TWAT Day 1

Trotter Weekend Away Together in Dumfries and Galloway - except I did my own thing today. I drove to Loch Trool to do a 15km loop in the hills. 
Location on map is for Bruce's stone where I started the run

In chronological order:

Bottom right: Bruce's stone. The stone was erected in commemoration of the Battle of Glentrool 1307, the start of the so called Wars of Independence. This battle marked the turning point for Robert the Bruce in his campaign to defeat Edward I and his English army. On 31st March 1307 part of Pembroke's English forces under the leadership of Lord Clifford of Brougham and Aymer de Valence were defeated by Bruce's army - a third their own size. Although it wasn't a major episode it launched Bruce's successful campaign and gained the respect of the Scots nation, culminating in his victory at Bannockburn seven years later in 1314.

Bottom Left: Merrick 843m. The highest Corbett in Southern Scotland.

Top Right: Grey Man of Merrick

Top Left: Loch Valley