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
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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!

ALL ABOARD!!!! Every Sunday through July & August we welcome back The Basin Rambler (FREE travel round the basin & vario...
19/06/2026

ALL ABOARD!!!! Every Sunday through July & August we welcome back The Basin Rambler (FREE travel round the basin & various attractions)

Chrystal's Shortbread just melts in the mouth mmmmm 😍 Available in our Shop, along with many other lovely items.
31/05/2026

Chrystal's Shortbread just melts in the mouth mmmmm 😍 Available in our Shop, along with many other lovely items.

Today, Saturday & Sunday Angus Creative Market!!
29/05/2026

Today, Saturday & Sunday Angus Creative Market!!

Playing live in the House, get your tickets here.
27/05/2026

Playing live in the House, get your tickets here.

The Bubblyjock Collective present ‘QUINES’, a brand-new programme celebrating female Scottish composers and neglected women from History.

We look forward to welcoming back Sarah & 14 Angus Creatives for our Courtyard Pop Up Market.
23/05/2026

We look forward to welcoming back Sarah & 14 Angus Creatives for our Courtyard Pop Up Market.

So far potted 1940 plants for the walled garden. Still more to go, more strimming & weeding. Our Jamies ploughing on.
21/05/2026

So far potted 1940 plants for the walled garden. Still more to go, more strimming & weeding. Our Jamies ploughing on.

Oooo the things you find!🤔 Cleaning & cataloguing all our books, this is our latest find.
20/05/2026

Oooo the things you find!🤔 Cleaning & cataloguing all our books, this is our latest find.

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A935
Montrose
DD109LQ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
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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