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 |
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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.
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