Dunninald Castle

About

Dunninald Castle in Angus is a graceful Gothic‑Revival mansion set within one of the region’s most atmospheric estates. Built in the early 19th century for the Erskine family, it replaced an earlier medieval tower house and reflects the romantic tastes of the period: turrets, pointed windows and a picturesque silhouette designed to blend architecture with landscape. Its long, tree‑lined approach adds to the sense of seclusion and quiet grandeur. Inside, Dunninald feels intimate rather than ostentatious. The entrance hall leads to a series of warmly furnished rooms filled with family portraits, books and personal collections that have remained in place for generations. The drawing room, with its tall windows and views over the gardens, is a highlight, while the dining room preserves the atmosphere of a lived‑in country house rather than a formal museum. One of the most interesting features is the library, a beautifully kept space that reflects the scholarly interests of the estate’s owners. The house also contains fine examples of period furniture and decorative arts, offering insight into the tastes of the early 1800s.

Montrose Scotland

Location

Dunninald Castle sits on the Angus coast about three miles south of Montrose, just off the main road towards Arbroath. The address is Dunninald Castle, Montrose, Angus, DD10 9TD. It is a handsome early nineteenth-century Gothic Revival house designed by James Gillespie Graham, still a family home, with fine interiors and a lovely walled garden reached along a beech avenue. The gardens themselves are a real highlight, especially in summer when the mixed borders and fruit trees are at their best. A short drive north brings you to the elegant House of Dun, a William Adam Georgian mansion overlooking the Montrose Basin Nature Reserve. In Montrose itself you can explore the harbour and local museum, while a little further inland stand the ruins of Edzell Castle with its unique Renaissance garden. Brechin is also nearby for its cathedral and rare round tower. Along the coast you will find Lunan Bay and the remains of Red Castle if you fancy a beach walk with a touch of history.