Bruce's Stone, Loch Trool

A commemorative monument, dated 1929, consisting of a large, single piece of Loch Doon granite set on a base of smaller granite stones which are cemented together. It is situated on an elevated and prominent position on the north side of Loch Trool, overlooking the loch. A polished area on the north face of the large boulder is inscribed: 'In loyal remembrance of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, whose victory in this glen over an English force in March 1307, opened the campaign of independence which he brought to a decisive close at Bannockburn on 24 June 1314.' The south face is inscribed 'Unveiled 5 June 1929'.