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.
- Tales of Ayrshire shipbuilding at History Society
- Local plumber's invention puts safe water on tap
- Troon councillor Bill elected leader of South Ayrshire Council
- Troon firefighters honoured for long and brave service
- Lucky escape for crew of Troon trawler hit by cargo ship
- Cars parked on public foot path Add your news
Down memory lane
Like a socks machine...
Isobel Workman and her colleagues work linking machines at the Hosiery Manufacturing Company back in 1954.
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Pipe band gets in tune...
1st Troon BB Pipe Band (Sunset Song)
Property for sale in Troon
Local properties from s1homes.com
- Polo Gardens
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5 bedroom Detached
Troon, £340,000
- 3 Plateau Drive
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4 bedroom Detached
Troon, £195,000
- Portland Terrace
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2 bedroom Flat
Troon, £230,000
- Deveron Road
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4 bedroom Detached
Troon, £225,000
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Things to do around Troon
- Troon Family History Society
- Portland Parish Church , 16/2/2010
- Ayrshire Arts & Crafts Fair
- Walker Hall , 6/3/2010
- Ayrshire Arts & Crafts Fair
- Walker Hall , 6/3/2010
- Ayrshire Arts & Crafts Fair
- Walker Hall , 6/3/2010
- Ayrshire Arts & Crafts Fair
- Troon Concert Hall, 12/6/2010
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Property to rent in Troon
Local properties from s1rental.com
- North Drive
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3 bedroom Flat
Troon, £550
- Old Station Brae
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2 bedroom Flat
Troon, £550
- Wood Court
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2 bedroom Flat
Troon, £575
- Dundonald Crescent
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2 bedroom House
Troon, £525
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Jobs in or near Troon
- Clerical Assistant (15.46) - St Patrick's Primary School
- Troon, South Ayrshire Council
- Depute Head Teacher, St Patrick's Primary School
- Troon, South Ayrshire Council
- Design draughtsperson
- Irvine, Albann Ltd
- Corporate Director (Social Services and Health)
- Irvine, North Ayrshire Council
- Temporary Part Time Catering Assistant
- Irvine, North Ayrshire Council
- Temporary Occupational Therapist (Accessibility Officer)
- Irvine, North Ayrshire Council
- Assistant Unit Manager (Residential Child Care)
- Irvine, North Ayrshire Council
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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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