Drumtroddan standing stones

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Standing remainssubstantial fabric survives to stand in front of

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Drumtroddan standing stones is one of three standing stones the Albion Guide lists in Dumfries and Galloway. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. For more of the same, Drumtroddan cup-and-ring rocks and Big Balcraig cup-and-ring rocks are close by.

Full name: Drumtroddan,three standing stones SE of High Park Plantation

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