House of Dun
Angus, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust for Scotland
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
PFH5+MG, Montrose DD10 9LQ
Telephone 01674 810264
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
House of Dun is a Georgian house designed by William Adam, set above the Montrose Basin. Reviewers describe a quieter property than many, with a walled garden, a cafe and shop, and estate trails leading to further gardens and a waterfall. The guided tours are what most people write about, several mentioning guides in period dress and plenty of time for questions.
Worth the trip
The guided tour of the house, which reviewers describe as unhurried and entertaining, sometimes led by guides in period costume.
Before you go
Reviewers advise ringing ahead to reserve a tour place and note the last tour has run as early as 2.45, so arrive well before closing time.
The guided tour is the element reviewers return to most, with guides frequently named and described as knowledgeable and welcoming, including one dressed in period housemaid's costume. Visitors highlight the walled garden and the wider estate trails, one of which is said to lead to a waterfall, and several comment on the setting above Montrose basin. Reviewers describe a quieter feel than at busier properties, alongside the usual cafe, shop and second-hand books. One reviewer notes that the last tour is in the early afternoon, and another says they missed part of the estate because they could not find a map or information about the wider grounds.
Georgian house designed by William Adam, overlooking the Montrose Basin.
“Recommend strongly. The guided tour was really interesting, the nearby walled garden was good. The trails further out take you to more gardens and a waterfall.”- Arthur Marris, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Guided tours
- “Beautiful house and gardens, the tour guide was amazing and endlessly knowledgeable about the house and even gave us all late Victorian pennies, will definitely be coming again!” - Sasha Paszkowska
- Facilities
- “In one sense it is typical National Trust - house, garden, second hand books, cafe and shop.” - P S
Common questions about House of Dun
Where is House of Dun?
House of Dun is in Angus, Scotland, at PFH5+MG, Montrose DD10 9LQ.
Do you need a ticket to visit House of Dun?
Yes - House of Dun is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust for Scotland. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at House of Dun?
Yes - House of Dun offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting House of Dun?
The guided tour of the house, which reviewers describe as unhurried and entertaining, sometimes led by guides in period costume.
Is House of Dun a ruin or still intact?
House of Dun is largely intact - Georgian house designed by William Adam, overlooking the Montrose Basin.
