28/01/2023
Here are some of our beautiful chandeliers to brighten your day!
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The National Trust for Scotland's House of Dun & Angus Folk Museum is located just 3 m
The House of Dun is a beautiful Georgian house, overlooking Montrose Basin, with later Victorian influences both structurally and decorative. The house is situated within the Dun Estate which has been in the possession of the Erskine family since 1375. The House of Dun is the third house in which the Erskineโs have lived in over the course of 21 generations till the last Laird, Mrs Millicent Lovet
t (nee Erskine), died in 1980. Construction began in 1730, following the finalisation of the design by William Adam, and was completed in 1744. The design follows the popular neo-classic style of a Palladian mansion which was all the rage back in the Georgian era. The house features superb plasterwork, by Joseph Enzer, including Jacobite themes and ancient gods. The house was modernised in the Victorian era by John Erskine Kennedy Erskine and his wife Lady Augusta Kennedy Erskine (nee Fitz Clarence). Lady Augusta left a legacy in the from of several stunning pieces of needlework ranging from curtains to fire screens. Outside, enjoy the attractive walled garden, woodland walks, childrenโs adventure playground or visit the historic family graveyard and mausoleum. There is the chance to play croquet on our traditional croquet lawn from June to the end of August. And in the autumn months fairy trails outside and later on reindeer hunts too!
27/01/2023
Smiddy Dumpling mmmmm ready for the weekend Burns special.
26/01/2023
Fabulous night last night, celebrating Robert Burns here at House of Dun.
26/01/2023
Mmmmm this weekend!!! Join us for a wee taste of Scotland.
25/01/2023
All set for tonight's Burns Supper overlooking the Montrose Basin. Have a fantastic evening everyone!!
22/01/2023
During the week commencing 23/01/2023, the North East Ranger Service will be working alongside House of Dun's Garden Team to replace a bridge in the Den of Dun. To allow works to be completed safely and efficiently, there will be a partial trail closure in place. Please follow the trail diversion and any on-site signage. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
19/01/2023
Cold but a gorgeous day, wrap up & get your boots on! There's soup & freshly baked bread waiting for you.
15/01/2023
A few cosy supplies from the shop and a homemade caramelised onion sausage roll from the cafe. Sorted!!
14/01/2023
Mmmmm homemade Custard Cream or Raspberry Cupcake. Which one shall I have of these DUN Delicious Delights?
12/01/2023
Welcome back one and all. Open Thursday to Sunday, free entry into our Courtyard. Perhaps enjoy a lovely walk round the grounds and visit our Cafe.
03/01/2023
Burns Supper with Rae's at House of Dun
Burns Supper with Raes at The House of Dun tickets still available. It's going to be a delicious evening.
House of Dun is collaborating with Rae's Restaurant in Montrose to present a Burn's Supper to remember.
23/12/2022
Tis the end of the season and our hats are hung up til we re-open in the New Year.
11/12/2022
What a wonderful time of the year! There's been gingerbread making, tree decorating, singing & visiting Father Christmas. But best of all has been all the smiling faces!
03/12/2022
Thank you to the Montrose Triathlon Club for holding their Santa run today here at the House.
02/12/2022
I'm keeping Santa's seat warm for him!
Click on the link to meet him https://fal.cn/3tVcW
28/11/2022
Staff wreath making day. Why don't you come along and make your own too. Check out our events.
25/11/2022
๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ณ๐๐น ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ป ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ๐๐ต & ๐ฆ๐๐ป ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ.
Timings & tickets from the link below.
