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House Of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve
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- Violet Jacobs (nee Erskine) the renowned Angus poet was a member of the Erskine family and lived at Dun
- o Salmon fishing season from 16 February to 31 October – please contact the property for further details
- Enchanting gardens, specialist Scottish fruit trees, snowdrop walks and Lady Augusta's plant collection
This beautiful Georgian family house was completed by William Adam in 1730 for David Erskine, the 13th Laird of Dun, and is surrounded by fabulous Victorian gardens overlooking the Montrose Basin. The estate comprises Lady Augusta’s Walk, an adventure playground, a Victorian walled garden, terraced gardens, a woodland walk (great for dogs) and farmland.
House: 29 Jun to 30 Aug, daily 11-5; 2 Sep to 31 Oct, Wed–Sun 12-5. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Now closed for the season, re-opening on 1 April 2010.
Garden and Estate: all year, daily 9am – sunset.
Café Dun, Angus Handloom Weavers, Angus Crafts Association and Farrago are open every weekedn until 31 December 2009, from 11 - 4.
Visitors are guided through the first two rooms and then invited to enjoy the remainder of the house at their leisure, guides on each floor will assist where required (last admission 45 mins before closing).
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- Reid leads Trust review
Former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament George Reid has been appointed by the Council of conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland to lead a “robust and independent” review of the organisation. more>
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- Champagne send off for season at House of Dun
The last visitors to help the National Trust for Scotland’s House of Dun in Montrose celebrate its 20th season as a top Angus visitor attraction got a special treat on Saturday 31 October – a surprise gift and glass of champagne. more>
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