23/01/2023
With stunning vistas overlooking Montrose Basin and set amid glorious gardens and woodland, House of Dun in Angus is every inch the perfect 18th-century laird’s home.
William Adam’s Georgian mansion places baroque extravagance in a spectacular natural setting.
Built in 1743 for David Erskine, 13th Laird of Dun, the house replaced the medieval tower house that had been home to the Erskine family since 1375.
Taking 13 years to complete, the attention to detail and style can be seen in the smallest features. The breathtaking plasterwork by Joseph Enzer dominates the main Saloon of the house. Depicting both classical scenes and family emblems, it magnified the importance of the Erskine family for guests to admire.
The beautiful walled garden boasts a stunning rose bower at the centre, restored by the Trust to the original design laid out by Lady Augusta in the 1840s. The herbaceous borders provide a rich palette of colour throughout the spring and summer months.
The House of Dun estate includes part of the internationally important wildlife site of the Montrose Basin Nature Reserve. Dominating the views from the house and surrounding landscape, the Montrose Basin has an abundance of interesting wildlife.
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