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Troon tourist guide - hotels and services

Troon's interesting history is steeped in shipbuilding and golf. Positioned in Strathclyde, on Scotland's west coast, the town provides an ideal base from which to explore the Isle of Aran or other islands and the outlying Hebrides. If you drive inland, you might want to visit the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow.

Troon is famed for its high quality golf courses and is a must for golf enthusiasts. The town has eight golf courses on offer including the Kilmarnock Club and the Royal Troon Golf Club, which boasts two courses. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced golfer, the town provides golf options for both levels.

The town boasts an impressive marina, featuring numerous boats and yachts throughout the annum. The facility provides the pleasant option to rent boats for daytrips or longer periods. When hiring a boat, you should navigate to North Sands and South Sands; the two gorgeous, wide beaches are backed by a laid-back seaside resort that includes promenades.

From Dundonald Castle, you can enjoy some outstanding scenery of the surrounding areas. When the weather conditions are clear enough, you can appreciate stunning panoramas 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 boasts a kids' activity zone, models of vessels and exhibitions. The Bachelor's Club is located in Tarbolton, which is situated approximately seven miles (11kms) from Troon. In this building of historical interest, the most famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns, attended dancing lessons in 1779. One annum later, he founded a debating club in this thatched house, which dates from the 17^th century.

Glasgow is Great Britain's third most popular travel destination and is just a 30- minute ride from Troon by car. This trendy and cosmopolitan city offers several special sights, which can all easily be reached from Troon.

Hotels in Troon

Some of most respected lodging options in and nearby Troon includes the four-star rated Paramount Marine Hotel, which is situated on a picturesque location in the town of Troon, offering fabulous scenery and outstanding amenities such as the Bodysense Health & Fitness Club, which boasts a 17 metre wide pool, a gym, spa bath, steam and sauna rooms as well as a squash court and three beauty rooms.

The four-star rated Thistle Irvine in Irvine is positioned about five miles from Troon and is a stylish and modern facility, carefully furbished and designed to a high standard. All 128 bedrooms are four-star standard, with several executive twin and double rooms also available.

The four-star rated Western House Hotel, which is situated in Ayr, approximately five miles from Troon, boasts 10 wonderful bedrooms, with the Courtyard providing outstanding family lodging. In addition, it is an excellent base from which to commence your travels to the surrounding areas, with plenty of golf courses and shops within easy reach.