A Visit to Bruce’s Stone, Glentrool
Bruce’s Stone is a large granite boulder located on the north side of Loch Trool in Galloway, Scotland. It commemorates Robert the Bruce’s victory over the English at the Battle of Glen Trool in 1307 during the Scottish Wars of Independence. The stone was placed there in 1929 to mark the 600th anniversary of Bruce’s death.
The site offers stunning views over Loch Trool and is a popular spot for visitors. It’s also a starting point for the challenging hike up Merrick, the highest mountain in southern Scotland
The Battle of Glen Trool in April 1307 was one of Bruce’s early victories. This battle took place in the narrow glen of Glen Trool in Galloway, Scotland. Bruce, with a small force, used the terrain to his advantage. He ambushed a larger English force led by Aymer de Valence, the Earl of Pembroke. By rolling boulders down the steep hillsides into the English troops and following up with an attack, Bruce’s men managed to inflict significant casualties and force the English to retreat.
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