Nairn Guidebook
Sightseeing
Scotland’s most famous battlefield. Where the 2nd Jacobite uprising finally faltered.
259 locals recommend
Culloden Battlefield station
Scotland’s most famous battlefield. Where the 2nd Jacobite uprising finally faltered.
A well known dolphin spotting beach. Go when the tide is coming in to see dolphins.
37 locals recommend
Scottish Dolphin Centre
A well known dolphin spotting beach. Go when the tide is coming in to see dolphins.
Bookable exotic animal experience. Lots of animal handling; lizards, snakes and more... Great for a rainy day!
Scottish Exotic Animal Rescue
10 Harbour StBookable exotic animal experience. Lots of animal handling; lizards, snakes and more... Great for a rainy day!
Amazing dolphin spotting viewpoint. You can see them 15m from the shore.
87 locals recommend
Chanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness RoadAmazing dolphin spotting viewpoint. You can see them 15m from the shore.
The legendary Loch Ness, home of the Loch Ness Monster and some of the most beautiful views around.
277 locals recommend
Loch Ness
The legendary Loch Ness, home of the Loch Ness Monster and some of the most beautiful views around.
Historic military fortress right on the Moray Firth. Amazing tours and views. Book in advance as it’s still an operational base.
93 locals recommend
Fort George
Historic military fortress right on the Moray Firth. Amazing tours and views. Book in advance as it’s still an operational base.
A beautiful day out for the whole family. Stunning castle and grounds with plenty to explore, places to play and great food. Very close to Nairn.
59 locals recommend
Brodie Castle
A beautiful day out for the whole family. Stunning castle and grounds with plenty to explore, places to play and great food. Very close to Nairn.
Stunning castle and gardens. Lots to do for the whole family and some amazing food. Also, great for special occasion meals and events.
140 locals recommend
Cawdor Castle
B9090Stunning castle and gardens. Lots to do for the whole family and some amazing food. Also, great for special occasion meals and events.
We love it here. It’s free with Standing Stones, a 4000 year old Pictish Burial site and the kids love playing and climbing on the stones.
97 locals recommend
Clava Cairns
We love it here. It’s free with Standing Stones, a 4000 year old Pictish Burial site and the kids love playing and climbing on the stones.
Food scene
Strathnairn beach cafe
Marine RoadGreat food! Fish Tacos are fantastic. The coffee could be better though.
Some of the best food you will ever taste. Scottish themed with the most amazing views of the beach
27 locals recommend
Sun Dancer, Bar and Restaurant
Harbour StreetSome of the best food you will ever taste. Scottish themed with the most amazing views of the beach
cafe One One Two
112 High StGreat wine and sharing food!
Real Pizza
8 Leopold StPerfect sour dough pizzas
Salt & vinegar
Best local Fish and Chips
Children’s play
Great for families. Fruit picking, children’s trampolines and a great slide. You pay only for the fruit that you pick.
10 locals recommend
Wester Hardmuir Fruit Farm
Great for families. Fruit picking, children’s trampolines and a great slide. You pay only for the fruit that you pick.
Great place for the kids to run around. The food in Strathnairn Beach Cafe is excellent. Fish tacos are a must.
66 locals recommend
Nairn Beach
Great place for the kids to run around. The food in Strathnairn Beach Cafe is excellent. Fish tacos are a must.
Amazing high ropes and adventure for kids and their parents.
161 locals recommend
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153Amazing high ropes and adventure for kids and their parents.
Bellfield Park
Great Play park for kids in Inverness
Lots of play activities for the kids. Soft play, Go-Karts and more… Ideal for a day away from the beach
6 locals recommend
Christies
Lots of play activities for the kids. Soft play, Go-Karts and more… Ideal for a day away from the beach
Nairn Splashpad
Amazing fountain park for kids with a play park. Right beside the beach
Inverness Leisure
Bught LaneGreat swimming pool with slides for all ages
Golf
The Nairn Golf Club
Seabank RoadChampionship golf course
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club
Lochloy RoadNairn’s second championship course
One of Scotland’s most fantastic and rugged links courses. Occasional venue for the Scottish Open Championships. Golf as it was originally designed to be played.
38 locals recommend
Castle Stuart Golf Links
One of Scotland’s most fantastic and rugged links courses. Occasional venue for the Scottish Open Championships. Golf as it was originally designed to be played.
Retail
A unique selection of Scottish fare. Great quality, but expect to pay premium prices
83 locals recommend
Brodie Countryfare
A unique selection of Scottish fare. Great quality, but expect to pay premium prices
Active
Inverness Bike Hire
12A Church StBikes for hire in Inverness
Gym and swimming facilities. You have to join as a pay and go member to us the facilities - https://www.highlifehighland.com/nairn-leisure-centre/timetables/
Nairn Swimming Pool
15 Marine RdGym and swimming facilities. You have to join as a pay and go member to us the facilities - https://www.highlifehighland.com/nairn-leisure-centre/timetables/
Brilliant archery fun for anyone aged 10+.
Shoot 3D animals and dinosaurs or try their Combat Dodge archery game (think paintball with safety bows and arrows).
Reasonably priced from £14 - £20 per person.
7 locals recommend
Bowhunter Archery
B9092Brilliant archery fun for anyone aged 10+.
Shoot 3D animals and dinosaurs or try their Combat Dodge archery game (think paintball with safety bows and arrows).
Reasonably priced from £14 - £20 per person.
Green Hive
Tom Semple RoadElectric Bike for hire
Call 07453912697
Paddle Board Hire and Lessons
Paddle Bliss Nairn
Leeanne Mackay
07738416046
paddleblissnairn@gmail.com
Have a try at the latest worldwide craze
Adults and kids
Over 6 years accompanied on the water by an adult
12-18 years adult must remain on site
All safety and activity equipment provided
Geddes Trout Fishery
Paddle Board Hire and Lessons
Paddle Bliss Nairn
Leeanne Mackay
07738416046
paddleblissnairn@gmail.com
Have a try at the latest worldwide craze
Adults and kids
Over 6 years accompanied on the water by an adult
12-18 years adult must remain on site
All safety and activity equipment provided
Whisky
Royal Brackla Distillery
Glen Moray Distillery
Bruceland RoadBenromach Distillery
Invererne RoadGlen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop
A832Dallas Dhu Whisky Distillery
Mannachie RoadBalmenach Distillery
Balmenach RoadBalblair
Cardhu Distillery
The Balvenie Distillery
Newbridge Bond - The Benriach Distillery Company Limited
The Glenmorangie Distillery Co
A9Gordon & MacPhail George House
Boroughbriggs Road