Troon is a popular holiday resort on the South Ayrshire coast, eight miles north of Ayr, with a population of nearly 15,000. The town has a proud golfing history, and the championship course at Royal Troon Golf Club has hosted the British Open on eight occasions, welcoming many of the biggest names in the game's history. Troon is linked to Glasgow by rail, and other major landmarks in the town include the harbour, popular with anglers and sightseers, and the Troon Yacht Haven, a major marina looking across the Firth of Clyde to Arran, The town is also home to the well–known private school Marr College. s1troon.com has been developed to allow residents to share their news, views and opinions, publicise events and display photos and videos.

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Marr College pupils' efforts crowned with Duke's award

More than 40 youngsters from Marr College received their reward for months of hard work and training at the annual presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh Awards held at Ayr Racecourse. (continued)

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Troon Nostalgia Weekend 2009

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Troon Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Troon meets on Tuesday nights at the Piersland House Hotel, Craigend Rd, Troon, KA10 6HD, at 6pm for 6:15pm.We are always pleased to welcome new members. (continued)

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Down memory lane

Hosiery Manufacturing Company, Troon 1954. (c) Herald & Times Group

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Isobel Workman and her colleagues work linking machines at the Hosiery Manufacturing Company back in 1954.
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