House of Dun, Garden & Estate NTS

House of Dun, Garden & Estate NTS 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 Erskine’s 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, children’s 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!

WEDNESDAY 18TH HOUSE & COURTYARD CLOSED DUE TO AN ENFORCED POWER CUT. GROUNDS & WALKS WILL REMAIN OPEN. Thank you
17/06/2025

WEDNESDAY 18TH HOUSE & COURTYARD CLOSED DUE TO AN ENFORCED POWER CUT. GROUNDS & WALKS WILL REMAIN OPEN. Thank you

Limited tours next week due to pre-bookings. Please phone to avoid disappointment. 01674 810264Entry to main house by to...
05/06/2025

Limited tours next week due to pre-bookings. Please phone to avoid disappointment. 01674 810264
Entry to main house by tour guide only.

Our Dun’s Delightful Dish for the weekend is Butternut Squash & Caramelised Onion Tart with Mediterranean Salad! Yum 😋 W...
31/05/2025

Our Dun’s Delightful Dish for the weekend is Butternut Squash & Caramelised Onion Tart with Mediterranean Salad! Yum 😋

When they’re gone they’re gone!!

You came, you queued, you purchased & we cannot thank you & the Angus Members enough for supporting us!!! Thank you.
18/05/2025

You came, you queued, you purchased & we cannot thank you & the Angus Members enough for supporting us!!! Thank you.

Time for a revitalising spring day at House of Dun? 🌸 Plan your visit at https://brnw.ch/VisitDunSpring25With so much t...
07/05/2025

Time for a revitalising spring day at House of Dun?
🌸 Plan your visit at https://brnw.ch/VisitDunSpring25
With so much to see and space to explore, you'll leave with a spring in your step come rain or shine. 🏛️

Over 100 acres of beautiful grounds, gardens and woodland nature trails to explore. 🏃‍♀️🌲

Take a tour with our costumed guides to experience life upstairs and downstairs in a classic Scottish country estate - packed with stunning interiors and ornate plasterwork, fascinating histories and rich collections. 🏛️🖼️

Take time to relax and soak in the lovingly cared gardens as they burst into late spring bloom. 🌷🌼

After exploring agricultural life in the Angus Folk Collection displays, head to our cafe in the old stables for a delicious cake and speciality coffee. 🐴🍰

A wee reminder to save the date!!
06/05/2025

A wee reminder to save the date!!

Tales of the Courtyard. Every Thursday, free to all! Hear the tales of the workers at House of Dun.
01/05/2025

Tales of the Courtyard. Every Thursday, free to all! Hear the tales of the workers at House of Dun.

Home again! Margaret, Anne & Magdalene, part of the Ramsay Collection, return to the House.
21/02/2025

Home again! Margaret, Anne & Magdalene, part of the Ramsay Collection, return to the House.

Address

A935
Montrose
DD109LQ

Opening Hours

Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441674810264

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