And get the whole family in the spirit with ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ณ๐๐, ๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐ณ๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ & ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ต๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ in the courtyard while enjoying the Angus Folk Collection. https://fal.cn/3tVcW
20/11/2022
Morning all, following a few soggy and soaking days, House of Dun is back in operation and ready with a warm welcome for you, come and see us for a walk and wander, enjoy coffee and cake and check out the shop for some seasonal shopping and festive cheer. 10.30am to 4.30pm Sunday
19/11/2022
โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT UPDATE โ ๏ธ Due to significant issues with access roads, House of Dun will be closed today. Again, we strongly advise against travelling to visit the estate. Please keep an eye on our page for more updates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
18/11/2022
โ ๏ธ WARNING โ ๏ธ An amber weather warning has been issued across parts of eastern Scotland. Due to dangerous weather conditions, House of Dun will be closed today, and we strongly advise against travelling to visit the wider estate. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Stay safe.
17/11/2022
Lady Augusta born today in 1803. Her detailed tapestry work from curtains, bedspread, fire screens and much more can be seen in the house today.
12/11/2022
What's on the menu? Homemade tattie, cheese & bean pie or homemade macaroni pie. Freshly baked & just out the oven.
10/11/2022
Father Christmas visiting us here at the House Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December. Just click on the event & tickets to book your time slot. Santa Claus is coming to Dun!
07/11/2022
Ah, what would you wish for?
05/11/2022
Homemade soup followed by Dun Dumpling & custard. Mmmm just what you need on a day like today.
04/11/2022
Do you love House of Dun. Then why not share it with those you love and help protect it. Visit nationaltrustforscotland/membership today. Or pop along.
31/10/2022
And thank you to Susanne Lambdin for this shot of the house. Happy Halloween everyone!
31/10/2022
Double WOW!!!!
31/10/2022
WOW!!! Fantastic photos taken of house just before sunset. Thank you to Jarek Szaranek Photography.
30/10/2022
Thank you for all your support as we now move to our winter opening days of Thursday to Sunday.
29/10/2022
If you could turn back time. Well you can tonight!
27/10/2022
All visitors welcome, especially these lovely ones today!!!
27/10/2022
Good morning Autumn!
24/10/2022
100 years ago this month a moment in literary history! Join the Friends of William Lamb studio. Contact [email protected] if you wish to attend. Support local & learn about local, you might be surprised what history is on your doorstep.
23/10/2022
Morning all, it's a beautiful Autumn day out there - perfect for visiting the grounds and gardens at House of Dun. Please note however that service at Erskine's Cafรฉ will be limited to hot drinks and traybakes just for today as we are unexpectedly short staffed. Do come along and enjoy the outdoors, take part in a guided tour, pick up some unusual gifts in the shop and explore the Angus Folk Collection, and we would really appreciate your patience just for today at the Cafรฉ x
20/10/2022
3 for 2 on our latest Christmas cards. Grab a bargain!!!
20/10/2022
Rocky Road made with Tunnocks tea cake. Hurray, as we might eat them before you get here!!! mmmmmm
19/10/2022
Home safe & sound. Thank you everyone!!!
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| Thursday | 10:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 10:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am - 4:30pm |
| Sunday | 10:30am - 4:30pm |
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Thank you for all your support as we now move to our winter opening days of Thursday to Sunday.
If you could turn back time. Well you can tonight!
Last night.....
A massive thank you for last night's performance by Plaidsong and to all our lovely guests.
Dancing Queen at Dun
Music, camera, action!!!! DUNcing at Dun. Stay tuned!!!
Dun fairies ๐งโโ๏ธ
Dun Fairies ๐งโโ๏ธ hard at work creating magic!
Beauty right on your doorstep, aaaaaah bliss!!!
Gorgeous video of our waterfall, thanks for sharing to our Head garDUNer Jerome...
A moment in the Saloon, hope you enjoy.
Our lovely Michelle in the Saloon. Ah what an absolute pleasure to work here.
