Bruce’s Stone (Clatteringshaws)

Nearest town:
New Galloway (7km ENE)
OS reference:
NX55107696
OS sheet:
77
Latitude:
55° 3' 56.93 N
Longitude:
4° 16' 9.54 W
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Image of Bruce’s Stone (Clatteringshaws) (Natural Rock Feature) by markj99

Approaching Bruce’s Stone (Clatteringshaws) on path from Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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Image of Bruce’s Stone (Clatteringshaws) (Natural Rock Feature) by markj99

Bruce’s Stone (Clatteringshaws) in winter (13.01.13).

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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Bruce’s Stone (Clatteringshaws)

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“This granite boulder on Moss Raploch marks the scene of Robert the Bruce’s first victory over the English after his return to the Scottish mainland in 1307.” Canmore ID 63776 (go to Links).

Bruce’s Stone (Clatteringshaws) is an irregular shaped rock c. 6 feet high marking the site of the battle of Moss Raploch.

There is a dedicated path from Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre to Bruce’s Stone (Clatteringshaws). It is only a 5 minute walk along the banks of Clatteringshaws reservoir to the stone. There is an information board adjacent to the site.

There is a second Bruce’s Stone c. 8 miles W on the banks of Loch Trool. It is a monument to Bruce’s victory at Glen Trool in 1307.

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