Reg.Nr. 89-UK/15

House Of Dun, Angus

Major restoration of William Adam mansion, showing two distinct periods of the house: William Adam time and the period of Lady Augusta Kennedy Erskine (19th century). The mansion, courtyard, outbuildings and gardens were rehabilitated: use of original materials wherever ...
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Project details

Title:House Of Dun, Angus
Entr. year: 1989
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Angus, Montrose (Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Mansion
Actual use:Cultural and toursit attraction, mansion and garden open to the public
Built: 18th-19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Jack Fisher Partnership
The Jury's citation: "For the major interior and exterior refurbishment and rehabilitation of a William Adam mansion, its courtyard buildings, 19th century gardens and surrounding estate"
GPS:56°43'32.5"N 2°32'13.6"W
Web, Links:

www.nts.org.uk/Visit/House-Of-Dun/

Description:
Major restoration of William Adam mansion, showing two distinct periods of the house: William Adam time and the period of Lady Augusta Kennedy Erskine (19th century). The mansion, courtyard, outbuildings and gardens were rehabilitated: use of original materials wherever possible; original colour schemes and furniture or good copies used.