Easter 2022
HISTORY - sharing a moment in time. Thank you from all of us at House of Dun
Join our curator and conservator for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the work involved in displaying this stunning gown at House of Dun ๐โค๏ธ๐๐ผ See the dress for yourself when you visit - we're open throughout the winter Friday to Monday until 20 Dec and on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 Jan to end of Feb ๐๐ฝ๐ Plan your visit โก๏ธ nts.org.uk/visit/places/house-of-dun
LEST WE FORGET We are proud to take part in this years Scottish Poppy Appeal LIGHT UP RED campaign celebrating 100 years of the poppy as the national symbol of remembrance. #LightUpRed #ScottishPoppyAppeal #nationaltrustforscotland #HouseofDun
From all of us to all of you who have visited and enjoyed the new look House of Dun we would like to say a massive THANK YOU ๐ We are delighted to announce that due to the incredible reaction we have had since reopen again we are extending our season; meaning that for the first time in many many years we will be open further into the season beyond the end of October, this means that: From now up to and including 20 December we will be open Friday to Monday 10:30 - 16:30. Then the new year we will open weekend 10:30 - 16:30 during January and February. This has only been possible as a result of all hard work the team have put in to make all our wonderful visitors feel welcomed and we look forward to welcoming you all and hopefully many new faces back soon.
Join our (completely brilliant!) team for a behind-the-scenes look at why we love this place so much ๐ฅฐ๐
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House of Dun - visit today
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A trip to the today while in on a family holiday in . A beautiful house and gardens brought to life by our colourful tour guide. So glad to visit on our last day at Arbroath.
House of Dun National Trust for Scotland
House of Dun National Trust for Scotland
Members of our Kirrie group Enjoying the opulent surroundings at House of Dun
The wonderful House of Dun in the Montrose Basin on a beautiful summer day โ๏ธ National Trust for Scotland House of Dun
My husband and myself have been to house of dun today, and it was absolutely fantastic. The cook mrs pettie and Colin who showed us around were absolutely amazing. The house and contents are absolutely stunning. I would recommend anyone going to Scotland visit this house you won't be disappointed. Thanks again for making it a fantastic experience. Could anyone tell me what the orange plant is please.
Today and the next 4 days are all about family history. Apparently a great (great great) grandmother may have been a servant girl here.
We turned up a bitty late (not knowing that this was a likely point of interest) and House of Dun looked after my 5 clients fantastically!
We turned up a bitty late (not knowing that this was a likely point of interest) and House of Dun looked after my 5 clients fantastically!
A new review of House of Dun is up on the site. https://bit.ly/3P35W8g
Thank you to all the staff for a fantastic visit today. My mother in law really appreciated the special tour of the lower house (as did the rest of us). I had never been told about the different tones to the servants' bells before.
The gardens were beautiful and the wheelchair coped well with the gravel; the rain even held off until we were safely back in the car.
The gardens were beautiful and the wheelchair coped well with the gravel; the rain even held off until we were safely back in the car.
Our summer Saturday heritage diesel services are returning this weekend! Steam trains will also be operating on the Sunday.
As an added bonus, the Basin Rambler Bus service, operated by the Angus Transport Group will also be returning this Sunday, linking the railway with the House of Dun and Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre.
Tickets for the trains can be bought online from our website or on the day at our ticket offices - https://caledonianrailway.com/
As an added bonus, the Basin Rambler Bus service, operated by the Angus Transport Group will also be returning this Sunday, linking the railway with the House of Dun and Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre.
Tickets for the trains can be bought online from our website or on the day at our ticket offices - https://caledonianrailway.com/
AG+L whilst watching a movie? Yes!!! ๐
๐ค We're teaming up with Blue Monkey Events at their outdoor cinema at House of Dun in Montrose this Friday and Saturday.
๐ Come down and see us, and get your AG+L munchies while watching your favourite movies:
๐๏ธ Friday: Mamma Mia!
๐๏ธ Saturday: Disney Encanto
๐ค We're teaming up with Blue Monkey Events at their outdoor cinema at House of Dun in Montrose this Friday and Saturday.
๐ Come down and see us, and get your AG+L munchies while watching your favourite movies:
๐๏ธ Friday: Mamma Mia!
๐๏ธ Saturday: Disney Encanto
The FREE Basin Rambler bus service, operated by the Angus Transport Group, will be running this Easter weekend!
