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Nairn is a fabulous base to explore the Highlands.<\/h2>\n

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Beautiful sandy beaches, Nairn Harbour and the wonderful landscape of the Moray Firth, famous for dolphins.<\/p>\n

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

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

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Culbin Forest is a few miles away and excellent for bird watching. Superb swans can be found on the River Nairn estuary.<\/p>\n

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Nairn is only 20 minutes from the route North Coast 500.<\/p>\n

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There are numerous events and festivals throughout the year including\u2026<\/h2>\n

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\nBook and Arts Festival – late summer
\nNairn Highland Games
\nNairnshire Farmers Show
\nMusic Nairn (all year round)
\nJazz Nairn (all year round)
\nCinema Nairn (all year round)
\nNairn Open Tennis Tournament
\nThe Nairnshire Challenge
\nNokia Coast to Coast Challenge
\nNairn Dunbar five day Open
\nNairn Open
\nNairn Ladies Open
\nCawdor Live Food
\nBaxters Loch Ness Run (Inverness)
\nAnd many, many more things to do and see…[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”0″ down=”50″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Culture<\/strong>
\nCawdor Castle and Gardens
\nBrodie Castle and Gardens
\nCulloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre
\nFort George
\nNairn Museum
\nDunrobin Castle
\nLoch Ness only 30 minutes drive with Urquhart Castle one of Scotlands top visitor attractions
\nClava Cairns
\nThe Malt Whisky Trail
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\nBlue flag beach with summer activities
\nPicturesque Harbour
\nSkiing – only 40 minutes from the Cairngorms
\nWildlife, Birdwatching
\nCycling and walking
\nDistillery Visits – we are in the heart of Scotland’s whisky industry.
\nField Sports and Fishing
\nStrathspey Steam Railway
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More information and links to the above can be found on \u2013 www.visitnairn.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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