South Ayrshire Council’s plans to upgrade and extend Troon Leisure Club are underway. This will continue the momentum of investment across our facilities, following the successful re-opening of Prestwick Leisure Club after its extensive upgrade works.*

Subject to planning permission, works are expected to commence next month. The works will take around 12 months to complete.

Once again, we will collaborate with leisure industry experts, Alliance Leisure to deliver the proposed programme of works.

Project proposals include a combination of retained, refurbished, and new-build elements including:

  • A new fitness gym and multi-functional studio
  • New building frontage, entrance, reception, and circulation area
  • A refurbished wet changing area
  • A new dry changing area
  • New baby change facilities, accessible changing, and toilet provision
  • Alterations to external parking, access, and landscaping arrangements.

To give our customers and Sport & Leisure members the opportunity to view plans and see how the facility will look when the works are complete, we are hosting a public engagement event at Troon Concert and Walker Hall.  The session will run from 2:00pm-5:00pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025.

Our Sport & Leisure team will be in touch directly with all members, including Learn2 customers, regarding alternative arrangements available during the works at Troon Leisure Club. 

To help everyone stay up to date with the progress of the works and the temporary impact these may have on some of the services we provide at the leisure club, we have launched this brand-new micro-site.

During the refurbishment programme, we are also pleased to announce the opening of a temporary Community Fitness Hub at Muirhead Activity Centre this November. This will ensure customers and members of the community have access to state-of-the art facilities during the refurbishment of Troon Leisure Club.  In addition, we will be introducing a selection of fitness classes.  The operational hours of Muirhead Activity Centre will increase to accommodate increased facility use.

Squash courts at Muirhead Activity Centre will close on Friday 24 October to make way for the Community Fitness Hub.

Alternative provision for customers who wish to play Squash during this time period is available at Citadel Leisure Centre, Dundonald Activity Centre, Coylton Activity Centre and Mossblown Activity Centre.  These courts can be booked and paid via our Sport & Leisure app.     

Jonny Curley, Director for Scotland Alliance Leisure, said: “We’re excited to help deliver a sustainable, future-ready leisure destination in Troon, which supports health, wellbeing and social connection across the community.  Alliance Leisure is committed to on-time, high-quality delivery, and we look forward to bringing these plans to life with South Ayrshire Council.”

South Ayrshire Council’s Depute Leader and Policy Lead for Commercial/Operational Services, Councillor Alec Clark, said: “I am pleased to confirm our investment in the upgrade of Troon Leisure Club, which will deliver modern, high-quality amenities for the local community. This development reflects our continued commitment to improving Sport and Leisure provision across South Ayrshire.

South Ayrshire Council’s Policy Lead for Leisure and Community Services, Councillor Chris Cullen, said: “I’m delighted that plans are progressing for Troon Leisure Club. The upgrades will provide enhanced opportunities to support the health and wellbeing of our customers. The additional provision at Muirhead Activity Centre will continue to meet the needs of our service users for the duration of the works in Troon.”

South Ayrshire Council’s Policy Lead for Housing and Property Services, Councillor Martin Kilbride, said: “Investment in the Troon Leisure Centre will ensure that the facility remains a modern, efficient, and accessible space for the community. We’re pleased to have Alliance Leisure on board to help deliver this exciting upgrade.”