Troon

Troon is a town in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is situated on the coast, about five miles north of Ayr and three miles northwest of Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. Lying across the Firth of Clyde, the Isle of Arran can be seen. Troon is also a port with freight and ferry services - the P&O Express to Larne and a yacht marina.

Related Topics:
South Ayrshire - Scotland - Ayr - Glasgow Prestwick International Airport - Firth of Clyde - Isle of Arran - P&O - Larne - Marina

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Troon is famous for its Royal Troon golf course, host to the British Open Golf Championship every seven years.

Related Topics:
Royal Troon - Golf - British Open Golf Championship

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Troon harbour played a notable part in the development of the town for many years. It was home to the Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, which constructed many vessels for worldwide customers but mainly small passenger and various merchant vessels. The fishing fleet from Ayr moved to Troon harbour and a revitalisation of the abandoned section of the harbour started. An approach road was constructed to connect to a P&O terminal which operates a service to Ireland. The Seacat high speed ferry service briefly operated from Troon harbour but has now ended.

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It is also the birthplace of C.K. Marr, who left a considerable fortune upon death to the people of Troon. For further information see http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/MERC/page6.html

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