Guidebook for Nairn
Food Scene
A lovely restaurant situated by the beach, with the most stunning views across the Moray Firth.
27 locals recommend
Sun Dancer, Bar and Restaurant
Harbour StreetA lovely restaurant situated by the beach, with the most stunning views across the Moray Firth.
The Bandstand Restaurant is in an excellent location to view the Moray Firth. It's glass front gives uninterrupted sea views from every table.. Décor reflects nearby Fishertown with period photographs of Nairn fishing port and local memorabilia. You'll find the atmosphere friendly and service efficient.
9 locals recommend
Bandstand Bar & Restaurant
Crescent RoadThe Bandstand Restaurant is in an excellent location to view the Moray Firth. It's glass front gives uninterrupted sea views from every table.. Décor reflects nearby Fishertown with period photographs of Nairn fishing port and local memorabilia. You'll find the atmosphere friendly and service efficient.
The Classroom is a chic and popular restaurant and bar which serves quality ingredients, sourced locally, while at the height of their season.
33 locals recommend
The Classroom Bistro
1 Cawdor StThe Classroom is a chic and popular restaurant and bar which serves quality ingredients, sourced locally, while at the height of their season.
A grand hotel with a fine-dining restaurant on the edge of Nairn, near the village of Auldearn.
8 locals recommend
Boath House Hotel
A grand hotel with a fine-dining restaurant on the edge of Nairn, near the village of Auldearn.
A new addition to Boath House - their garden cafe, The Kale Yard, is nestled in the walled garden. It is a 'garden to plate' rustic cafe, featuring a wood fired oven and offers a more informal dining option to the grander Boath House. It is set in beautiful surroundings within the grounds. Booking necessary for parties of 6 or more.
16 locals recommend
The Kale Yard
A new addition to Boath House - their garden cafe, The Kale Yard, is nestled in the walled garden. It is a 'garden to plate' rustic cafe, featuring a wood fired oven and offers a more informal dining option to the grander Boath House. It is set in beautiful surroundings within the grounds. Booking necessary for parties of 6 or more.
Sightseeing
Cawdor Castle is set amid gardens in the parish of Cawdor. It was built around a 15th-century tower house, with substantial additions in later centuries. Originally a property of the Calder family, it passed to the Campbells in the 16th century. It remains in Campbell ownership, and now home to the Dowager Countess Cawdor, stepmother of Colin Campbell, 7th Earl Cawdor. The castle is best known for its literary connection to William Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth, in which the title character is made "Thane of Cawdor". The story is highly fictionalised, and the castle itself, which is never directly referred to in Macbeth, was built many years after the life of the 11th century King MacBeth.
140 locals recommend
Cawdor Castle
B9090Cawdor Castle is set amid gardens in the parish of Cawdor. It was built around a 15th-century tower house, with substantial additions in later centuries. Originally a property of the Calder family, it passed to the Campbells in the 16th century. It remains in Campbell ownership, and now home to the Dowager Countess Cawdor, stepmother of Colin Campbell, 7th Earl Cawdor. The castle is best known for its literary connection to William Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth, in which the title character is made "Thane of Cawdor". The story is highly fictionalised, and the castle itself, which is never directly referred to in Macbeth, was built many years after the life of the 11th century King MacBeth.
Fort George is a large 18th-century fortress near Ardersier, to the west of Nairn. It was built to pacify the Scottish Highlands in the aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 1745 (Battle of Culloden), replacing a Fort George in Inverness constructed after the 1715 Jacobite rising to control the area. The current fortress has never been attacked and has remained in continuous use as a garrison.
The fortification is based on a star design; it remains virtually unaltered and nowadays is open to visitors with exhibits and facsimiles showing the fort's use at different periods, while still serving as army barracks.
Fort George
Fort George is a large 18th-century fortress near Ardersier, to the west of Nairn. It was built to pacify the Scottish Highlands in the aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 1745 (Battle of Culloden), replacing a Fort George in Inverness constructed after the 1715 Jacobite rising to control the area. The current fortress has never been attacked and has remained in continuous use as a garrison.
The fortification is based on a star design; it remains virtually unaltered and nowadays is open to visitors with exhibits and facsimiles showing the fort's use at different periods, while still serving as army barracks.
Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Visit the grand 16th-century castle that was the ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years. Inside, discover its impressive art collections, decorative ceilings and fine furniture. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped garden, nature trail and the brand-new family attraction – The Playful Garden.
Acres of gentle Moray countryside surround Brodie Castle, which was originally erected by Clan Brodie in 1567. This rose-coloured, turreted castle stands on land confirmed to the Brodies by Robert the Bruce.
