Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
House of Dun
In or near Stracathro.
House of Dun — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Dun · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
House of Dun is a other located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The House of Dun is a historic property located in Angus, Scotland, designed by architect William Adam and completed in 1743. It was the home of the Erskine family for over 600 years and features elaborate plaster-work and a rich history, including connections to notable figures in Scottish history.
Place summary
House of Dun is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a notable example of Georgian architecture, designed by the architect William Adam in the 18th century. The estate is set within a landscaped park and is managed by the National Trust for Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7293, -2.5404
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD10 9LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Dun — 1.4 km
- Official site
- wikipedia.org
Sources
- osm: way/116421057 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is House of Dun?
- House of Dun is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD10 9LQ).
- What is House of Dun?
- House of Dun — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to House of Dun?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD10 9LQ.
- Is House of Dun free to visit?
- Yes, House of Dun is free to enter.
- How do I get to House of Dun?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD10 9LQ.