Bruce's Stone
Glentrool Forest Park
A relatively short drive from the town to Glen Trool, Bruce's stone is situated at a point overlooking Loch Trool and commemorates one of King Robert the Bruce's earliest victories over the English. Bruce's Stone car park also serves as a starting point for several hikes in the area, including one of the routes up the Merrick, the highest hill in this part of Scotland.
Newton Stewart Cinema
35 Victoria Street
Unusually for a town this size in Scotland, Newton Stewart has a small one screen cinema. It's run by the community and shows recent films.