Troon
Ward in South Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.547, -4.653 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 32 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01292 (Ayr) |
The Troon ward sits on the Ayrshire coast in South Ayrshire, looking out over the Firth of Clyde. It combines a busy harbour and marina with stretches of seafront and promenades, reflecting its dual character as a working port and a long-established seaside town; the nearby Royal Troon golf links is one of the town’s best-known attractions, having hosted The Open and drawing golfers and visitors from further afield.
Locally the economy mixes tourism and leisure with marine and light industrial activity, and many residents commute inland to Glasgow and other regional centres. The ward shows a range of housing and social backgrounds, and has seen periods of regeneration in its waterfront and town-centre areas aimed at boosting retail and leisure provision while retaining its maritime and sporting heritage.
Postcode districts covering Troon
Most populated places nearby
- Paisley 22.6 miles36.4 km
- East Kilbride 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Kilmarnock 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ayr 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Irvine 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Newton Mearns 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Renfrew 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Barrhead 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Kilwinning 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Johnstone 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Prestwick 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Troon 0.3 miles0.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Troon Place 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Loans Place 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Monkton Place 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Dundonald Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Irvine South Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Symington Place 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Prestwick Place 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Dreghorn Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Irvine Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Kyle Ward 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Springside Place 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Irvine West Ward 5.5 miles8.8 km
Example postcodes in Troon
KA10 6JZ, KA10 6TQ, KA10 6AQ, KA10 6BU, KA10 6TU, KA10 6RP, KA10 6PS, KA10 7LE, KA10 7JF … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Glasgow International Airport 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Troon Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Barassie Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
Hotels in Troon Ad
- The Salt Lodge 4
- Old Loans Inn 4
- Piersland House 4
- Marine Troon 5
- The South Beach Hotel
- The Anchorage Hotel
Schools in Troon
- Barassie Primary School Primary
- Marr College Secondary
- Muirhead Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
- Struthers Primary School Primary
- Troon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Troon Beach Beach 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Somerset Park Stadium 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Ayr Beach Beach 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Rugby Park Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Ardeer House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Eglinton Castle Estate 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Museum 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Hollybush House Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Caldwell House Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Lanfine Estate 14.3 miles23 km