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Loudoun Hill is a volcanic plug in East Ayrshire, Scotland.

Pass the Spirit of Scotland sculpture commemorating historic victories that both Bruce and Wallace fought here, before tackling the short but steep ascent of Loudoun Hill, an iconic landmark and spectacular viewpoint.

Loudoun Hill has long been a site of human occupation. An Iron Age settlement is located at the foot of the south east slope. Nearby at Allanton Beg a Roman fort was built. Finds from the fort include a bronze oil lamp of which a video has been produced.
On the slope opposite the mound is a monument to Wallace. Called the "Spirit of Scotland", it shows an outline of Wallace in steel, five metres high. It was designed by local artist Richard Price, who helped create the design with friends Robert and Sam Orr until it was placed in its spot in September 2004.
The historic Battle of Loudoun Hill took place in 1307. Robert the Bruce, following his time in hiding after the Battle of Methven, had begun his campaign to wrest his kingdom back from Edward I of England.
Distance: 2.5km
Time: 1 hr
Ascent: 161m
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