点评:Visiting House of Dun was a delight in itself. Its elegant Georgian architecture, designed by William Adam and completed in 1743, sits amid formal gardens, woodland walks, and sweeping views over Montrose Basin, creating a truly atmospheric setting. But it was Colin’s portrayal of William Young that made the visit unforgettable.
Colin’s performance was exceptional. He brought William Young to life with warmth, wit, and a natural way of connecting with visitors, especially our children. He made the kids feel involved, encouraged their curiosity, and answered their questions with charm and enthusiasm.
In character, Colin shared fascinating details about the house. He pointed out the exquisite plasterwork in the saloon, crafted by Joseph Enzer and rich with hidden Jacobite symbolism, and explained how the Erskine family, including Lady Augusta FitzClarence (daughter of William IV), had modernised the house in the 19th century. He also described how the National Trust for Scotland restored the property to that period after rediscovering original furnishings in the attic.
Colin’s storytelling blended historical accuracy with an engaging, theatrical touch that kept everyone’s attention. Whether explaining the saloon’s ornate details, talking about the estate’s earlier 14th-century tower, or sharing the Erskine family’s long connection to Dun, he turned the tour into a living experience.
翻译:参观邓府本身就是一种享受。这座优雅的乔治亚式建筑由威廉·亚当设计,于1743年竣工,坐落在正式的花园、林间步道和蒙特罗斯盆地的壮丽景色之中,营造出一种真正别致的氛围。而科林对威廉·杨的演绎才是这次参观令人难忘的。
科林的表演非常出色。他以温暖、机智和自然的方式与游客,尤其是孩子们,建立了联系,将威廉·杨演绎得栩栩如生。他让孩子们感到融入其中,激发他们的好奇心,并以迷人和热情的方式解答他们的问题。
科林以角色的视角,分享了关于这栋房子的迷人细节。他指着大厅里由约瑟夫·恩泽尔精心制作的精美灰泥装饰,这些装饰蕴含着丰富的詹姆斯党象征意义,并解释了厄斯金家族,包括奥古斯塔·菲茨克拉伦斯夫人(威廉四世之女),是如何在19世纪对这栋房子进行现代化改造的。他还讲述了苏格兰国民信托在阁楼中重新发现原始家具后,如何将庄园恢复到那个时期的面貌。
科林的讲解将历史的准确性与引人入胜的戏剧性手法融为一体,牢牢抓住了每个人的注意力。无论是解释酒馆的华丽细节,谈论庄园早期14世纪的塔楼,还是分享厄斯金家族与邓的悠久渊源,他都让这次参观变成了一次鲜活的体验。