Abbey Lane is a street located in the village of Grange. The street has a length of approximately 499 metres.
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.
The street has the postcodes of PH2 7GB and PH2 7GA.
It is located within the county of Perth and Kinross, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 362.26 miles North from central London., 8.44 miles West from Dundee, 32.53 miles North from Edinburgh and 56.44 miles North East from Glasgow.
ABBEY LANE is within the Post Town of PERTH
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 Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dundee West Address: Kingsway West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.85 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Dundee Address: Kingsway, Tayside, Dundee, DD2 4TD Telephone: 0871 984 6135 Visit Hotel Page |
6.89 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Dundee North Address: Camperdown Leisure Park, Dayton Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.52 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Dundee Central Address: 152-158 W Marketgait, Dundee, DD1 1NJ Telephone: 0871 984 6301 Visit Hotel Page |
8.28 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Dundee Strathmore Avenue Address: 296A Strathmore Ave, Dundee, DD3 6SH Telephone: 0871 984 6460 Visit Hotel Page |
8.36 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Springfield - North Scotland, Dykes of Gray | Nethergray Entry, Dykes of Gray, Dundee, DD2 5JY | Visit Website |
| RentLocally.co.uk Ltd | Lindsay Court Gemini Crescent Dundee DD2 1SW | Visit Website |
| Simple Approach Estate Agents | 284 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1AN | Visit Website |
| Juniper Residential | Angus Road, Scone, Perth, PH2 6RA | Visit Website |
| Easy Lets Limited | 121 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DW | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 56.418280 |
| Longitude | -3.180858 |
| OS Easting (X): | 327158 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 725732 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NO272257 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| James Blair Close | junction |
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 11:00 (12.52 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.3°C (67.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (26 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00126186 & S00126187 |
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| ONS Area Name | Established Farming Communities |
| LSOA Code: | S01011962 |
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| LSOA Name: | Errol and Inchture - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
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| MSOA Code: | S02002243 |
| MSOA Name: | Errol and Inchture |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Dundee South Rd Extra |
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| South Rd, Dundee, DD2 4SR |
| 0345 026 9564 |
| Distance: 6.43 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dundee South Rd Extra |
| Asda Dundee West |
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| 61 Myrekirk Road, Dundee, DD2 4WB |
| 01382 339308 |
| Distance: 6.43 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Dundee West |
| Sainsburys Dundee Perth Road Local |
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| 274 Dundee Perth Road , Dundee, Scotland, DD2 1AE |
| 01382 645 943 |
| Distance: 7.66 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: 8.24 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dundee Riverside Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01821 - Kinrossie |
| Area Code: 01382 - Dundee |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.1 | 2.4 | 4 | N | 26 |
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 Perth and North Perthshire |
| 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: Carse of Gowrie Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Perth and Kinross |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Inchture Primary School
Address: Inchture Primary School, Inchture, Perthshire, PH14 9RN
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: 01738 454466
Errol Primary School
Address: Errol Primary School, Station Road, Errol, PERTHSHIRE, PH2 7QB
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: 01738 459777
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Glenrothes Hospital | Lodge Rise, Glenrothes, Fife | KY7 5TG | 23.69 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| NEWBURGH DENTAL PRACTICE | 53/55 High Street, Newburgh, Fife | KY146AH | 8.26 Km | View Directions |
| 82 MAIN STREET | Invergowrie | DD2 5AA | 8.89 Km | View Directions |
| AUCHTERMUCHTY DENTAL PRACTICE | 23 Back Dykes, Auchtermuchty, Fife | KY147AB | 14.23 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE CARSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTLEYS FARM, ERROL, PERTH, PH2 7TD
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01821 642248
NEWBURGH SURGERY
Address: ST. KATHERINES MEWS, NEWBURGH, CUPAR, KY14 6DA
Distance: 5.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01337 840462
WESTGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTGATE HEALTH CENTRE, CHARLESTON DRIVE, DUNDEE, DD2 4AD
Distance: 6.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 668189
MUIRHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LIFF ROAD, MUIRHEAD, DUNDEE, DD2 5NH
Distance: 6.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 580264
THE HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC
Address: EAST LODGE, JEDBURGH ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD2 1SP
Distance: 7.08 miles
Contact: :
LOCHEE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 MARSHALL STREET, LOCHEE, DUNDEE, DD2 3BR
Distance: 7.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 611283
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| P W Foster Ltd | High Street, Errol | PH2 7QJ | 01821 641211 | View Directions | |
| Wm Davidson & Sons Ltd | 40 High Street, Newburgh | KY14 6AQ | 01337 840234 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Limited | 84 Main Street, Invergowrie | DD2 5AA | 01382 562704 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)
Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL
Distance: 8.55 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)
Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW
Distance: 8.65 miles
Contact: :
DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA
Distance: 8.69 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PERTH - HIGH ST)
Address: 76 HIGH STREET, PERTH, PERTHSHIRE, PH1 5TH
Distance: 9.60 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PERTH - HIGH STREET)
Address: 143-159 HIGH STREET, PERTH, PERTHSHIRE, PH1 5UN
Distance: 9.69 miles
Contact: :
4960 PERTH
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 89 DUNKELD ROAD, PERTH, PH1 5AP
Distance: 10.18 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Invergowrie Station is 5.40 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 8.43 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.