House of Dun
Description
The National Trust for Scotland's House of Dun and Montrose Basin Nature Reserve is located just 3 miles from Montrose. 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 Lovett (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!
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facebook.comPictures drawn for the Outreach Team by the children who attended the Faerie Trail at Dun over the past couple of days. More to come next week but don't they look fantastic! Bright, colourful and definitley full of magic and mischief, well done everybody!
Calling all Crafters, we are looking for Crafters for our Christmas Fair! You will have the opportunity to display and sell your items in the sumptuous surroundings of the House of Dun. The Christmas Fair & Santa’s Grotto will run the 2rd & 3rd of December, 2017, from 11am-4pm. The cost for 2 days is £50; we will supply tables and electricity at no extra cost. We would expect 1000 visitors over the weekend. If you have further questions please contact Shona Smith. shonasmith@nts.org.uk
Get set for a weekend of family fun at our brand new Halloween event taking place at the House of Dun! Here at the House of Dun the Stoats Creepy Crawl will take place on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 of October in the grounds of the estate. Make sure you come disguised in your scariest costume as there'll be a prize for the best dressed! Tickets: Children 3 & over: £4.50 Adults & Children under 3: FREE Usual entry prices apply if you would like to visit the house
If your looking to entertain the kids this holiday then head out to House of Dun next week and explore our Faerie Trail. 11th and 12th Oct 11am until 4pm. £1 per map just collect one from the rangers onsite in the car park. Come and discover the good and noble Seelie Court as well as a host of other naughty, nice, caring and possibly dangerous Fey!
If your in Angus and looking for something to do with the kids next week then why not head down to House of Dun and discover the mystical world of Faeries on our trail! 11am till 4pm on the 11th and 12th Oct. £1 per trail map collected from the rangers in the car park.
End of high season sale Why not treat your pampered pooch to Pawsecco dog treats or Dog beer all reduced by 50% to clear
Well its that time of year again From next week we will be open every Saturday and Sunday House Shop Cafe Look forward to seeing you
Getset for a weekend of family fun at our brand new Halloween event taking place at eleven spooky sites throughout Scotland. Put on your bravest face as you take on eight spine-chilling challenges including Apple Dooking, Grave Grabing & the Enormous Neep Heap. On completion of these terrifying tasks you'll need to 'guise' to claim your prize! Here at the House of Dun the Stoats Creepy Crawl will take place on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 of October in the grounds of the estate. Make sure you come disguised in your scariest costume as there'll be prizes for the best dressed! Ticket: Children aged 3 and over: £4.50 Adults & Children under 3: FREE Usual entry prices apply if you'd like to visit the house.
What’s that smell? Walking into Lady Augusta’s walk at the moment you are met by the sweet aroma of the Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum). Maltose is released as the leaves break down filling the air with the surprising sent of burnt sugar. Maltose is commonly used to add sweetness and odor in bread and cakes.
This coming Sunday (24th September) we have our last free flow day of the year! To celebrate this, our visitors to the house will be treated to a performace by The Dolce Strings in our Saloon. They will be perfoming from 12.30pm so don't miss your chance to see the House come alive with the sound of music!
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