Birkhill, Angus
| Birkhill | |
| Angus | |
|---|---|
 The Birkhill Inn | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NO351339 |
| Location: | 56°29’34"N, 3°3’20"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 2,160 (2006 est.) |
| Post town: | Dundee |
| Postcode: | DD2 |
| Dialling code: | 01382 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Angus |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Dundee West |
Birkhill is a small village in Angus, just to the west of Dundee. Its neighbouring village is Muirhead to the west and the two have run into each other so far as to obscure the distinction.
Beside Birkhill are Templeton Woods, home to one of the largest populations of red squirrels in the United Kingdom.
By the viillage too is a small hill known to locals as the Roundie.
About the village
Birkhill has a primary school, built in 1993, and sports facilities, including a football pitch and a tennis court an also a very busy and enthusiastic Bowling Club
The village pub is The Birkhill Inn.
The Millennium Hall is the village hall serving both Muirhead and Birkhill. It hosts clubs and events. The Scout Hall is also hired for events.
Big Society
- The 46th Angus Scouts
Sport
Birkhill has many sports teams including the school's very successful football team. They are also developing a basketball team, and a karate club.
There is also the recently formed Birkhill FC, An Amateur Sunday League Football team that play in the Dundee Sunday Morning Amateur Football Association. They play their home games at Birkie Park and more information can be found on their official website, www.birkhillfc.co.uk
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