Wren's Egg

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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Wren's Egg is a standing stone in Dumfries and Galloway. The Albion Guide maps three standing stones in the county; this is one of them. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Nearby ancient sites include Barsalloch Fort, Drumtroddan standing stones and Big Balcraig cup-and-ring rocks.

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