Home of golf, seaside holidays and a plethora of boutique shops, Troon has been revealed as the happiest place to live in Scotland.

According to a survey carried out by the property company Rightmove, Troon came out top in Scotland according to 12 factors ranging from community spirit to how safe they feel.

The town's safety, sense of belonging and people being able to be themselves were among the top reasons why residents felt happiest there.

It was one of only three Scottish locations on the UK wide list of 100, which also included Ayr and Edinburgh.

So, What makes Troon such a happy place?

If your wardrobe is full of fitted chinos and hand-me down jumpers from your granddad, then Troon is the place for you.

Home to one of the world's most renowned golf venues, The Royal Troon Golf Course, sporting fans come out on mass to visit.

Since its opening in 1878, the course has hosted the Open Championships nine times, the most recent being in July 2016.

And, smiles were all round in July, not only because some of the best athletes were in town, but because members of the club voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing women to join the club.

It is 2016 after all.

Sun, sea and sand (minus the sun) are on offer in the town.

Pasty-skinned Scots flock from across the country in the summer holidays in hopes to top up on their never-growing tan.

The spectacular views of the Isle of Arran in the near distance do make this beach a better choice than most.

A visit to the seaside town would not be complete without a dinner of fish and chips. The famous Pavilion Cafe will be on the cards for a battered fish supper with sauce and fritters.

Having been in the town for over 40 years, the cafe is a local favourite. Serving the finest haddock, mushy peas and haggis supper around.

However, the meal would not be complete without a scoop of ice cream from the cafe to add to the calorie overload.

But, who cares about calories when you are in the town of happiness.

Driving to Troon in pursuit of happiness. That's what a group of Glasgow taxi drivers do every year.

The annual Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund has been an annual event since 1945 and sees drivers take children with special educational needs out on a day trip to Troon to the seaside.

They put on their fancy dress costumes and decorate their taxis with balloons in hopes of giving the kids a fun day out.

It's a sailor's dream.

It's right on the coast, has a marina filled with yachts and hosts the Ayrshire fish market.

If that doesn't do it for you, there is windsurfing and kitesurfing on offer for those who like to make waves.

It's not all about the golf and seaside though. There is something to keep the music lovers and rock queens happy as well.

In the form of, Live@Troon, an annual music festival offering a diverse range of music for all ears in September.

This year will also be the first for a brand new festival called Winterstorm which promises live music, DJs and a weekend of rock and roll.

Troon rocks.

No Scottish seaside haven would be the happiest town in the country without its own whisky specialist shop.

The Jar stocks a range of the finest Scottish whisky's and even offers tasting sessions.

However, as much as the flavour may bring a smile to your face, the price tag may not with some reaching costs over £5000.

Nonetheless, when you can't pronounce the Bruichladdich Links whisky, it must be good.