18 locals recommend
Brodie Castle station
Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Visit the grand 16th-century castle that was the ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years. Inside, discover its impressive art collections, decorative ceilings and fine furniture. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped garden, nature trail and the brand-new family attraction – The Playful Garden.
Acres of gentle Moray countryside surround Brodie Castle, which was originally erected by Clan Brodie in 1567. This rose-coloured, turreted castle stands on land confirmed to the Brodies by Robert the Bruce.
Arts & Culture
Universal Hall Promotions hosts a variety of events and performances throughout the year including concerts of all kinds: contemporary music, Scottish traditional music, classical evenings with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Scottish Opera, dramatic performances from many touring theatre companies and a range of comedy, dance, film and children’s entertainment. It is only about 15 miles from our home (max 30mins drive).
8 locals recommend
Universal Hall Promotions
Universal Hall Promotions hosts a variety of events and performances throughout the year including concerts of all kinds: contemporary music, Scottish traditional music, classical evenings with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Scottish Opera, dramatic performances from many touring theatre companies and a range of comedy, dance, film and children’s entertainment. It is only about 15 miles from our home (max 30mins drive).
Shopping
Johnstons of Elgin, also known as Johnstons Cashmere,is a woollen mill in Elgin, Moray, Scotland and only about 24 miles from our home (approx 40 mins drive).
The mill established in 1797 is the same mill which produces cashmere garments today. Johnstons' mill carries out the processes of dyeing, spinning, weaving and finishing on one site thus making it the only vertical mill in Scotland.
The contemporary Johnstons of Elgin mill uses cashmere from China
52 locals recommend
Johnstons of Elgin
Johnstons of Elgin, also known as Johnstons Cashmere,is a woollen mill in Elgin, Moray, Scotland and only about 24 miles from our home (approx 40 mins drive).
The mill established in 1797 is the same mill which produces cashmere garments today. Johnstons' mill carries out the processes of dyeing, spinning, weaving and finishing on one site thus making it the only vertical mill in Scotland.
The contemporary Johnstons of Elgin mill uses cashmere from China
Brodie Countryfayre is an upmarket store which stocks a wide range of Mens & Womens Country Clothing, formal women's clothing and shoes as well as Scottish Gifts, Food, Chocolates, Toys and Hampers. It also has a popular family restaurant and coffee shop onsite.
83 locals recommend
Brodie Countryfare
Brodie Countryfayre is an upmarket store which stocks a wide range of Mens & Womens Country Clothing, formal women's clothing and shoes as well as Scottish Gifts, Food, Chocolates, Toys and Hampers. It also has a popular family restaurant and coffee shop onsite.
Essentials
Sainsbury's good chain supermarket, on the edge of town and only a few mins drive from the house.
13 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Forres RoadSainsbury's good chain supermarket, on the edge of town and only a few mins drive from the house.
Parks & Nature
It's not essentially a National Park but it's the closest thing I can tick on AirBnb. It's a stunning area of the West Coast of Scotland and if you like to drive you can enjoy the thrill of Bealach nam Bà. It's a five hour drive (door to door), so you could leave the house after breakfast and head over to Torridon, via Achnasheen, Strathcarron, Applecross, Fearnmore, Shieldaig, Kinlochewe, back to Achnasheen and onwards home to Tigh na Cloinne, Nairn. A fantastic day trip, especially on a sunny day.
17 locals recommend
Torridon
It's not essentially a National Park but it's the closest thing I can tick on AirBnb. It's a stunning area of the West Coast of Scotland and if you like to drive you can enjoy the thrill of Bealach nam Bà. It's a five hour drive (door to door), so you could leave the house after breakfast and head over to Torridon, via Achnasheen, Strathcarron, Applecross, Fearnmore, Shieldaig, Kinlochewe, back to Achnasheen and onwards home to Tigh na Cloinne, Nairn. A fantastic day trip, especially on a sunny day.
Nairn is renowned for its beaches (the East and West beaches), and they stretch for miles. You can make it a day out or just a short walk, explore the rockpools, take photos, sit and relax/read, play pitch and putt, visit James' Cafe and sample some of their delicious ice cream. The beach is only yards from the house.
66 locals recommend
Nairn Beach
Nairn is renowned for its beaches (the East and West beaches), and they stretch for miles. You can make it a day out or just a short walk, explore the rockpools, take photos, sit and relax/read, play pitch and putt, visit James' Cafe and sample some of their delicious ice cream. The beach is only yards from the house.