Jan 15, 2025 · It wasn’t until 1808 that Troon would become a major conurbation - with the construction of docks on the coast. Opened in 1812, it linked with the Kilmarnock and Troon Railway - and the job opportunities brought new blood to Troon.

Since its earliest days in the 1870s, Royal Troon has epitomized a traditional club environment and proper championship golf. Yet, as this storied venue on the west coast of Scotland prepares to host its 10th Open Championship, the one constant has been change, in …

By Scottish standards, Troon is a relatively new town. Until the early 1800s, it was little more than a fishermen’s hamlet, nestled around the the natural harbour behind the headland – or “nose” – that gives the town its name.

Mar 14, 2025 · old troon & district: an historical account by i m mackintosh 1969..... "this book tells the story of old troon and its surroundings in the old days, and is writte...from

Jan 19, 2025 · Troon Back in Time: A look back at the history of Troon in 8 old pictures. Today we’re looking back at historic photos of Scotland’s favourite seaside town

Mar 16, 2006 · I share your fondness for Royal Troon and Troon Portland. Why Troon seems to be considered the weakest of the rota courses is mysterious to me. Those tee shots and green complexes on 7, 8, and 10 are unique and really stand out in …

This page is devoted to the Troon area, its people and their history. Its a place for members to upload old photos and memories of Troon in times gone past.

Troon through time. Troon is now part of South Ayrshire district. Click here for graphs and data of how South Ayrshire has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Troon itself, go to Units and Statistics.

Apr 10, 2020 · Troon, or Trewoon was one of a number of small medieval tenements in the area, along with Laity, Pellutes, Chytodden and Newton, all of which were subsumed by the village when it grew larger and are now place names of farms within the curtilage of the village.

DOORS OPEN DAYS. September 10th from 12 noon till 4pm. Visit the church in probably the last year that it will be known as St Meddans before becoming Troon Church of Scotland. All three churches will be participating here are their links on the Doors Open days website.