The service connects our Bridge of Dun station with the House of Dun, Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre and Montrose railway station. Why not use it to extend your day out?
The service connects our Bridge of Dun station with the House of Dun, Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre and Montrose railway station. Why not use it to extend your day out?
One of the beautiful candleholders in the main room made from a real ostrich egg thatโs near 200 years old
Is there a snowdrop event on today?
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
We are seeking Events Volunteers to assist with the planning and running of fundraising events at Barry Mill. We want to recreate the May Spring weekend Duck Races, a Late Summer August Fete, and an Autumn Storytelling Halloween.
If interested, please leave a comment below and we'll get in touch with more details.
National Trust for Scotland Visit Angus House of Dun
We are seeking Events Volunteers to assist with the planning and running of fundraising events at Barry Mill. We want to recreate the May Spring weekend Duck Races, a Late Summer August Fete, and an Autumn Storytelling Halloween.
If interested, please leave a comment below and we'll get in touch with more details.
National Trust for Scotland Visit Angus House of Dun
What is the entry price for non-members visiting the garden only?
(ad) We have spent the morning at House of Dun which is an option for a place to visit on
It is a The National Trust for Scotland property & also free to visit for English NT members like us.
We booked onto a free tour in the morning and it was honestly one of the most family friendly house tours I've ever been on. We learned loads about the history of the estate and the kids were engaged throughout.
So on arrival, you are given a newspaper clipping and told you are applying for a job at the House of Dun in the 1800s. When the bell rings, you gather with the other applicants and are taken through the application process.
Applicants are guided through the house, shown the various rooms and the jobs they would be expected to do there. Sometimes we would practice and try a job ourselves and we'd be paid a penny for our time (which is ours to keep).
In the kitchen we were shown how to polish the copper pans and use the fire, in the bedrooms we were given a demo of how the shower worked and we watched as the various room bells were rang and had to remember which room each sound corresponded with.
There were some 'frogs' which had escaped in the house too and the kids had to capture any they spotted (and could take them home if they caught them).
The people 'interviewing' us were all in costume and stayed in character throughout too.
In the grounds there were sensory experiences including 'guess the Angus heritage food' based on smells and there is a play park, walks and a dog friendly cafe too.
Thoroughly enjoyed our morning here and definitely recommend to families who enjoy history/have inquisitive kids.
Find out more: https://visitangus.com/theangustour/
Visit Angus
It is a The National Trust for Scotland property & also free to visit for English NT members like us.
We booked onto a free tour in the morning and it was honestly one of the most family friendly house tours I've ever been on. We learned loads about the history of the estate and the kids were engaged throughout.
So on arrival, you are given a newspaper clipping and told you are applying for a job at the House of Dun in the 1800s. When the bell rings, you gather with the other applicants and are taken through the application process.
Applicants are guided through the house, shown the various rooms and the jobs they would be expected to do there. Sometimes we would practice and try a job ourselves and we'd be paid a penny for our time (which is ours to keep).
In the kitchen we were shown how to polish the copper pans and use the fire, in the bedrooms we were given a demo of how the shower worked and we watched as the various room bells were rang and had to remember which room each sound corresponded with.
There were some 'frogs' which had escaped in the house too and the kids had to capture any they spotted (and could take them home if they caught them).
The people 'interviewing' us were all in costume and stayed in character throughout too.
In the grounds there were sensory experiences including 'guess the Angus heritage food' based on smells and there is a play park, walks and a dog friendly cafe too.
Thoroughly enjoyed our morning here and definitely recommend to families who enjoy history/have inquisitive kids.
Find out more: https://visitangus.com/theangustour/
Visit Angus
Had a lovely impromptu visit yesterday ,grounds beautiful ,cafe brilliant and amazing shopping at your pop-up shop !
When will the next pop-up be ? Or where will it be advertised?
You have the most amazing staff ,what a lovely bunch xx
When will the next pop-up be ? Or where will it be advertised?
You have the most amazing staff ,what a lovely bunch xx