Guidebook for Nairn
Sightseeing
The magical Cawdor Castle dates back to the late 14th century. Steeped in history, visitors are still delighted by it to this day.
Cawdor Castle has three gardens and a 9hole golf course.
Beautiful!
140 locals recommend
Cawdor Castle
B9090The magical Cawdor Castle dates back to the late 14th century. Steeped in history, visitors are still delighted by it to this day.
Cawdor Castle has three gardens and a 9hole golf course.
Beautiful!
Steeped in history, warfare and legend come visit and learn about the rise of the Highland Jacobites!
259 locals recommend
Culloden Battlefield station
Steeped in history, warfare and legend come visit and learn about the rise of the Highland Jacobites!
World Famous Beaches, great restaurants, historic fish town...a great adventure.
21 locals recommend
Nairn
World Famous Beaches, great restaurants, historic fish town...a great adventure.
The capital of the Highlands located along the River Ness and to the opening of the famous Moray Firth. Award winning restaurants, shops, boutiques, museums...truly is a gateway to adventure.
165 locals recommend
Inverness
The capital of the Highlands located along the River Ness and to the opening of the famous Moray Firth. Award winning restaurants, shops, boutiques, museums...truly is a gateway to adventure.
Stuffed to the turrets with antique furniture, paintings and ceramics, the legacy of generations of Clan Brodie, this 16th-century castle is a slice of Scottish history not to be missed.
59 locals recommend
Brodie Castle
Stuffed to the turrets with antique furniture, paintings and ceramics, the legacy of generations of Clan Brodie, this 16th-century castle is a slice of Scottish history not to be missed.
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite attack. The result, Fort George, the mightiest artillery fortification in the UK, if not Europe.
93 locals recommend
Fort George
Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite attack. The result, Fort George, the mightiest artillery fortification in the UK, if not Europe.
The Clava Cairn is a historic and ancient relic of the Bronze Age with circular chamber tombed cairns, named after the group of cairns at Balnuaran of Clava. Beautiful setting.
97 locals recommend
Clava Cairns
The Clava Cairn is a historic and ancient relic of the Bronze Age with circular chamber tombed cairns, named after the group of cairns at Balnuaran of Clava. Beautiful setting.
Loch Ness
Can you find Nessie...?????
Urquhart witnessed considerable conflict throughout its 500 years as a medieval fortress and its history from the 13th to 17th centuries was particularly bloody. A beautiful and inspiring setting.
191 locals recommend
Urquhart Castle
Urquhart witnessed considerable conflict throughout its 500 years as a medieval fortress and its history from the 13th to 17th centuries was particularly bloody. A beautiful and inspiring setting.
A visit is not complete without visiting arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world!
123 locals recommend
Cairngorms National Park
A visit is not complete without visiting arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world!
Elgin Cathedral is a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, north-east Scotland. The cathedral, dedicated to the Holy Trinity established in 1224.
49 locals recommend
Elgin Cathedral
King StreetElgin Cathedral is a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, north-east Scotland. The cathedral, dedicated to the Holy Trinity established in 1224.
Brackla Village
Whisky distillery and home to haunted Rait Castle!
Clunas Wood
Ancient and historic woods for exploring.
Everything Else
Golf course...a couple of good three wood drives away from the Cawdor Village Bed and Breakfast's front door...what else is there left to say!
Cawdor Castle Golf Club
B9090Golf course...a couple of good three wood drives away from the Cawdor Village Bed and Breakfast's front door...what else is there left to say!
The Nairn Golf Club
Seabank RoadFamous golf course.
Home of the Scottish Open for the past few years, a great day out.
38 locals recommend
Castle Stuart Golf Links
Home of the Scottish Open for the past few years, a great day out.
Aviemore
Great place for adventuring...like a Scottish resort!
Ben Wyvis
Another Munro to scratch off the list!
Food Scene
Delicious, fresh, friendly, Scottish. Ideally located right next to the Cawdor Village Bed and Breakfast, so you can leave your car with us while you sample the...water?!
26 locals recommend
Cawdor Tavern
Delicious, fresh, friendly, Scottish. Ideally located right next to the Cawdor Village Bed and Breakfast, so you can leave your car with us while you sample the...water?!
The Kitchen Restaurant
15 Huntly StGreat food, great atmosphere, charming service.
The Mustard Seed Restaurant
16 Fraser StBeautiful food, great setting.
The Classroom Bistro
1 Cawdor StBeautiful local cuisine.
Shopping
Situated in a relaxing rural environment just a few minutes drive from Brodie Castle, the most pleasant and magical shopping experience in the North of Scotland.
83 locals recommend
Brodie Countryfare
Situated in a relaxing rural environment just a few minutes drive from Brodie Castle, the most pleasant and magical shopping experience in the North of Scotland.
Arts & Culture
Eden Court Theatre is a large theatre, cinema and arts venue situated in Inverness, Scotland close to the banks of the River Ness. A very busy daily schedule of entertainment not to be missed!
161 locals recommend
Eden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadEden Court Theatre is a large theatre, cinema and arts venue situated in Inverness, Scotland close to the banks of the River Ness. A very busy daily schedule of entertainment not to be missed!
Purpose built live music, event and conference venue in the heart of Inverness, boasting state of the art equipment and a fully professional team dedicated to bringing Inverness all the biggest acts!
12 locals recommend
Ironworks
122B Academy StPurpose built live music, event and conference venue in the heart of Inverness, boasting state of the art equipment and a fully professional team dedicated to bringing Inverness all the biggest acts!
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful walks and trails for all grades and ages...beauty and tranquility all around.
26 locals recommend
Culbin Forest
Beautiful walks and trails for all grades and ages...beauty and tranquility all around.
Cairngorm Mountain Carpark
Skiing...what more do you need!
Aviemore station
The only steam railway in the Highland of Scotland.
Family Home of the Macpherson Grants Since 1546. Castle and estate, golf course, fishing, shooting, farm, Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire.
61 locals recommend
Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens
Family Home of the Macpherson Grants Since 1546. Castle and estate, golf course, fishing, shooting, farm, Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire.
Home to an array of animals – native species and even exotic beasties can be seen or heard at the Park
Black Isle Wildlife & Country Park
Home to an array of animals – native species and even exotic beasties can be seen or heard at the Park
Discover Scottish wildlife and endangered animals of the world's mountains and tundra in our spectacular setting. Drive around the Main Reserve in your own car and then walk about!
123 locals recommend
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Discover Scottish wildlife and endangered animals of the world's mountains and tundra in our spectacular setting. Drive around the Main Reserve in your own car and then walk about!
Spiritual community, education centre and eco-village working in cooperation with nature. Incredible houses to see and near the seaside.
36 locals recommend
Findhorn Foundation
Spiritual community, education centre and eco-village working in cooperation with nature. Incredible houses to see and near the seaside.
Geddes
Fishing pond.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hootananny is a multi-award winning pub & live-music venue in Inverness, Scotland. Comedy, food, music, dancing and craic!!
130 locals recommend
Hootananny
67 Church StHootananny is a multi-award winning pub & live-music venue in Inverness, Scotland. Comedy, food, music, dancing and craic!!