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Nairn is a fabulous base to explore the Highlands.

Nairn offers easy access to the heart of the Highlands, with excellent road and rail links and a peaceful setting to return to after a day of exploring. Whether you're heading into the mountains, visiting iconic landmarks, or discovering hidden gems, Nairn provides a relaxed and convenient starting point for your Highland adventures.

Beautiful sandy beaches, Nairn Harbour and the wonderful landscape of the Moray Firth, famous for dolphins.

Close by is Culloden Battlefield, Fort George, Cawdor Castle, Brodie Castle, Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, Clava Cairns, the city of Inverness and Elgin.

It is a perfect place for outdoor activities such as walking, off-road cycling, fishing on the Rivers Nairn or Findhorn.

Culbin Forest is a few miles away and excellent for bird watching. Superb swans can be found on the River Nairn estuary.

Nairn is only 20 minutes from the route North Coast 500.

Explore from Here

There are numerous events and festivals throughout the year including…

Nairn offers easy access to the heart of the Highlands, with excellent road and rail links and a peaceful setting to return to after a day of exploring. Whether you're heading into the mountains, visiting iconic landmarks, or discovering hidden gems, Nairn provides a relaxed and convenient starting point for your Highland adventures.

Book and Arts Festival – late summer Nairn Highland Games Nairnshire Farmers Show Music Nairn (all year round) Jazz Nairn (all year round) Cinema Nairn (all year round) Nairn Open Tennis Tournament Nokia Coast to Coast Challenge Nairn Dunbar five day Open Nairn Open Nairn Ladies Open Cawdor Live Food Baxters Loch Ness Run (Inverness) And many, many more things to do and see…

Cawdor Castle and Gardensr Brodie Castle and Gardens Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre Fort George Nairn Museum Dunrobin Castle Loch Ness only 30 minutes drive with Urquhart Castle one of Scotlands top visitor attractions Clava Cairns The Malt Whisky Trail Nairn was Charlie Chaplin’s favourite holiday destination.

Blue flag beach with summer activities Picturesque Harbour Skiing – only 40 minutes from the Cairngorms Wildlife, Birdwatching Cycling and walking Distillery Visits – we are in the heart of Scotland’s whisky industry. Field Sports and Fishing Strathspey Steam Railway Morayvia Science Technology Centre (Aerospace/Astronomy)

More information and links to the above can be found on www.visitnairn.com