Bruce's Stone at Loch Trool commemorates the historic battle between Robert the Bruce and the English army in 1307, at the start of the campaign for independence.
Loch Trool with ancient oak woodland on its northern shore and forest plantation on the southern side.
Trails go around the loch.
Travel By Bus:
Glentrool is on the 359 bus route from Newton Stewart to Girvan.
Buses run 4 times a day Monday-Friday, and twice a day on Sundays.
See timetable
Travel By Train:
The nearest railway station is Barrhill,
8 miles from Glentrool.
See timetable
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LOCATION - HOW TO FIND CLACHANBUTH
Google Interactive Map: Use the + and - signs to zoom in and out, and the arrow signs to pan side to side, up & down.
DIRECTIONS TO CLACHANBUTH:
From the A75 westbound (Dumfries / Carlisle), take the Newton Stewart turn-off at the roundabout, follow the main street through the town, and take the A714 north towards Barrhill and Girvan. Glentrool is signposted to the right at Bargrennan, approx. 9 miles north of Newton Stewart.
From Stranraer (ferry from Northern Ireland), on the A75 eastbound take the turning to the left for A714 to Girvan at the outskirts of Newton Stewart. Then as above.
From the North (Glasgow / Ayr) follow the A77 to Girvan and then the A714 for Newton Stewart until Bargrennan. Here you turn left for Glentrool village.
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The Galloway Hills provide wonderful views and limitless opportunities for walking, from all-day treks to afternoon strolls.
The pretty market town
of Newton Stewart on the banks of the River Cree,
with its varied shops, cafes, hotels, cinema, museum and swimming pool.
Travel by Bicycle:
Glentrool is on National Cycle Route 7, with quiet public roads & off-road sections. Maps available from Sustrans
Travel by Air:
The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick, 40 miles north of Glentrool.
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