Guidebook For Troon & the West Coast
Food Scene
Located at the beautiful marina this restaurant offers fine dining and a cocktail bar. £££
77 locals recommend
Scotts Bar & Restaurant
Harbour RoadLocated at the beautiful marina this restaurant offers fine dining and a cocktail bar. £££
Lido
11-17 W Portland StEnjoyable, contemporary, restaurant with cocktail bar. ££
Award winning fish & chip shop at the local harbour, 5 mins away. £
26 locals recommend
The Wee Hurrie
29 Harbour RdAward winning fish & chip shop at the local harbour, 5 mins away. £
Arts & Culture
Burns Cottage
16 AllowayHome to the world renown Scottish poet, Robbie Burns.
Scottish Maritime Museum
Harbour RoadGreat place for a rainy day and taking in some culture! Learn about the poetic genius of Robert Burns, The Bard of Ayrshire.
The museum is situated in Alloway a beautiful little village, full of charm and character, with, of course, the famous 'Brig O' Doon' and Robert Burns own thatched cottage, built by his father.
80 locals recommend
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
AllowayGreat place for a rainy day and taking in some culture! Learn about the poetic genius of Robert Burns, The Bard of Ayrshire.
The museum is situated in Alloway a beautiful little village, full of charm and character, with, of course, the famous 'Brig O' Doon' and Robert Burns own thatched cottage, built by his father.
West Coast Activities
Stunning Castle set on the coastal cliff. Lovely place to visit and set in beautiful grounds with cafes, lakes, coastal paths, animals, etc. Lots to do.
106 locals recommend
Culzean Castle
Stunning Castle set on the coastal cliff. Lovely place to visit and set in beautiful grounds with cafes, lakes, coastal paths, animals, etc. Lots to do.
This is a great little cafe to stop at for lunch on your journey around the island of Cumbrae.
6 locals recommend
Round Island Cafe Bar
51 Stuart StThis is a great little cafe to stop at for lunch on your journey around the island of Cumbrae.
Why not enjoy a day-trip on the little ferry (from Largs) to the Isle of Cumbrea. There's a lovely cafe in called the "The Round Cafe' in Millport that's definitely worth a visit. You can take the car on the wee ferry, or bikes! Driving around the island, you'll find places to stop enjoy the view and places to have a picnic on little beaches here and there.
12 locals recommend
Great Cumbrae
Why not enjoy a day-trip on the little ferry (from Largs) to the Isle of Cumbrea. There's a lovely cafe in called the "The Round Cafe' in Millport that's definitely worth a visit. You can take the car on the wee ferry, or bikes! Driving around the island, you'll find places to stop enjoy the view and places to have a picnic on little beaches here and there.
Isle of Cumbrea: Why not enjoy a day-trip on the little ferry (from Largs) to the Isle of Cumbrea. There's a lovely cafe in called the "The Round Cafe' in Millport that's definitely worth a visit. You can take the car on the wee ferry, or bikes! Driving around the island, you'll find places to stop enjoy the view and places to have a picnic on little beaches here and there.
6 locals recommend
Round Island Cafe Bar
51 Stuart StIsle of Cumbrea: Why not enjoy a day-trip on the little ferry (from Largs) to the Isle of Cumbrea. There's a lovely cafe in called the "The Round Cafe' in Millport that's definitely worth a visit. You can take the car on the wee ferry, or bikes! Driving around the island, you'll find places to stop enjoy the view and places to have a picnic on little beaches here and there.
Essentials
A handy supermarket for your essentials, in very close proximity to the property.
12 locals recommend
Morrisons
10 Dukes RdA handy supermarket for your essentials, in very close proximity to the property.
Getting Around
Take this ferry over the beautiful Isle of Arran for a day trip !
10 locals recommend
Ardrossan Ferry Terminal station
Take this ferry over the beautiful Isle of Arran for a day trip !
Take a trip over to the Isle of Cumbrae on this lovely little ferry.
9 locals recommend
Largs Ferry Terminal station
Take a trip over to the Isle of Cumbrae on this lovely little ferry.
Why not hire bikes to discover the local area. Here's a good website for discovering cycle paths: https://southayrshirepaths.org.uk/cycle/troon-cycle-routes
Bikepost Ltd
151 Dundonald RdWhy not hire bikes to discover the local area. Here's a good website for discovering cycle paths: https://southayrshirepaths.org.uk/cycle/troon-cycle-routes
Sightseeing
If you enjoy a wee dram, why not pop over to Arran for the day on the Ferry.
22 locals recommend
Lochranza Distillery
If you enjoy a wee dram, why not pop over to Arran for the day on the Ferry.
This beach is just two minutes from the property. Expect absolutely stunning views and sunsets over the sea. Spot the Island of Arran and Aisla Craig. Perfect for days at the beach, picnics, BBQs or just reading and relaxing in the sunshine.
South Beach Kiosk
South BeachThis beach is just two minutes from the property. Expect absolutely stunning views and sunsets over the sea. Spot the Island of Arran and Aisla Craig. Perfect for days at the beach, picnics, BBQs or just reading and relaxing in the sunshine.
Troon Beach
Saint MeddansActivities and places to go
Great day out for family fun and exercise. Please look at the website.
44 locals recommend
Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Dunure RoadGreat day out for family fun and exercise. Please look at the website.
This bike shop hires bikes to people of all ages. Please give as much notice as possible, especially in the summer season.
Bikepost Ltd
151 Dundonald RdThis bike shop hires bikes to people of all ages. Please give as much notice as possible, especially in the summer season.
Your can hire golfing equipment from this shop, from beginners aged 7+. They advise that it is best to play during the week rather than at the weekend, as it is busy.
Troon Links Golf Pro Shop
Harling DriveYour can hire golfing equipment from this shop, from beginners aged 7+. They advise that it is best to play during the week rather than at the weekend, as it is busy.
Great place for learning to play golf! Unfortunately the pictures represented here are not of the course, I don't know why this has happened, so look at this website instead: http://www.troonlinksgolf.com
They cater for beginners from age 7 and have a hire shop for all necessary equipment.
Troon Links Golf Pro Shop
Harling DriveGreat place for learning to play golf! Unfortunately the pictures represented here are not of the course, I don't know why this has happened, so look at this website instead: http://www.troonlinksgolf.com
They cater for beginners from age 7 and have a hire shop for all necessary equipment.
Beautiful golf course situated on the coast, in Troon.
This golf course is open to non-members (at time of writing) on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between the months of April & October. However you need to have a golfing handicap to use the course. Please view the website or call to find out more information.
59 locals recommend
Royal Troon Golf Club
Craigend RoadBeautiful golf course situated on the coast, in Troon.
This golf course is open to non-members (at time of writing) on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between the months of April & October. However you need to have a golfing handicap to use the course. Please view the website or call to find out more information.