early man dating back 9,000 years. Besides finds at the House of Dun property itself, there is a large standing stone a few miles to the north known as the Stone of Morphie. Notable people John Erskine of Dun (1509 – 1591), Laird of Dun, Scottish religious reformer. David Erskine, Lord Dun (1670 – 1758), 13th Laird of Dun, Scottish advocate, judge and commissioner to the Scottish parliament. Commissioned William Adam to build House of Dun. Opposed the Union. Margaret Erskine of Dun (1772 – 1848). Lady Augusta Gordon (1803 – 1865), née FitzClarence, fourth illegitimate daughter of William IV and mother of Wilhelmina FitzClarence, Countess of Munster. Wilhelmina FitzClarence, Countess of Munster (1830 – 1906), née Kennedy-Erskine, novelist. Violet Jacob (1863 – 1946), Scottish writer & poet, known especially for her historical novel Flemington. See also Clan Erskine Dun, Angus References External links House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve on National Trust for Scotland website National Trust for Scotland properties Country houses in Angus, Scotland William Adam buildings Category A listed buildings in Angus, Scotland Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes Gardens in Angus, Scotland History of Angus, Scotland Historic house museums in Angus, Scotland