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Scenic seaside Scottish town with stunning panoramic views and 'best fish and chips'
Troon, a coastal town in South Ayrshire, is known for its sandy beaches, scenic esplanade, lively harbour, and fresh seafood A coastal town in South Ayrshire overlooking the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig, has long been a favourite escape for day-trippers and holidaymakers. Just 45 minutes from Glasgow Central Station and only a few miles from Prestwick International Airport, Troon combines sandy beaches, bustling harbour life and a reputation for some of the best seafood in Scotland, Express reports. The town is particularly known for its two golden beaches, Troon Beach, also called South Beach, and Barassie Beach. Both are celebrated for their wide sandy stretches and stunning views across the Firth of Clyde. The esplanade is a popular spot for walking, cycling and wheelchair users, with benches, picnic areas and cafés dotted along the route. Free parking nearby makes the seafront easily accessible for visitors. Troon's harbour remains one of the most active on the Ayrshire coast. It is home to the region's main fish market, which supplies freshly caught seafood to restaurants in the area. The marina beside it also attracts sailors and yachting enthusiasts from across the Clyde. Wildlife can often be spotted along the harbour, with seals frequently seen near the water's edge. Among the town's most talked-about attractions is The Wee Hurrie, a local fish and chip shop that has drawn widespread praise for both quality and authenticity. Located on Harbour Road, it offers views across the harbour while visitors wait for their meals. One TripAdvisor user, Lesley A, highlighted the freshness of the seafood, writing: 'Excellent prawns and scampi. Very fresh and well cooked. Good to know it's maintained quality food. Glad we returned and will come back!' Another customer described the experience as worth the wait, adding: 'It was well worth the wait, haddock was huge and fantastic along with the chips that were cooked to perfection, something that is very hard to find nowadays.' The popularity of the chippy has earned it an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 936 TripAdvisor reviews. Prices remain modest, with a freshly made small cod and chips costing under £10 according to the 2024 menu. Beyond food and scenery, Troon is synonymous with golf. The town boasts seven courses, including Royal Troon, a venue that regularly hosts The Open Championship. The reputation of its greens makes it one of the most sought-after destinations for golfers worldwide. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sporting activity is not limited to the fairways. The beaches attract windsurfers, kitesurfers and paddleboarders throughout the summer, while the Yacht Haven provides one of the Clyde's leading sailing centres. Troon has also made its way onto the television map. The closing scenes of Outlander's first season, showing Jamie, Claire and Murtagh departing Scotland for France, were filmed off its coast. For those planning longer stays, the town offers a range of accommodation, from family-run guesthouses to quality hotels, some of which cater for weddings, corporate events and spa weekends. Independent shops and cafés add further charm to the centre, giving visitors plenty to explore away from the shoreline.
Glasgow Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
How to get to Bellahouston Park for Glasgow Summer Sessions
With massive acts scheduled and thousands expected to attend, music lovers attending the event have been warned to plan ahead. Organisers have shared key travel advice and a series of routes available on social media. Travel Assistant Tool: A dedicated journey planner will help fans identify the quickest and lowest-emission travel routes. Happy Bus Services: Shuttle buses will run from Buchanan Bus Station directly to Bellahouston Park. Return journeys are also available after the event. Happy Bus will also operate cross-country services, catering to fans travelling from beyond Glasgow. Train Access: Dumbreck Station is the closest rail stop, approximately a 15-minute walk from the venue. From Glasgow Central Station, it's around a 7-minute journey to Dumbreck. Walking Options: The walk from Partick Station via the Govan Footbridge to the venue takes around 55 minutes. Walking from Glasgow City Centre to Paisley Road West will take approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes. Festivalgoers have been warned that there will be no on-site parking available at the park and that there is limited space available at Ibrox. READ MORE: Punk All Dayer 2025 to cause Glasgow road disruptions The Glasgow Times previously reported that 42 roads will be closed to accommodate the event. A full list of affected roads can be found HERE. READ MORE: Glasgow Summer Sessions announced event full of punk legends The Glasgow Times reported last year that as part of the Summer Sessions, Glasgow will host the Punk All Dayer — a one-of-a-kind music event at Bellahouston Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025. This day-long event will feature punk icons such as the Sex Pistols, The Stranglers, The Undertones, Buzzcocks, The Skids and The Rezillos. Simple Minds will also be performing at the Glasgow gig on June 27 followed by Stereophonics on June 28.
