A small town with more to offer than any giant retail centre

There is a growing trend for shoppers to take off to exotic locations for long weekends, returning home with parcels and bags full of gifts that they are confident couldn't be bought in their local shops.

Not true, with the cost of the trip added onto your budget, what you thought was a bargain suddenly doesn't look like such a good buy. In fact most of the items could have been bought at the end of a short drive or train journey, in the pleasant surroundings of Troon.

Getting here has never been easier. The M77 extension means Troon is more accessible than ever before, and for those of you who chose not to drive, there's a regular train service from Glasgow Central which takes shoppers into the heart of the town.

You can rub shoulders with all nationalities, as golfers pour into the town through the high-speed ferry service from Northern Ireland and from nearby Prestwick International Airport.

Troon offers much more than the hallowed links however, it's quite an attraction for a partner who doesn't understand the joys of the glorious game. Shopping in a town like Troon is a completely different experience from trawling the malls and high street chain stores which are so alike it is difficult to tell which one you are in. Parking in the town is free and there is plenty of space for everyone.

Troon is bucking the trend of figures which say shopping outside the big cities is suffering. In fact it's thriving, largely because at last people are realizing that independent retailers generally offer more interesting products and personal service.

Shopping should be a pleasure, from the welcome when the door opens, to the point where the door opens again when you leave with your purchase, satisfied that you've bought something that is value for money and supported people who have a real interest in what they sell.

There are more than 50 shops in Troon offering that one-to-one service, the human touch, where assistants have time to help you opposed to shouting across to a friend at the next till organizing a night out. The shops in Troon can supply most things on your shopping list and a few that you hadn't thought of. If they haven't got what your looking for they will tell you where you can find it. There is no doubt that Troon offers some of the most fascinating gift shops.

Shopping in Troon is an experience rather than a chore, just how shopping should be. You can have a coffee or meal in pleasant surroundings without fighting for a seat in an overcrowded burger bar or food court.

TROON HISTORY

Renowned for its championship standard golf courses, Troon also offers two beautiful beaches used all year round for wind and kite-surfing.

The Marina is an ideal refuge and base for mariners exploring the beautiful waters of the Clyde Estuary, or simply enjoy a coffee or meal in it's excellent restaurant.

Troon offers a wealth of accommodation, restaurants, bars, bistros, cafes, and quality shops. There is something to satisfy all tastes and age groups. Troon is not only the ideal choice for both long and short stay holidays, but is the perfect venue for corporate activities or a product launch.

South Ayrshire is steeped in history, from castles like Culzean and Dundonald, to the birth place of Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns.The whole family can walk or cycle safely on well planned paths and tracks throughout the area. The sandy beaches stretch for miles and are kept spotlessly clean.

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