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Troon Tourist Information
Troon's identity and history are steeped in ship building and golf. Positioned in Strathclyde, on Scotland's west coast, the town provides an ideal base from where tourists explore the Isle of Aran and the outlying Hebrides.
Troon is famed for its high quality golf courses and is a great location for golfing enthusiasts. The town has eight golf courses on offer including the Kilmarnock Club and the Royal Troon Golf Club, which includes two courses. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced golfer, the town provides golf options for all levels.
The town also has other tourist attractions, an impressive marina harbouring numerous boats and yachts throughout the year and from here you can rent boats for daytrips. Tourists often hire a boat and navigate to North Sands and South Sands; the two gorgeous, wide beaches are backed by a laid-back seaside resort that includes promenades.
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From Dundonald Castle, you can enjoy some outstanding scenery of the Southern Highlands, the Isle of Aran and the central Ayrshire plain. When Robert II took over the Scottish throne in 1371, the impressive castle was built for him. It was used as a royal residence by the early Stewart kings.
The Scottish Maritime Museum can be found in nearby Irving, which includes a kids' activity zone, models of vessels and exhibitions. The Bachelor's Club is located in Tarbolton, which is situated approximately seven miles from Troon. In this building tourists will find the most famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns, attended dancing lessons in 1779 and later founded a debating club in this thatched house, which dates from the 17th century. Glasgow is the UK's third most popular travel destination and is just a 30- minute ride from Troon by car.
Hotels in Troon
Hotels in nearby Troon include the four-star rated Paramount Marine Hotel, which is situated in the town of Troon, offering fabulous scenery. The Thistle Irvine about five miles from Troon and The four-star Western House Hotel situated in Ayr, approximately five miles from Troon.
