George Dun (1800-1874)

The Grange of Lindores farm is situated in Abdie Parish, Fife, Scotland and has been in the Buist and Dun families for many generations. George Dun was a tenant farmer of Hattonhill since the year of 1824 and later the Grange of Lindores since 1838. Dun was a notable farmer with a well-ordered mind and a wonderful capacity for business. He married Margaret Landale and they had nine children who were all born in Abdie Parish, Fife. He was a keen curler and a founding member of the Abdie Curling Club. George Dun carefully recorded his memories of the Grange of Lindores, farming and other events during his lifetime. This then is the narrative of the life and times of George Dun.