Troon, in Scotland might not seem like an obvious place for a holiday, but it’s authentic and quite nature mates it quite a charming spot for visitors.
The town has a port which is used for ferry and freight services and a yacht marina.
A great way to escape the business of life, Troon offers a more disconnected and simple holiday.
Located 45 minutes away from Glasgow, you’ll feel far removed from city life as you look out towards the Isle of Arran.
Famous for golf, the Royal Troon Golf Club was established in 1878 and originally consisted of five holes, where as today it has 45 holes. The course is world renowned and is one of the host courses for the Open Championship.
If you’re looking to soak up the sun on the beach, Troon beach is a much loved destination in the town.
A popular seaside spot among those who live closeby, one visitor said: “I booked a cottage near here for a week, the day we came to Troon was glorious! This beach is lovely with great soft sand and fabulous views across to Arran. There is a great ice cream shop there too. Highly recommend a visit here you won’t be disappointed!”
Nearby, you’ll find an array of cafes and resturaunts to stop off for lunch at.
For a evening meal out, the Lido Troon resturaunt offers Scottish, English and European cuisine. It has quirky decor and a cosy ambience creating a unique environment. One diner said: “What a fantastic place, the decor and buzz is great. The food was just divine, especially the seafood. We loved the whole experience and will definitely be back.”
For those who like a drink, The Jar, specialise in single malt scotch whisky, with whiskies from all of Scotland’s distillerties. They offer a range of single malts and a selection of Scottish produced gins. You’ll be able to drink some of the rarer single malts and gins which are not commonly available. One visitor said: “We spent a wonderful evening here, learning all about the different whiskies, how they are made, and where they come from. Our host was very informative, very helpful, and we had the opportunity to taste six different whiskies and discuss the difference between them. Well worth a visit.”
There are a range of hotels to choose from in this small Scottish town, but the Marine Troon is one of the best. The hotel allows guests access to a pool, spa, bar and gym and even has a hot tub.
One guest said: “We had a wonderful stay and will definitely visit again. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, our room was a bit small but very comfortable. The food was also excellent.”
If you’re looking to get out into nature and explore the area by foot, the popular Smuggler’s Trail walk is a great way to se the sights while learning about the history of the walk. The total route takes around two hours and 20 minutes, but there are lots of places where you can stop off to end your walk early if you don’t want to complete the whole trail. Historically, this was the secret route where smugglers transported contraband goods to be sent for resale in other parts of Scotland such as Glasgow and Edinburgh.