 6135 Visit Hotel Page |
4.60 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Dundee Strathmore Avenue Address: 296A Strathmore Ave, Dundee, DD3 6SH Telephone: 0871 984 6460 Visit Hotel Page |
4.89 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Farm Steading | |
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| Latitude | 56.411180 |
| Longitude | -3.042289 |
| OS Easting (X): | 335694 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 724803 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NO357248 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:42 |
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| Sunset | 15:39 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Leuchars 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (7.29 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.2°C (80.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (25 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00109034 & S00109035 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities |
| LSOA Code: | S01009743 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gauldry and Balmerino |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001839 |
| MSOA Name: | Balmullo and Gauldry |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Dundee Perth Road Local |
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| 274 Dundee Perth Road , Dundee, Scotland, DD2 1AE |
| 01382 645 943 |
| Distance: 3.63 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Dundee Perth Road Local |
| Tesco Dundee Riverside Extra |
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| Riverside Dr, Dundee, DD2 1UG |
| 0345 677 9229 |
| Distance: 3.94 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dundee Riverside Extra |
| Tesco Dundee South Rd Extra |
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| South Rd, Dundee, DD2 4SR |
| 0345 026 9564 |
| Distance: 4.15 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dundee South Rd Extra |
| Tesco Dundee Hawkhill Express |
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| Hawkhill, Dundee, DD1 1NJ |
| 0345 674 6457 |
| Distance: 4.16 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dundee Hawkhill Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01382 - Dundee |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North East Fife |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Tay Bridgehead Ward |
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Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Balmerino Primary School
Address: Balmerino Primary School, Main Road, Gauldry, NEWPORT-ON-TAY, DD6 8RP
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01334 659450
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Bluebell Intermediate Care Unit | Riverside View Nursing Home, 60 Clovis Duveau Drive, Dundee | DD2 5JB | 5.37 Km | View Directions |
| Carseview Centre | 4 Tom McDonald Avenue, Medipark, Dundee | DD2 1NH | 5.81 Km | View Directions |
| Ninewells Hospital | Dundee | DD1 9SY | 5.88 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 82 MAIN STREET | Invergowrie | DD2 5AA | 5.60 Km | View Directions |
| WEST END DENTAL PRACTICE | 243 Perth Road, Dundee | DD2 1EL | 5.74 Km | View Directions |
| 146 DENTAL CARE | 146 Nethergate, Dundee | DD1 4EA | 6.63 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC
Address: EAST LODGE, JEDBURGH ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD2 1SP
Distance: 3.71 miles
Contact: :
HAWKHILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HAWKHILL, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 5LA
Distance: 3.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 669589
WESTGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTGATE HEALTH CENTRE, CHARLESTON DRIVE, DUNDEE, DD2 4AD
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 668189
NETHERGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 TAY SQUARE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1PB
Distance: 4.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 221527
TAY COURT SURGERY
Address: 50 SOUTH TAY STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1PF
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 228228
ANCRUM ONE
Address: ANCRUM MEDICAL CENTRE, 12 ANCRUM ROAD, DUNDEE, DD2 2HZ
Distance: 4.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 669500
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Limited | 84 Main Street, Invergowrie | DD2 5AA | 01382 562704 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Limited | 276 Perth Road, Dundee | DD2 1AN | 01382 668050 | View Directions | |
| M Farren Ltd | 205 Perth Road, Dundee | DD2 1AT | 01382 665608 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)
Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)
Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW
Distance: 4.55 miles
Contact: :
DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA
Distance: 4.57 miles
Contact: :
4927 DUNDEE MILTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONGTOWN ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD4 7RX
Distance: 6.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 10.55 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PERTH - HIGH ST)
Address: 76 HIGH STREET, PERTH, PERTHSHIRE, PH1 5TH
Distance: 14.81 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Invergowrie Station is 3.18 miles away.
Address: Invergowrie station, Station Road, Invergowrie, Perth & Kinross, DD2 5DS
Invergowrie is situated on the Glasgow to Aberdeen line and is managed by ScotRail.
Invergowrie Station is an unstaffed station.
Dundee Station is 4.14 miles away.
Address: Dundee station, South Union Street, Dundee, City of Dundee, DD1 4BY
Dundee is situated on the Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line and is managed by ScotRail.
Dundee Station is staffed on a part time basis.